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Effects of modified atmosphere packaging and preservatives on the shelf-life of high moisture prunes and raisins.

Author(s) : HALOUAT A. el-, GOURAMA H., UYTTENDAELE M., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The growth of Aspergillus niger and Zygosaccharomyces rouxii on high moisture prunes and raisins in the presence of preservatives and packed under modified atmospheres was determined. Prunes and raisins adjusted to an water activity of 0.84-0.87 in the presence of carbon dioxide atmospheres (40 and 80% CO2) did not support growth of A. niger. However, Z. rouxii spoiled the fruit samples, both in air and under CO2 conditions. Addition of low levels of K-sorbate or Na-benzoate delayed outgrowth of Z. rouxii.

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  • Original title: Effects of modified atmosphere packaging and preservatives on the shelf-life of high moisture prunes and raisins.
  • Record ID : 2000-1973
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Int. J. Food Microbiol. - vol. 41 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1998

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