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Extension of the retail display life of fresh beef packaged in modified atmosphere by varying lighting conditions.

Author(s) : DJENANE D., SANCHEZ-ESCALANTE A., BELTRAN J. A., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The effects of lighting conditions (darkness and either a standard supermarket fluorescent, a low-UV, color-balanced lamp, and the supermarket fluorescent with a UV filter) on the retail display life of fresh beef steaks packaged in a modified atmosphere was studied. Lighting without UV radiation led to a significant delay of meat spoilage, as assessed by surface color, lipid oxidation, bacterial counts and sensory evaluation (discoloration and odour). Shelf life of fresh meat was extended from 12 to 2 to 28 days, similar to that of display in the darkness, by using either the low UV lamp or the fluorescent with a UV filter.

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  • Original title: Extension of the retail display life of fresh beef packaged in modified atmosphere by varying lighting conditions.
  • Record ID : 2001-2791
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Ital. J. Food Sci. - vol. 66 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 2001/01
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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