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Is modified atmosphere packaging beneficial for fresh mushrooms?

Author(s) : BEIT-HALACHMY I., MANNHEIM C. H.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Fresh mushrooms were packed in different containers wrapped with PVC films and stored at 3, 10 and 20 deg C. Respiration rates of mushrooms were not significantly reduced by modified atmospheres (2% oxygen), except at 3 deg C. At 10 and 20 deg C, modified atmosphere had a beneficial effect on appearance, possibly due to reduced microbial activity. Modified atmosphere packaging was not found to be necessary for mushrooms and could have a damaging effect causing anaerobic respiration as well as potential growth of anaerobic pathogens. Packaging mushrooms was essential for reducing transpiration and maintaining quality and therefore the quality of the film is of great importance. The most important parameters for extending shelf-life of fresh mushrooms were low temperature and proper internal relative humidity.

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  • Original title: Is modified atmosphere packaging beneficial for fresh mushrooms?
  • Record ID : 1993-2050
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Lebensm.-Wiss. Technol. - vol. 25 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 1992

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