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Modified atmosphere packaging of pomegranate.

Author(s) : ARTÉS F., VILLAESCUSA R., TUDELA J. A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Spanish "Mollar de Elche" sweet pomegranates (Punica granatum L.) were stored at 2 or 5 °C for 12 weeks in unperforated polypropylene (UPP) film in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Perforated polypropylene (PPP) film and conventional cold storage were applied as control treatments. Quality was evaluated after storage and after shelf life of 6 d at 15 °C and 75% RH. PPP at 5 °C was the best treatment for maintaining red skin-color of the arils. All treatments suffered a decrease in total anthocyanin content at the end of shelf life. MAP strongly reduced water loss and chilling injuries without incidence of decay.

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  • Original title: Modified atmosphere packaging of pomegranate.
  • Record ID : 2002-0217
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Ital. J. Food Sci. - vol. 65 - n. 7
  • Publication date: 2000/10
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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