New approaches in improving the shelf life of minimally processed fruit and vegetables.

Author(s) : AHVENAINEN R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Literature review of changes in microflora and physiological, biochemical and nutritional properties during storage of ready-to-eat fruit and vegetables, and of the methods used for storing them: washing, peeling, drying, inhibition of browning, vacuum and modified-atmosphere packaging, packaging and use of edible films and of coatings.

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  • Original title: New approaches in improving the shelf life of minimally processed fruit and vegetables.
  • Record ID : 1997-3344
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Trends Food Sci. Technol. - vol. 7 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1996

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