Postharvest changes in broccoli and lettuce during storage in argon, helium, and nitrogen atmospheres containing 2% oxygen.

Author(s) : JAMIE P., SALTVEIT M. E.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Controlled atmospheres containing 90% argon and 2% oxygen did not delay the accumulation of phenolics in fresh-cut lettuce, or the loss of chlorophyll from broccoli florets beyond that of low-oxygen atmospheres prepared using helium or nitrogen.

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  • Original title: Postharvest changes in broccoli and lettuce during storage in argon, helium, and nitrogen atmospheres containing 2% oxygen.
  • Record ID : 2003-2425
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 26 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 2002/08

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