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Quality preservation of fruits and vegetables by simple spotted cooling system and/or by packaging using new plastic films.

Author(s) : NAWA Y., HORITA H., SATO K., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A simple spotted cooling unit (SCU) and micro-perforated plastic films with a high gas permeability were developed in order to improve the distribution system of fruits and vegetables practically. A SCU with a bellows structure was designed to maintain the air temperature at about 15 °C. For instance, spinach treated that manner lost only 10% of its ascorbic acid content over the 10-hour period after harvest. Broccoli, precooled on the spot at 15 °C and packed in polyethylene film was well preserved for 14 days before distribution. Utilization of a SCU and micro-perforated film packaging or the combination of the two was found to be suitable for freshness preservation in the distribution of fruits and vegetables.

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  • Original title: Quality preservation of fruits and vegetables by simple spotted cooling system and/or by packaging using new plastic films.
  • Record ID : 2003-0234
  • Languages: English
  • Source: JARQ - vol. 35 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2001

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