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READY-TO-USE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

Author(s) : VAROQUAUX P.

Type of article: Article

Summary

DETERIORATION OF GRATED CARROTS AND MIXED SALADS RESULTS FROM CELL DECOMPARTMENTALIZATION DUE TO MECHANICAL DAMAGE DURING PROCESSING AND PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS AFTER PACKAGING. IT IS POSSIBLE TO EXTEND THE SHELF LIFE OF THESE PRODUCTS BY REDUCING THEIR METABOLIC ACTIVITY BY COLD STORAGE AT A TEMPERATURE COMPATIBLE WITH THEIR PHYSIOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS. IT IS ALSO NECESSARY TO CONTROL THE ATMOSPHERE WHICH IS NATURALLY CREATED IN THE BAGS. THE ADVANTAGES OF MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE FOR READY-TO-USE PRODUCTS, ARE DEPENDENT ON STRICT ADHERENCE TO THE COLD CHAIN.

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  • Original title: READY-TO-USE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.
  • Record ID : 1992-1691
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Rev. gén. Froid - vol. 81 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1991/07
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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