Refrigerated and controlled modified atmosphere storage.

Author(s) : RAGHAVAN G. S. V., ALVO P., GARIÉPY Y., et al.

Type of excerpt: Book chapter

Summary

General aspects of chilling of fruit or controlled-atmosphere storage are reviewed. The respiration mechanism is described, as is plant required to provide controlled atmospheres (nitrogen and CO2 production, ethylene regulation). The authors highlight the value of prechilling and techniques such as hydrocooling.

Details

Original title: Refrigerated and controlled modified atmosphere storage.
Record ID : 2000-0788
Languages: English
Subject: General information
Source: Processing fruits: science and technology. 1. Biology, principles and applications. 2. Major processed products.
Publication date: 1996
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Themes: Packaging;
Fruit
Keywords: Precooling; Generality; Controlled atmosphere; Modified atmosphere; Chilling; Ethylene; Equipment; Packaging; Fruit