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Stability of sliced mozzarella cheese in modified-atmopshere packaging.

Author(s) : ALVES R. M. V., SARANTOPOULOS C. I. G. L., DENDER A. G. F. van, ASSIS-FONSECA-FARIA J. de

Type of article: Article

Summary

The shelf life of sliced mozzarella in conventional air pack was 13 days. Samples under nitrogen were satisfactory up to 16 days. A significant shelf life increase was verified under CO2 atmospheres compared with air, as follows: 63 days and 45 days for product under 100% carbon dioxide and 50% carbon dioxide/50% nitrogen, respectively. The bacteriostatic and fungistatic effects of carbon dioxyde were verified.

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  • Original title: Stability of sliced mozzarella cheese in modified-atmopshere packaging.
  • Record ID : 1997-2274
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 59 - n. 8
  • Publication date: 1996/08
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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