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Use of modified atmospheres to prolong the post harvest life of Burlat cherries at two different degrees of ripeness.

Author(s) : REMÓN S., FERRER A., MARQUINA P., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The effects of degree of ripeness and packaging atmosphere on the quality of the very early season cherries cv. Burlat were studied. Cherries were classified into two groups depending on their stage of ripening, taking colour as a maturity index (red and purple). After rapid chilling, cherries were sealed in 50 micron low-density polyethylene (LDPE) bags in 4 different atmosphere compositions. For long-distance transportation of Burlat cherries the following procedure is recommended: harvest at the red colour stage, package in air using LDPE bags and maintain the temperature at 2 °C. Under these conditions, red Burlat cherries can be kept in an excellent commercial state for 3 weeks.

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  • Original title: Use of modified atmospheres to prolong the post harvest life of Burlat cherries at two different degrees of ripeness.
  • Record ID : 2002-0222
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. Sci. Food Agric. - vol. 80 - n. 10
  • Publication date: 2000

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