Combined effect of chill storage and modified atmosphere packaging on mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) preservation

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 247-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonios E. Goulas
Keyword(s):  
Mytilus Galloprovincialis ◽  
Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽  
Combined Effect ◽  
Modified Atmosphere ◽  
Chill Storage

scholarly journals Combined Effect of Dipping in Oxalic or in Citric Acid and Low O2 Modified Atmosphere, to Preserve the Quality of Fresh-Cut Lettuce during Storage

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 988
Author(s):  
Bernardo Pace ◽  
Imperatrice Capotorto ◽  
Michela Palumbo ◽  
Sergio Pelosi ◽  
Maria Cefola
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Respiration Rate ◽  
Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽  
Packaging Material ◽  
Combined Effect ◽  
Modified Atmosphere ◽  
Iceberg Lettuce ◽  
Fresh Cut ◽  
Main Factor

Leaf edge browning is the main factor affecting fresh-cut lettuce marketability. Dipping in organic acids as well as the low O2 modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), can be used as anti-browning technologies. In the present research paper, the proper oxalic acid (OA) concentration, able to reduce respiration rate of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce, and the suitable packaging materials aimed to maintaining a low O2 during storage, were selected. Moreover, the combined effect of dipping (in OA or in citric acid) and packaging in low O2 was investigated during the storage of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce for 14 days. Results showed a significant effect of 5 mM OA on respiration rate delay. In addition, polypropylene/polyamide (PP/PA) was select as the most suitable packaging material to be used in low O2 MAP. Combining OA dipping with low O2 MAP using PP/PA as material, resulted able to reduce leaf edge browning, respiration rate, weight loss and electrolyte leakage, preserving the visual quality of fresh-cut lettuce until 8 days at 8 °C.

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