Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Strawberry Preservation

The effect of modified atmosphere packaging for strawberry was discussed in this study. The best gas condition was explored to extend the shelf life of strawberry in refrigerated temperature. The 20μm PE film was used to build modified atmosphere packaging. The optimum gas condition for strawberrys modified atmosphere packaging was selected while concerned with the respiration rate, firmness, rot grade, vitamin C content, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, sensory evaluation and other quality indicators respectively. The results suggest that: In 60% O2 + 1.5% CO2 gas condition, it could be kept low rot grade, maintained the firmness, vitamin C content, total soluble solids, titratable acidity content, and sensory evaluation was not falling heavily. As the season in which strawberries were abundant was of high temperature, the effect of preservation was more apparent in 5±1°C. Modified atmosphere packaging discussed above could extend the strawberrys shelf life to 22 days.

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Responses of Cucumber Fruit to Aqueous 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) Application

Asian Food Science Journal ◽

10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330014 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Muharrem Ergun ◽

Najat Ghareeb Kareem

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Block Design ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Storage Period ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Total Soluble Solids ◽

Cucumber Fruit ◽

Set Up

Aims: The objectives of the present study were to evaluate effects of aqueous 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on quality of cucumber fruit, and to compare with/to gaseous 1-MCP and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) applications. Study Design: A randomized complete block design (RCBD) was set up for the experiment. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Horticulture, Bingol University, Turkey; between September - December 2017. Methodology: Cucumber fruits (ErdemliF1) were either treated with aqueous or gaseous 1-MCP (1 ppm), or left untreated for MAP storage or controls. The fruits were afterwards put into PET clamshell containers except for MAP application and stored 23 ± 1°C for 10 days for simulating retail shelf-life conditions. Samples of cucumbers were then tested periodically to record changes in quality as determined by weight loss, firmness, color, gas composition (O2, CO2 and N2), total soluble solids, pH, titratable acidity, chlorophyll content, and decay during the storage time. Results: Neither aqueous nor gaseous 1-MCP application had a significant effect on weight or firmness loss. According to peel color values recording during the storage period, there were no significant differences among the treatments. Total soluble solids, pH or titratable acidity did not show a significant change or variation among treatments during the storage. Fruits stored in modified atmosphere packages showed higher chlorophyll a amount than fruit treated with 1-MCP. Conclusion: The study revealed that neither aqueous 1-MCP application nor gaseous 1-MCP application is effective for retaining quality loses and consequently for extending shelf life of the cucumbers kept at 23°C.

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The effects of heat treatment and modified atmosphere packaging on the storage stability of noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruit

Food Research ◽

10.26656/fr.2017.5(5).762 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (5) ◽

pp. 105-115

Author(s):

Nuraisyah Z. ◽

Ezzat M.A. ◽

Radhiah S. ◽

Prima L.

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Shelf Life ◽

Herbal Remedy ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Hot Water ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Morinda Citrifolia ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Black Spots

Noni fruit (Morinda citrifolia L.) is a herbal remedy known for its therapeutic and nutritional value. However, it is perishable and subject to rapid postharvest deterioration that shortens its shelf life during storage. Therefore, this study investigated whether hot water dipping (HWD; 60°C, 1 min) and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP; carbon dioxide and nitrogen) could prolong noni's shelf life. The noni physicochemical properties such as colour, firmness, weight loss, total soluble solids, titratable acidity and scopoletin content were monitored during six days of storage at room temperature. During storage, the noni skin colour changed from greenish-yellow to translucent yellow, but HWD storage was stopped on day 2 due to black spots' formation. The reduction of weight loss was significantly lowest in both MAP treatments (1.39–1.74%). Among these, N2-based had a significantly higher scopoletin content (27.12 mg/g) and firmness (0.8 N) compared to CO2-based, suggesting that it was the most effective postharvest treatment to efficiently prolong the shelf life and retained the quality and stability of noni during storage.

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Evaluation of the Effect of Different Modified Atmosphere Packaging Box Liners on the Quality and Shelf Life of ‘Friar’ Plums

HortTechnology ◽

10.21273/horttech.18.2.261 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 261-265 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Celia M. Cantín ◽

Carlos H. Crisosto ◽

Kevin R. Day

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Shelf Life ◽

Cold Storage ◽

Skin Color ◽

Chilling Injury ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Low Oxygen

The influence of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on quality attributes and shelf life performance of ‘Friar’ plums (Prunus salicina) was studied. Plums were stored at 0 °C and 85% relative humidity for a 60-day period in five different box liners (LifeSpan L316, FF-602, FF-504, 2.0% vented area perforated, and Hefty liner) and untreated (control). Flesh firmness, soluble solids concentration, titratable acidity, and pH were unaffected by the box liners. Fruit skin color changes were repressed on plums packed in box liners that modified gas levels and weight loss was reduced by the use of any of the box liners. Plums packed without box liners (bulk-packed) had ≈6% weight loss. High carbon dioxide (CO2) and low oxygen (O2) levels were measured in boxes with MAP box liners (LifeSpan L316, FF-602, and FF-504). Percentage of healthy fruit was unaffected by any of the treatments during the ripening period (shelf life) after 45 days of cold storage. However, after 60 days of cold storage, fruit from the MAP box liners with higher CO2 and lower O2 levels had a higher incidence of chilling injury (CI) symptoms, evident as flesh translucency, gel breakdown, and “off flavor” than fruit from the other treatments. Overall, results indicate that the use of MAP box liners is recommended to improve market life of ‘Friar’ plums up to 45 days cold storage. However, the use of box liners without gas control capability may lead to CI symptoms in fruit cold-stored for longer periods.

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PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN KALIUM PERMANGANAT TERHADAP MUTU PISANG (CV. MAS KIRANA) PADA KEMASAN ATMOSFIR TERMODIFIKASI AKTIF (Effect of potassium permanganate adding on banana (Cv. Mas Kirana) fruit quality in active modified atmosphere packaging)

Jurnal Penelitian Pascapanen Pertanian ◽

10.21082/jpasca.v10n2.2013.83-94 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 83 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Adhitya Yudha Pradhana ◽

Rokhani Hasbullah ◽

Y. Aris Purwanto

Keyword(s):

Vitamin C ◽

Shelf Life ◽

Potassium Permanganate ◽

Fruit Quality ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Postharvest Handling ◽

Banana Variety

Cv. Mas Kirana merupakan salah satu varietas pisang yang populer, umumnya tumbuh di Indonesia dan merupakan pendukung utama industri dan perdagangan pisang domestik dan ekspor. Kendala dan masalah utama yang berkaitan dengan penanganan pascapanen pisang segar adalah umur simpan dan penanganan pascapanen yang kurang tepat. Ada kebutuhan untuk menemukan cara penyimpanan yang tepat untuk memperpanjang umur simpan dan mempertahankan kualitas buah pada kemasan ritel untuk pasar domestik. Kemasan Atmosfir termodifikasi (MAP) adalah teknik yang ideal dan dikenal memiliki potensi besar untuk memperpanjang umur simpan pasca panen pisang dengan kalium Permanganat (KMnO4) sachet sebagai penyerap etilen yang digunakan dalam MAP untuk menyerap produksi etilen endogen. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi umur simpan dan kualitas buah dalam kemasan MAP, dengan atau tanpa penyerap etilen (KMnO4). Data diperoleh dari analisis fisik, kimia dan evaluasi sensori yang dianalisis dengan analisis sidik ragam dan uji Duncan (p<0.05) untuk mendapatkan pengaruh nyata rata-rata perlakuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa umur simpan buah pisang yang dikemas dalam White Stretch Film (WSF) dengan KMnO4 (MAP aktif) pada suhu 28 °C dapat memperpanjang sampai 10 hari dibandingkan dengan 6 hari untuk pisang kontrol yang dikemas dalam WSF tanpa KMnO4 (MAP pasif). Perlakuan WSF dengan KMnO4 menunda susut bobot, warna, total padatan terlarut, dan vitamin C dibanding pisang kontrol tanpa KMnO4. Kualitas organoleptik atau sensori (warna, aroma, dan rasa) buah yang matang penuh untuk kemasan WSF tanpa atau dengan KMnO4 sangat baik.Kata kunci :Kemasan atmosfir termodifikasi aktif, kalium permanganat, penyerap etilen, pisangEnglish Version AbstractCv. Mas Kirana is one of popular banana variety commonly grown in Indonesia and the mainstay of banana industry for both domestic and export trades. Major constraints and problem associated with postharvest handling of fresh banana are short shelf life and lack of postharvest handling. There is a need to find appropriate storage method in order to extend the storage life to mantain the fruit quality for retail packaging for domestic market. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) packaging is an ideal preservation technique and is known to have great potential to extending the postharvest life of banana with potassium permanganate (KMnO4) sachets as ethylene absorbent were used in MAP to absorb endogenously produced ethylene. The purpose of this study was to evaluated for fruit quality and shelf life under MAP packaging, with or without an ethylene absorber (KMnO4). The data obtained from physico chemical analysis and sensory evaluation were analyzed statically for analysis of variance with Duncan test (p<0.05) was used to detect significant differences for the treatment means. The results indicate that the shelf life of fruits packed under White Stretch Film (WSF) with KMnO4 (active MAP) at 28 °C could be extended up to 10 days compared to 6 days for banana control packed under WSF without KMnO4 (passive MAP). WSF with KMnO4 treatments delayed weight loss, colour, total soluble solids (TSS), and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) as compared to control banana without KMnO4. Sensory quality (colour, aroma, and taste) of fully ripe fruits of both WSF without or with KMnO4 was very good.Keywords : Active modified atmosfir packaging, potassium permanganate, ethylene absorbent, banana

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The Effects of 1-Methylcyclopropene Treatment on the Fruit Quality of ‘Idared’ Apples during Storage and Transportation

Agriculture ◽

10.3390/agriculture10110490 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 490

Author(s):

Kazimierz Tomala ◽

Maria Małachowska ◽

Dominika Guzek ◽

Dominika Głąbska ◽

Krystyna Gutkowska

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Gas Permeability ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Low Oxygen ◽

Control Groups ◽

Long Distance ◽

Postharvest Treatment

1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is applied as an inhibitor of ethylene action, which is widely used in postharvest technology to prolong the shelf life of many fruits. The aim of the study was to assess the possibility to apply 1-MCP treatment to maintain the quality of ‘Idared’ apples for long-distance transportation. The studied apples were assessed in three groups: (I) 1-MCP postharvest treatment; (II) 1-MCP postharvest treatment with Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) selected gas permeability bags; and (III) control groups (with neither 1-MCP treatment, nor dedicated packaging). Apples were subjected to storage in the Ultra Low Oxygen (ULO) chamber that was applied for 0 weeks, 10 weeks and 20 weeks (three periods of storage); simulated long-distance transport (6 weeks); and simulated distribution, which was applied for 0 days, 5 days, 10 days, and 15 days (4 periods of distribution). The obtained 36 groups (three postharvest treatments per three periods of storage per four periods of distribution) were analyzed to assess firmness, total soluble solids (TSS) and titratable acidity (TA). There were differences between firmness values for control groups and those with 1-MCP applied, which were characterized by higher values of firmness (p < 0.05). Groups with 1-MCP and MAP applied combined were characterized by higher values of TSS than control groups (p < 0.05). The majority of groups with 1-MCP applied alone were characterized by higher values of TA than control groups (p < 0.05), but values for samples attributed to 1-MCP and MAP combined were not higher than for 1-MCP alone. It may be concluded that 1-MCP applied postharvest contributed to higher results of firmness and TA of ‘Idared’ apples after long-distance transportation, but combining 1-MCP with MAP did not contribute to further differences for TA. However, for TSS the observed influence was inconclusive. It may be stated that 1-MCP is a beneficial treatment for ‘Idared’ apples for long-distance transportation as it prolongs their shelf life and improves firmness.

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Application of modified atmosphere packaging using silicone membrane system for shelf life extension of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) and its effect on physico-chemical properties

Food Quality and Safety ◽

10.1093/fqsafe/fyz014 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 145-155

Author(s):

Shubhangi Srivastava ◽

Prashant Said

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Membrane System ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Life Extension ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Silicone Membrane ◽

Physico Chemical

Abstract Objectives The study was conducted to prolong the shelf life of freshly harvested pomegranate fruits and to find out its physiochemical properties during storage. Materials and Methods Pomegranate fruits of variety ‘Bhagawa’ were stored in 200, 300 gauge high-density polyethylene (HDPE) package, and silicone membrane modified atmospheric storage system at ambient conditions and 10°C. Gas composition inside the package, texture, color, and overall quality parameters were evaluated at these two storage temperatures. The physico-chemical properties such as total soluble solids, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid content, total, reducing, and non-reducing sugars, and physiological loss in weight (PLW) were also determined. Results In ambient storage, the shelf life of pomegranate fruit was 10 days, whereas in modified atmosphere packaging (200 gauge HDPE, 300 gauge HDPE, and silicone membrane system), the shelf life of pomegranate fruits was extended up to 60, 60, 25 days at ambient and 96, 96, 65 days at 10°C temperature, respectively. Conclusions Among the 200, 300 gauge HDPE package, and silicone membrane system treatments T1, T5, and T8, respectively, were found better with respect to all the sensory and quality parameters studied.

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Influence of Oxygen and Temperature on the Respiration Rate of Fresh-cut Cantaloupe and Implications for Modified Atmosphere Packaging

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.47.8.1113 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 47 (8) ◽

pp. 1113-1116 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

M. Helena Gomes ◽

Randolph M. Beaudry ◽

Domingos P.F. Almeida

Keyword(s):

Steady State ◽

Shelf Life ◽

Respiration Rate ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Life Extension ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Low Oxygen ◽

Fundamental Information ◽

Respiratory Behavior ◽

Fresh Cut

The respiratory behavior of fresh-cut melon under modified atmosphere packaging at various temperatures was characterized to assess the potential for shelf life extension through low-oxygen and to generate information for the development of appropriate packaging conditions. Cantaloupe melon (Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis ‘Olympic Gold’) cubes were packaged and stored at 0, 5, 10, and 15 °C. Packages attained gas equilibrium after 5 days at 10 °C, 6 days at 5 °C, and 10 days at 0 °C. In cubes stored at 15 °C, decay started before steady-state gas levels were reached. Respiration rates were measured and respiratory quotient calculated once steady-state O2 and CO2 partial pressures were achieved inside the packages. O2 uptake increased with temperature and O2 partial pressure (pO2 pkg), according to a Michaelis-Menten kinetics described by = [( × pO2 pkg)/( + pO2 pkg)]. Respiratory parameters were modeled as an exponential function of temperature: = {[1.34 × 10−17 × e(0.131 × T) × pO2 pkg]/[1.15 × 10−24 × e(0.193 × T) + pO2 pkg]} (R2 = 0.95), Q10 = 3.7, and Ea = 84 kJ·mol−1. A good fit to the experimental data was also obtained considering as constant: RO2 = {[4.36 × 10−14 × e(0.102 × T) × pO2 pkg]/[0.358 + pO2 pkg]} (R2 = 0.93), Q10 = 2.8, and Ea = 66 kJ·mol−1. These results provide fundamental information to predict package permeability and steady-state pO2 pkg required to prevent anaerobic conditions and maximize shelf life of fresh-cut cantaloupe. The kinetics of respiration as a function of pO2 suggests that no significant reductions in respiration rate of fresh-cut cantaloupe can be achieved by lowering O2 levels.

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The microperforated packaging design and evaluation of shelf life of fresh-sliced mushrooms

Potravinarstvo Slovak Journal of Food Sciences ◽

10.5219/1530 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

pp. 83-94

Author(s):

Özlem Kizilirmak Esmer ◽

Erinç Koçak ◽

Aslı Şahiner ◽

Can Türksever ◽

Pinar Akin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Respiration Rate ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Polymeric Materials ◽

Packaging Material ◽

Packaging Materials ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Packaging Design ◽

High Respiration Rate ◽

Fresh Cut

Fresh mushrooms have a very short shelf life, of 1 – 3 days because of their high respiration rate and lack of cuticles that protect the plant from external factors. In the case of fresh-sliced mushrooms, they will be more susceptible to spoilage reactions due to the increase in respiration rate as a result of a broader surface area. Conventional packaging materials can not meet the requirements for modified atmosphere packaging of fresh-sliced mushrooms. One of the techniques to extend the fresh-cut produce shelf life is the passive modification of modified atmosphere packaging technology. For highly respiring fresh-cut produce such as fresh-sliced mushrooms, the permeability properties of the polymeric materials might not be enough to provide an equilibrium gas concentration in the passive modification of modified atmosphere technology. In this case, the microperforated packaging materials can be used for passive modification of fresh-cut produce. But the microperforation process needs a design for the application of the appropriate number and diameter of microholes to meet the requirements of passive modified atmosphere packaging. For this reason in this research, the design of the microperforation process to be used in passive modified atmosphere packaging was based on the diameter and the number of microholes, and the shelf life of fresh-sliced mushrooms was determined. The samples were stored at 15 °C/80% RH, and pH, color, weight loss, textural, sensorial, and microbial analysis were performed periodically during storage. It was determined that the empirical equation used in this research can be applied to microperforated packaging design for fresh-sliced mushrooms. The shelf life of the fresh-sliced mushrooms packaged with microperforated packaging material was 8 days, while it was less than 7 days (4, 5, or 6 days) when packaged with non-microperforated packaging material. This result shows that the use of microperforated packaging material is effective in extending the shelf life of fresh-sliced mushrooms.

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Biopolymer Coatings as Alternative to Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Shelf Life Extension of Minimally Processed Apples

Coatings ◽

10.3390/coatings9090569 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (9) ◽

pp. 569 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Stefania Volpe ◽

Silvana Cavella ◽

Elena Torrieri

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Shelf Life ◽

Respiration Rate ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Life Extension ◽

Second Phase ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Gas Composition ◽

Minimally Processed ◽

Life Study

The effect of caseinate/chitosan blend on the shelf life of minimally processed apples was studied. In the first phase of the work, the effect of the biopolymer coating on the respiration rate of the minimally processed apples was studied as function of gas composition (5%, 10%, 21% of O2 with N2 as balance at 5 °C) and temperature (5 °C, 10 °C at 5% of O2 with N2 as balance). In the second phase, the shelf life of the packed product was studied during storage at 5 °C. The gas composition (O2%-CO2%) in the package headspace, relative humidity, pH, hardness, color and antioxidant capacity of the product were monitored after 0, 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 days. The coating effectively reduced respiration rate of the product when oxygen was over 10%. In the presence of the coating, the reduction of oxygen did not affect the respiration rate. At 5% of O2, the respiration rate decreased by 50% by changing the temperature from 10 °C to 5 °C. Shelf life study showed that the chitosan—caseinate coating was able to preserve the mechanical properties and the antioxidant capacity of the product during storage by increasing the shelf life by 7 days to 11 days at 5 °C.

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Evaluation of the yield and some components in the fruit of blue honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea var. edulis Turcz. Freyn.)

Folia Horticulturae ◽

10.2478/fhort-2013-0150 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 45-50 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Monika Małodobry ◽

Monika Bieniasz ◽

Ewa Dziedzic

Keyword(s):

Vitamin C ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Fruit Yield ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Marketable Yield ◽

Lonicera Caerulea ◽

Total Soluble Solids ◽

Experimental Station ◽

Blue Honeysuckle

Abstract The experiment was carried out in the Garlica Murowana Experimental Station of University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland, between 2005 and 2008. Fruit yield, mass of 100 berries, content of total soluble solids, vitamin C, anthocyanins and titratable acidity were estimated. It was shown that ‘Atut’ honeysuckle started vegetation, flowering and cropping periods earlier than ‘Duet’. However, greater marketable yield and mass of 100 berries were obtained for ‘Duet’. ‘Atut’ fruit revealed a significantly higher content of anthocyanins. The studied honeysuckle cultivars did not differ if estimated on the basis of total soluble solids and vitamin C content in the fruit.

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