Effect of modified atmosphere packaging and storage duration on keeping quality of gladiolus spikes

The commercial use of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology provides a means to slow the processes of ripening and senescence during storage, transport, and marketing of many fresh fruit and vegetables. The benefits of MAP and controlled atmosphere (CA) technologies for extending postharvest life of many fruit and vegetables have been recognized for many years. Although both technologies have been and continue to be extensively researched, more examples of the impacts of CA on produce quality are available in the literature and many of these reports were used in development of this review. Storage using MAP, similar to the use of CA storage, impacts most aspects of produce quality although the extent to which each quality attribute responds to CA or modified atmosphere (MA) conditions varies among commodities. Impacts of MAP and CA on flavor and aroma are dependent on the composition of the storage atmosphere, avoidance of anaerobic conditions, storage duration, and the use of fresh-cut technologies before storage.

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EFFECTS OF DEGREE OF CUTTING AND STORAGE ON ATMOSPHERE COMPOSITION, METABOLIC ACTIVITY AND QUALITY OF ROCKET LEAVES UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING

Journal of Food Quality ◽

10.1111/j.1745-4557.2010.00302.x ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 33 ◽

pp. 303-316 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

ATHANASIOS KOUKOUNARAS ◽

ANASTASIOS S. SIOMOS ◽

EVANGELOS SFAKIOTAKIS

Keyword(s):

Metabolic Activity ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Atmosphere Composition ◽

And Storage

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Modified-atmosphere Packaging Improves Keeping Quality of Charentais-type Melons

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.37.6.950 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 37 (6) ◽

pp. 950-953 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Victor Rodov ◽

Batia Horev ◽

Yakov Vinokur ◽

Azica Copel ◽

Yair Aharoni ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fruit Ripening ◽

Cucumis Melo ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Film Surface ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Keeping Quality ◽

Ma Packaging ◽

Postharvest Life

Modified-atmosphere (MA) packaging using bag-in-box Xtend® liners extended the postharvest life of nonnetted Charentais-type muskmelons (Cucumis melo L., Cantalupensis Group, cv. Luna) by delaying over-ripening: excessive softening, change of rind color, decreased soluble solids, and the development of postharvest pathogens. The most delayed fruit ripening was achieved by an atmosphere of 13-14 kPa CO2 and 7-10 kPa O2, even though ethylene concentrations were as much as 120 μL·L-1. Charentais fruit stored in this atmosphere at 6 to 7 °C maintained marketable quality for 12 days plus additional 3 days at 20 °C. In contrast, lifespan under commercial conditions in air did not exceed 3-5 days at 10 to 11 °C plus 3 days at 20 °C. The recommended MA was achieved by using the liners with low microperforation level (total perforation area 25 × 10-5 percent of the film surface), 8-9 fruit of total weight ≈5 kg per liner. MA packaging of Charentais melons makes possible their transportation from Israel to Europe by sea instead of air.

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Improved keeping quality of minimally fresh processed celery sticks by modified atmosphere packaging

LWT ◽

10.1016/j.lwt.2004.06.014 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 323-329 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Perla A. Gómez ◽

Francisco Artés

Keyword(s):

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Keeping Quality

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The Effect of Treating String Bean Pods with Modified Atmosphere Packaging and UV-C Irradiation on Their Storage Life

Agronomy ◽

10.3390/agronomy11091747 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 1747

Author(s):

Jolanta Franczuk ◽

Robert Rosa ◽

Anna Zaniewicz-Bajkowska ◽

Agnieszka Ginter

Keyword(s):

Dry Matter ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Storage Life ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Total Sugars ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Completely Randomized Design ◽

And Storage ◽

Uv C

The aim of the experiment was to determine the optimal treatment of string bean pods, prolonging their storage life. To this end, the effect of modified atmosphere packaging in Xtend® bags (CH-49) and UV-C radiation on the quality of string beans ‘Unidor’ in cold storage was studied. Observations of the pods and their measurements were made after 14 and 28 days and chemical analyses 14 days after irradiation exposure and storage at 2–4°C. The tests were conducted in laboratory conditions in a completely randomized design. Storing bean pods in Xtend® bags significantly increased the weight and umber of pods fit for consumption, compared to those stored in bulk. However, the content of dry matter, total sugars, and protein in pods stored in Xtend® bags decreased. Irradiation, regardless of the exposure time and the distance of lamps from the surface, contributed to an increase in the weight and number of pods suitable for consumption after 14 and 28 days. After 14 days irradiated pods contained more dry matter, L-ascorbic acid, polyphenols and flavonoids. After UV-C irradiation for 600 seconds with lamps at a height of 40 cm pods in Xtend® bags responded with the most favorable protein content.

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Effects of Edible Coating and Modified Atmosphere Technology on the Physiology and Quality of Mangoes after Low-Temperature Transportation at 13 °C in Vibration Mitigation Packaging

Plants ◽

10.3390/plants10112432 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 2432

Author(s):

Saichao Wei ◽

Jun Mei ◽

Jing Xie

Keyword(s):

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Physicochemical Characteristics ◽

Edible Coating ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Tropical Fruit ◽

Titratable Acid ◽

Preservation Technology ◽

And Storage

The mango is an important tropical fruit in the world, but it is easily perishable after harvest. In order to investigate the effect of the compound preservation technology on the physiology and quality of mangoes during transportation and storage, mangoes were treated with different packaging and preservation methods. All mangoes were subjected to simulated transportation by a vibration table for 24 h (180 r/min, 13 °C), and stored at 13 °C. The changes in the color, physicochemical characteristics, quality, and antioxidant-related enzymes of the mangoes were measured. The results show that the shelf life of inflatable bag packing (CK) was only 24 d, while the other treatments could be 30 d. The inflatable bag packing with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) treatment (HPM) had the lowest yellowing degree (12.5%), disease index (34.4%), and mass loss (2.95%), at 30 d. Compared with the CK, the compound treatment containing MAP prolonged the peak respiration of the mangoes by 6 d and suppressed the increase in the total soluble solids and relative conductivity. Meanwhile, the HPM could effectively maintain moisture content, firmness, titratable acid, vitamin C, and the peroxidase and superoxide dismutase content, indicating that the treatment could maintain the better quality and antioxidation ability of mangoes. In summary, the MAP compound treatment better maintained the commercial characteristics of the mangoes, followed by the edible coating compound treatment. The results provide a theoretical reference for mango cushioning packaging and postharvest storage technology.

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