Modified atmosphere and moisture condensation in packaged fresh produce: Scientific efforts and commercial success

PV Mahajan, DS Lee - Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) of fresh produce is a dynamic system that
relies on the modification of the atmosphere inside the package by the natural interplay …

Perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging of fresh and minimally processed produce—A review

Z Hussein, OJ Caleb, UL Opara - Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2015 - Elsevier
The overwhelming global demand by consumers for convenience and fresh quality fruit and
vegetables, heightens the need for appropriate postharvest technologies. In order to …

Influence of bioactive edible coatings loaded with Lactobacillus plantarum on physicochemical properties of fresh strawberries

D Khodaei, Z Hamidi-Esfahani - Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2019 - Elsevier
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) edible coating used as a carrier to deliver an adequate
amount of Lactobacillus plantarum on fresh strawberries and the shelf life of strawberries …

Incorporation of hydrogen into the packaging atmosphere protects the nutritional, textural and sensorial freshness notes of strawberries and extends shelf life

D Alwazeer, N Özkan - Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2022 - Springer
Strawberries are known for their high perishability and short shelf life. The effects of
incorporating hydrogen gas into sealed packaging on the quality and shelf life of …

Bioactive edible film based on Konjac glucomannan and probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum strains: Physicochemical properties and shelf life of fresh‐cut kiwis

SMB Hashemi, D Jafarpour - Journal of Food Science, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigates the efficacy of Lactobacillus plantarum strains (L. plantarum LP3, L.
plantarum AF1, and L. plantarum LU5) incorporated into a Konjac‐based edible coating in …

The synergistic effects of aloe vera gel and modified atmosphere packaging on the quality of strawberry fruit

Y Esmaeili, N Zamindar, S Paidari… - Journal of Food …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of this study was to evaluate modified atmospheric packaging containing 500 ppm
cinnamon essential oil, aloe vera concentrated gel (1: 3 with distilled water), calcium lactate …

Efficacy of limonene nano coatings on post-harvest shelf life of strawberries

R Dhital, NB Mora, DG Watson, P Kohli, R Choudhary - Lwt, 2018 - Elsevier
Strawberries are highly demanded fruits because of their color, nutritional values and
appearance. The aim of this study was to develop and characterize alginate and limonene …

Research progress on the application of different preservation methods for controlling fungi and toxins in fruit and vegetable

Y You, Y Zhou, X Duan, X Mao, Y Li - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Fruits and vegetables are susceptible to fungal infections during picking, transportation,
storage and processing, which have a high potential to produce toxins. Fungi and toxins can …

An innovative technique for extending shelf life of strawberry: Ultrasound

MS Aday, R Temizkan, MB Büyükcan… - LWT-Food Science and …, 2013 - Elsevier
Ultrasound is one of the newest nonthermal methods to extend shelf life of fresh fruits during
storage. The effectiveness of ultrasound depends on wave frequency, power and treatment …

Transpiration and moisture evolution in packaged fresh horticultural produce and the role of integrated mathematical models: A review

GG Bovi, OJ Caleb, M Linke, C Rauh… - Biosystems …, 2016 - Elsevier
Highlights•Fresh produce continues to give off moisture even under saturated conditions.•
Respiration and transpiration both plays an important role in moisture evolution.•Moisture …