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Abstract(s)
Salicornia is a halophytic plant that grows near salt marshes and
salted wetlands, very rich in vitamins, minerals and highly unsaturated oils.
Because of its biochemical composition and despite salinity, Salicornia is
considered a gourmet product. Since stems present a short shelf life, the aim of
this work was to evaluate the effect of controlled atmosphere on quality of
Salicornia ramosissima during four weeks at 4°C. Vitamin C and chlorophyll
contents were determined, and microbiological and sensory analyses were
performed. Salicornia shoots preserved better the visual appearance and
L-ascorbic acid for three weeks of storage under CA with 3% oxygen and 10%
carbon dioxide, although chlorophyll was better preserved in air. All samples
were microbiologically safe during all storage. CA storage, especially in 3%
oxygen and 10% carbon dioxide seems to be a good method to preserve
Salicornia ramosissima shoots
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Keywords
Salicornia ramosissima Controlled atmosphere Vitamin C Chlorophyll Mesophilic bacteria Coliforms Yeasts Moulds Crispness Succulence Salinity Bitterness Postharvest technology
Citation
"International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation". ISSN 1744-7569. 1: 4 (2009) 394-404
