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Maintaining optimal atmosphere conditions for fruits and vegetables throughout the postharvest handling chain

dc.contributor.authorBrech, J. K.
dc.contributor.authorChau, K. V.
dc.contributor.authorFonseca, S. C.
dc.contributor.authorOliveira, F. A. R.
dc.contributor.authorSilva, F. M.
dc.contributor.authorNunes, M. C. N.
dc.contributor.authorBender, R. J.
dc.date.accessioned2011-10-22T12:45:12Z
dc.date.available2011-10-22T12:45:12Z
dc.date.issued2003
dc.description.abstractOptimal controlled and modified atmospheres (CA and MA) for fresh produce vary according to the specie, its maturity or ripeness stage, the temperature, and the duration of exposure. However, individual lots of produce are typically handled for different times and at different temperatures during storage, transportation, and retail display. In this paper, we review some of our previous work showing the potential for using different atmospheres for mangoes (Mangifera indica L.) and strawberries (Fragaria×ananassa Duchesne) depending on the anticipated storage length and temperature. Since it would be desirable, especially for produce transported over extended distances, as in marine transport, to maintain optimal atmosphere conditions throughout the postharvest handling chain, we also describe our procedure for designing a combination CA/MAP system that involves first designing the MAP for a particular commodity that will produce an optimal atmosphere for retail display conditions, then selecting a CA that will interact with the MAP to produce the optimal atmosphere within the packages during transportation at a lower temperature. An example of the design procedure is given from our work with fresh-cut kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala DC.). Another example of this proposed MAP/CA system deals with its application to mixed load transportation of strawberries and snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).por
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dc.identifier.citationBRECH, J.K... [et al.] - Maintaining optimal atmosphere conditions for fruits and vegetables throughout the postharvest handling chain. Postharvest Biology and Technology. ISSN: 0925-5214. Vol. 27, n.º 1 (2003) p. 87-101por
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/S0925-5214(02)00185-0
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/6822
dc.language.isoengpor
dc.peerreviewedyespor
dc.publisherElsevierpor
dc.subjectControlled atmospherepor
dc.subjectMangopor
dc.subjectMixed loadpor
dc.subjectModified atmospherepor
dc.subjectPackage designpor
dc.subjectSnap beanpor
dc.subjectStrawberrypor
dc.subjectTemperaturepor
dc.subjectTransportationpor
dc.titleMaintaining optimal atmosphere conditions for fruits and vegetables throughout the postharvest handling chainpor
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