Raposo, M. F.Morais, R. M. S. C.Morais, A. M. M. B.2010-10-072010-10-072009"International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation". ISSN 1744-7569. 1: 4 (2009) 394-404http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/2700Salicornia 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 shootsengSalicornia ramosissimaControlled atmosphereVitamin CChlorophyllMesophilic bacteriaColiformsYeastsMouldsCrispnessSucculenceSalinityBitternessPostharvest technologyjournal article10.1504/IJPTI.2009.030688