The use of packaging techniques to maintain freshness in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables: a review

Rojas Grau, María Alejandra; Oms Oliu, Gemma; Soliva-Fortuny, Robert; Martín Belloso, Olga

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2009

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Rojas Grau, María Alejandra

Oms Oliu, Gemma

Soliva-Fortuny, Robert

Martín Belloso, Olga

Suggested citation

Rojas Grau, María Alejandra; Oms Oliu, Gemma; Soliva-Fortuny, Robert; Martín Belloso, Olga; . (2009) . The use of packaging techniques to maintain freshness in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables: a review. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2009, vol. 44, núm. 5, p. 875-889. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2009.01911.x.

Abstract

Browning and other discolourations, softening, surface dehydration, water loss, translucency, off-flavour and off-odour development, as well as microbial spoilage are some of the most frequent causes of quality loss in fresh-cut products. Nowadays, the use of innovative modified atmospheres and edible coatings stands out among other techniques in the struggle for maintaining freshness and safety of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. A few studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of these techniques when applied to different fresh-cut commodities. However, treatment and storage conditions for fresh-cut fruits are still being largely explored to better keep their fresh-like quality attributes. This review discusses the recent advances in the use of innovative modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) systems to maintain freshness of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, special attention is devoted to the development of coatings that can be used as a complement or alternative to MAP.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10459.1/58597

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2009.01911.x

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International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2009, vol. 44, núm. 5, p. 875-889