Effects of chitosan-based coating and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on browning and shelf life of fresh-cut lotus root (Nelumbo nucifera Gaerth)

Chitosan-Based Edible Films

“…The film had 35 % and 21 % lower oxygen and carbon dioxide permeability, respectively, and about three times higher WVP than film prepared with chitosan alone; they found that edible film reduced the growth of microbial contaminants and extended the shelf life of the product packed under modified atmosphere at 4 C. Xing et al (2010) investigated the effect of chitosan coating containing anti-browning agents and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the browning and shelf life of fresh-cut lotus root stored at 4 C for 10 days and showed that the proposed coating and modified atmosphere packaging could improve and extend the shelf life of fresh fruits. This information could be useful for the development of novel application to edible coating and MAP design for lightly processed lotus root.…”

Application of Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Quality of Selected Vegetables: A Review

“…L * values of treated samples differed signifi cantly from the control (68.8 and 48.9 for treated and control samples, respectively after 8 days of storage). MDA (malondialdehyde) content (8.2 nmol/g after 8 days of storage) and PPO (polyphenol oxidase) activity (520.7 U/min mL at the end of storage) were lower compared to control (Xing et al 2010 ).…”

Effects of microperforated polypropylene film packaging on mangosteen fruits quality at low temperature storage

“…From the results of this study, it can be conclude that in-package gas composition (O2, CO2) can be successfully modified by using permeable packaging materials. Further, modification in gaseous composition in-packing condition also modify the storage atmosphere which affect the rate of respiration, ethylene production and the growth of postharvest pathogens and these conditions alter the physicochemical characteristics of the fruit (Suparlan & Kazuhiko, 2003;Xing et al, 2010).…”