Influence of calcium lactate and modified atmosphere on respiration rate, optical and mechanical properties of sliced persimmon

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a modified atmosphere (5% and 10% 7 of CO2) and calcium lactate treatment on the respiratory metabolism of minimally 8 processed persimmon. A static system to measure changes in the composition of the 9 headspace was used. Composition, texture and colour were also analysed. Persimmon 10 slices were evaluated immediately after the washing treatment and after the O2 11 composition had decreased to 17% to avoid changes in the metabolic pathway. All