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Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the quality and bioactive compounds of Chinese cabbage (Brasicca rapa L. ssp. chinensis).
Mampholo, Bevly Mmakatane; Sivakumar, Dharini; Beukes, Mervyn; van Rensburg, Willem Jansen.
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  • Mampholo BM; Postharvest Technology Group, Department of Crop Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria West Campus, South Africa.
J Sci Food Agric ; 93(8): 2008-15, 2013 Jun.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23254451
BACKGROUND: The perishability of Brassica chinensis poses a major challenge to distribution and marketing. The aim of this work was to select a suitable modified atmosphere packaging to retain the overall quality and bioactive compounds during storage. RESULTS: Four types of biorientated polypropylene packaging (BOPP)--BOPP03, BOPP04, BOPP05 and BOPP06--with different perforations were evaluated regarding the maintenance of quality parameters (weight loss, leaf yellowing, colour L*, C*, h°), decay, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, bioactive compounds (carotenoids, ascorbic acid, total phenolic compounds), antioxidant scavenging activity, overall appearance and odour evaluation, at 10°C at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 days. Leaves were packed in BOPP (two 2-mm holes) and packed and unpacked leaves were included for comparison. The modified atmosphere created (2% O2 and 7% CO2) inside the BOPP05 reduced leaf yellowing (higher h°), improved the overall appearance with acceptable odour, moderately maintained chlorophyll a and b, bioactive compounds and antioxidant scavenging activity, and remained marketable for up to 10 days at 10°C. Gas composition within the packages influenced the retention of bioactive compounds and overall quality. CONCLUSION: Application of BOPP05 is a promising method for extending the shelf life of B. chinensis leaves in order to promote its utilisation and commercialisation via urban fresh-produce markets.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Oxígeno / Dióxido de Carbono / Embalaje de Alimentos / Brassica rapa Idioma: En Revista: J Sci Food Agric Año: 2013 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Sudáfrica Pais de publicación: Reino Unido

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Oxígeno / Dióxido de Carbono / Embalaje de Alimentos / Brassica rapa Idioma: En Revista: J Sci Food Agric Año: 2013 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Sudáfrica Pais de publicación: Reino Unido