Fennel is not a widespread product among minimally processed vegetables, due to the fast deterioration mainly caused by browning of the cut surfaces, even during cold storage. In order to extend the shelf-life of fresh-cut fennel, the influence of different packaging techniques was studied. Sliced fennel, dipped in a citric acid solution (0.5%), was placed in polystyrene trays, sealed with PE film or vacuum packaged in PE bags and stored up to 14 days at 4°C. During this period the weight loss, soluble solid content, pH, color and firmness were evaluated. Minimally processed fennel packed in sealed trays and cold-stored at 4°C, extended its shelf-life to 14 days maintaining acceptable quality. Fennel stored in vacuum packaging showed a lower weight loss but had severe alterations of flavour that led to loss of marketability after only 7 days.
Miceli A., Moncada A., & D'Anna F. (2018). Effects of packaging on shelf-life and quality of minimally processed fennel. ACTA HORTICULTURAE, 1209, 325-328.
Data di pubblicazione: | 2018 |
Titolo: | Effects of packaging on shelf-life and quality of minimally processed fennel |
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Citazione: | Miceli A., Moncada A., & D'Anna F. (2018). Effects of packaging on shelf-life and quality of minimally processed fennel. ACTA HORTICULTURAE, 1209, 325-328. |
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1209.47 |
Abstract: | Fennel is not a widespread product among minimally processed vegetables, due to the fast deterioration mainly caused by browning of the cut surfaces, even during cold storage. In order to extend the shelf-life of fresh-cut fennel, the influence of different packaging techniques was studied. Sliced fennel, dipped in a citric acid solution (0.5%), was placed in polystyrene trays, sealed with PE film or vacuum packaged in PE bags and stored up to 14 days at 4°C. During this period the weight loss, soluble solid content, pH, color and firmness were evaluated. Minimally processed fennel packed in sealed trays and cold-stored at 4°C, extended its shelf-life to 14 days maintaining acceptable quality. Fennel stored in vacuum packaging showed a lower weight loss but had severe alterations of flavour that led to loss of marketability after only 7 days. |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore AGR/04 - Orticoltura E Floricoltura |
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