Active packaging for fresh-cut broccoli using 1-methylcyclopropene in biodegradable sachet

Authors

  • Fabio Yamashita Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Aline Nunes Matias Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Maria Victoria Eiras Grossmann Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Sergio Ruffo Roberto Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Marta de Toledo Benassi Universidade Estadual de Londrina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2006v27n4p581

Keywords:

Biofilm, Starch, Minimally processed, Vegetable.

Abstract

Fresh-cut broccoli florets were packed in polypropylene pots containing a sachet with 1- methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and sealed with biodegradable starch-based film. Broccoli was stored for 8 days at 12oC and after this time the color and the texture of the product were similar of the fresh broccoli, with no off-flavor development or decay. Active packaging with 1-MCP in a sachet was efficient to extent shelf life of broccoli florets retarding yellowing and vitamin C losses. It is an alternative of 1-MCP treatment for fresh-cut products and besides, the sachet can absorbs condensed water reducing spoilage and off-odor development.

Author Biographies

Fabio Yamashita, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Prof. Dr., TAM/UEL, CP 6001, 86051-990, Londrina-PR.

Aline Nunes Matias, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Químico – UEL.

Maria Victoria Eiras Grossmann, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Prof. Dr., TAM/UEL, CP 6001, 86051-990, Londrina-PR.

Sergio Ruffo Roberto, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Prof. Dr., AGRONOMIA/UEL, CP 6001, 86051-990, Londrina-PR.

Marta de Toledo Benassi, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Prof. Dr., TAM/UEL, CP 6001, 86051-990, Londrina-PR.

Published

2006-07-30

How to Cite

Yamashita, F., Matias, A. N., Grossmann, M. V. E., Roberto, S. R., & Benassi, M. de T. (2006). Active packaging for fresh-cut broccoli using 1-methylcyclopropene in biodegradable sachet. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 27(4), 581–586. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2006v27n4p581

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