TRENDS IN PROLONGING THE POST-HARVEST LIFE OF STRAWBERRIES – A REVIEW

Being known as highly perishable produce, strawberries became a recurrent fruit in the scientific research, with the aim of improving the shelf-life. As indicated by the literature, the most tested method for extending the shelf-life relies on the use of modified atmosphere packaging and combination...

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Published in:The Annals of the University Dunarea de Jos of Galati. Fascicle VI, Food technology Food technology, 2018-01, Vol.42 (1), p.9-16
Main Authors: Baicu, Adina Alexandra, Popa, Mona Elena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antimicrobial agents
Atmosphere
Berries
Cellulose
Consumers
Consumption
Food
Food packaging
Fruits
Humidity
Industrial applications
Literature reviews
Meat industry
modified atmosphere packaging
Moisture absorption
Oils & fats
Packaging
post-harvest shelf-life
Quality
Researchers
Respiration
Scientists
Shelf life
Strawberries
Supermarkets
Trends
Ultrasonic imaging
Vegetables
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Summary:Being known as highly perishable produce, strawberries became a recurrent fruit in the scientific research, with the aim of improving the shelf-life. As indicated by the literature, the most tested method for extending the shelf-life relies on the use of modified atmosphere packaging and combinations thereof. The positive results of modified atmosphere packaging have been translated into industrial applications and further used in supermarkets. This study however compiles and presents a series of other techniques that are worth the attention in prolonging the post-harvest life of strawberries. The point is to highlight their potential and shortcomings and to rise the interest in these perfectible alternative methods.
ISSN:1843-5157
2068-259X