REVIEW - MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY AND SAFETY OF PRODUCE

Authors
PHILLIPS CA
Citation
Ca. Phillips, REVIEW - MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY AND SAFETY OF PRODUCE, International journal of food science & technology, 31(6), 1996, pp. 463-479
Citations number
96
Categorie Soggetti
Food Science & Tenology
Journal title
International journal of food science & technology → ACNP
ISSN journal
09505423
Volume
31
Issue
6
Year of publication
1996
Pages
463 - 479
Database
ISI
SICI code
0950-5423(1996)31:6<463:R-MAPA>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Modified Atmosphere Packaging and related technologies are increasingl y used to extend shelf-life of fresh produce. This paper reviews the e ffect of such technology on the spoilage microbiological flora and foo d-borne pathogens which may be present in produce and also on the orga noleptic properties of the product.