Effects of Compostable Packaging and Perforation Rates on Cucumber Quality during Extended Shelf Life and Simulated Farm-to-Fork Supply-Chain Conditions
Cucumbers are highly perishable and suffer from moisture loss, shriveling, yellowing, peel damage, and decay. Plastic packaging helps to preserve cucumber quality, but harms the environment. We examined the use of compostable modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) with different perforation rates as a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/2/471 |