Controlled atmosphere storage for preservation of Salicornia ramosissima
| Autor: | Raposo, M. F., Morais, R. M. S. C., Morais, A. M. M. B. |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Veritati - Repositório Institucional da Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
| Rok vydání: | 2009 |
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Chlorophyll
Postharvest technology Salinity Controlled atmosphere Coliforms Salicornia chemistry.chemical_compound Yeasts Halophyte Botany Vitamin C Bitterness biology food and beverages Salicornia ramosissima Ascorbic acid biology.organism_classification Crispness Horticulture chemistry Mesophilic bacteria Shoot Carbon dioxide Succulence Agronomy and Crop Science Moulds Food Science |
| Zdroj: | Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP) instacron:RCAAP |
| ISSN: | 1744-7569 1744-7550 |
| DOI: | 10.1504/ijpti.2009.030688 |
| Popis: | Salicornia is a halophytic plant that grows near salt marshes and salted wetlands, very rich in vitamins, minerals and highly unsaturated oils. Because of its biochemical composition and despite salinity, Salicornia is considered a gourmet product. Since stems present a short shelf life, the aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of controlled atmosphere on quality of Salicornia ramosissima during four weeks at 4°C. Vitamin C and chlorophyll contents were determined, and microbiological and sensory analyses were performed. Salicornia shoots preserved better the visual appearance and L-ascorbic acid for three weeks of storage under CA with 3% oxygen and 10% carbon dioxide, although chlorophyll was better preserved in air. All samples were microbiologically safe during all storage. CA storage, especially in 3% oxygen and 10% carbon dioxide seems to be a good method to preserve Salicornia ramosissima shoots. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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