Storage of common mushroom under controlled atmospheres

Autor: Patrick Varoquaux, Bernard Pascat, Guadalupe Lopez Briones, Gilbert Bureau, James Bouquant, Yves Chambroy
Přispěvatelé: Sécurité et Qualité des Produits d'Origine Végétale (SQPOV), Avignon Université (AU)-Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement (INRAE), ProdInra, Migration
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 1992
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Zdroj: International Journal of Food Science and Technology
International Journal of Food Science and Technology, Wiley, 1992, pp.493-505
ISSN: 0950-5423
1365-2621
Popis: Summary The effect of controlled atmosphere (CA) on the shelf-life of the common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) was assessed using six parameters correlated with its commerical qualities. Low CO2 concentrations (up to 2.5%) reduced brown discolouration compared to the control in air. Higher CO2 concentrations enhanced both internal and external browning. Low O2 concentrations reduced growth of micro-organisms, including pseudomonads. Respiration rate, when the mushrooms are placed again in normal air, is proportional to CO2 concentration during storage suggesting that CO2 exhibits a phytotoxic effect on mushrooms. A lower mannitol content was noted in mushrooms stored under CA than those stored in air (control). Mushrooms stored in a 5% CO2 atmosphere for 7 days did not break their veil but their texture was very soft and spongy. Texture losses decreased when CO2 concentrations increased.
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