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Effects of innovative packaging materials on apricot fruits (cv Tom Cot®)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 May 2014

Cristiana Peano ,
Nicole Roberta Giuggioli  and
Vincenzo Girgenti
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Abstract

Introduction. Innovation in the management of perishability/freshness is an essential theme of the future fruit sector, not only for commercial and distribution systems but also for production. Plastic films with modified atmospheres represent a postharvest technology that can be used to store stone fruits, such as apricots, that have a short shelf life when maintained in a normal atmosphere under cold conditions. The aim of our work was to evaluate the effect of several packaging materials on the postharvest quality of apricot fruits stored for 21 days by considering the most important qualitative traits. Materials and methods. Modified atmosphere technology with different packaging materials was used to store apricot fruits cv. Tom Cot® at (+1 ± 0.5) °C and 90–95% relative humidity (RH). Different passive modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) conditions were developed because of the interaction between fruit respiration and the different oxygen and carbon dioxide barriers of the films. The effects of MAP were evaluated on the postharvest quality of the fruits by monitoring the headspace gas composition, weight loss, fruit flesh firmness (FFF), total soluble solids content (TSS), titratable acidity (TA) and skin colour. Results and discussion. Changes in packaging headspace gas composition were observed for all films used, but only multilayer films and biodegradable film maintained the MAP conditions until the end of storage. Wrapped fruits lost less weight than fruits maintained under normal conditions; in particular, multilayer films maintained the highest FFF values after 21 days. The biodegradable film exhibited good performance in terms of maintaining the CO2 and O2 equilibrium inside the baskets by balancing the fruits’ respiration and the film’s permeability. Traditional plastic materials, such as multilayer films, and more sustainable films, such as the biodegradable film used in our study, can be successfully employed to store apricot fruits cv. Tom Cot® for up to 21 days in passive MAP conditions.

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ItalyPrunus armeniacafruitskeeping qualityfilm (packaging)controlled atmosphere storagequalityItaliePrunus armeniacafruitsaptitude à la conservationfilm (emballage)stockage en atmosphère contrôléequalitéItaliaPrunus armeniacafrutasaptitude para la conservaciónfilm (empaque)almacenamiento atmósfera controladacalidad
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Fruits , Volume 69 , Issue 3 , May 2014 , pp. 247 - 258
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© 2014 Cirad/EDP Sciences

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