The use of packaging techniques to maintain freshness in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables: A review

International Journal of Food Science and Technology

Volumn 44, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 875-889

  Rojas Graü, M Alejandra ^a   Oms Oliu, Gemma ^a   Soliva Fortuny, Robert ^a   Martín Belloso, Olga ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LLEIDA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Edible coatings; Fresh cut fruits and vegetables; Modified atmosphere packaging

Indexed keywords

EID: 64549103065     PISSN: 09505423     EISSN: 13652621     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2009.01911.x     Document Type: Review

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