Effect of Ultraviolet-C Radiation Combined with Unconventional Atmosphere Packaging on the Quality of Fresh-Cut Arugula (Eruca Sativa Mill.)
Author
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Silveira Gómez, Ana
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Baeza Ramírez, Alexia Andrea
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Escalona Contreras, Víctor
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2015-12-16T02:45:44Z
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2015-12-16T02:45:44Z
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2015
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Journal of Food Safety 35 (2015) 523–532
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0149-6085
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DOI: 10.1111/jfs.12202
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https://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/135761
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Artículo de publicación ISI
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Abstract
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The combined effects of ultraviolet (UV) light C (0.34 to 20.13 kJ/l2) and
superatmospheric O2 (>85%) packaging on the respiration rate, atmospheric
composition, microbiological growth and nutritional quality of fresh-cut arugula
stored for 10 days at 5C were studied. All treatments performed under increased
O2 levels exhibited a reduction in the respiration rate throughout the cold storage.
High microbial load of the raw material were found. UV-C radiation enabled an
initial reduction of about 1 and 1.5 log units on mesophilic and psychrotrophic
counts, respectively. However, this treatment was not effective for mold control. In
addition, a noticeable increase occurred in the total antioxidant capacity and polyphenol
content without affecting the visual appearance of the leaves. UV-C radiation,
as a sanitizing method, in combination with superatmospheric O2 conditions
maintains the overall quality of fresh-cut arugula and is a feasible alternative to
industrial-scale enforcemen