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http://dx.doi.org/10.11002/kjfp.2017.24.2.159

Effects of packaging methods on the freshness during storage of lettuce harvested in summer season of Korea  

Chang, Min-Sun (Postharvest Technology Division, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science)
Lee, Jung-Soo (Postharvest Technology Division, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science)
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Food Science and Preservation / v.24, no.2, 2017 , pp. 159-167 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was investigated the effects of maintaining the freshness and stabilization of supply and demand for lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) by packaging methods in summer. Post-harvest lettuces were packaged by corrugated box, polypropylene (P) box, and individual wrapping using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film. Then, the lettuce samples were stored at $2^{\circ}C$ and evaluated the change of quality during storage. The lettuces wrapped individually with PVC film had lower weight loss rate, color change, and browning index compared to lettuces packaged by corrugated box and P box. The SPAD value and hardness were higher in lettuces wrapped individually with PVC film than other packaging methods. The lettuces wrapped individually with PVC film were showed the highest total phenolic contents and DPPH radical scavenging activity, but there were no significantly differences by packaging methods. The lettuces packaged by corrugated box were showed the inside browning after 14 days. However, the lettuces wrapped individually with PVC film were showed the best appearance. Therefore, the packaging method of wrapped individually with PVC film were effective in maintaining the freshness during 21 days and helpful for the stabilization of supply and demand for lettuce in summer.
Keywords
lettuce; summer; packaging; freshness; quality;
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