Use of inert gas-enriched atmospheres and post-packaging irradiation in shelf-life extension of watercress

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale R. Br.) is a semi-aquatic plant of the Brassicaceae family highly appreciated in the Mediterranean cuisine. It features sharp, peppery and slightly tangy taste and contains health-promoting phytochemicals. Its consumption as a fresh-cut product has increased in rece...

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Main Author: Pinela, José (author)
Other Authors: Barros, Lillian (author), Antonio, Amilcar L. (author), Barreira, João C.M. (author), Cabo Verde, Sandra (author), Carvalho, Ana Maria (author), Oliveira, Beatriz (author), Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R. (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2016
Subjects:
Fresh-cut watercress
Modified atmosphere packaging
Gamma irradiation
Cold storage
Postharvest quality
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10198/13244
Country:Portugal
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