SHELF-LIFE OF COLESLAW MADE FROM CABBAGE TREATED WITH GASEOUS ACETIC ACID

Coleslaw containing 25% mayonnaise was formulated with untreated cabbage (control) and cabbage fumigated with two levels of gaseous acetic acid: 0.08 mL and 0.50 mL/100 g cabbage. A device consisting of a rotating barrel and vaporizing chamber was used to fumigate the shredded cabbage. Populations of aerobic microorganisms in coleslaw made from untreated cabbage reached 10⁸ cfu/g after 15 days in storage at 5C. Growth of lactic acid bacteria was extensive and in some cases this group was chiefly responsible for spoilage. Microorganisms were not detected in coleslaw made from cabbage fumigated at higher levels of acetic acid during 22 days in storage. Mayonnaise had a lethal effect on the microflora of cabbage, and fumigation with acetic acid prior to formulation of coleslaw increased the effect. The color of coleslaw was not affected by fumigation but CO₂ production during storage was reduced.     

The effects of packaging film and storage temperature on the quality of a dry coleslaw mix packaged in a modified atmosphere

Summary The effects of six packaging treatments on the quality of dry coleslaw packaged in modified atmospheres and stored at 4 and 8 °C for 9 days were determined. The coleslaw was packaged within either oriented polypropylene (OPP) or one of four microperforated OPP films, PA‐120, PA‐160, PA‐190, and PA‐210. It was also stored within punctured OPP (i.e. in air). Packaging within OPP resulted in an atmosphere with very low O₂ (<1%) and extremely high CO₂ (25–35%) levels. These storage conditions had detrimental effects on the quality of coleslaw: loss of firmness, falling pH, high cell permeability and exudate, high surface moisture and poor acceptability of aroma. By contrast, the microperforated films generated less atmosphere modification; in some cases this was insufficiently modified to be technically useful. The relatively high O₂ levels in these microperforated packs resulted in lower appearance and colour scores, increased surface dryness and higher firmness values. Increasing storage temperature from 4 to 8 °C resulted in a reduction in shelf‐life for all film types. While still not optimal, packaging within microperforated films allowed better preservation of quality and reduced cell membrane damage.     

Effects of acid adaptation on the survival of Listeria monocytogenes on modified atmosphere packaged vegetables

The survival and growth of Listeria monocytogenes and L. innocua on ready-to-use (RTU) packaged vegetables (lettuce, swedes, dry coleslaw mix, bean-sprouts) were studied. The effects of acid adaptation of Listeria spp. on their survival during subsequent storage were also investigated. Listeria innocua behaviour was similar to that of L. monocytogenes on all vegetables examined. The survival and growth patterns of Listeria varied with the packaged product. Populations on packaged lettuce and swedes significantly increased ( P  < 0.05, by 1–1.5 log cycles) during a 14-day storage period. During the same period, Listeria counts gradually decreased (by 1–1.5 log cycles) on coleslaw mix. Acid adaptation enhanced survival of Listeria spp. during storage in packages of vegetables which had relatively high in-pack CO₂ levels (i.e. 25% in packaged coleslaw, bean-sprouts). It is concluded that adapting listerial cells to mildly acidic conditions rendered cultures more resistant to relatively high (25–30%) CO₂ atmospheres.     

Effects of pasteurisation and storage on quality characteristics of table olives preserved in olive oil

Two types of products obtained from the processing of Olea europaea cv ‘Taggiasca’ were monitored: pitted olives and olive paste preserved in monovarietal extra‐virgin olive oil of the same variety. The aim of this study was to follow the trends in the main physico‐chemical and sensory parameters related to the quality of these table olives and their covering oils, for simulation of the shelf‐life conditions. From all of the analyses carried out, it can be concluded that the optimum time of storage of these two products packaged in glass jars at room temperature (between 18 and 25 °C) and under artificial light and away from heat sources is approximately 9 months. After 9 months of storage, the covering oils were greatly affected by the contact with the broken fruit, which was accompanied by reductions in their antioxidant content due to the thermal treatment. The oxidative effects seen through physico‐chemical analyses are in agreement with the organoleptic analysis.     

Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Superchilled Storage on the Microbial and Sensory Quality of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Fillets

ABSTRACT: Fresh Atlantic salmon fillets packaged under modified atmosphere (MA) (CO²:N² 60:40) and air was stored at superchilled (-2 °C) and chilled (+4 °C) temperatures. Changes in sensory scores, microbial growth, headspace gas composition, water loss, and pH were monitored during 24 d of storage. The superchilled MA packaged salmon maintained a good quality, with negligible microbial growth (<1000 colony-forming units [CFU]/g) for more than 24 d based on both sensory and microbial analyses (aerobic plate count, H2S-producing, and psychrotrophic bacteria). Superchilled salmon in air had a 21-d sensory shelf life, whereas MA and air-stored fillets at chilled conditions was spoiled after 10 d and 7 d, respectively.     

Microflora assessments using PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis of ozone-treated and modified-atmosphere-packaged farmed cod fillets

Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) of a PCR-amplified 16S rDNA sequence was used to characterize changes in the microbial flora caused by ozone (O3) treatment of farmed cod (Gadus morhua). Portions of cod were produced under controlled conditions, bathed in fresh water supplemented with 2 ppm of O3 for 30 min, and packaged in modified atmosphere (MA: 60% CO2 and 40% N2) before 4 degrees C storage. Control samples were packaged in MA or air, without prior O3 treatment. Samples were analyzed by PCR-DGGE to determine the predominant bacterial flora and to examine possible differences in the microbial community due to O3 treatment. The DGGE analysis during the storage period showed that the O3 treatment produced no significant difference in the microbial flora compared with the controls. Sequencing of 16S rDNA detected the specific spoilage bacteria Photobacterium phosphoreum, Pseudomonas spp., Shewanella baltica, and Shewanella putrefaciens as the predominant bacteria in all samples. PCR-DGGE results were supported by culture and sensory analyses used in predicting product shelf life. Aerobic plate count, H2S-producing bacteria, and psychrotrophic bacterial counts demonstrated no significant extension of the shelf life of MA-packaged, O3-treated cod fillets.     

STORAGE QUALITY OF MINIMALLY PROCESSED CABBAGE PACKAGED IN PLASTIC FILMS

The effects of packaging and storage at 3C in a refrigerated case on quality changes of minimally processed cabbage were studied. Shredded cabbage samples were packaged in three forms: bags of monooriented polypropylene film (OPP bags) and polyethylene trays overwrapped with a multilayer polyolefin (RD106-PE tray) or with a plasticized PVC film (PVC-PE tray). All types of package effectively controlled the weight loss. The modified atmosphere in PVC-and RD106- PE trays did not change more than 3% as compared with normal atmosphere levels. However, in OPP bags, O₂ reached 2% and CO₂ increased to approximately 13% after 3 days. The microbiological quality during the storage period for all types of packaging was satisfactory. OPP samples were significantly better (p <0.05) in general appearance, wilting and browning but developed an off-odor. No off-odor was detected in samples packaged in PVC and RD106-PE trays. Shelf life for the three packaging forms was estimated.     

Effects of Retail Style or Food Service Style Packaging Type and Storage Time on Sensory Characteristics of Bacon Manufactured from Commercially Sourced Pork Bellies

Objectives were to characterize differences in pork bellies that were stored frozen for different durations prior to processing and characterize sensory properties of the bacon derived from those bellies when stored in either retail or food service style packaging. Bellies (n = 102) were collected from 4 different time periods, fresh bellies (never frozen) and bellies frozen for 2, 5, or 7 mo, and manufactured into bacon under commercial conditions. Food service bacon was packaged in oxygen‐permeable polyvinyl lined boxes layered on wax‐covered lined paper and blast frozen (–33 °C) for 45 or 90 d after slicing. Retail bacon was vacuum‐packaged in retail packages and refrigerated (2 °C) in the dark for 60 or 120 d after slicing. At the end of respective storage times after slicing, bacon was analyzed for sensory attributes and lipid oxidation. Off‐flavor and oxidized odor of bacon increased (P < 0.01) with increasing storage time in both packaging types. Lipid oxidation increased (P < 0.01) as storage time increased from day 0 to day 45 in food service packaged bacon from frozen bellies, but was unchanged (P ≥ 0.07) with time in food service packaged bacon from fresh bellies. Lipid oxidation was also unchanged (P ≥ 0.21) over time in retail packaged bacon, with the exception of bellies frozen for 5 mo, which was increased from day 0 to day 90. Overall, off‐flavor, oxidized odor, and lipid oxidation increased as storage time after processing increased. Freezing bellies before processing may exacerbate lipid oxidation as storage time after processing was extended.     

不同包装方式调理牛排在冰温贮藏过程中品质变化特点

本试验旨在为调理牛排的贮藏保鲜提供数据参考,以生鲜牛里脊为原料,经整形、腌制等工艺制成调理牛排,并对其进行托盘包装和真空包装,将包装后的成品贮藏于0~4 ℃及0~-1.5 ℃两种环境下,即托盘组冷藏条件(ST)、真空组冷藏条件(SZ)、托盘组冰温条件(BT)以及真空组冰温条件(BZ),并定期检测汁液流失率、感官评价、感官总评分、TBARS值、菌落总数、TVB-N值以及pH指标变化。结果表明:托盘包装下,BT组的货架期为20 d,与ST组的12 d相比能将货架期延长8 d;真空包装下,BZ组贮藏的货架期为32 d,与SZ组的20 d相比将货架期延长了12 d。在同种贮藏温度下,除汁液流失指标外,真空组各项指标变化幅度都低于托盘组,能够较好的维持调理牛排的品质;在贮藏期间,真空包装方式下,汁液流失较严重,且显著高于托盘组(p<0.05);BT组色泽变化较缓慢,BZ组气味变化较缓慢。相关性分析发现,SZ组、BZ组以BT组,汁液流失率、感官总评分、TBARS值、菌落、TVB-N值以及pH与调理牛排的贮藏时间显著相关。ST组,仅感官评分、菌落总数以及TVB-N与调理牛排品贮藏时间显著相关。因此,在贮藏过程中,冰温贮藏和真空包装方式均能有效改善调理牛排品质,且两者结合效果改善效果更明显。     

Assessment of Quality of Pears Stored in Laminated Modified Atmosphere Packages

Various aspects of modified atmosphere packaging for storage of pears in perm-selective polymeric film packages were investigated. The dynamics of respiration-permeation interaction was analyzed with a view to facilitate self establishment of dynamic equilibrium of gaseous composition within the package and external atmospheres at a desired storage condition. By combining different polymeric films, three types of laminated modified atmosphere packages (LF1, LF2, and LF3) were developed. The modified atmosphere packaged pears were found to have retained freshness and quality for a longer period of time. The shelf life of MA packaged pears could be extended approximately 0.75 to 1.5 times in comparison to unpacked pears. The performance of package type LF1 was found to be the best, whereas LF2 was found to be the second best.     

Isolation and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis typing of Listeria monocytogenes from modified atmosphere packaged fresh-cut vegetables collected in Ireland

The incidence of Listeria monocytogenes in modified atmosphere packaged fresh-cut fruits and vegetables from chill cabinets of a supermarket in Ireland was investigated over a 2-year period. Overall, 9.58% of fresh-cut produce was contaminated with Listeria spp. Various species of Listeria were isolated from samples, including L. monocytogenes, L. seeligeri, L. innocua, L. welshimeri, and L. ivanovii. No fruit samples contained detectable L. monocytogenes. Overall, a total of 21 L. monocytogenes isolates (2.9% of samples) were recovered from a range of products, including dry coleslaw mix (80% shredded cabbage and 20% shredded carrot), bean sprouts, and leafy vegetables such iceberg, romaine, and radicchio lettuce and mixed salad leaves (curly endive, escarole, and radicchio leaves). Dry coleslaw mix appeared to have the highest incidence of Listeria contamination (20%) compared with other products. Listeria contamination was more frequent (P < 0.05) during the summer and autumn months than during the winter and spring months. The 21 L. monocytogenes isolates were subsequently subtyped by genomic macrorestriction techniques using ApaI with pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). PFGE of digested DNA produced bands of 79 to 518 kb. Four PFGE profiles were identified, and approximately 50% of the isolates were associated with profile 1. This study indicates that fresh-cut vegetables packaged under a modified atmosphere can support growth of numerous species of Listeria, including L. monocytogenes.     

预冷后宁夏菜心贮藏期内品质分析及货架期的预测

采用真空预冷和冷库预冷两种方式对宁夏菜心进行处理,分别在0、5、10℃下进行预冷和贮藏保鲜实验,测定其贮藏期内失重率、叶绿素、色泽等品质指标,直到其失去食用价值,并建立动力学分析模型预测其货架期。结果表明,在预冷温度0、5、10℃条件下,菜心贮藏的温度越低,其品质指标变化越慢;真空预冷后,贮藏期内菜心品质优于冷库预冷,真空预冷可有效延缓其失重率、叶绿素和色泽的下降,0℃是宁夏菜心保持良好感官品质的最佳真空预冷和贮藏温度。通过动力学分析显示,失重率和L*值、a*值的变化符合零级反应动力学模型,叶绿素和b*变化适合一级反应动力学;经验证所建立的动力学模型有效,可以用于预测贮藏温度0、5、10℃条件下,菜心的货架期分别为21、12、9 d。     

大白菜贮藏过程中硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐含量变化分析

在不同贮藏温度（0、10、20 ℃）、贮藏方式（未包装、0.04 mm PE保鲜袋包装）条件下贮藏大白菜（Brassica rapa pekinensis）16 d后,采用高效液相色谱法测定大白菜中硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐含量的变化。结果表明,在不同贮藏温度和贮藏方式条件下,硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐的含量随着贮藏时间的延长均呈现先增加、后降
低、再上升的趋势,其中硝酸盐的含量在整个贮藏期间,均在低于432 mg/kg的安全食用范围内;亚硝酸盐含量在20 ℃贮藏条件下贮藏7 d即超过了4 mg/kg的安全摄入量,而其他贮藏条件均在安全食用范围内。大白菜中硝酸盐与亚硝酸盐的含量在贮藏过程中随贮藏温度的降低而显著减少,到贮藏末期（16 d时）20 ℃和10 ℃贮藏大白菜中硝酸盐含量分别是0 ℃贮藏的1.2 倍和1.1 倍,亚硝酸盐含量分别是0 ℃贮藏的1.4 倍和1.2 倍。PE保鲜袋包装有助于减少大白菜在中、低温（10、0 ℃）贮藏中硝酸盐与亚硝酸盐的含量,但在高温（20 ℃）贮藏中其含量增加。因此,建议贮藏大白菜时最好采用PE保鲜袋包装和0～10 ℃的贮藏温度,以保证其硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐含量不超标。     

Estimating packaging atmosphere–temperature effects on the shelf life of cod fillets

The behaviour of the natural microflora (total bacterial count, psychrotrophic bacteria, total coliforms, and lactic acid bacteria) of fresh cod fillets packaged in air, under vacuum, in a modified atmosphere with low oxygen concentration (5%) and in a modified atmosphere with high oxygen concentration (80%) was monitored during storage at different isothermal conditions from 4 to 12 °C. The growth data of the total bacterial count and total coliforms were used to model kinetically the shelf life of the samples in order to check the effects of storage temperature and packaging atmosphere. The acceptability times were compared with the stability times to establish if the shelf lives predicted were correlated. At 4 °C, cod fillets packaged under vacuum and in a modified atmosphere with low oxygen concentration had a higher shelf life (6.00 and 5.42 days), calculated from the growth of the total bacterial count, than the samples packaged in other atmospheres (1.96 and 2.62). Kinetic modelling could be valuable for the prediction of microbial fish quality loss.     

臭氧联合植酸处理对鲜切水果甘蓝品质的影响

为了提高鲜切水果甘蓝的品质、延长其货架期,本实验采用臭氧处理（30?mg/L,10?min）、植酸浸泡处理（0.5?mmol/L,15?min）、臭氧联合植酸处理（先0.5?mmol/L植酸浸泡15?min,然后30?mg/L臭氧处理10?min）对鲜切水果甘蓝进行保鲜研究,以未经任何处理的样品为对照组。将水果甘蓝切分成2?cm×5?cm的小块,分别经上述处理后装入聚乙烯保鲜袋中,置于4?℃冷库中贮藏,分别测定第0、2、4、6、8天的生理生化指标和菌落总数。结果表明：贮藏第8天时,臭氧联合植酸处理组的可溶性糖、可溶性蛋白含量最高,分别是对照组的1.21、1.28?倍;同时保持了较高的抗坏血酸、硫代葡萄糖苷和异硫氰酸盐的含量;并提高了总酚含量、苯丙氨酸解氨酶、超氧化物歧化酶活力,抑制了过氧化物酶、过氧化氢酶的活力;菌落总数相比对照组低2.10（lg（CFU/g））。综上所述,臭氧联合植酸处理能较好地保持鲜切水果甘蓝的品质,延长其货架期。     

Influence of salting and gamma irradiation on the shelf-life extension of threadfin bream in ice

Fresh, eviscerated threadfin bream (Nemipterus japonicus) packaged in polyethylene pouches were dipped in 10% (w/w) sodium chloride for 1 h and subjected to gamma irradiation at 0, 1 or 2 kGy at ice temperature. The treated fish were stored under ice. At periodic intervals, quality of the fish was determined by sensory, chemical and microbiological parameters. The unsalted and unirradiated fish was acceptable up to 8 days in comparison to a storage life of 12 and 22 days for the unsalted fish irradiated at 1 and 2 kGy, respectively. Salting prior to irradiation at 0, 1 or 2 kGy gave a shelf life of 9, 14 and 28 days, respectively. Salting gave a firmer texture to the fish and prevented drip formation in the pouches during storage. The results suggested that while irradiation could significantly (P< 0.05) extend the refrigerated shelf life of threadfin bream, salting prior to irradiation could enhance the acceptability of the irradiated fish.     

UHT Milk Processing and Effect of Plasmin Activity on Shelf Life: A Review

Abstract: The demand for ultra‐high‐temperature (UHT) processed and aseptically packaged milk is increasing worldwide. A rise of 47% from 187 billion in 2008 to 265 billon in 2013 in pack numbers is expected. Selection of UHT and aseptic packaging systems reflect customer preferences and the processes are designed to ensure commercial sterility and acceptable sensory attributes throughout shelf life. Advantages of UHT processing include extended shelf life, lower energy costs, and the elimination of required refrigeration during storage and distribution. Desirable changes taking place during UHT processing of milk such as destruction of microorganisms and inactivation of enzymes occur, while undesirable effects such as browning, loss of nutrients, sedimentation, fat separation, cooked flavor also take place. Gelation of UHT milk during storage (age gelation) is a major factor limiting its shelf life. Significant factors that influence the onset of gelation include the nature of the heat treatment, proteolysis during storage, milk composition and quality, seasonal milk production factors, and storage temperature. This review is focused on the types of age gelation and the effect of plasmin activity on enzymatic gelation in UHT milk during a prolonged storage period. Measuring enzyme activity is a major concern to commercial producers, and many techniques, such as enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay, spectrophotometery, high‐performance liquid chromatography, and so on, are available. Extension of shelf life of UHT milk can be achieved by deactivation of enzymes, by deploying low‐temperature inactivation at 55 °C for 60 min, innovative steam injection heating, membrane processing, and high‐pressure treatments.     

不同CO_2比例气调包装对冰温贮藏鲜罗非鱼片品质的影响

采用不同的气体组成A(50%CO2/10%O2/40%N2)、B(60%CO2/10%O2/30%N2)、C(70%CO2/10%O2/20%N2)和空气(对照)分别包装鲜罗非鱼片,在-0.5±0.2℃贮藏,研究不同CO2比例气调包装在冰温贮藏条件下对鲜罗非鱼片品质的影响。实验结果表明,罗非鱼的冰点在-0.8～-0.9℃之间,贮藏7d以后,与对照相比,气调包装能显著抑制产品细菌菌落总数和嗜冷菌数的增长(p<0.05)。在冰温贮藏期间,气调包装样品的肉汁渗出率要高于对照产品,随着贮藏时间的延长,四组样品的TVB-N值均有不同程度的上升,但是贮藏10d以后,对照的TVB-N值开始高于三种气调包装样品;包装方式对产品pH的影响并不明显,但是对照的pH随着贮藏时间的延长基本呈上升趋势,四种处理的罗非鱼片在整个贮藏期间TBA值几乎都没有变化。三组CO2比例气调包装样品在贮藏期间的品质差异并不明显,但是在冰温条件下,气调包装处理能明显延长鲜罗非鱼片的货架期。     

PA/PE复合膜对鲜切莴笋保鲜效果的影响

为了验证尼龙-聚乙烯（polyamide/polyethylene,PA/PE）复合膜对鲜切莴笋的保鲜效果,将新鲜莴笋切片真空包装后在4 ℃条件下冷藏,不加任何包装的鲜切莴笋同样条件下作空白对照。贮藏期间评价菌落总数、色差、pH值、汁液流失率、VC含量、感官等指标。结果PA/PE组贮藏期达24 d,而不加包装的对照组只有4 d。可见对于鲜切莴笋的贮藏,PA/PE复合膜结合真空包装可明显延长其贮藏期。     

Effect of pre‐ripening chilling temperatures on ripening,shelf life and quality of bananas treated with 1‐methylcyclopropene

Ethylene production, shelf life and fruit quality of Cavendish bananas (cv. Williams), held at different pre‐ripening storage temperatures (5 °C, 10 °C or 15 °C) prior to ethylene and/or 1‐methylcyclopropene (1‐MCP) application, were determined and compared. Levels of ethylene production during ripening were highest for control fruit that had been stored at 5 °C followed by 10 °C and then 15 °C. 1‐MCP treatment (at 300 nL L^?1) had no effect on ethylene production of fruit that had been stored at 10 °C by day 10 of storage, but ethylene production was significantly higher for fruit that had been stored at 15 °C and lower for those stored at 5 °C before 1‐MCP treatment. 1‐MCP also increased shelf life to a greater extent when applied to fruit that had been stored at 10 °C or 15 °C. Even though 1‐MCP had no significant effect on under peel chilling injury, it increased discolouration significantly, regardless of storage temperature. Firmness of 1‐MCP‐treated fruit decreased significantly compared to the control when fruit were held at 5 °C or 15 °C prior to ripening (and 1‐MCP application) but had no effect on fruit stored at 10 °C before ripening. These results indicate that pre‐ripening storage temperature affects ripening, shelf life and quality in both ethylene and 1‐MCP‐treated bananas.