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。     

鲜切生菜在贮藏期间的微生物生长模型

主要研究了在 0℃、4℃和 2 5℃贮藏温度下鲜切生菜中细菌的生长趋势和感官质量的变化。研究结果表明 ,实验中所建立的Gompertz模型能有效地拟合在不同贮藏温度下鲜切生菜中细菌总数的动态变化 ,从而能预测不同贮藏温度下、不同贮藏时间内鲜切生菜中的细菌总数 ,为快速、有效地评估鲜切生菜的货架期和微生物安全性 ,提供了一个方便有效的方法。同时探讨了鲜切生菜中细菌总数与细胞组织腐烂的关系 ,即当细菌总数≤ 1 0 6 cfu/ g ,鲜切生菜的细胞组织不会腐烂。     

臭氧水处理鲜切生菜贮藏期间的品质变化

研究了臭氧水处理鲜切生菜在 4℃贮藏期间的细菌总数、大肠菌群、PPO活性、Vc含量、失重率和感官质量的变化。试验结果表明 ,与对照相比 ,采用 0 1 8μg/L臭氧水处理可使鲜切生菜中细菌总数下将 1 5个数量级、大肠菌群数低于 3 0× 1 0 - 2 /g ,PPO活性被抑制、Vc损失减少 ,失重率降低 ,同时 ,贮藏至 9天 ,感官质量明显优于对照组。     

Sensorial and chemical quality of gamma-irradiated fresh-cut iceberg lettuce in modified atmosphere packages

A study was conducted to investigate the effects of various doses of irradiation on the quality of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce and to determine a suitable maximum dose. Fresh-cut iceberg lettuce packaged in film bags was exposed to 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 kGy of gamma radiation and stored at 3 degrees C for 14 days. CO2 levels were higher and O2 levels were lower in packages containing irradiated lettuce than in those containing nonirradiated lettuce for most of the storage period. Comparison with nonirradiated lettuce indicated that total ascorbic acid (ascorbic acid plus dehydroascorbic acid) content and firmness were not significantly influenced by irradiation at 1 or 2 kGy. The overall visual appearance was best for lettuce irradiated at 1 or 2 kGy. This improved quality may be related to the high CO2 and low O2 levels observed for the irradiated samples. Electrolyte leakage for lettuce increased with higher radiation doses and was correlated (R2 = 0.99) with a soggy appearance. The leakage for lettuce irradiated at > or = 2 kGy was significantly more extensive than that for nonirradiated lettuce. The irradiation of fresh-cut lettuce in modified atmosphere packages at doses of 1 kGy and perhaps 2 kGy for safety enhancement and quality improvement is feasible.     

Consumer acceptance of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce treated with 2% hydrogen peroxide and mild heat

An antibacterial treatment consisting of 2% hydrogen peroxide at 50 degrees C for 60 s was evaluated for its effects on the sensory quality of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce. Treated lettuce was packaged in polyethylene film by a protocol used in the fresh-cut produce industry and then stored along with untreated controls for 3, 10, and 15 days at 5 degrees C. Gas chromatographic analysis confirmed that the desired initial volume (approximately 6 liters) and oxygen gas content (approximately 10%) were maintained during storage. Consumers from the local community who were the primary shoppers for their households and who purchased and ate lettuce regularly evaluated the appearance, color, aroma, flavor, and texture of the lettuce and their overall liking of the lettuce. Forty consumers were recruited to evaluate processing replication 1 on 26 April, and another 40 were chosen to evaluate processing replication 2 on 3 May. Because replication differences were observed in instrumental color measurements and in mean sensory ratings, replications were not pooled for the two test dates. Lettuce purchased for processing replication 2 was considerably greener than that used in replication 1. Overall, the antibacterial treatment was more effective than the control treatment in maintaining sensory quality over 15 days of storage, provided that the lettuce was initially intensely green. Three-fourths of the participants indicated that they would be willing to buy precut packaged lettuce that had already been treated at the packinghouse or processing plant with an antibacterial solution, and of these participants, 62.5% indicated that they would be willing to pay 5 to 10 cents more per bag.     

Growth and bacteriocin production by lactic acid bacteria in vegetable broth and their effectiveness at reducing Listeria monocytogenes in vitro and in fresh-cut lettuce

The fresh-cut fruit and vegetable industry is searching for alternatives to replace chemical treatments with biopreservative approaches that ensure the safety of the product and fulfil consumer preferences for minimally processed foods. In this study, the use of bacteriocins produced by lactic acid bacteria has been tested as a substitute for chemical disinfection of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce. First, the ability of several non-plant origin bacteriocinogenic strains (nisin Z(+), plantaricin C(+), lacticin 481(+), coagulin(+) or pediocin PA-1(+)) to grow in a lettuce extract at 4 degrees C, 10 degrees C and 32 degrees C was tested. All strains were able to grow, but bacteriocin production was predominantly detected at 32 degrees C. Addition of bacteriocinogenic supernatants (nisin(+), coagulin(+) and a nisin-coagulin(+) cocktail) to tryptic-soy agar plates inoculated with Listeria monocytogenes reduced Listeria counts by approximately 1-1.5 log units compared with the control plates without bacteriocin, after 48 h of storage at 4 degrees C. The effect of washing with bacteriocin-containing solutions on survival and proliferation of Listeria monocytogenes was also evaluated in fresh-cut lettuce packaged in macro-perforated polypropylene bags and stored for 7 days at 4 degrees C. Washing fresh-cut lettuce with these solutions decreased the viability of Listeria monocytogenes by 1.2-1.6 log units immediately after treatment, but, during storage at 4 degrees C, bacteriocin treatments only exerted minimal control over the growth of the pathogen. Natural microbiota were little affected by bacteriocins during storage.     

清洗方式对鲜切生菜保鲜效果的影响

以静电水、臭氧水、次氯酸钠水、电解水、自来水对生菜切割后进行处理,研究不同处理方式对贮藏过程中其品质变化的影响。结果表明,这5种处理方式对鲜切生菜失重率的影响不大;臭氧水、次氯酸钠水、电解水处理能够显著延缓鲜切生菜VC、叶绿素含量的下降,在贮藏过程中保持了较好的感官品质。在上述5种处理方式中臭氧水对后期的保鲜效果最佳,是切割蔬菜贮藏前推荐的处理方式,鲜切菜产品贮藏到第12天仍有商品价值。     

运输振动对鲜切生菜品质的影响

研究运输振动强度对鲜切生菜品质的影响。采用箱式冷藏车装载鲜切生菜,模拟商业化送货,然后在超市货架4 ℃贮藏,测定其在货架期第0、2、4、6天品质变化情况。结果发现,箱式冷藏车在行驶过程中垂直方向加速度最大,车厢内不同部位振动强度不同,其中车厢后上部分振动强度最大。在货架期第4天,车厢后上部位鲜切生菜粉变率最高,膜脂损伤严重。运输振动引起鲜切生菜品质下降,振动强度越高,鲜切生菜品质越差。因此,车厢后上部位会引起鲜切生菜品质的明显下降。     

包装薄膜对鲜切莴笋品质的影响

以普通塑料薄膜保鲜袋作对照,研究不同包装薄膜(0.03mm聚氯乙烯薄膜、0.03mm聚乙烯薄膜、0.03mm微孔薄膜)对鲜切莴笋贮藏期间品质的影响。结果表明:0.03mm厚聚乙烯薄膜包装能有效地控制鲜切莴笋的失重率、褐变度、呼吸强度、Vc损失率,提高鲜切莴笋的感官品质和营养价值。     

Acids in combination with sodium dodecyl sulfate caused quality deterioration of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce during storage in modified atmosphere package

Recent studies showed that sodium acid sulfate (SAS) and levulinic acid (LA) in combination with sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) was effective in inactivating human pathogens on Romaine lettuce. The present study investigated the effects of LA and SAS in combination with SDS (as compared with citric acid and chlorine) on the inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 and sensory quality of fresh-cut Iceberg lettuce in modified atmosphere packages during storage at 4 °C. Results showed that LA (0.5% to 3%) and SAS (0.25% to 0.75%) with 0.05% SDS caused detrimental effects on visual quality and texture of lettuce. LA- and SAS-treated samples were sensorially unacceptable due to development of sogginess and softening after 7 and 14 d storage. It appears that the combined treatments caused an increase in the respiration rate of fresh-cut lettuce as indicated by higher CO(2) and lower O(2) in modified atmosphere packages. On the positive side, the acid treatments inhibited cut edge browning of lettuce pieces developed during storage. LA (0.5%), SAS (0.25%), and citric acid (approximately 0.25%) in combination with SDS reduced population of E. coli OH157:H7 by 0.41, 0.87, and 0.58 log CFU/g, respectively, while chlorine achieved a reduction of 0.94 log CFU/g without damage to the lettuce. Therefore, compared to chlorine, LA and SAS in combination with SDS have limited commercial value for fresh-cut Iceberg lettuce due to quality deterioration during storage.     

含钙离子壳聚糖涂膜对鲜切莴苣的保鲜性研究

制备氯化钙(CaCl2)质量浓度分别为0、2 g/100 mL、4 g/100 mL、6 g/100 mL的壳聚糖/CaCl2溶液,将其对鲜切莴苣进行涂膜处理,考察该膜对鲜切莴苣的保鲜性。结果发现,随着贮藏期延长,壳聚糖/CaCl2涂膜能一定程度的保持鲜切莴苣的感官品质、抑制色度,失重率、硬度和VC含量下降,从而延长鲜切莴苣的货架寿命。结果表明,CaCl2质量浓度为4 g/100 mL的壳聚糖涂液处理的鲜切莴苣的各项指标最好,使鲜切莴苣的保质期延长到2 d。     

二氧化碳气调包装对鲜切结球莴苣贮藏品质和生理的影响

研究4℃、10% O2结合不同体积分数CO2(10%～50% CO2)处理对鲜切结球莴苣的主要品质和生理指标变化的影响。结果表明：高体积分数CO2导致了细胞膜通透性增加;10% O2＋30% CO2气体组合显著抑制了多酚氧化酶、过氧化物酶和过氧化氢酶的活性,延缓了组织的衰老和褐变,并较好地保持了鲜切结球莴苣中叶绿素、VC和还原糖含量。感官评价结果表明,在10% O2＋30% CO2气体组合条件下,鲜切结球莴苣贮藏15d仍具有商品价值。     

Survival and growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 inoculated onto cut lettuce before or after heating in chlorinated water, followed by storage at 5 or 15 degrees C

This study determined the effects of mild heat and chlorine treatment followed by storage for up to 18 days at 5 degrees C or 7 days at 15 degrees C on the survival and growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 inoculated onto fresh-cut iceberg lettuce. The efficacy of treatment with 20 ppm chlorine in killing the pathogen on lettuce at 50 degrees C was determined. Treatment of lettuce with 20 ppm chlorine at either 20 or 50 degrees C did not result in significantly greater reductions in populations of E. coli O157:H7 compared to respective treatments in water without chlorine. The pathogen steadily decreased in viability on treated lettuce throughout subsequent storage at 5 degrees C for 18 days. The population increased by 2.3 to 3.2 log10 CFU/g within 2 days, then continued to increase at a slower rate through 7 days of storage at 15 degrees C. At 4 and 7 days, significantly (alpha = 0.05) higher populations were reached on lettuce that had been treated at 50 degrees C, compared to respective samples that had been treated at 20 degrees C, regardless of the presence of 20 ppm chlorine in the treatment water. Treatment of lettuce with 20 ppm chlorine at 50 or 20 degrees C before or after inoculation with E. coli O157:H7 did not have a marked influence on behavior of the pathogen during subsequent storage at 5 or 15 degrees C.     

Prediction of microbial growth in fresh-cut vegetables treated with acidic electrolyzed water during storage under various temperature conditions.

Effects of storage temperature (1, 5, and 10 degrees C) on growth of microbial populations (total aerobic bacteria, coliform bacteria, Bacillus cereus, and psychrotrophic bacteria) on acidic electrolyzed water (AcEW)-treated fresh-cut lettuce and cabbage were determined. A modified Gompertz function was used to describe the kinetics of microbial growth. Growth data were analyzed using regression analysis to generate "best-fit" modified Gompertz equations, which were subsequently used to calculate lag time, exponential growth rate, and generation time. The data indicated that the growth kinetics of each bacterium were dependent on storage temperature, except at 1 degrees C storage. At 1 degrees C storage, no increases were observed in bacterial populations. Treatment of vegetables with AcEW produced a decrease in initial microbial populations. However, subsequent growth rates were higher than on nontreated vegetables. The recovery time required by the reduced microbial population to reach the initial (treated with tap water [TW]) population was also determined in this study, with the recovery time of the microbial population at 10 degrees C being <3 days. The benefits of reducing the initial microbial populations on fresh-cut vegetables were greatly affected by storage temperature. Results from this study could be used to predict microbial quality of fresh-cut lettuce and cabbage throughout their distribution.     

Influence of ultrasound treatment in combination with modified atmosphere on microorganisms and quality attributes of fresh-cut lettuce

The influence of ultrasound (US) treatment in combination with modified atmosphere packaging on microbial loads and quality attributes of fresh-cut lettuce was investigated during storage at 4 °C for up to 15 days. Fresh-cut lettuces were sonicated for different durations (0, 5, 10 and 15 min) by US (20 kHz, 226 W cm⁻²) and then packed in active modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Results showed that US treatment combined with modified atmosphere effectively inhibited growth of bacteria, mold and yeast during storage. The US treatment for 10 min combined with MAP reduces mass losses and colour change, inhibits POD and PPO activities, conserves ascorbic acid and chlorophyll contents and maintains water distribution in fresh-cut lettuce. These results illustrated that US treatment combined with modified atmosphere was an effective preservation method to improve storage quality of fresh-cut lettuce.     

Retention of quality and nutritional value of 13 fresh-cut vegetables treated with low-dose radiation

Improving the microbial safety while maintaining quality of fresh fruits and vegetables will increase consumer confidence in fresh produce. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of irradiation at 1 kGy, a dose that potentially inactivates E. coli O157:H7 by 5 logs, on the quality of 13 common fresh-cut vegetables: iceberg, romaine, green and red leaf lettuce, spinach, tomato, cilantro, parsley, green onion, carrot, broccoli, red cabbage, and celery. The results showed that the appearance of irradiated samples was similar to the nonirradiated ones except that irradiated carrots, celery, cilantro, and green onions had higher appearance scores than corresponding nonirradiated vegetables. There was no difference in the instrumental texture between irradiated samples and nonirradiated ones. The aroma of several irradiated vegetables was significantly better than controls after 14-d storage, because these control samples decayed or senesced. The 1 kGy irradiation did not affect vitamin C content of most vegetables; however, irradiated green and red leaf lettuce had 24% to 53% lower vitamin C contents than the controls. Our results suggest that most fresh-cut fruits and vegetables tested can tolerate up to 1 kGy irradiation without significant losses in any of the quality attributes.     

Cross-contamination of lettuce with Escherichia coli O157:H7

Contamination of produce by bacterial pathogens is an increasingly recognized problem. In March 1999, 72 patrons of a Nebraska restaurant were infected with enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) O157:H7, and shredded iceberg lettuce was implicated as the food source. We simulated the restaurant's lettuce preparation procedure to determine the extent of possible EHEC cross-contamination and growth during handling. EHEC inoculation experiments were conducted to simulate the restaurant's cutting procedure and the subsequent storage of shredded lettuce in water in the refrigerator. All lettuce pieces were contaminated after 24 h of storage in inoculated water (2 x 10(9) CFU of EHEC per 3 liters of water) at room temperature or at 4 degrees C; EHEC levels associated with lettuce increased by > 1.5 logs on the second day of storage at 4 degrees C. All lettuce pieces were contaminated after 24 h of storage in water containing one inoculated lettuce piece (approximately 10(5) CFU of EHEC per lettuce piece) at both temperatures. The mixing of one inoculated dry lettuce piece with a large volume of dry lettuce, followed by storage at 4 degrees C or 25 degrees C for 20 h resulted in 100% contamination of the leaves tested. Microcolonies were observed on lettuce stored at 25 degrees C, while only single cells were seen on leaves stored at 4 degrees C, suggesting that bacterial growth had occurred at room temperature. Three water washes did not significantly decrease the number of contaminated leaves. Washing with 2,000 mg of calcium hypochlorite per liter significantly reduced the number of contaminated pieces but did not eliminate contamination on large numbers of leaves. Temperature abuse during storage at 25 degrees C for 20 h decreased the effectiveness of the calcium hypochlorite treatment, most likely because of bacterial growth during the storage period. These data indicate that storage of cut lettuce in water is not advisable and that strict attention must be paid to temperature control during the storage of cut lettuce.     

高氧气调包装对鲜切莴苣抗氧化活性的影响

研究60% O2＋20% CO2＋20% N2和100% O2高氧气调包装的鲜切莴苣在4℃贮藏14d期间抗氧化能力的变化,以空气包装的鲜切莴苣为对照。结果表明：高氧气调包装对鲜切莴苣的抗氧化活性有明显影响,60% O2＋20% CO2＋20% N2和100% O2高氧气调包装抑制了VC及其对DPPH自由基清除率的下降,促进类胡萝卜素及其对DPPH自由基清除率的下降,促进了多酚及其对DPPH自由基清除率的上升,从而抑制了鲜切莴苣抗氧化活性的下降。统计分析表明,VC与DPPH自由基清除能力间呈显著的线性正相关关系,相关系数为0.8745,说明高氧气调包装抑制鲜切莴苣抗氧化活性的下降与其抑制VC含量的下降有关。     

壳聚糖降解液对鲜切莴笋的防腐保鲜效果

用常温水解壳聚糖得到的粘均相对分子质量Mv在1500～2000的降解液、结合热处理对鲜切莴笋进行保鲜试验。结果表明,采用质量分数50%的壳聚糖降解液、45℃浸泡2min的处理方法,鲜切莴笋的微生物生长以及褐变被明显抑制,在贮藏期9d内,细菌总数在106cfu/g左右,PPO活性峰值比对照降低46%,Vc含量高于对照56%,感官品质保持良好。     

Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica serotype enteritidis,and Listeria monocytogenes on lettuce by hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid and by hydrogen peroxide with mild heat

Iceberg lettuce is a major component in vegetable salad and has been associated with many outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. In this study, several combinations of lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide were tested to obtain effective antibacterial activity without adverse effects on sensory characteristics. A five-strain mixture of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis, and Listeria monocytogenes was inoculated separately onto fresh-cut lettuce leaves, which were later treated with 1.5% lactic acid plus 1.5% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) at 40 degrees C for 15 min, 1.5% lactic acid plus 2% H2O2 at 22 degrees C for 5 min, and 2% H2O2 at 50 degrees C for 60 or 90 s. Control lettuce leaves were treated with deionized water under the same conditions. A 4-log reduction was obtained for lettuce treated with the combinations of lactic acid and H2O2 for E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Enteritidis, and a 3-log reduction was obtained for L. monocytogenes. However, the sensory characteristics of lettuce were compromised by these treatments. The treatment of lettuce leaves with 2% H2O2 at 50 degrees C was effective not only in reducing pathogenic bacteria but also in maintaining good sensory quality for up to 15 days. A < or = 4-log reduction of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Enteritidis was achieved with the 2% H2O2 treatment, whereas a 3-log reduction of L. monocytogenes was obtained. There was no significant difference (P > 0.05) between pathogen population reductions obtained with 2% H2O2 with 60- and 90-s exposure times. Hydrogen peroxide residue was undetectable (the minimum level of sensitivity was 2 ppm) on lettuce surfaces after the treated lettuce was rinsed with cold water and centrifuged with a salad spinner. Hence, the treatment of lettuce with 2% H2O2 at 50 degrees C for 60 s is effective in initially reducing substantial populations of foodborne pathogens and maintaining high product quality.