What is it about?
This study presents a methodology to configure packaging systems with modified atmospheres by using modeling and simulation. According to the respiration rate of the fruit or vegetal, the gas transfer capacity of the packaging system can be established.
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Why is it important?
The optimization of the packaging system allows maximizing the shelf life of the packaged product.
Perspectives
From this work, new packaging materials, use of active compounds, and new configuration geometries can be explored.
Dr Diego Alberto Castellanos
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
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This page is a summary of: Design of perforated packages to preserve fresh produce considering temperature, gas concentrations and moisture loss, Acta Horticulturae, March 2020, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS),
DOI: 10.17660/actahortic.2020.1275.26.
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