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Controlled-release of Chlorine Dioxide in a Perforated Packaging System to Extend the Storage Life and Improve the Safety of Grape Tomatoes
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Controlled-release of Chlorine Dioxide in a Perforated Packaging System to Extend the Storage Life and Improve the Safety of Grape Tomatoes
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07:07 min

April 07, 2017

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  • 00:05Title
  • 00:50Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide (CIO2) Measurement in a Closed Chamber Headspace
  • 04:04Microbial Population and Fruit Quality Attribute Assessment
  • 05:20Results: Representative Effects of CIO2 Treatment on Grape Tomoto Intgrity After Storage
  • 06:45Conclusion

Summary

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Here, we describe a protocol for the application of a novel, slow-release ClO2 product that reduces spoilage and extends the shelf life of fresh fruit. The slow-release ClO2 product was added to standard commercial grape tomato packaging and tested against Escherichia coli and Alternaria alternata.

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