Modified and Controlled Atmospheres for the Storage, Transportation, and Packaging of Horticultural Commodities / Edition 1

by Elhadi M. Yahia

Overview

Modified atmosphere (MA) and controlled atmosphere (CA) technologies have great potential in a wide range of applications. The increasingly global nature of food production and the increased emphasis on reducing chemical preservatives and pesticides have put the spotlight on these centuries-old technologies. Yet until now, there have been very few current resources available, and none have covered all aspects.

Provides extensive background on the theory and application of modified and controlled atmospheres

Written by top international experts in research and industry, Modified and Controlled Atmospheres for the Storage, Transportation, and Packaging of Horticultural Commodities explores the science and application of the modified atmosphere (MA) and the controlled atmosphere (CA). It covers all technological applications, including storage, transport, and packaging for all fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals of temperate, subtropical, and tropical origin. Tracing the historical developments of these technologies, it provides information on the ideal conditions to be used for many horticultural commodities. It also outlines the effects of MA and CA on the physiology and biochemistry of these commodities as well as on their flavor and quality.

Providing the most comprehensive resource on all basic and applied aspects of these technologies, the text also reviews the vast amount of literature already written on this topic. This extensive work captures, for the first time, the entire subject of MA and CA, presenting a complete review of the technological aspects of this important development in food safety and preservation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367385897
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/23/2019
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Editor xiii

Contributors xv

1 Introduction Elhadi M. Yahia 1

2 Storage Technology and Applications Ernst Hoehn Robert K. Prange Clément Vigneault 17

3 Transport Technology and Applications Patrick E. Brecht Shawn Dohring Jeffrey K. Brecht Wayne Benson 51

4 Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging Technology and Applications Jeffrey S. Brandenburg Devon Zagory 73

5 Gas Exchange Modeling Bart M. Nicolaï Maarten L.A.T.M. Hertog Q. Tri Ho Bert E. Verlinden Pieter Verboven 93

6 Effects on Nutritional Quality Adel A. Kader 111

7 Effects on Flavor Charles F. Forney James P. Mattheis Elizabeth A. Baldwin 119

8 Effects on Physiological Disorders Wendy C. Schotsmans John M. DeLong Christian Larrigaudière Robert K. Prange 159

9 Effects on Decay Elhadi M. Yahia Peter L. Sholberg 193

10 Microbial Safety of Modified Atmosphere Packaged Fresh-Cut Produce David O'Beirne Devon Zagory 213

11 Effects on Insects Lisa G. Neven Elhadi M. Yahia Guy J. Hallman 233

12 Pome Fruits Jinhe Bai Robert K. Prange Peter M.A. Toivonen 267

13 Stone Fruits Carlos H. Crisosto Susan Lurie Julio Retamales 287

14 Subtropical Fruits Zora Singh S.P. Singh Elhadi M. Yahia 317

15 Small Fruit and Berries Leon A. Terry Carlos H. Crisosto Charles F. Forney 363

16 Tropical Fruits Elhadi M. Yahia S.P. Singh 397

17 Vegetables Jeffrey K. Brecht 445

18 Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Fresh-Cut Produce Peter M.A. Toivonen Jeffrey S. Brandenburg Yaguang Luo 463

19 Ornamentals and Cut Flowers Andrew J. Macnish Michael S. Reid Daryl C. Joyce 491

20 Dried Fruits and Tree Nuts Judy A. Johnson Elhadi M. Yahia David G. Brandl 507

21 Economic Benefits of Controlled Atmosphere Storage and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Edmund K. Mupondwa 527

22 Biochemical and Molecular Aspects of Modified and Controlled Atmospheres Angelos K. Kanellis Pietro Tonutti Pierdomenico Perata 553

23 Future Research and Application Needs Add A. Kader 569

Index 577

Editorial Reviews

"...this book is a timely and useful reference for all those interested in the opportunities and challenges of using atmospheric modification in packaging, transportation, and storage of perishables. It can also be used as a textbook for a graduate course on modified and controlled atmospheres."

- Postharvest Technology, Adel Kader, 2009

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