ISHS Acta Horticulturae 258: International Symposium on Postharvest Handling of Fruit and Vegetables
EXTENDING MUSHROOM STORAGE-LIFE BY COMBINING MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING AND COOLING |
| Authors: | K.S. Burton, R. V. Twyning |
| Abstract:
A modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) system for mushrooms has recently been described in a model system (continuous storage at 18°C). In this paper, comparisons have been made between mushroom MAP at ambient and lower storage temperatures (10°C and 2°C). The modification of the atmosphere (oxygen and carbon dioxide) was reduced with the lower storage temperatures. The effects of two-temperature storage regimes (initial storage at a low temperature followed by a period at 18°C) were also examined. After transfer to 18°C, the gas levels became similar to those of continuous 18°C storage. All MAP treatments delayed mushroom development. The combination of cool storage and MAP further delays mushroom development but weight losses from the mushrooms are increased. | |
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