Assessment and Use of Optical Oxygen Sensors as Tools to Assist in Optimal Product Component Selection for the Development of Packs of Ready-to-Eat Mixed Salads and for the Non-Destructive Monitoring of in-Pack Oxygen Levels Using Chilled Storage

Optical oxygen sensors were used to ascertain the level of oxygen consumed by individual salad leaves for optimised packaging of ready-to-eat (RTE) Italian salad mixes during refrigerated storage. Seven commonly found leaves in Italian salad mixes were individually assessed for oxygen utilisation in...

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Main Authors: Andreas W. Hempel, Maurice G. O'Sullivan, Dmitri B. Papkovsky, Joseph P. Kerry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-05-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/2/2/213