Effect of carbon dioxide on colour stability and microbiological quality of bulk packaged shallot (Allium ascalonium)

• Main Authors: Ahmad, Noor Azizah, Abdul Rahman, Russly, Osman, Azizah, Mustaffa, Razali
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) 2012
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/49303/1/Effect%20of%20carbon%20dioxide%20on%20colour%20stability%20and%20microbiological%20quality%20of%20bulk%20packaged%20shallot%20%28Allium%20ascalonium%29.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/49303/; http://ejtafs.mardi.gov.my/index.php/publication/issues/archive/64-2012/volume-40-no1/245-400105
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Colour stability and microbiological quality of bulk packaged shallot puree were evaluated under modified atmosphere conditions (10% CO2 + 90% N2). Samples were packed in Ony/LLDPE bags of 0.07 mm thickness as primary packaging material and telescopic carton boxes as secondary packaging, then stored...