-Introduction. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a preservation technique currently used by the fresh-cut fruit industry. Fruit quality may vary according to the concentration of oxygen (O 2 ) in the packaging. However, there is no published research on the effects of a pure O 2 modified atmosphere in the packaging of fresh-cut pineapple. There are also no comparative studies of the differences between pure O 2 and conventional low O 2 MAP on the quality of fresh-cut pineapple. Materials and methods. Pineapple slices were sealed with a tray sealer using a polyethylene (PE) / polypropylene (PP) composite film and one of the following atmosphere treatments: (4% O 2 + 5% CO 2 ), (100% O 2 ), and ambient air (control). We evaluated the effects on quality and microbial spoilage of fresh-cut pineapple. Results and discussion. Both modified atmosphere treatments delayed decreases in firmness, soluble solid contents (SSC), reducing sugar, and ascorbic acid. Pineapple slices packaged in pure O 2 contained lower amounts of sugar and ascorbic acid and displayed more browning than the slices in the low O 2 concentration. Additionally, both modified atmosphere treatments strongly delayed the growth of microorganisms. Aerobic bacteria, yeast and mold levels in pineapple slices packaged in pure O 2 were higher than those packaged with the low O 2 atmosphere during long-term storage. Conclusion. Modified atmosphere packaging using low O 2 concentration (4% O 2 + 5% CO 2 ) was better able to maintain the quality of fresh-cut pineapple than packaging with pure O 2 atmosphere.Keywords: pineapple / Ananas comosus / fresh-cut produce / controlled atmosphere packaging / food safety Résumé -Effets du conditionnement sous atmosphère contrôlée, appauvrie ou enrichie en oxygène, sur la qualité et l'évolution microbienne de l'ananas fraîchement découpé. Introduction. Le conditionnement sous atmosphère modifiée (MAP) est une technique de conservation actuellement utilisée par l'industrie des fruits frais dé-coupés. La qualité des fruits peut varier en fonction de la concentration en oxygène (O 2 ) dans l'emballage. Pourtant, rares sont les recherches publiées sur l'effet d'une atmosphère en O 2 pur dans l'emballage d'ananas fraîchement dé-coupé. De même, il n'existe aucune étude comparative des différences entre l'atmosphère en O 2 pur et l'atmosphère classique basse en O 2 sur la qualité de l'ananas fraîchement découpé. Mots clés : ananas / Ananas comosus / produit frais découpé / conditionnement sous atmosphère contrôlée / qualité des aliments.
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