Effect of packaging on quality of fresh-cut thyme

Abstract

ABSTRACT:The effect of packaging on the quality of fresh-cut thyme was evaluated. The packaging showed no significant influence on the shelf life of the fresh-cut thyme when its shelf life was 7 d. The 1-MCP and modified atmosphere packaging treatments hold the sensory features of the thyme, and avoided the loss of the greenness of the fresh thyme. Moreover, the 1-MCP and modified atmosphere packaging treatment shown no influence of the flavor of the of the fresh-cut thyme.