Evaluating packaging performance for bananas under simulated vibration

Fernando, Indika; Fei, Jiangang; Stanley, Roger; Rouillard, Vincent

doi:10.1016/j.fpsl.2019.100428

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“…Postharvest losses of fresh fruits and vegetables during distribution in China have been estimated to be as high as 30% of the initial harvested products (Zhou et al., 2007). In the past decade, considerable attention has been paid to the loss of fresh produce due to vibrations during road transportation (Fadiji et al., 2016; Fernando et al., 2020). Mechanical vibration caused by potholes and unevenness of the road during transportation is an important factor affecting the sensory quality and the marketability of produce.…”

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Effect of simulated transport vibration on the quality of shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) during storage

Tao

Chen

Zhang

2020

Food Science & Nutrition

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The quality and shelf life of mushrooms are critical to their commercial viability. In this study, the effects of simulated transport vibration on postharvest quality of shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) were assessed over 12 days of storage. Furthermore, the protective performance of foam cushion material used in packaging during simulated transport was evaluated. Changes in respiration rate, weight loss, browning index, firmness, and malondialdehyde content were measured following vibration treatment. The results revealed that simulated transport vibration contributed to the deterioration of quality of shiitake mushrooms during storage, and the foam cushion material had a protective influence on the maintenance of shiitake mushroom quality. Taken together, our findings suggest that the foam cushion material used in packaging has the potential to improve the quality of shiitake mushrooms and extend their shelf life.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of simulated transport vibration on the quality of shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) during storage

Tao

Chen

Zhang

2020

Food Science & Nutrition

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“…Vibration is a prominent cause of mechanical damage, particularly to fruit packed in CFCs [118,119]. Vibration mostly occurs in the distribution chain during transportation and handling.…”

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Thermo-Mechanical Analysis in the Fresh Fruit Cold Chain: A Review on Recent Advances

Ambaw

Fadiji

Opara

2021

Foods

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In agro-food research and industry, mathematical models are being used to develop and optimize preharvest and postharvest operations, and their use has grown exponentially over the last decade. Generally, transport phenomena (such as airflow, heat, and mass transfer) during the cooling of horticultural products are complex; therefore, the use of computational modeling techniques is a valid alternative to expensive and difficult experiments because computers continuously become more powerful and less expensive, the software is readily available, and once a model is validated, it is a versatile tool to evaluate the effects of the operating and design parameters involved. In this review, thermo-mechanical modeling studies during postharvest handling are overviewed regarding the experimental, analytical, and computational approaches. The airflow, cooling kinetics, cooling uniformity, and the material and mechanical safety behavior of fresh fruit packaging boxes will be analyzed. Current concerns, challenges, and opportunities are discussed.

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“…Vacuum tightening can effectively reduce mechanical damage during transportation (Fernando, Fei, Stanley, & Rouillard, 2020). SF express 5.…”

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Analysis of vibration acceleration levels and quality deterioration of Chinese bayberry fruit in semi‐vacuum package by express delivery

Jiang

Jin

Zhang

et al. 2021

J Food Process Engineering

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Recent years have witnessed rapid advances in the transportation of Chinese bayberry fruit in China by express delivery (ED). The mainstream express packaging is a fruit basket filled with Chinese bayberry fruit. In order to analyze the vibration, impact and quality changes of bayberry fruit in the actual ED process, BiQi (BQ) and Dongkui (DK) bayberry fruit were selected as experimental objects. Real-time acceleration and temperature of Chinese bayberry fruit in the package were recorded during ED transportation. Headspace CO 2 gas concentration and squeezed juice percentage were measured when unpacking. The firmness and electronic nose (E-nose) linear discriminant analysis (LDA) statistical results were measured during the 2-day shelf life. The results show that semivacuum packaging can reduce the vibration intensity of Chinese bayberry fruit in the package. Whether it was BQ or DK bayberry fruit, the fruit quality of Chinese bayberry fruit sent by ED was considerably worse than that of road vehicle (RV) transportation when unpacking. The LDA statistics of E-nose data showed that ED-treated bayberry fruit barely constituted the fresh part. However, differences were noticed between the varieties. Compared with DK bayberry fruit, BQ bayberry fruit had more of its juice squeezed; further, its firmness had decreased more. In conclusion, multiple impacts and high-intensity vibrations are the main reason for Chinese bayberry fruit damage during ED transportation. Compared to BQ bayberry fruit, DK bayberry fruit is more resistant to mechanical damage and is more suitable for ED. Practical ApplicationsCultivar Dongkui bayberry is more resistant to mechanical damage than BiQi bayberry after many aspects of comparison, and is suitable for express delivery (ED) transportation. To reduce the mechanical damage of bayberry fruit, it is suggested to improve the impact-resistant design of existing packaging styles, with simply adding a layer of absorbent pad to the bottom of the fruit basket. The form of foam box semivacuum packaging is not only suitable to bayberry, but also to others such as strawberries during ED transportation.

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Evaluating packaging performance for bananas under simulated vibration

Cited by 25 publications

References 23 publications

Effect of simulated transport vibration on the quality of shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) during storage

Effect of simulated transport vibration on the quality of shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) during storage

Thermo-Mechanical Analysis in the Fresh Fruit Cold Chain: A Review on Recent Advances

Analysis of vibration acceleration levels and quality deterioration of Chinese bayberry fruit in semi‐vacuum package by express delivery

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