The Importance of Packaging and Modified Atmosphere in Maintaining the Quality of Cultivated Mushrooms (Agaricus Bisporus L.) Stored in Chill Chain

Sáray, T.; Balla, Cs.; Horti, K.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.1994.368.40

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“…Different films have been used to create modified atmospheres, with polyvinylchloride (PVC) being one of the most commercially used (Robertson 1993). The importance of modified atmosphere packaging and the chill chain in maintaining the quality of mushroom has been discussed at length by Saray et al . (1994).…”

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Behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes in packaged fresh mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)

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Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of Listeria monocytogenes to grow in mushrooms packaged in two different types of PVC ®lms when stored at 4°C and 10°C. Methods and Results: Mushrooms were packed in two polymeric ®lms (perforated and nonperforated PVC) and stored at 4°C and 10°C. The carbon dioxide and oxygen content inside the packages, aerobic mesophiles, psychrotrophs, Pseudomonas spp., Listeria monocytogenes, faecal coliforms, Escherichia coli, anaerobic spores and major sensory factors were determined. The mushrooms packaged in nonperforated ®lm and stored at 4°C had the most desirable quality parameters (texture, development stage and absence of moulds). Listeria monocytogenes was able to grow at 4°C and 10°C in inoculated mushrooms packaged in perforated and nonperforated ®lms between 1 and 2 log units during the ®rst 48 h. After 10 d of storage, the populations of L. monocytogenes were higher in mushrooms packaged in nonperforated ®lm and stored at 10°C. Conclusions: MAP followed by storage at 4°C or 10°C extends the shelf life by maintaining an acceptable appearance, but allows the growth and survival of L. monocytogenes. Signi®cance and Impact of the Study: According to this study additional hurdles must be studied in order to prevent the growth of L. monocytogenes.

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Behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes in packaged fresh mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)

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“…Different films have been used to create modified atmospheres, with polyvinylchloride (PVC) being one of the most commercially used ( Robertson 1993). The importance of modified atmosphere packaging and the chill chain in maintaining the quality of mushrooms has been discussed at length by Saray et al . (1994) .…”

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Effect of packaging conditions on the growth of micro-organisms and the quality characteristics of fresh mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) stored at inadequate temperatures

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Mushrooms were packed in two polymeric films (perforated and non‐perforated PVC) and stored at 17 °C and 25 °C. The carbon dioxide and oxygen content inside the packages, aerobic mesophiles, Pseudomonas spp., faecal coliforms, Escherichia coli, anaerobic spores and major sensory factors (colour, texture, development stage and presence of moulds) were determined. The non‐perforated packages had the highest contents of CO2 (6–7%), the lowest contents of O2 (0·013–0·17%) and the most desirable quality parameters (texture, development stage and absence of moulds). Pseudomonas spp. counts were around 1 logarithmic unit lower in mushrooms packaged in non‐perforated film as the O2 concentrations were lower than in perforated film. The mushrooms themselves were inoculated with an enterotoxin A‐producing strain of Staphylococcus aureus, packaged in overwrapped trays and stored at 17 and 25 °C. Staphylococcus aureus did not grow in the samples stored at 17 °C. Only slight growth was observed in mushrooms packaged with non‐perforated film after 1 day at 25 °C. No enterotoxin was detected in any package. Faecal coliform counts were <2 log cfu g−1. Escherichia coli was not isolated in any of the samples. At 25 °C, counts of anaerobic spores of around 2 log cfu g−1 were detected in those mushrooms packaged in non‐perforated film.

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Quality attributes of Pleurotus eryngii following gamma irradiation

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Postharvest Biology and Technology

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The Importance of Packaging and Modified Atmosphere in Maintaining the Quality of Cultivated Mushrooms (Agaricus Bisporus L.) Stored in Chill Chain

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Behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes in packaged fresh mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)

Behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes in packaged fresh mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)

Effect of packaging conditions on the growth of micro-organisms and the quality characteristics of fresh mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) stored at inadequate temperatures

Quality attributes of Pleurotus eryngii following gamma irradiation

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