Novel Methods, Techniques, and Procedures of Processing and Storage for Agricultural Commodities
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Product Quality and Safety".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2023) | Viewed by 10430
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fermentation; beetroot; carrot; pepper; antimicrobial; edible coatings and films; lactic acid bacteria; Lactobacillus
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The economic and health losses caused by the growth of pathogenic and saprophytic microorganisms in agricultural commodities are enormous all over the world. We are constantly looking for new ways to protect food against microbial growth, such as chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide, citric acid, ethanol, ozone, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), ultraviolet-C light (UV-C), gamma radiation and bioactive natural compounds. Unfortunately, some of them do not sufficiently protect against the growth of microorganisms, and their use is not acceptable to the increasing number of aware consumers due to the negative effects of their impact on the natural environment. Additionally, the use of packaging made of traditional polymers (PVC, PET, PE, PP, etc.) generates large amounts of environmentally hazardous waste. The solution to this problem may be the use of composite edible packaging. Methods of protecting products against microbes carried by water and food are constantly being sought. One such method may be the use of coatings. The latest generation of edible coatings, apart from the function of separating the product from the natural environment, also have antimicrobial properties, thanks to the supplementation of the film matrix with substances protecting against the growth of microorganisms. This is a response to the demands of consumers who pay increasing attention to the content of preservatives in food. Substances improving organoleptic properties, such as dyes and flavors, can also be incorporated into edible coatings.
This Special Issue will attempt to present various ways to extend the shelf life of agricultural products through both modified traditional and modern methods.
Dr. Katarzyna Pobiega
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- postharvest control
- food quality
- antimicrobial agents
- edible coatings and films
- essential oils
- extracts
- active packaging
- MAP
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