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Review
. 2023 Jul;60(7):1847-1859.
doi: 10.1007/s13197-022-05447-8. Epub 2022 Apr 19.

Advances in apple packaging: a review

Saiqa Aziz Bhat  1 , Danish Rizwan  1 , Sajad Ahmad Mir  1 , Shoib Mohmad Wani  1 , F A Masoodi  1
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Review

Advances in apple packaging: a review

Saiqa Aziz Bhat et al. J Food Sci Technol. 2023 Jul.

Abstract

Apple (Malus domestica) belongs to the family Rosaceae. It is one of the most commonly cultivated fruit in all temperate zones of the world and holds an equally important place in the global economy. Apple is a climacteric fruit and undergoes metabolic changes even after the harvest and thus prone to post-harvest losses. The packaging of apples plays an important role in extending the shelf life of the apples and also maintains the quality during distribution and transport. The prime role of packaging is to contain the food commodity and protect the enclosed product from external damage. But other functions such as traceability, convenience and temper evidence are of secondary importance. Different packaging techniques are employed for the packaging of apples which include both conventional (wooden boxes, corrugated fiber boxes, crates) and non-conventional packaging like modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), active packaging, edible coatings, etc.

Keywords: Apple; Packaging; Post-harvest; Quality; Shelf life.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interestThe authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Figures

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Different packaging materials used for apple
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Metabolic processes occurring in apple after harvesting
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Flowchart of different packaging systems used for apple packaging
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