Postharvest Quality of Arugula (<i>Eruca sativa</i>) Microgreens Determined by Microbiological, Physico-Chemical, and Sensory Parameters.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Cultivating microgreens is emerging as an excellent market opportunity. Their easy, short, and sustainable production methods are the main reasons they are approved by growers. However, a feature that still prevents its further spread is the microbiological risk and their rapid senescence. The present study was conducted to evaluate the post-harvest storage and shelf life of arugula microgreens in different packaging through microbiological, physico-chemical, and sensory parameters; (2) Methods: Plants were stored at 5 °C in open air, vacuum sealed, and under modified atmosphere bags and tested at 0, 3, 5, 7, and 10 days; (3) Results: Microgreens stored in all packaging were safe for consumption within ten days. Regarding physical and chemical parameters, open packaging pro

SUBMITTER: Komeroski MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11476110 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature