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  4. DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL PACKAGING, COATINGS AND/OR TREATMENTS INCORPORATING CUROXIN® FOR INCREASED SHELF-LIFE AND QUALITY OF FRESH PRODUCE

DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL PACKAGING, COATINGS AND/OR TREATMENTS INCORPORATING CUROXIN® FOR INCREASED SHELF-LIFE AND QUALITY OF FRESH PRODUCE

Objective

To develop coatings and/or packaging treatments incorporating a novel antimicrobial (Curoxin®) that will keep fruit and vegetables fresh and of high quality and safety when they reach the consumer.

Investigators
Narciso, Jan
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2011
End date
2013
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6618-41430-005-16T
Accession number
421216
Categories
Packaging Residues
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