Highlights•Digital twins have emerged recently as digital replicas of industrial
processes.•Physics-based food processinduce comprehensive mechanistic twins.•Digital …

This study aimed at understanding softening in Jonagold apple (Malus× domestica Borkh.)
fruits, by investigating pectin modifications and the evolution of pectin-modifying enzymes …

The effect of a respiratory quotient dynamic controlled atmosphere (DCA–RQ), which
induces ethanol production through low oxygen storage, and ethanol application on …

Equilibrium modified atmosphere packaging (EMAP) improve the preservation of fresh
produce by using favorable levels of gases that remain constant for most of the packaging …

Food quality (including safety) along the cold chain, energy use and global warming impact
of refrigeration systems are three key aspects in assessing cold chain sustainability. In this …

The property of apple fruit (Malus× domestica Borkh.) of being able to retain their
postharvest firmness to some extent, is an important aspect in many breeding programs. A …

Equilibrium modified atmosphere packaging (EMAP) technology offers the possibility to
maintain produce postharvest quality and extend its shelf-life. However, EMAP stability …

BACKGROUND During the storage of apples, apple softening is one of the main problems.
Sodium silicate has been used to enhance disease resistance and maintain quality of fruits …

The modelling of headspace atmosphere (O 2, CO 2), relative humidity, condensation, and
shelf life of packaged fresh produce has been extensively reported. However, there has …

High product and air temperatures and moistures are often observed in certain positions of a
cold room leading to deterioration of food quality and safety. To reduce food losses, it is …