Effect of Initial Low Oxygen Concentration on Respiration and Quality of Fresh-cut Cabbages

The effects of perforated film package (PFP) on the gas concentrations and respiration rates of fresh ut cabbage with initial 02 5, 8, 10 and 210/0 were studied at 5 and 20'C. The microbial growih, appearance, flavor and ascorbic acid content were also determined. The respiration rates of fresh-cut cabbages were suppressed under initial low 02 during storage of 4 days, especially in 5 and 80/0 02 concentrations. The anaerobic respiration did not occur under low 02 Ievels. It was also found that fresh-cut cabbages had better color retention and quality, reduced respiration rate and microbial population in PFP. Although there was the difference of quality attributes between PFP and MAP, but no significant difference was found.