ABSTRACT
228The shelf-life of packaged fruits and vegetables is extensively affected by temperature and atmospheric condition. Food packaging has a vital role in maintaining the secure food supply chain. After processing, agricultural produce are packaged in different packaging materials based on the biochemical constituents of food commodities. Glass or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are basically utilized for aseptic filling of juices and beverages. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and PET are considered as an excellent packaging material for the frozen food items, whereas paper, paperboards, and laminated papers are usually used to package dry fruits. Testing the shelf-life of packaged fruits and vegetables stored at different temperatures and humidity is not only expensive but time consuming and requires skill. Therefore, predictive model can be developed for different conditions and these can be used for effective estimation of shelf-life of packaged fruits and vegetables.
