Active and modified packaging

Please explain why ethylene absorber can be beneficial for avocado

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

in a bag of fried potato chips, oxygen absorber reduce the possibility of

Functions of carbondioxide in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP):

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Antioxidant agent in an active packaging system can help to reduce the microbial spoilage rate of the food product. 

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Reason(s) why nitrogen is included in a modified atmosphere packaging: 

• It is toxic for anaerobic microbes

• It easily solubilises in water and fat

• It involves in respiration of many climateric fruits

• The gas is inert 

Why oxygen is often still needed in a modified atmosphere packaging system?

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Please explain how an organic dessicant work as moisture absorber and mention 2 of the examples.

Ageless (Mitsubishi company) is an example of

Potassium permanganate can work as ethylene scavenger by

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

All type of plastic can be used in MAP 

• True 

• False