A theoretical wireless nanosensor network (WNSN) system that gives information about the food packaging condition is proposed. The protection effectiveness is estimated by measuring many factors, such as the existence of ...

Many efforts have been dedicated in the searching of natural compounds which are suitable to be applied in food conservation. Among them, the chitosan has presented promising results concerning the antimicrobial activity, ...

Active food packaging containing antimicrobial additive goes beyond traditional functions of packaging, once it can extend food shelf life maintaining its quality, safety and reducing postharvest losses by controlling food ...

The Nile tilapia is a fish of great importance in world aquaculture , one of the species most suitable for intensive farming . This species is highly sought after by the consumer has important requirements when purchasing ...

Vegetables with unwanted visual aspect, geometric deformation, cracks or discoloration on the surface are a major source of post-harvest losses. The post-harvest losses of horticultural products justify the adoption of ...

Broccoli is a vegetable of high nutritional value, rich in bioactive compounds, but has a fast degradation after harvest. This work assesses the effect of hyperbaric pressure, at room temperature, on postharvest conservation ...

The detection of substituted or mislabeled seafood may have different consequences on consumers and the environment, including economic losses due to potential commercial fraud, public health effects, uncontrolled impacts ...

Common carp Cyprinus carpio possess multiple traits that contribute to their success as an invasive species. They have been introduced across the globe, and abundant populations can have numerous negative effects. Although ...