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Comparative studies on physicochemical and nutritional values of organically and conventionally grown Cucumis sativus stored at different temperatures in different household packaging

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The popularity of organically grown foods has grown rapidly around the globe. As organically foods have 20% lesser yield and they typically cost premium range (10–40% more) than conventionally grown foods, proper postharvest domestic storage of organically grown vegetable is important. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is a widely consumed vegetable among others, and it is highly perishable in nature; hence, it cannot be stored for extended period even at low temperature. With the application of the principles of modified atmosphere packaging, the present study aimed at comparing the changes in physicochemical and nutritional values between organic and conventional Cucumis when stored in different packaging at ambient and low temperatures for specific periods. The moisture content was not significantly affected by storage of both organic and conventional Cucumis in all experimental conditions. There were significant differences in dry weight, carbohydrate, total dietary fibre and protein content of both organic and conventional Cucumis in all packaging. The TA reduced during storage in this study indicating better storability. The study that storing Cucumis packaged in PP container, LDPE zipper bags and cling film wrap and storing at ambient( 25◦C) and low (4◦) temperatures can create a modified atmosphere which can influence the shelf life of Cucumis.

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  1. Department of Food and Nutrition, Maharani Kasiswari College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, 700003, India

    Suryatapa Das

  2. Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Microbiology, Food and Nutrition Division, Department of Home Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, 700027, India

    Annalakshmi Chatterjee

  3. Department of Biotechnology, Bengal Institute of Technology, Kolkata, 700150, India

    Tapan Kumar Pal

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Das, S., Chatterjee, A. & Pal, T.K. Comparative studies on physicochemical and nutritional values of organically and conventionally grown Cucumis sativus stored at different temperatures in different household packaging. Org. Agr. 12, 563–579 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13165-022-00409-y

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