Abstract
SummaryThe performance of a commercial bulk pre‐packaging system was compared to a laboratory system in terms of quality attributes such as microbiology, colour, odour, and acceptability of PVC‐overwrapped pork retail cuts. A similar retail shelf life of 3 days was achieved after either 0, 7, or 14 days bulk storage with both packaging systems. The colour of the samples from both systems was pale to normal during the trial. After 14 days storage the samples from both systems were still acceptable and had a fresh meat odour. The results show that the commercial system (Cryovac GFII, Darex Africa (Pty) Ltd, Kemptonpark RSA) may be applied successfully for 100% CO2 bulk packaging of PVC‐overwrapped pork retail cuts.
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