Detecting decay inside bagged lettuce with 'electronic eye'
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:21
in Physics & Chemistry
We all hate buying bagged salad only to find brown edges on the lettuce. Fresh-cut lettuce sold in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a desirable but highly perishable product. Tissue decay can start a few days after processing and may be difficult to detect by quick visual observation.