Additionally, as a response/consequence to wounding during processing and microbial growth
during storage, there is an increase in off-flavour compounds, loss of firmness and respiration,
reduced fresh-cut shelf life and leads to senescence processes (Artés et al., 2007). Therefore,
water loss is one of the major deleterious factors that affect fresh-cut produce quality, which in
turn influences firmness and enhances microbial growth.