Fruits and vegetables undergo a series of changes after harvest
due their environment, nutrient supply and injury during the
harvesting process. Metabolism is modified but continues to
function in live plant tissues. The intention of food preservation
methods is to extend the food’s shelf life through the inhibition of
deleterious enzymatic reactions and microbial growth and the
preservation of nutritional and sensory aspects. Thus, it is important
to evaluate the consequences of new methods on the quality of
fruits and vegetables.