MAP is another popular technique to extend the shelf-life of fresh-cut fruits by decreasing O2 and
increasing CO2 levels in the headspace of closed packages, reducing the respiration rate during storage
with the positive effect of delaying ageing and senescence [63]. However, anaerobic respiration should
be avoided to limit the proliferation of hazardous microorganisms and, consequently, some increase in
ethanol production and off-flavors can be observed. In this sense, the combination of low-temperature
storage, MAP and edible coatings have shown to be a promising alternative to control respiration of
fruits [62]. It was reported that nectarine sections can be stored at 3 °C for 7 days maintaining texture,
color and hygienic quality by using pectin, chitosan and sodium caseinate coatings combined with MAP.