The consumption of ready-to-eat products has increased as a consequence of their convenience and freshness. Minimal processing of fruits involves the use of a combination of procedures, such as washing, peeling, and slicing or shredding that may cause an increase in respiration, biochemical changes and microbial spoilage and, therefore, detrimental effects on food. To minimise or retard these effects and extend the shelf life, one of the most used methods is modified
atmosphere packaging in combination with refrigerated storage. However, knowledge on how minimal processing affects the nutritional quality and health-related properties of fruits becomes essential in order to satisfy the consumer
requirements. Therefore, the aim of the present work was to study the influence of minimal processing on bioactive compoundsand on the antioxidant activity of oranges during refrigerated storage.