Effect of Oxalic Acid Treatments and Modified Atmosphere Packaging on the Quality Attributes of Rocket Leaves during Different Storage Temperatures

The effects of combinations oxalic acid (OA) treatment with modified atmosphere packaging on the quality and biochemical content changes rocket (Eruca sativa Mill. cv. Bengi) leaves were examined. After harvest, selected dipped into an aqueous solution containing different concentrations (0-control, 0.25 mM, 0.5 1 mM) for min. Treated samples dried placed in packages. rockets stored at two temperatures (0 °C 10 °C) 90 ± 5% relative humidity conditions days. Leaves analyzed 2-day intervals some parameters during storage. OA-treated greener than those control group. At end storage, high doses (1 OA applications successfully suppressed respiration rate °C: 63.12 mL CO2 kg−1 h−1, 78.09 h−1) retarded weight loss 0.14%, 0.49%) color discoloration ∆E 7.23, 8.34) leaves. In addition, treatments decreased vitamin C losses chlorophyll degradation. conclusion, could be 0 8–9 days mM 6 6–7 4 (C) a minimum under MAP conditions.