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Fresh cut salads RTE – Results of PLA packages Incorporating bioactive ingredients into active food packaging through sustainable processes to reduce food and packaging material waste (ΥΠ3ΤΑ-0559800) Shelf life 4 o C 8 o C 15 o C 7 d 3 d 2 d Shelf life (Romaine), packed in PLA 25μm (eco-friendly package) Pseumonads (7log) FASTER sensory rejection than commercial packaging! 15 o C: between the 4th day, 8 o C: on 5th day, 4 o C: 7th day. • Change in MAP conditions (from 15-18% CO 2 and 2.0-1.0% O 2 ) in 9 days • Slight increase in a w • No statistically significant changes in chlorophyll concentration/PPO activity and color DUE to poor PLA water vapor barrier properties