Vol. 6, Issue 6 (2018)
Influence of modified atmosphere package on quality of cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) fruits
Author(s): Manasa SM, GJ Suresha, KR Vasudeva, HC Krishna, J Jayappa, Jayashree Ugalat and KJ Dayamani
Abstract: Cherry tomato is a highly perishable crop due to its higher respiration rate which leads to higher postharvest losses. Postharvest losses in cherry tomatoes can be reduced by using different packages with modified gas composition. In this study, cherry tomatoes were stored in low density poly ethylene (LDPE) with different gas composition (2 levels of O2 (3% and 5%) with 3 levels of CO2 (0%, 3% and 5%) and control) at 8±1°C and 85±5% RH. Physiological loss in weight (PLW), respiration rate, titratable acidity (TA), total soluble solids (TSS) and shelf life were evaluated. Fruits stored under 3% O2+ 5% CO2+ 92% N2 has shown lower Physiological loss in weight, delayed change in respiration rate, titratable acidity and total soluble solids with shelf life of 33 days whereas, 15 days in control. Results shown that MAP could be effectively used in retention of maximum quality and shelf life of cherry tomato.
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Manasa SM, GJ Suresha, KR Vasudeva, HC Krishna, J Jayappa, Jayashree Ugalat, KJ Dayamani. Influence of modified atmosphere package on quality of cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) fruits. Int J Chem Stud 2018;6(6):138-143.