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Controlled-atmosphere storage of Pilafa Delicious apples in a pilot plant.

Entreposage des pommes Pilafa Delicious à l'aide d'atmosphère contrôlée en installation pilote.

Author(s) : MANOLOPOULOU H., LAMBRINOS G., VLACHOU A. M.

Summary

The main advantage of controlled atmospheres is to delay softening in the flesh and to reduce the acidity of apples. The behaviour of the Pilafa Delicious variety of apple in two types of atmosphere was studied in two pilot, 4-tonne-capacity controlled-atmosphere rooms. The controlled atmosphere was rapidly created with a nitrogen generator. For 6 months the change in physico-chemical and organoleptic properties was studied. The 3% O2-5% CO2 atmosphere was found to be much more effective in limiting mass loss, in delaying softening in the flesh, in reducing acidity, in maintaining colour and in preserving the organoleptic qualities of the variety.

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  • Original title: Entreposage des pommes Pilafa Delicious à l'aide d'atmosphère contrôlée en installation pilote.
  • Record ID : 1996-0259
  • Languages: French
  • Source: For a Better Quality of Life. 19th International Congress of Refrigeration.
  • Publication date: 1995/08/20
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