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Evaluation of postharvest performance of naranjilla (Solanum quitoense Lam.) fruits packed under modified atmosphere.

Author(s) : ARANGO H., VAILLANT F., VÉLEZ C., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Naranjilla is a native fruit of the Andes with an important local market and a potential for export. Physico-chemical characteristics of fruit between harvest and senescence were assessed during storage at 25 °C to determine the optimum stage for consumption. A number of experiments were carried out under modified atmosphere, using polyethylene bags of varying gas permeability, in the presence of an ethylene absorber under refrigeration conditions. To increase shelf life of naranjilla, it is recommended that the fruit be packed in high permeability plastic film for local market, alternatively, refrigeration of 7,5 °C or addition of an ethylene absorber should be used if a longer storage period is required for foreign market.

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  • Original title: Evaluation of postharvest performance of naranjilla (Solanum quitoense Lam.) fruits packed under modified atmosphere.
  • Record ID : 2000-0799
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Fruits - vol. 54 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1999/07
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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