Effect of low O2 on keeping quality of mangosteens
B. Ratanachinakorn
ISHS Acta Horticulturae 600: 747-750.
2003
บทคัดย่อ
Low O2 controlled atmospheres were studied to determine suitable low O2 concentrations to extend the storage-life of mangosteen fruit. Light red harvested mangosteens were cleaned and stored under 1, 2, 4 and 6 % O2 at 15°C with 90-95% RH. Control fruit were stored in air (21% O2). The results showed that the fruit could be stored in 2-4% O2 and 6-21% O2 for 7 and 5 weeks, respectively, with marketable appearance and good eating quality. The fruit stored in 1% O2 had off-flavour after 4 weeks of storage, although it had marketable appearance until week 5 of storage.