Improving post harvest quality of custard apple using modified atmospheric packaging and storage temperature
Keywords:
Modified atmosphere packaging, storage temperature, shelf lifeAbstract
Investigation on 'Effect of modified atmospheric packaging and storage temperature on shelf life of custard apple
cv. Balanagar' was carried out with 14 treatment combinations. The uniform sized fully matured fruits of custard apple cv.
Balanagar at colour turning stage were packed in medium density polyethylene bags (50μ density) with mixture of different
gaseous composition and stored in different storage temperatures. Two concentration of 0 2 (5% and 10% ), three
concentration of CO2 (10%, 15% and 20%) and one control (environmental gaseous composition with 21% 0 2 and 0.03%
CO2) were used in packages. Fruits were stored at ambient and 12°C temperatures. Higher TSS and total sugar, retention of
ascorbic acid, acidity, phenols and highest scores for overall organoleptic attributes were found in low concentration of 0 2
and CO2 in MAP and low temperatures storage. Finally this study indicated that custard apple fruit could be stored at l2°C for
10 days with MAP (5% 02 and 10% CO2) allowed conservation of fruits with highest quality parameters. It also indicate that
stored custard apple fruit can be marketed for extended period and used for making various products.
Downloads
References
AOAC. (2007). Official Method of Analysis. 15th Ed. Vol II. Association of Official Analytical Chemists, Washington, D.C.
Antala, D.K., Satasiya, R.M., Akabari, P.D., Bhuva, J.V., Gupta, R.A., & Chauhan, P.M. (2014). Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on shelf life of sapota fruit. International Journal of Agriculture Science and Technology, 2(1), 32-38.
Baile, J.B., & Barcus, D.E. (1970). Respiration patterns in tropical fruits of the Amagon. Brasin Tropical Science, 12, 93-104.
Beaudry, R., & Lakakul, R. (1995). Basic principles of modified atmosphere packaging. Washington State University Tree Fruit Postharvest Journal, 6, 7-13.
Bolivar-Fernandez, N., Saucedo-Veloz, C., Solis-Pereira, S., & Sauri-Duch, E. (2009). Ripening of sugar apple fruits (Annona squamosa L.) developed in Yucatan, Mexico. Agrociencia (Montecillo), 43(2), 133-141.
Dashora, L.K., Sen, N.L., & Maurya, L.B. (2004). Production technology of underutilized fruit crops. Yash Publishing House, Bikaner, pp. 92.
Ding, C.K., Chachin, K., Hamauzu, Y., Ueda, Y., & Imahori, Y. (1998). Effects of storage temperature on physiology and quality of loquat fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 14, 309-315.
FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations). (1990). Utilization of tropical fruits and leaves. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper, 47, 10-14.
Mahajan, B.V.C. (1994). Biochemical and enzymatic changes in apple during cold storage. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 31, 142-144.
Mohsen, A.T. (2011). Performance of peach and apricot fruits at cold storage and shelf life as affected by modified atmosphere packaging. American-Eurasian Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Science, 10, 718-727.
Pareek, S., Yahia, E.M., Pareek, O.P., & Kaushik, R.A. (2011). Postharvest physiology and technology of Annona fruits. Food Research International, 44, 1741-1751.
Patel, N., Naik, A.G., & Arbat, S.S. (2011). Response of post-harvest chemical treatments on shelf-life and quality of custard apple cv. Balanagar. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 68, 547-550.
Prasanna, K.N.V., Rao, D.V.S., & Krishnamurthy, S. (2000). Effect of storage temperature on ripening and quality of custard apple. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 75, 546-550.
Yang, Z.F., Cao, S.F., Pin, P., & Zheng, Y.H. (2010). Quality and physiological response of Chinese bayberry fruit to storage temperature. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 85, 271-276.
