Physico-chemical changes of Arumanis mangoes during storage at ambient temperature.
Yuniarti
Author Affiliation: Lembaga Penelitian Hortikultura, Cabang Malang, Indonesia.
Buletin Penelitian Hortikultura 8 : 11-17
Abstract : Local mangoes (cv. Arumanis) were harvested 90 days after anthesis and held at ambient temperature (+ 26 deg C and + high RH) for 14 days. No significant differences were noted in total solids, titratable acidity, sucrose or non-reducing sugar contents. Fruit texture deteriorated with time whereas pH increased. After 6 days the skin colour was still attractive, and yellowish-green, and the flesh firm. The best eating condition was reached in 8 to 10 days. After this part of the pulp became brown and the fruit became overripe. For long to medium distance transport, mangoes should not be held longer than 4 days after harvest.