Subatmospheric storage of fruits and vegetables.
Salunkhe D. K., Wu M. T.
Author Affiliation: Utah State University, Logan, USA.
Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie 7 : 261-267
Abstract : Subatmospheric pressure storage, a form of controlled atmosphere with reduced atmospheric pressure at a given temperature, has extended the storage life of tomatoes, bananas, avocados, mangoes, cherries, limes, guavas, apples, peaches, pears, apricots and many other fruits and vegetables, mainly by inhibiting ripening. Subatmospheric pressures also retarded growth and sporulation of many fungi associated with post-harvest deterioration of fresh produce.