Chemical changes and fruit quality during the ripening of tropical fruits.
Rolz C., Deshpande S., Paiz L., Ortiz J., Flores M. C., Sanchez M., Ortega M. de
Author Affiliation: Central American Research Institute for Industry, Guatemala.
Turrialba 22 : 65-72
Abstract : Changes in total carotenes, polysaccharides, carbohydrates, acids and firmness are presented for ripening papaw, mammey (Mammea americana), guava, mammey sapote (Lucuma mammosa) and mango. Further work is required on optimum storage conditions.