Preservation of mangoes with fungicidal wax emulsion.
Sheikh I. A., Ali S. S., Ehteshamuddin A. F. M., Haque M. Y. I.
Author Affiliation: Pakistan Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Lahore, Pakistan.
Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 20 : 198-200
Abstract : Experiments were carried out to determine the suitability of a wax emulsion for extending storage life of mangoes under ambient conditions. Spoilage due to mould development and degreening of peels was higher in unwaxed than in waxed mangoes. Shelf life of waxed mangoes was increased by more than 50%. The efficiency of the wax emulsion for delaying ripening was also revealed by organoleptic evaluation.