Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on quality and shelf life of ‘Robusta’ banana (Musa sp.) stored at low temperature

摘要: Banana (Musa sp var. ‘Robusta’) stored under active and passive modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) at 12 ± 1°C 85–90% RH for 2 seasons were evaluated fruit quality shelf-life. A steady state of about 8.6 8.2% CO2 2.8 2.6% O2 in MAP MAP+GK (Green Keeper) packages, respectively, established after 3 weeks storage. Passive treatments banana resulted reduction physiological loss weight (PLW) 0.7 0.8% 5 7 weeks storage, respectively as against 5% PLW openly kept green 3 weeks. Both delayed colour, texture, pulp to peel ratio total soluble solids (TSS) content compared control banana. Results indicated that the shelf life fruits packed could be extended up 7 weeks, fruits. Sensory fully ripe both treatments, 5 days ethrel dip was very good. Thus, commercially used long term storage distance transportation with maximum shelf-life 7 weeks.