EXTENDING STORAGE LIFE OF MANGO BY INDIVIDUAL SEAL PACKAGING

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Horticultural Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza, Egypt

Abstract

Modified atmosphere packaging in fresha pac Film (High ethylene absorbent - oxygen permeability 100 - 300 cm / per hour) extended the storage life of five varieties of mango. It reduced the weight loss of fruits and decay (Mainly Anthracnose) and did not result in any off fla­vours. In comparison with other methods of packaging such as tissue paper wrapping or when using Potassium permenganate inside the con­tainer, modified atmosphere packaging by individual sealing in fresh pack gave the best results.