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The effects of storage atmosphere and temperature on the keeping quality of Spartan apples
Author(s) -
STOW J.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
annals of applied biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 80
eISSN - 1744-7348
pISSN - 0003-4746
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-7348.1986.tb05332.x
Subject(s) - controlled atmosphere , flesh , biology , softening , atmosphere (unit) , modified atmosphere , carbon dioxide , cold storage , horticulture , botany , food science , shelf life , materials science , ecology , meteorology , physics , composite material
SUMMARY The rate of softening of apples of the variety Spartan was reduced by addition of 6 or 8% CO 2 to a storage atmosphere of 2% O 2 at 1 ‐5 o C. This effect was observed in three seasons and in samples from five sources. Sensory assessments suggested that addition of carbon dioxide to the storage atmosphere had no adverse effect on eating quality. Storage in 2% O 2 at – 1 o C was as effective in maintaining flesh firmness as 8% CO 2 + 2%O 2 at 1–5 o C. Strategies for further reductions in firmness loss during storage of Spartan apples are discussed.