Effects of MA Storage with Fine Holes For Red Chili Pepper and Red Bell Pepper Fruits

홍고추 및 홍피망의 미세공 MA저장 효과

  • 이귀현 (강원대학교 농업공학부) ;
  • 정천순 (강원대학교 식물응용과학부)
  • Published : 2001.06.01

Abstract

The effects of modified atmosphere(MA) storage for fresh red chili pepper and red bell pepper fruits were investigated with storing in polyethylene film with various fine holes. During the storage of the both pepper fruits, the weight loss, color change, mold emergence, and firmness were evaluated. The weight loss of pepper fruits packaged without holes on film was less than 3%, even though it was each 50% and 25% for non packaged red chili pepper and red bell pepper fruits. The rates of mold emergence of red chili pepper and red bell pepper fruits were reached to each 60% and 50% at the end of storage period as stored in film without holes. However, the rate of mold emergence of pepper fruits was lowered when fruits were stored in MA with low relative humidity (70∼80%). The color and firmness of pepper fruits were not much changed when fruits were stored in MA with high humidity.

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