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JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
Volume 48, Issue 2, Pages 225-229Publisher
SPRINGER INDIA
DOI: 10.1007/s13197-010-0116-z
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Peach; Quality; Calcium; Storage
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Peach (Prunus persica) fruits of cv. 'Earli Grande' were treated with CaCl2 (4 and 6%) and stored at 0-2 degrees C and 85-90% RH for 21 days followed by storage at ambient conditions (28-30 degrees C, 65-70% RH) for 72 h. CaCl2 at 6% effectively in reduced spoilage, physiological loss in weight (PLW) effectively reduced and maintained fruit firmness, palatability rating, acidity, vitamin A content and pectin methyl estrase (PME) activity during storage. Results revealed that peach fruits harvested at optimum stage followed by post-harvest dip in 6% CaCl2 solution for 10 min can be stored for 3 weeks in cold storage (0-2 degrees C, 85-90% RH) with post-storage shelf-life of 3 days at ambient conditions (28-30 degrees C, 65-70% RH) with acceptable edible quality of fruits.
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