Enhancing Postharvest Quality of Banana with Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Calcium Treatments

Authors

  • S.Y. Garcia-Sinche W. Catalan-Bazán National University of San Antonio Abad del Cusco. Peru

Keywords:

banana, postharvest, modified atmosphere packaging, calcium chloride, shelf life, fruit quality

Abstract

Banana fruits are highly perishable and susceptible to postharvest losses. This study examined the effects of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) combined with pre-harvest calcium chloride sprays on shelf life and quality parameters. Fruits were stored at ambient and cold temperatures for 14 days.
MAP-treated bananas retained higher firmness, reduced ethylene production, and showed delayed peel browning. Calcium-sprayed fruits had 18% less weight loss and higher titratable acidity. The combination of MAP and calcium chloride was most effective, offering a cost-efficient method for extending banana marketability.

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Published

2023-12-31

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Research Articles