Vol. 7, Issue 2 (2019)
Effect of Packagings on shelf life and post- harvest quality of fruits different cultivars of Bael [Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa] under ambient conditions
Author(s): Sanjay Kumar and Bhagwan Deen
Abstract: Bael [Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa] is one of the important fruits of India and having tremendous therapeutic and commercial potentialities. A wide range of variations in morphological and physico-chemical was observed in bael fruit cultivars. The packaging and storage environment greatly affect the post-harvest storage life and quality of fruits. Effect of packagings on shelf life and quality attributes of bael fruits cv. NB-4, NB-5, NB-7 and NB-9 were studies. Bael fruits were harvested at physiological mature stage, wrapped in news paper, polythene bags and dipped fruits in Niprofresh wax (20%). The packed fruits and control (without packaging) were stored under ambient conditions i.e. 27-32°C and 52-65% RH and analyzed for various physico-chemical parameters after every 10 days interval. News paper wrapping proved to be most effective on NB-9 then NB-4 in extending the storage life of bael fruits up to thirty days and maintained superior quality as indicated by lower physiological loss in weight (23.46%), decay loss (1.03%), total soluble solids, total sugars, acidity, and higher ascorbic acid (31.80 mg/100g) and organoleptic score.
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Sanjay Kumar, Bhagwan Deen. Effect of Packagings on shelf life and post- harvest quality of fruits different cultivars of Bael [Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa] under ambient conditions. Int J Chem Stud 2019;7(2):1629-1634.
