Extending the shelf life of lychee using different CO2:O2 ratios and an ethylene absorbent in polyethylene bags
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The extension of the shelf life and quality of lychee was examined by using CO2:O2 ratios plus an ethylene absorbent in polyethylene bags. The weight loss of lychee increased according to storage time. Lychee stored in 3% ethylene absorbent with CO2:O2 flow rates of 0:0 PSI lost the most weight with a mean of 1.44%. The total soluble solid content (17.10-17.9 brix) and titratable acidity (0.25-0.31%) of lychee slightly decreased in all treatments according to storage time. Lychee stored in 4% ethylene absorbent with CO2:O2 flow rates of 5:5 PSI resulted in the best acceptable quality and longest storage life of 18 days. Lychee stored in LDPE bags with CO O2 flow rates of 0:0 PSI lost the most weight with a mean of 1.70%. Total soluble solid content (15.73-17.2 brix) and titratable acidity (0.18-0.22%) in all lychee treatments decreased slightly according to storage time. Lychee stored in PE bags with CO2:O2 flow rates of 5:5 PSI had the best performance and longest storage life of 18 days with acceptable quality.
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