Abstract:
Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola L.), all in the same degree of maturity were packing
using vacuum packaging, polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with one
control (without packaging). Each treatment had three replicates for the same
packaging. Each replicates or experiment unit consisted of 24 fruits per treatment and
were stored in the cartons. The fruits were evaluated at day I
5\
2
11d
, 3
rd
, 4
1\
5
1h
, 6
1\
i
11
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and 8
. The samples were taken randomly and evaluated at room temperature for
weight and brix value. Three fruits were sampled from each treatment and replicates
and the same methology was applied to all treatments. At the termination, vacuum
packaging was most effective packaging for extending the postharvest life of star
fruits. The outcome of this experiment reflected the effectiveness of vacuum
packaging method for extending the postharvest life of starfruit.
