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Modified atmosphere package for apple ‘Bravo de Esmolfe’

A. M. C. N. Rocha, M. G. Barreiro and A. M. M. B. Morais

Food Control Volume 15, Issue 1 , January 2004, Pages 61-64

2004

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Modified atmosphere package for apple ‘Bravo de Esmolfe’

Apple ‘Bravo de Esmolfe’ original from the parish of ‘Esmolfe’ is cultivated in specific regions of Portugal. This cultivar of medium to low production requires very low temperatures, but it is extremely sensitive to frost. The aim of this work was to evaluate the influence ofmodified atmosphereon the quality of apple (cv. Bravo de Esmolfe) during cold storage. Apples packed inmodified atmospherelost less weight, presented better colour, and preserved better firmness thanfruitsstored in air.