Abstract
SummaryThis study was aimed at understanding the role of film permeability in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) of longan fruits. Fruits were stored at 2 °C in polyethylene (PE) bags of different gas transmission rates (PE‐3000, PE‐6000 and PE‐10000), compared to commercial polypropylene (PP; PP‐1000). PE‐3000 and PE‐6000 maintained the longest shelf life of 46 days. Fruits in the PE‐10000 had the shelf life of 39 days as limited by pericarp browning and decay. The shortest shelf life of 27 days was observed in the PP‐1000 due to fermentative metabolism under anaerobic condition. These retail ready packages can potentially be used as an alternative to or with reduction in SO2 fumigation for longan.
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