Shelf Life Extension of Mango Fruit by using Non-Preservative Technique

Abstract

Chemicals are not used safely for the quality retention and optimum storage stability of foodstuff, due to residual problems. Food irradiation is a secure process and can effectively be used to suppress the infestation, sprouting, rate of respiration, and to increase the storage duration of perishable products. This research trial was conducted at Ayub Agricultural Research, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Mango samples of sensation variety were irradiated with three different doses by using a mark-IV irradiator installed at NIAB. Data regarding firmness, Brix, titratable acidity, pH, and Vitamin-C were calculated after a oneweek interval. The mango samples were placed in cold storage where temperature and relative humidity were monitored regularly during the storage period 10°C and 85-90% relative humidity. The dose of 300 Gy showed better results as compared to the other two doses, i.e., 150 and 225 Gy due to the concentrated level of rays, however, the ray level higher than 300 imparted adverse effects. Irradiation technology can successfully be applied to improve the storage life and reduce post-harvest losses.

Potassium Permanganate-Impregnated Amorphous Silica–Alumina Derived from Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash as an Ethylene Scavenger for Extending Shelf Life of Mango Fruits

“…Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the world’s most popular fruits. Mango is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, led by India, China, Thailand, Mexico, Pakistan, and Indonesia. , In Thailand, the main mango cultivars include Nam Dok Mai, Khiew Sawoey, and Ok Rong, which occupy an area of 910 million ha with a production of 900 million tons in 2021 . Mango has unique characteristics, such as a favorable flavor and aroma, high levels of antioxidants, as well as being a rich source of the nutrients required for a healthy life and reduced risk of fatal diseases. , Mango is classified as a climacteric fruit, which can generate ethylene (C 2 H 4 ) by itself.…”