Post-harvest storage of lime fruits (Citrus aurantifolia) following high humidity and low temperature in a modified brick wall cooler
Abstract
The use of a modified brick wall Evaporative Cooling Chamber (ECC) for extending the shelf life of limes (Citrus aurantifolia) was compared with ambient storage. The shelf life inside of the ECC was extended by five to twenty days relative to ambient storage. The inside temperatures were about 4-6
Keywords
evaporative cooling systems, lime, temperature, relative humidity, Citrus aurantifolia, weight loss, firmness, titratable acidity, soluble solids
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