Precooling of Citrus Fruits Prior to Simulated Transport in Ventilated Ships1
in Journal of the American Society for Horticultural ScienceAbstract
Precooling at -2°C for 6 - 24 hrs prior to simulated ventilated shipment reduced weight loss of citrus fruit. Weight loss from the fruit was reduced as cooling rate increased. The difference in weight loss between precooled and control fruit was maintained during simulated shipment and after storage. Precooling the fruit to temp below 0°C could adversely affect its quality and should be avoided.
Contributor Notes
Received for publication October 4, 1973. Contribution from the Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel, 1973 Series No. 199-E.
The authors thank Mrs. Lea Cohen and B. Pogoda for their technical assistance.
