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MOTHER DAIRY Trials, JUNE-JULY 2011
Shelf life extensions using CA FILMS based packaging for a variety of fruits, vegetables completed at MOTHERDAIRY, New Delhi, India.
Shelf Extension trials were conducted in two Phases.
In Phase 1.
Leafy Vegetables, including spinach, round gourd, bitter gourd and french beans at 32 C were tested.
Shelf life of various Leafy Vegetables extended to 5+ days. See test report.
In Phase 2.
Shelf life of banana, tomato and sponge gourd being tested at 32 C. See test report.
MORE (Adita Birla) Trials, June 2011
Shelf life extensions using CA FILMS based packaging for a variety of fruits, vegetables completed at MORE, New Delhi, India.
Shelf Extension trials were conducted in two Phases.
In Phase 1.
Leafy Vegetables, including spinach, round gourd, bitter gourd and french beans at 32 C were tested.
Shelf life of various Leafy Vegetables extended to 5+ days. See test report.
In Phase 2.
Shelf life of banana, tomato and sponge gourd being tested at 32 C. See test report.
Metro Cash n Carry Trials, May 2011
Shelf life extensions using CA FILMS based packaging for a variety of fruits, vegetables completed at Metro Cash n Carry, Mumbai, India.
Exotic fruits & vegetables at 4-8 C.
Shelf life of various exotic fruit and vegetables extended to 12+ days. See test report.
Red Capsicum at 4-8 C.
Shelf life extended to 10+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of Red Capsicum without packaging was 3 days. See test report.
Broccoli at 4-8 C.
Shelf life extended to 12+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of Broccoli without packaging was 4 days. See test report.
Leafy Lettuce at 4-8 C.
Shelf life extended to 12+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of Leafy Lettuce without packaging was 4 days. See test report.
Mushroom at 4-8 C.
Shelf life extended to 12+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of mushroom without packaging was 3 days. See test report.
Baby Corn at 4-8 C.
Shelf life extended to 12+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of baby corn without packaging was 3 days. See test report.
Kiwi at 4-8 C.
Shelf life extended to 12+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of kiwi without packaging was 4 days.
Coriander/Cilantro at 25-32 C.
Shelf life extended to 5+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of coriander without packaging was 2 days.
Spinach at 25-32 C.
Shelf life extended to 5+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of spinach without packaging was 2 days.
Spring Onion at 25-32 C.
Shelf life extended to 5+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of spring onions without packaging was 3 days.
Cauliflower at 25-32 C.
Shelf life extended to 5+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of cauliflower without packaging was 3 days. See test report.
French Beans at 25-32 C.
Shelf life extended to 5+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of french beans without packaging was 3 days. See test report.
Brinjal/Egg Plant at 25-32 C.
Shelf life extended to 8+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of brinjal without packaging was 3 days. See test report.
Okra at 25-32 C.
Shelf life extended to 8+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of okra without packaging was 4 days. See test report.
Tomato at 25-32 C.
Shelf life extended to 7+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of tomato without packaging was 3 days. See test report.
Papaya at 25-32 C.
Shelf life extended to 7+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of papaya without packaging was 4 days.
Grapes at 25-32 C.
Shelf life extended to 9+ days using CA FILMS. The shelf life of grapes without packaging was 3 days.
Srini Food Park Pvt. Ltd Trials, April 2011
Shelf life extensions using CA FILMS based packaging for mango completed at Srini Food Park, Nuzvid.
The test plan for the trials was as follow:
OBJECTIVE (s):
a. To extend the shelf life of mango using CA FILMS based packaging for cold chain based temperature of 13°C
b. To extend the shelf life of mango using CA FILMS based packaging at ambient temperatures of 32-35°C
c. To extend the shelf life of raw mango using CA FILMS based packaging for cold chain based temperature of 13°C
d. To extend the shelf life of raw mango using CA FILMS based packaging for ambient temperature of 32-35°C
STORAGE TRIAL TEMPERATURES:
Cold chain temperature: 13°C
Ambient temperature: 32-35°C
PAST RESEARCH:
Previous investigation was carried out on ‘Banganapalli’, to determine the optimum modified atmosphere (MAP) composition and to investigate the quality of fruit stored under the optimum MAP. MAP storage at 13°C in 5% O2 + 3% CO2 for ‘Banganapalli’, extended their storage-life by 5 weeks, respectively; followed by an additional week to become fully ripe under ambient conditions (25° – 32°C). After removal from MAP, fruit stored under optimum MAP conditions ripened normally to a bright-yellow skin colour, with higher fruit firmness, total soluble solids, total carotenoid and sugar contents, and an acceptable organoleptic quality. ‘Banganapalli’ ripened normally and to a good quality, even after 5 weeks in MAP storage.
TEST ATTRIBUTES:
For all protocols, the following test attributes shall be documented:
1. Weight Loss and Firmness
a. Daily weight
b. Firmness, even though subjective, if one person does the trials, he can differentiate between different mangos
2. Maturity be documented using photos
3. Issues such as odor or fungal growth shall be documented
4. Organoleptic quality scores, 1-5 shall be used for the following:
a. Appearance
b. Texture
c. Color
d. Flavor (if possible)
e. Overall acceptability
1 being best and 5 being worst
Test results for the different protocols have yielded the following results.
CA FILMS based packaging for cold chain based temperature of 13°C extends the shelf life of mangoes to 16+ days. See attached report for complete shelf life data.
CA FILMS based packaging for ambient temperature of 32-35-°C extends the shelf life of mangoes to 9+ days. See attached report for complete shelf life data.
CA FILMS based packaging for cold chain based temperature of 13°C extends the shelf life of raw mangoes to 16+ days without change in maturity levels. See attached report for complete shelf life data.
CA FILMS based packaging for ambient temperature of 32-35°C extends the shelf life of raw mangoes to 7+ days without change in maturity levels. See attached report for complete shelf life data.
International Horticulture Training Center (IHITC) Trials, March 2011
Chandra Associates is conducting trials at International Horticulture Training Center (IHITC), Jaipur, India. These shelf life extension trials are being conducted on a variety of fruits, vegetables and cut flowers at ambient temperatures ranging between 25-32 C. The objective of these trials is to demonstrate the ability of CA FILMS in extending the shelf life of produce even without a cold chain. Click here for trial results.
Results from the Shelf Life extensions at 32 C:
Gerbera extended to 7 days (shelf life) and 3 days (vase life)
Carnation extended to 7 days (shelf life) and 5 days (vase life)
Roses extended to 7 days (shelf life) and 6 days (vase life)
Bharti Walmart Trials, Feb-Mar 2011
Shelf life extension trials were conducted for a variety of fruits, vegetables and cut flowers at different storage temperatures using CA FILMS based packaging. These storage temperatures were based upon the current protocols used by Bharti Walmart. Overall, CA FILMS packaging demonstrated shelf life extensions in excess of 7 days for each protocol, irrespective of produce, and temperature.
Orange at 8 C Shelf Life Results