Adani Trials – Shelf Life Extension of Apples using CA FILMS at 30C, ~88 F
These trials were conducted at Adani for demonstrating shelf life extension of apples stored at ambient temperatures of 31 C.
For apples:
Optimum Temperature
0°C ± 1°C (32°F ± 2°F); Freezing temperature: -1.7°C (29°F)
Optimum Relative Humidity
90-95% RH
However, Adani, due to lack of availability of cold chain, was exploring the ability of CA FILMS to move apples at ambient temperatures of up to 31 C.
OBJECTIVE: To Analyze the Shelf life extension of apples, during simulated transit periods of up to 3 weeks.
STORAGE PROTOCOL: A chamber was used, with the average temperature inside the chamber maintained at an average of 31°C (87.8 °F)
PACKAGING PROTOCOL: Different Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) based packaging was used for this shelf life extension trial.
Protocol 1: CA FILMS based packaging
Protocol 1 a: CA FILMS based packaging – Yellow – 1 sq in. area
Protocol 1 b: CA FILMS based packaging – Blue – 2.25 sq in. area
Protocol 1 c: CA FILMS based packaging – Green – 4 sq in. area
Protocol 2: Control
Protocol 5: Apples stored in Controlled Atmosphere chambers, were used for base lining quality standards.