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The study of duku (Lansium domesticum) quality during storage in a flexible plastic bag
Article number
1210_31
Pages
221 – 228
Language
English
Abstract
‘Palembang’ duku (Lansium domesticum ‘Komering’), the prime fruit of South Sumatra, is an exotic tropical and non-climacteric fruit which is highly perishable after harvest.
Duku Palembang is famous for its sweet taste and specific flavor.
It has a short shelf life (approximately 3 days) at ambient temperature due to the browning reaction of the skin which is followed by the deterioration of the skin and flesh.
As a tropical fruit, duku cannot be stored at a relatively low temperature.
The objective of this research was to explore the possibility of using a semi-flexible packaging for duku which resembles a modified atmosphere packaging and to explore the physico-chemical changes such as the texture, color, sugars and acid content.
The research showed that duku quality could be maintained up to four times compared to the regular packing method.
Duku Palembang is famous for its sweet taste and specific flavor.
It has a short shelf life (approximately 3 days) at ambient temperature due to the browning reaction of the skin which is followed by the deterioration of the skin and flesh.
As a tropical fruit, duku cannot be stored at a relatively low temperature.
The objective of this research was to explore the possibility of using a semi-flexible packaging for duku which resembles a modified atmosphere packaging and to explore the physico-chemical changes such as the texture, color, sugars and acid content.
The research showed that duku quality could be maintained up to four times compared to the regular packing method.
Authors
D. Saputra, F. Pratama
Keywords
duku, flexible plastic packaging
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