Effect of Different Plastic Liners on the Qualityof Fresh-Cut Jew's Mallow Leaves (Corchorusolitorius L.) During Storage under DifferentTemperatures

摘要

The postharvest quality of Jew’s mallow was tested using two types of plastic liners and two temperatures, 4oC and 10oC. The plastic liners were normally sealed low density polyethylene and modified atmosphere package. Six quality parameters (weight loss, chlorophyll content, decay level, dryness level, yellowing level and chilling injury) were studied. It was found that Jew’s mallow leaves had a longer shelf life at 4oC than at 10oC. Modified atmosphere package liner showed a good result with respect to decay level. The shelf life was two weeks.