Effects of controlled atmosphere (CA) storage on pectinmethylesterase (PME) activity and texture of 'Rocha' pears

Andrea C. Galvis Sánchez; Alcina M. M. B. Morais

doi:10.1002/jsfa.1014

Effects of controlled atmosphere (CA) storage on pectinmethylesterase (PME) activity and texture of 'Rocha' pears

Andrea C. Galvis Sánchez, Alcina M. M. B. Morais

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Firmness and pectinmethylesterase (PME) activity were evaluated in pears (cv Rocha) after 9 months of storage in controlled atmosphere (CA) followed by various periods of exposure to air at room temperature. The free calcium content was also evaluated in tissues. Fruit firmness decreased with increasing time of air exposure for all four different CA storage conditions tested. After 9 days of air exposure, fruits stored in 2% O₂ + 1.5% CO₂ were less firm than control fruits (stored in air) and showed higher PME activity. In spite of normal textural changes being observed with increasing time of exposure to air at room temperature, the underlying metabolism might have been affected by CA storage.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	143-145
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
Volume	82
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.1014
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2002

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Controlled atmosphere
Firmness
Pear
Pectinmethylesterase (PME)
Texture

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Effects of controlled atmosphere (CA) storage on pectinmethylesterase (PME) activity and texture of 'Rocha' pears

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