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Controlled Atmosphere Storage Extends Peach and Tomato Life
USDA scientist Dr. Raymond E Anderson reports that controlled atmosphere storage extends life of peaches nectarines and mature green tomatoes without increasing decay or off flavors in tests at Beltsville. Best mixes include 1 percent oxygen with 5 percent carbon dioxide for peaches and 3 percent oxygen with 97 percent nitrogen for tomatoes, with ripening after removal to air at 65 F yielding better flavor and texture. Decay reduced in tomatoes stored 6 weeks then ripened, versus air storage.
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US Department of Agriculture
Raymond E Anderson
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Beltsville
Pennsylvania
Florida