Evaluation of a modified atmosphere packaging system in pallets to extend the shelf-life of the stored tomato at cooling temperature

• A pallets MAP system for tomato was developed using micro-perforated LDPE bags. Physico-chemical and sensory characteristics were evaluated over storage at 6 °C. Silica gel used which diminished water vapor condensation inside packaging delayed colour evolution, firmness loss, decay of throughout storage. The with extended the shelf-life until 21 days. modified atmosphere (MAP) in its effect on physico-chemical evaluated. Tomatoes stored °C cardboard boxes arranged wrapped low-density polyethylene (LDPE) Effects time after 0, 7, 14, days assessed, a composition 10% O 2 - CO silica as an adsorbent, refrigeration temperature. color evolution reduced biosynthesis lycopene, rate tomato. At end storage, 100% unpackaged samples showed spots while only 42.9% had them. In addition, percentage tomatoes cracks stretch marks from (unpackaged tomatoes) to 14.3% (MAP tomatoes).