The Use of Controlled Atmosphere Box in Sweet Cherry Storage

The aim of the study was to examine use controlled atmosphere (CA) box, a new technology, for sweet cherry storage. In addition, this technology compared normal (NA) and modified (MAP) storages commonly used in preservation. ‘0900 Ziraat’ variety, most popular Turkey, as material. Fruit harvested at optimum stage were transported laboratory immediately, pre-cooled 1°C. After pre-cooling, fruit stored 0°C 90±5% relative humidity (RH) 5 weeks NA, MAP conditions, CA box 2°C. During storage period, weight loss, skin color, stem respiration rate, soluble solids content (SSC), titratable acidity (TA), gas composition determined weekly intervals. also evaluated sensory attributes during cold Samples taken from each week 2 days 20°C shelf life then re-evaluated. According evaluation criteria, boxes gave better results than other conditions end period 35 days. Sweet cv. could be 4 MAP, with marketable quality.