Effect of CO2 and Termperature on Postharvest Quality Changes of Broccoli

Abstract

Chiang Mai-grown broccoli was bought and shipped to Bangkok by truck within 30 hours. Broccoli was stored at 3 temperatures; room temperature (31 C) 1 and 4C under the following conditions: plastic basket, unsealed plastic bag and sealed plastic bag without and with adding 10% Co2. Storage life of broccoli held in sealed plastic bags with initial 10% Co2 at 1 and 4C could be extended up to 28 days and broccoli still remained green and fresh like newly harvested vegetable and it could be stored further. It is therefore strongly recommended that broccoli be stored at 4-5C in plastic bags with initial 10% CO2