Modified atmosphere packaging reduces pericarp browning and maintains the quality of ‘Huong Chi’ longan fruit (Dimocarpus Longan) pretreated with citric acid

The modified atmospheres generated by LifeSpan L201 and LDPE delayed pericarp browning, maintained the total soluble solids (TSS) and vitamin C content, and reduced decay in longan fruit. Meanwhile, the PP packaging resulted in an improperly modified atmosphere which led to severe decay and browning in cold storage conditions.