ISHS Acta Horticulturae 62: Symposium on Vegetable Storage
STORAGE OF WHITE CABBAGE (BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. CAPITATA) IN CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES |
| Authors: | H. Bohling, H. Hansen |
| Abstract:
The influence of different atmospheric conditions upon the quality of white cabbage during long-term storage was investigated with regard to outward appearance, weight loss, physiological dis-orders and especially respiration activity. Concentrations of 2–6% CO2 and 2–3% O2 in the atmosphere resulted in superior appearance of the heads, reduced weight loss and reduction of the respiratory activity by about 50% compared to storage in air. There were no significant differences in the taste after cooking of the cabbage stored in different ways. Loss by rot was lower under CA storage conditions than in air. The development and spread of certain disorders, appearing in the form of small necrotic spots on the outer leaves and probably of physiological origin could be largely avoided by atmospheres containing low O2 levels. | |
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