Shelf life extension of tomatoes

                                                                                                            SHELF LIFE EXTENSION OF TOMATOESShubham ChandraPresidentChandra AssociatesProgram Objective: To maintain a quality and freshness of tomatoes that permits consumption after 21+ days of storage at 56˚F (13.3 ˚C). To prove that designs with a Chandra Associates films (CA Film) generate a shelf life greater than that of design without films (control in air) at a storage temperature of 56˚F (13.3 ˚C). 10 Days After HarvestDesigns Tested:	A	-CA Film in a polyethylene bag with 4.5 kg tomatoes at storage temp	C -Control in air - no membrane, 4.5 kg tomatoes at storage temp	TOMATO TESTING RESULTSControl – Protocol CControl – Protocol ADAY 10DAY 11 – PROTOCOL ADAY 11 – PROTOCOL CDAY 11 – PROTOCOL ADAY 11 – PROTOCOL A Vs CDAY 16 – PROTOCOL ADAY 16 – PROTOCOL CDAY 16 – PROTOCOL A Vs CDAY 19 – PROTOCOL ADAY 19– PROTOCOL CDAY 21– PROTOCOL ADAY 21– PROTOCOL ADAY 21– PROTOCOL ADAY 21– PROTOCOL ADAY 21 – PROTOCOL A Vs CProgram Test ResultsThe CA films ensured the quality and freshness of tomato was maintained and permitted consumption even after 21 days of storage at 56˚F (13.3 ˚C). Proved that designs with a Chandra Associates films (CA Film) generate a shelf life greater than that of design without films (control in air) at a storage temperature of 56˚F (13.3 ˚C). 10 Days After HarvestTOMATO TESTING RESULTS