Method for inhibiting fungi in citrus fruit
AssigneeTransfresh Corporation
InventorRichard E. Woodruff
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Abstract
The storage life of citrus fruit, such as lemons, oranges and grapefruit, is extended and their resistance to deterioration upon exposure to air is improved by subjecting them to controlled or modified atmospheres (CA) consisting essentially of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen and nitrogen.
Claims6
A method for inhibiting fungi in citrus fruit comprising subjecting said citrus fruit to a controlled or modified atmosphere effective for inhibiting said fungi that includes by volume, about 1% to about 25% carbon monoxide, about 1% to about 25% carbon dioxide, from about 3% to less than about 21% oxygen, and the balance substantially all nitrogen.
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