Controlled atmosphere storage
technology to extend the shelf life of "Reina de los Valles" wildstrawberry fruit (
Fragaria vesca L.) was studied. Fruits were stored at 3
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C for three weeks in differentatmosphere compositions: 0.05% CO
2/21% O
2 (air), 3% CO
2/18% O
2, 6% CO
2/15% O
2, 10% CO
2/11% O
2, and 15% CO
2/6% O
2. The effect of gas composition on soluble solids content, titrable acidity,pH, off-flavor, aroma volatiles, and consumer preference was monitored. The result showed that the10% CO
2/11% O
2 combination can efficiently prolong the shelf life of wild strawberries by maintainingthe quality parameters within acceptable values, through inhibiting the development of
Botrytis cinerea,without significantly modifying consumer acceptance.Keywords: Wild strawberry (
Fragaria vesca L.);
Botrytis cinerea; quality parameters; postharvest self-life; carbon dioxide; oxygen.