Journal of Research

Peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) fruits cv. ‘Shan-i-Punjab’ were harvested at colour break stage, packed in paper moulded tray and tightly stretch wrapped with different packaging films viz. low density polyethylene (LDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), shrink and cling films. The film-packed fruits and control (without film packaging) were stored under super-market conditions i.e. 20–21°C and 90–95% RH and analysed for physico-chemical parameters after every 2 days interval. Shrink film proved to be the most effective in extending the storage life of peach fruits upto 8 days and maintained superior quality as indicated by higher organoleptic rating and desirable fruit firmness, total soluble solids, total sugars, acidity, colour development, lower weight loss. The control maintained marketable quality for 4 days only.