Abstract:

In this study it has been examined effects of some applications on quality features in consumer conditions after fresh chopped process in fruits beloging to kind of  ‘Pink Lady’ apple which are stored with the 150 day period on condition of 0-1oC temperature and 90-95% relative humidity by being  harvested from Lapseki region of Çanakkale. In this context, the application of  ‘Natureseal’ that has Citric asid, Potassium sorbate, Ascorbate and Calcium chloride active ingredient has been realized on the fresh chopped fruits as 2% dose and 4%. The fruits subjected to applications in point have been preserved between 4oC and 6oC temperature in the condition of being ready for consuming the 7 and 14 day period. After every preserving term, some quality features in fruits such as fruit pulp stiffness, fruit pulp colour, brix rate, pH value of fruit juice, quantity of available acid, total quantity of phenolic compound, fruit taste and tarnishing rate have been examined. According to the results obtained, the 4% dose Natureseal application has become effective for all quality conditions until 14 days. On the other hand, the 2% application dose only could have become effective until the 7 day preserving period.