Effect of different packaging materials on chlorophyll and ascorbic content of the stored okra

Abstract

Fresh and young, tender but firm pods of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) were sorted, hydro cooled and air cooled for one hour. Packaging of pods were done in LDPE (low density polyethylene) and HDPE (high density polyethylene) films with thickness 50 µm and 200 gm in each packet and were kept for 21 days at ambient temperature. It was observed that different packaging material shown different properties for ascorbic acid and chlorophyll content. All these tests were done after every 3 days for 21 days.HDPE (high density poly ethylene) was found more effective in retaining total chlorophyll content and ascorbic acid content in it.