Effect of Packaging Material and Storage Environment on the Physiochemical Properties of Processed Tomato
Nnam R.E.,
Ugah C.S.,
Oji C.O.
et al.
Abstract:The study evaluated the effect of glass, plastic and high-density polyethylene packaging materials on the physiochemical properties of processed tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) stored under two different environments for a period of three months (12 weeks). Two samples of Solanum lycopersicum L. of the tomato concentrate were packed in each of the above-mentioned packaging materials with one sample stored in a dark environment (dark cupboard) and the other stored where it receives sunlight. The result shows t… Show more
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