Appropriate storage conditions should be provided as soon as possible in order to extend the post-harvest life of the banana. As a climacteric fruit, the respiratory rate of the banana is very high compared to other fruits. Since the storage temperature is also high, this situation should be well evaluated in the cooling capacity calculation. Bananas can generally be stored at 12-15 degrees Celsius for 7-10 days. In controlled atmosphere storage, this period can be increased to 3-4 weeks with 4-5% oxygen and 5% CO2 environment. However, even if these fruits get good color after ripening, their flavor status regresses. When these limits are exceeded, various dark gray spots occur on the fruit. Durability time can be increased thanks to thin polyethylene bags.
BANANA STORAGE