Image analysis was applied to examine banana peel browning. The banana samples were divided into 3
treatment groups: no treatment and normal packaging (Cont); CO2 gas exchange packaging (CO); normal
packaging with an ethylene generator (ET). We confirmed that the browning of banana peels developed
more quickly in the CO group than the other groups based on sensory test and enzyme assay. The G
(green) and CIE L⁄, a⁄, and b⁄ values obtained from the image analysis sharply increased or decreased
in the CO group. And these colour values showed high correlation coefficients (>0.9) with the sensory test
results. CIE L⁄a⁄b⁄ values using a colorimeter also showed high correlation coefficients but comparatively
lower than those of image analysis. Based on this analysis, browning of the banana occurred more quickly
for CO2 gas exchange packaging, and image analysis can be used to evaluate the browning of banana
peels.