In the present study the unpacked
fruits exhibited high antioxidant content due to early colour
break (green to red), showing a sigmoidal curve, followed by
decrease in antioxidant activity during senescence. Anti-fog
(RD45) film packed chillies retained antioxidant activity due to
delay in the progress of senescence followed by polyolefin, PELD
and microporous film packed chillies during storage at
8 1 8C. The results were in good agreement with those
reported by