Fig. 1 shows the weight loss of cherry tomatoes stored in
modified atmosphere package (MAP) containing 5% O2, 5% CO2, and
90% N2 and atmosphere containing synthetic air (control) for
25 days at 5 C. Previous studies with unpackaged cherry tomatoes
showed a weight loss of 10% after 25 of storage at 5 C and
atmosphere relative humidity (RH) from 80 to 85% (data not
shown), suggesting that there was dehydration of the fruit during
postharvest storage.