Modified atmospheric packaging of green chillies resulted in
extension of shelf-life at low temperature (8 1 8C). All the
films used in the study showed beneficial effect on postharvest
life of chillies. The chillies packed in anti-fog (RD45) films
maintained pigment stability, retention of phenolics, capsaicin,
antioxidants and ascorbic acid for a longer duration.
Firmness was also retained to a better extent with moderate
physiological loss in weight during storage at low temperature
(8 1 8C) and a shelf-life of 28 days was achieved. Further,
work may be carried out in developing specific packaging films
for green chillies and their effectiveness on storage stability
and retention of useful bioactive compounds may be explored.