In Nigeria post harvest losses of fruits and vegetables amounts to 35-45% of the annual production [6]. This is because in
Nigeria, generally handling procedures are not fully recognized and understood. Understanding factors that contribute to
post harvest losses of fruits and vegetables is very critical, these factors include environmental conditions such as heat,
drought, mechanical damage during harvesting and handling, improper post harvest sanitation, unsuitable packaging
materials, poor cooling and storage practices [7]. To achieve self sufficiency in food, there is an urgent need to match all
efforts at increasing crop production with equal if not greater efforts of post harvest technology to save the crops that are
produced from deterioration and wastages [8; 9; 10].