2. Material andmethods
For the experiments, fresh, unprocessed Norwegian apples of the variety
Summerred (apples grown in Norway)were collected directly at a
local packing house. In addition, organically produced apples imported
from Italy (Süd-Tirol) of the variety Braeburn were purchased at a
local supermarket for the final rounds of the experiments. The apples
used presented no injuries (cuts) and were not treated prior to the experiment.
The organic apples may have been washed, but had not received
any further treatment.