Texture measurement was made by using a texture
analyzer (TA–XT2 Texture analyzer, Stable Micro
Systems (SMS), England). Samples were subjected to a
puncture test at a constant speed of 2 mm/sec, using a
5 mm diameter round tipped puncture probe or plunger.
Four measurements were taken on each fruit at different
locations of 0.5 cm beneath the skin around the fruit
equator. Measurements were taken for three samples
and the average values were obtained.