Despite the growing interest in the use of 1-MCP-based
technology, still little is known about its effects on the
nutritional properties of apples. Because of the increased
interest in apple phenolics in the diet, it is important to document
and understand their metabolism during long-term
storage. Phenolic metabolism is a complex process, as phenolics
undergo constant turnover and degradation [11, 12].
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the
postharvest treatment by 1-MCP and storage time on the
apple quality. The effects of apple storage during 6 month
on basic parameters such as dry weight, total soluble solids
and titratable acidity, composition of phenolics, antioxidant
activity and sensory evaluation were studied to
evaluate the fruit composition, quality, sensory profile and
potential applicability of long-time stored apples for further
processing