Alginate treatment is an effective tool to delay the
postharvest ripening process of sweet cherry manifested
by reduced colour changes, acidity and firmness losses and
respiration rate, as well as a positive effect in maintaining
higher concentration of total phenolics and TAA. Overall,
results suggest that the maximum storability period of
control fruits could be established in 8 days at 2 °C plus
2 days at 20 °C, while coated cherries could be stored with
optimal quality and enhanced antioxidant activity up to
16 days at 2 °C plus 2 days at 20 °C.