As a result, with regard to PV, unpacked whole kernels and
ground almonds stored at ambient temperature remained fresh for 8e9 and 7 months of storage,
respectively, while the same samples in refrigeration had shelf lives above 10 months. The use of
modified atmosphere packaging under vacuum and CO2 provided a shelf life of at least 10 months for all
samples irrespective of storage temperature and physical shape of the nuts.