Storage of ‘W. Murcott’ at 8 ◦C led to a slightly higher SSC than
fruit stored at 0 ◦C, while temperature had no influence on TA
(Table 1). The SSC/TA ratio in the fruit stored at 8 ◦C was significantly higher than that stored at 0 ◦C or 4 ◦C. Fruit stored at 8 ◦C
had a higher hedonic score and so was better liked by the panelists
than fruit stored at the other temperatures. Off-flavor was higher
at 4 ◦C than at 8 ◦C but similar to that at 0 ◦C. Temperature had no
effect on richness or sweetness but higher temperature led to fruit
that was less tart. There was no significant influence of temperature
on any of the quality and sensory attributes of ‘Owari’ (Table 2).