Based on modified atmosphere packaging system in PP films(thickness of 38 mm) for capsicum storage, it can be concluded that the shelf life of bell pepper was 7 weeks in active packages and 6 weeks in MA packages. Both the control samples (CS and CR) having short shelf life (7 and 21 days) fails to keep acceptable quality attributes during storage period. However,samples with moisture absorbent along with MA packaging at
refrigerated storage (8 1 8C) had a substantial effect on shelf life enhancement of capsicum fruit with acceptable quality. In nutshell, the use of moisture absorbent as a postharvest tool may be adapted into the supply chain activities of capsicum fruit to enhance storage life and ensure quality during distribution to local/super markets demands and to maximize customer value. The study could further be extended by using
other moisture absorber/desiccants, and testing their efficacy in absorbing moisture and other gases in a controlled manner so as to increase the postharvest life of the products.