One lot was dipped in hot water (39 °C) for 90 min. After air-drying, 140 g tomato from the treated and non-treated lots were enclosed in three polyethylene packages (size 200 mm × 200 mm, film code M1, M2 and M3) and sealed by a heat sealer. All treatments (including control i.e. non-treated and non-packed) of the treated and non-treated fruit were stored in an incubator at 15 °C.