Sensory analyses were performed at each sampling date but results are given fort day 8 of the experiment (Fig. 5), since atthis date, control arils were below the limit of acceptability. The scores for colour, aroma, texture and flavour were below 2 in con-trol arils, as well as the scores for purchase decision. In contrast,the highest scores (between 3 and 4) were given to those arils treated with the combination of A. vera gel and acids, especially for A. vera gel 100% + acids at 1%, while arils treated with acids (0.5 or1%) were at the limit of sensory scores and panelist acceptance. In table grapes, panelists also referred coated berries with A. vera gel based on crunchiness, firmness, juiciness and visual aspects compared with controls (Valverde et al., 2005), as well as in sweet cherry (Martínez-Romero et al., 2006).