2.4.2. Texture
Texture was determined by a penetration test with a Texture
Analyzer (TA.HDi, Stable Microsystem Ltd, Godalming, UK), using
a 50 N load cell and a stainless steel cylinder probe with a 2 mm
diameter. The penetration test was performed at 3 mm s1 of
speed and at 7.5 mm of penetration distance in the equatorial zone
of the fruits. Force–distance curves were recorded and firmness
(maximum peak force (N)) was used as indicator of texture.
Sixteen measurements were taken for each treatment condition.