These results confirm that the ethylene-a-CD IC powder is an
effective ethylene release system and can produce similar mango
ripening effects like those associated with ethylene from
conventional sources such as commercially available pressurised
cylinders. The IC powder was also an effective release system in
in-transit applications, wherein the novel formulation resulted in
quicker ripening, including attractive skin colour. Differing
ethylene concentrations in two containers suggest that container
leakage rate could be an issue. Overall, the IC powder shows clear
promise for in-transit fruit ripening during transport.