2.4.3. Pericarp thickness
Pericarp thickness was measured with a digital caliber (Mitutoyo, model CDL-20CP) on discs of 10 mm diameter.During the shelf-life period, additional analyses were performed.
2.4.4. Gas analyses
Changes in the O2and CO2concentrations inside the trays were monitored daily using a gas analyzer Gaspace 2 (Systech Instruments, UK).
2.4.5. Weight loss
Four trays were randomly selected and individually weighed daily during the storage period. Results were expressed as
percentage of weight loss relative to the initial weight.