The chillies packed in anti-fog (RD45) films
maintained pigment stability, retention of phenolics, capsaicin,
antioxidants and ascorbic acid for a longer duration.
Firmness was also retained to a better extent with moderate
physiological loss in weight during storage at low temperature
(8 1 8C) and a shelf-life of 28 days was achieved. Further,
work may be carried out in developing specific packaging films
for green chillies and their effectiveness on storage stability
and retention of useful bioactive compounds may be explored.
The overall beneficial Effects in terms of shelf life extension of chillies could be attributed to optimum modified atmosphere conditions generated in the packets causing decreased tissue respiration and restricted weight loss. A shelf life of film packed samples decreased with time due to loss of firmness, colour deterioration and microbial degradation the passage of storage period.