Mean values were reported for the variables when the interaction (treatment × maturity) was non-significant. However, when a significant interaction existed, the effects of EC were reported for each maturity (‘under-ripe’, ‘table-ripe’ and ‘over-ripe’). Differences among the mean values were determined using Fisher's least significant difference (LSD) equations for equal and unequal sample sizes (n) ( O’Mahony, 1986).