A significant
difference ( p < 0.05) in the capsaicin content was observed in
both control and MA packed chillies during storage at 8 1 8C.
Retention of capsaicin content was observed in anti-fog (RD45)
film packed chillies to a better extent as compared to chillies
packed in other films due to delay in the process of senescence
(Table 1). Capsaicin content was found to increase during
storage and this accumulation was found to be maximum at
colour break stage (green-yellow); and as the fruit ripened
further (yellow-red), the capsaicin content began to decrease.
The concentration of capsaicinoids varies depending on the
pepper cultivars.