Weight loss of fruit was determined on the basis of initial fresh
weight of the fruit and subsequent loss in weight that occurred
during storage and expressed as percentage loss. Fruit firmness
was measured with the help of a ‘Penetrometer’ (Model FT-327, QA
Supplies, Norfolk, VA, USA). The maximum force required to
plunge a stainless steel probe of 8 mm in diameter into peeled
guava flesh through an automatic lever device to obtain uniform
application of force was recorded and reported in Newtons.
Palatability rating was determined on the basis of colour and taste
of fruit by a panel of 10 expert judges using a Hedonic scale (1–
9 points) as described