Shelf life of banana at 20ºC in modified atmosphere with potassium permanganate is_____________________?
Correct answer: C. Upto 21 days
- A. Upto 7 days
- B. Upto 14 days
- C. Upto 21 days
- D. Upto 30 days
Explanation
At about 20°C, modified-atmosphere storage combined with potassium permanganate removes ethylene and slows banana ripening, extending shelf life to approximately 21 days. Without these treatments, bananas ripen much sooner at this temperature.
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