Effect of packaging under vacuum or under nitrogen on the keeping quality of Danedar khoa

A khoa variety popularly known as Danedar khoa, which has a very short life under ambient conditions, was studied for its shelf life at room and refri gerated temperatures under controlled conditions after packaging in a flexi ble material (poster paper/aluminium foil/low-density polyethylene [LDPE]). The samples were observed periodically for characteristics such as moistur e content, peroxide value, titratable acidity and overall acceptability. Sa mples packed under nitrogen and stored under refrigeration were found to be distinctly superior in all respects.