EVALUATION OF PLASTIC PACKAGING THICKNESS ON THE QUALITY OF CHILI (Capsicum frutescens L)
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Bird eye chili (Capsicum frutescens L) is a significant spice in Sumbawa because of its versatility in culinary. However, the increased production of this commodity in Sumbawa was not followed by the sufficient postharvest handling which leads to losses during this stage. Therefore, this study aimed to address this matter by evaluating the effect of polyethylene plastic thickness on the quality of the chili. The study was designed in completely randomized design with three packaging treatments (0.08, 0.12, and 0.18 mm) and three replications then stored at room temperature for 8 days. The data of weight loss, colour degradation, and spoilage were statistically analyzed. The results showed that different thickness of plastic packaging had significantly affected the quality of chili. The 0.18 mm plastic film proved most effective in minimizing weight loss and spoilage while maintaining the color quality of chilies throughout an 8‑day storage period, outperforming the 0.08 mm and 0.12 mm films. These findings emphasize the critical role of selecting appropriate plastic thickness in postharvest packaging practices for chili preservation.
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