Apricots storage deterioration

Stadtman, E. R., Barker, H. A., Mrak, E. M., and Mackinney, G. 1946a. Storage of dried fruit. Influence of moisture and sulfur dioxide on deterioration of apricots. Irtd. Eng. Chem. 38, 99. 

Dried fruit must be capable of being stored for up to 12 months to allow continuity of supply to the market. During this time, fruit can deteriorate in quality, so it is important to be able to predict the storage life of a dried apricot sample. The storage life prediction test is based on the condition in which fruit would be after 4 months storage at 25 °C and 65% relative humidity. 

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