Table 3.
Effect of packaging and storage (18.5–29.1 °C, 44.4–60.4% RH) on the sulphur dioxide and sorbic acid retention of dried carrot slices
| Storage period (months) | AFL | HDPE | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO2, ppm | |||
| 0 | 1191.2 | 1189.8 | 1190.5 |
| 3 | 826.5 | 754.7 | 790.6 |
| 6 | 702.6 | 610.2 | 656.4 |
| Mean | 906.8 | 851.6 | |
| CD at 5% P = 7.72 S = 9.45 P × S = 13.4 | |||
| Sorbic acid | |||
| 0 | 492.4 | 490.8 | 491.6 |
| 3 | 227.0 | 169.0 | 198.0 |
| 6 | ND | ND | – |
| Mean | 239.8 | 219.9 | |
| CD at 5% P = 5.47 S = 6.70 P × S = 9.47 | |||
(n = 3), P Packaging, S Storage