Table 2.
Mold counts (log CFU/g) and increase over 10 days (Δ) of highbush blueberries stored at 4°C or 12°C under controlled atmosphere storage conditions (CAS), ozone (O3), or regular atmosphere (Air).
| Treatment | 4°C | 12°C | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 0 | Day 10 | Δ | Day 0 | Day 10 | Δ | |
| Air | <1.00* | 3.74 | 2.74 | <1.00* | 3.75 | 2.75 |
| CAS | 2.85 | 4.95 | 2.10 | 2.24 | 2.60 | 0.20 |
| O3 | 2.86 | 4.74** | 1.89 | 2.24 | 3.39 | 1.15 |
*No growth at limit of detection.
**Mold counts at day 7 used, because of no growth at day 10 due to high limit of detection.