Table 4.
Quality of pre-cooled mushroom stored under ambient and EPS cabinet
| Storage condition | Storage period (days) | PLW (%) | Color ‘L’ value | % Veil opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient (31 °C) | 0 | – | 22.5 | – |
| 1 | 2.5 | 18.7 | 9.21 | |
| 2 | 4.1 | 13.5 | 28.36 | |
| 3 | – | – | – | |
| Transportation cabinet (controlled temp. 15 °C) | 0 | – | 22.5 | – |
| 1 | 0.68 | 21.2 | 6.67 | |
| 2 | 9.5 | 18.8 | 9.53 | |
| 3 | 12.65 | 14.7 | 13.09 |