Postharvest changes in sugars, acids, and color of carambola fruit at various temperatures

Postharvest changes in color and compositional characteristics were monitored in Arkin' and Golden Star' carambolas (Averrhoa carambola L.) before, immediately following and 6 days after they were stored for 44 days at 5, 10, or 15C: General commercial practice has been to store this tropical fruit at 10C or higher to avoid possible chilling injury (...)