Evaluation of quality characteristics of bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) under different temperature and packaging conditions during storage
Abstract
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) is a horticultural commodity known for its high nutritional and health value, with promising market potential both domestically and internationally. However, its relatively high moisture content (up to 90%) results in a short shelf life. Postharvest handling efforts aimed at maintaining the quality of horticultural products can be carried out through proper packaging and lo w-temperature storage. This study aims to investigate the effect of plastic wrap packaging on the quality of bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) during storage. The experimental design involved storing fresh bitter melon under two temperature conditions: room temperature and low temperature (9–12°C). The samples were subjected to different packaging treatments: single-layer plastic wrap (1L), double-layer plastic wrap (2L), and an unpackaged control stored at low temperature. Meanwhile, the unpackaged samples stored at room temperature were used to represent common storage conditions. The storage duration was seven days. Quality parameters observed included non-destructive physical measurements (weight loss and color changes) and chemical properties (total soluble solids, moisture content, and firmness), assessed daily with three replications. The double-layer wrapping treatment yielded the best results compared to other treatments and the control in preserving the physical quality characteristics of bitter melon, particularly in terms of moisture content, weight loss, and firmness.
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