Fresh-cut 'Orange Flesh' melons were stored for 8 days under refrigeration (6 ± 1ºC e 90 ± 5% RH) and modified atmosphere (passive and active: 5% O2 + 5% CO2 and 2% O2 + 10% CO2). The variables pH, titratable acidity, soluble solids and acetaldehyde were not affected, differently, for the atmospheres studied. Increase in CO2 concentration occurred over the storage period. Active modified atmosphere (2% O2 + 10% CO2) was the most effective in controlling the CO2 production until the fourth day of storage.
Cucumis melo L.; shelf-life; carbon dioxide; acetaldehyde; ethanol
