storage · Quality: phytochemicals · Malus domestica (apple)

Positive and negative results41 papers: 20 positive, 21 negative or no effect

51 claims from these papers; 22 citations between them.

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22 citations between these papers: 15 on the same side, 7 across the two sides.

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Papers reporting a positive result 20

Relationship between a Reduced Aroma Production and Lipid Metabolism of Apples after Long-term Controlled-atmosphere Storage · 1993
- positive
  A partial recovery of aroma production was observed when CA fruits were subsequently stored 14 days under cold storage conditions.
- negative
  All controlled-atmosphere storage treatments suppressed aroma production compared with cold storage.
  compared with cold storage
cited by 4 papers here
(37) Metabolism of Apple Peel Constituents during Ripening is Differently Regulated by Ethylene · 2005
- positive
  1-MCP and/or controlled atmosphere inhibited degradation of idaein and other flavonoids in apple peel.
Impact of Innovative Controlled Atmosphere Storage Technologies and Postharvest Treatments on Volatile Compound Production in Cv. Pinova Apples · 2009
- positive
  DCA apples had two to four times more total aroma compounds than apples given 1-MCP and ULO storage.
  compared with 1-MCP + ULO
- negative
  At most sampling times, DCA apples had significantly less total aroma compound than ULO apples.
  compared with ULO
cites 2 papers here
Effects of 1‐methylcyclopropene and post‐controlled atmosphere air storage treatments on fresh‐cut Ambrosia apple slices · 2012
- positive
  PCAAS suppressed phenolic accumulation in apple slices.
Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Peel Pigment and Activity of Related Enzymes of‘Red Fuji'Apple During Postharvest Storage Days · 2014
- positive
  MAP delayed anthocyanin degradation later in storage.
Application of Edible Coating from Chitosan Skin Shrimp (Paneus Monodon) to Apple (Malus Sylvestris) Minimum Processed · 2016
- positive
  Chitosan edible coating retained moisture and vitamin C in minimally processed apples during storage.
  compared with no coating as the control
- positive
  Edible coating was the best treatment for weight reduction in shrinkage, moisture content and vitamin C during storage.
  compared with no coating as the control
Effect of Grinding at Modified Atmosphere or Vacuum on Browning, Antioxidant Capacities, and Oxidative Enzyme Activities of Apple · 2017
- positive
  Modified atmosphere retained apple color, antioxidant activity and phenolics better than control
  compared with control group
cited by 1 paper here
Management of Apple Maturity and Postharvest Storage Conditions to Increase Polyphenols in Cider · 2019
- positive
  Binet Rouge cider had 94% more total polyphenols after long-term storage at 1 °C than control.
  compared with the control
- positive
  Dabinett cider had 51% more total polyphenols after short-term storage at 10 °C than unstored control.
  compared with the control
- positive
  Binet Rouge cider had 67% more total polyphenols after short-term storage at 10 °C than control.
  compared with the control
- positive
  Dabinett cider had 67% more total polyphenols after long-term storage at 1 °C than unstored control.
  compared with the control
- positive
  In 2016, storage increased cider polyphenol concentration.
cites 1 paper herecited by 1 paper here
Shelf life assessment of apple fruit coated with aloe vera gel and calcium chloride · 2019
- positive
  Ascorbic acid content was maximum in the coated apple fruit (T4), 7.93 versus 6.82 for the control.
  compared with control (untreated)
Biopolymer Coatings as Alternative to Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Shelf Life Extension of Minimally Processed Apples · 2019
- positive
  Chitosan–caseinate coating preserved antioxidant capacity during storage.
Effects of forced air precooling and MA film packaging on quality characteristics of ‘Fuji’ apples · 2019
- positive
  Vitamin C changed little with MA film packaging after pretreatment.
Combination of carnauba wax‐based coating and 1‐methylcyclopropene (1‐MCP) maintains better “Fuji” apple qualities during storage at low temperature · 2020
- positive
  Combined NC-1 and 1-MCP retained higher ascorbic acid, titratable acid and soluble solid content.
The Effect of Mechanical Vibration during Transport under Model Conditions on the Shelf-Life, Quality and Physico-Chemical Parameters of Four Apple Cultivars · 2021
- positive
  Vibration and storage increased polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity in all cultivars.
cites 2 papers here
Quality of “Cripps Pink” apples following the application of 1‐MCP, ethanol vapor and nitric oxide as pretreatments for controlled atmosphere storage · 2021
- positive
  All treatments additional to controlled atmosphere storage gave higher total phenolic compound content and total antioxidant activity than the control.
  compared with the control
Color change and antioxidant content in dehydrated apple slices previously coated with HPMC and vegetable extracts · 2022
- positive
  HPMC combined with extracts preserved total phenolics relative to either alone.
  compared with only use of HPMC or extracts
- positive
  HPMC coating favored retention of total phenolic compounds.
Effects of apple storage period on the organic acids and volatiles in apple wine · 2022
- positive
  Storage enriched apple fruit volatiles.
cites 1 paper here
Unravelling during cold storage and shelf life the pathological and physicochemical characteristics of postharvest apples and oranges · 2025
- positive
  Richared apples performed better than Golden apples during storage in storability and total flavonoids.
  compared with Golden
Postharvest wax coating treatment extends shelf life of climacteric fruits by delaying ripening, improving storage quality and antioxidant potential · 2025
- positive
  Wax coating inhibited declines in total phenolics and flavonoids.
cites 1 paper here
Artichoke leaf extract coating on polylactic acid packaging to prolong fruit shelf life · 2025
- positive
  Packaging significantly enhanced fruit phenolic content, antioxidant activity and microbial stability.
A Pectin-Based Active Coating for Preservation of Fresh-Cut Apples: Incorporated with Luteolin and ε-Polylysine for Enhanced Performance · 2025
- positive
  The ternary coating maintained total phenols and flavonoids in fresh-cut apples during 12-day refrigerated storage.

Papers reporting a negative result or no effect 21

Changes of some odour-active volatiles in low-ethylene controlled atmosphere stored apples · 1991
- no effect
  Most volatiles were produced normally during ripening of apples after LCA storage
Characterization of `Gala' Apple Aroma and Flavor: Differences between Controlled Atmosphere and Air Storage · 1999
- no effect
  Cut-fruit flavor and aroma did not differ between sequential CA and RA storage and CA storage.
  compared with CA stored applesNo difference from an alternative treatment
cites 1 paper herecited by 1 paper here
Changes in aroma quality of ?Golden Delicious? apples after storage at different oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations · 2000
- no effect
  Volatiles did not differ significantly among storage conditions after three and seven months.
  compared with different storage conditionsNo difference from an alternative treatment
cites 1 paper herecited by 1 paper here
Activity and Concentration of Polyphenolic Antioxidants in Apple: Effect of Cultivar, Harvest Year, and Storage Conditions · 2001
- no effect
  Controlled-atmosphere storage did not alter flavonoid concentration or antioxidant activity.
cited by 7 papers here
Fate of Apple Peel Phenolics during Cool Storage · 2001
- no effect
  Storage for up to 9 months in air at 0 degrees C induced few significant changes in apple peel phenolic concentrations.
cited by 2 papers here
Polyphenoloxidase activity and total phenolic content as related to browning of minimally processed ‘Jonagored’ apple · 2001
- no effect
  Total phenolic content of minimally processed apple did not change during storage.
Fumigation with acetic acid vapor to control decay of stored apples · 2001
- no effect
  Acetic acid fumigation before storage did not change apple quality or vinegar aroma.
POLYPHENOLIC ANTIOXIDANTS IN APPLES. EFFECT OF STORAGE CONDITIONS ON FOUR CULTIVARS · 2003
- no effect
  Applied storage conditions did not affect antioxidant activity.
cites 1 paper here
Quality and Volatile Emission Changes of `Mondial Gala' Apples during On-tree Maturation and Postharvest Storage in Air or Controlled Atmosphere · 2008
- negative
  Aroma volatile emission of apples was decreased in response to controlled atmosphere storage conditions.
cites 1 paper here
Effects of DPA and 1-MCP on fruit quality and aroma component of Fuji Apple · 2008
- negative
  After shelf life, 1-MCP reduced total aroma by 35.3%.
  compared with control group
- negative
  After shelf life, DPA reduced total aroma by 72.5%.
  compared with control group
Effect of Storage on the Content of Polyphenols of Minimally Processed Skin-On Apple Wedges from Ten Cultivars and Two Growing Seasons · 2009
- negative
  Total phenolic indices and TPC of nine of ten cultivars decreased significantly after 5 days of chill storage.
cites 1 paper herecited by 2 papers here
Influence of Cultivar, Harvest Time, Storage Conditions, and Peeling on the Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolic and Ascorbic Acid Contents of Apples and Pears · 2011
- negative
  Domestic storage for a week decreased ascorbic acid content by 75%.
cites 3 papers here
Quality and Antioxidant Properties of Fresh-cut Apple Wedges from 10 Cultivars During Modified Atmosphere Packaging Storage · 2011
- negative
  Antioxidant capacity decreased significantly in nine of ten cultivars after five days at 3 ± 1 °C.
cites 2 papers here
Polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity of apple fruit: effect of cultivar and storage conditions · 2012
- negative
  Shelf life decreased polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity.
cites 2 papers herecited by 2 papers here
DETERMINATION ON VITAMIN C IN SEVERAL OLD ROMANIAN APPLE CULTIVARS BY HPLC DURING COLD STORAGE · 2013
- no effect
  For the most important cultivars, vitamin C did not differ significantly from start to end of storage.
  compared with beginning
1-Methylcyclopropene postharvest treatment and their effect on apple quality during long-term storage time · 2014
- negative
  Antioxidant activity showed a similar storage response to polyphenolic content.
Effect of 1-methylcyclopropene postharvest treatment apple and storage on the cloudy juices properties · 2014
- negative
  Total polyphenols in 'Shampion' juice decreased after 6 months of storage.
- negative
  Total polyphenols in 'Idared' juice decreased after 6 months of storage.
cites 1 paper here
Effect of harvest date and storage duration on chemical composition, sugar and phenolic profile of ‘Golden Delicious’ apples from northwest Mexico · 2015
- no effect
  Antioxidant activity of apples (FRAP, DPPH and TEAC) remained unchanged during storage.
cites 2 papers herecited by 1 paper here
Occurrence of mycotoxin patulin and polyphenol profile of Nordic apple juices in relation to apple cultivation system and pre-processing storage temperature · 2019
- negative
  Higher apple storage temperature reduced polyphenol content.
INFLUENCE OF STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES ON QUALITY PARAMETERS FOR APPLE'S GROWTH IN ORGANIC SYSTEM · 2019
- negative
  Ascorbic acid content of organic apples decreased during storage in all storage conditions.
Impact of different storage conditions with combined use of ethylene blocker on ‘Shalimar’ apple variety · 2024
- negative
  CA storage may affect apple aroma.

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