Grape guards prove their worth

Authors

Department of Agriculture, Western Australia

Keywords

Grapes, Postharvest systems, Storage

Disciplines

Biochemistry | Food Processing | Viticulture and Oenology

First Page Number

189

Last Page Number

190

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

now being packed and protected with "grape guards"—gas releasing generators consisting of chemically treated paper which releases small quantities of sulphur dioxide. Grape guards inserted in unventilated storage boxes are activated by the high humidity in the box to release their sulphur dioxide and prevent decay of the packaged fruit. The guards were developed in the United States two years ago.

Recommended Citation

Department of Agriculture, Western Australia (1973) "Grape guards prove their worth," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 14: No. 2, Article 8.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol14/iss2/8