Tropical & Subtropical Fruits

Packing and transport

• Mangoes are normally packed in bamboo baskets using straw as the padding material.
  
• Wooden and card board boxes are also used. Wrapping fruits individually maintains the quality of the fruit.
  
• Waxing 3% with hot water treatment improves storage life mangoes can be stored at 5-14⁰c and 90% RH for about 2-7 weeks depending upon the variety