Maturity indices of banana (musa sapientum cv. berangan)

H. Abdullah, M. Z. Zaipun and M. A. Rohaya

Abstract

A study on the maturity indices of Berangan banana obtained from a farm at Sabak Bernam,Selangor was carried out. Fruit of six to 14 weeks old from the period of flower emergence were studied. Based on the general appearance, shape. physical proper ties, chemical analysis and organoleptic quality after ripening, the fruit started to mature after ten weeks. The starch content, pH values of the pulp and the fruit length to diameter ratio were found to be highly correlated with the maturation process, thus serve as a guide to assess maturity of Berangan. The pulp to peel weight ratio. total titratable acidity and total sugar contents were found to be poor maturity indicators.

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