All the
films used in the study showed beneficial effect on postharvest
life of chillies. The chillies packed in anti-fog (RD45) films
maintained pigment stability, retention of phenolics, capsaicin,
antioxidants and ascorbic acid for a longer duration.
Firmness was also retained to a better extent with moderate
physiological loss in weight during storage at low temperature.
Delayed senescence due to reduced respiration rate and retention of firmness and chlorophyll pigments have increased of anti-fog ( RD45 ) film packed chillies compared to other film packed ones.