Chilling injury: Discoloration of white segment

Symptoms

External symptoms include brown discoloration (scald) of the skin, pitting, and increased susceptibility to decay. Internal symptoms include brown discoloration of the white segments separating the arils and pale color (loss of red color) of the arils.

Cause

Exposure to temperatures below 5°C (41°F) during storage and transport for longer than 4 weeks.

Control

• Avoid exposure of pomegranates to temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

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