Chilling injury: Skin blemishes

Symptoms

External symptoms include brown discoloration (scald) of the skin, pitting, skin blemishes and increased susceptibility to decay.

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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