Hauck (15) found that only 28.2 percent of Rome Beauty apples held in 
bulk at 65° to 80° F. and 37 percent relative humidity were salable at the end 
of 18 days. At the end of 21 days, 83.3 percent of the apples held at 45° to 
56° F. and 72 percent relative humidity were salable. Similar apples packaged 
in paperboard trays, sealed in cellophane, but not refrigerated, were only 55.8 
percent salable at the end of 20 days. Refrigerated apples were 92.4 percent 
salable at the end of 31 days. 
In 1960, the keeping quality of apples was found to be unaffected by the 
type of package when displayed in either cellophane sleeve-wrapped trays, cello- 
phane overwrapped trays, open trays, or in polyethylene bags (17). See also 
(33). 
Carlsen and Stokes (6) determined the length of time required for pre- 
packaged apples to reach consumers. Less than 7 days elapsed time was reported 
by 3.5 percent of the respondents; 63.1 percent reported 8 to 17 days; 13.6 
percent, 18 to 22 days; and 2.4 percent replied that over 37 days had elapsed 
between the date on cards inserted in the packages and the date the apples were 
purchased. 
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