FIELD: preparing of fresh tomatoes for storage and further usage in space feeding.
SUBSTANCE: method involves inspecting tomatoes and holding and washing at predetermined mode parameters in sweet water; separating stems; sequentially holding in 0.02%-potassium permanganate solution, 0.5%-citric acid solution and 0.01%-suspension of preparation produced from biomass of Mortierella gamsii micromycet by predetermined process; covering stem sites and adjoining surface with medicinal glue; exposing both sides of treated fruits to ultraviolet radiation; packaging in smoking paper and laying in polymer trays. Method allows tomatoes to be transported to space object, stored there during 45 days and used in space feeding.
EFFECT: prolonged shelf life.
