Abstract:Based on the principle of dynamic balance between the respiration of white asparagus(Asparagus officinalis L.)and permeability of the packaging film under a certain condition, the relationship between the 3 parameters(film area, film thickness and fruit storage weight)and the atmosphere(O2 and CO2)in EMAP was studied. The optimum atmosphere composition in EMAP that stored white asparagus at(3±0.5)℃, RH 90 %-95 % was determined through quality indicators and sensory evaluation at the end of the storage period. The optimum atmosphere composition was CO2:(5.9 %±0.3 %), O2:(4.2 %±0.4 %). Utilizing orthogonal experiment and multiple regression method, the EMAP for storing white asparagus has the advantages of low cost, simple operation, and good effect.