Changes in ascorbic acid content of green asparagus during the harvesting period and storage.

Author(s) : ESTEVE M. J., FARRE R., FRIGOLA A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Asparagus harvested in May, June and July contain less ascorbic acid than that harvested in March and April. Kinetics of deterioration of ascorbic acid depend on harvest time. Deterioration rate is similar for the various samples during cold storage.

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  • Original title: Changes in ascorbic acid content of green asparagus during the harvesting period and storage.
  • Record ID : 1996-2896
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. agric. Food Chem. - vol. 43 - n. 8
  • Publication date: 1995

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