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Effect of storage temperature on quality of artichokes (Cynara scolymus L.).

Author(s) : GIL M. I., CONESA M. A., ARTÉS F.

Summary

Immature artichoke (C. scolymus cv. Blanca de Tudela) heads were stored in glass jars at 0, 6, 9 or 17 °C for 16 days. CO2 production during storage was in the range 70-140, 40-65, 30-40 and 20-35 ml at 17, 9, 6 and 0 °C, respectively. Ethylene emission was very low during storage. Weight loss was 0.8, 1.3 and 2.9% of the fresh weight at 0, 6 and 9 °C. After 16 days, only artichokes stored at 0 or 6 °C were acceptable in terms of visual quality.

Details

  • Original title: Effect of storage temperature on quality of artichokes (Cynara scolymus L.).
  • Record ID : 2004-0249
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 2001/03/26
  • Source: Source: Proc. int. Conf. Postharvest Sci., Jerusalem/Acta Hortic.
    n. 553; vol. 2; 555-557; 4 ref.

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