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ESTIMATION OF LOSSES BETWEEN THE GROWING AND CONSUMPTION OF A VEGETABLE: SALAD.

ESTIMATION DES PERTES ENTRE PRODUCTION ET CONSOMMATION POUR UN LEGUME : LA SALADE.

Author(s) : LEGAY J. M., BUATOIS A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

STUDY OF THE VARIOUS LOSSES OF SALAD ALONG THE CHAIN FROM GROWING TOTHE CONSUMER (THREE SURVEYS IN 1976, 1977, 1978 IN LYONS REGION). THE MASS WHICH IS 100 IN THE FIELD DECREASES TO ABOUT 45-46 BEFORE DELIVERY (DUE TO TRIMMING, NON-HARVESTED UNITS, WATER LOSS). IT LOWERS TO 31 TO 37 AFTER DELIVERY (DUE TO TRANSPORT, WASTE AND UNSOLD UNITS), SOMEWHAT VARYING ACCORDING TO THE SEASON AND THE TYPES OF MARKETING. THE MASS IS FINALLY 21 TO 30 DEPENDING ON CIRCUMSTANCE. THE AA. STUDIED NEITHER HOW TO REDUCE LOSSES DUE TO REFRIGERATION NOR SUITABLE PACKAGING. R. T.

Details

  • Original title: ESTIMATION DES PERTES ENTRE PRODUCTION ET CONSOMMATION POUR UN LEGUME : LA SALADE.
  • Record ID : 1981-0105
  • Languages: French
  • Source: C. R. Acad. Agric. Fr. - vol. 66 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1980/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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