Postharvest changes during storage of packaged radicchio.

Author(s) : PERKINS-VEAZIE P. M., RUSSO V. M., COLLINS J. K.

Type of article: Article

Summary

At 10 deg C, the causes of deterioration are leaf browning and pathogen contamination. At 1 deg C, a discoloration of the purple leaves is noted, before browning. Shelf life is extended from 2 to 3 weeks when the salad is stored in plastic bags rather than in plastic cans.

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  • Original title: Postharvest changes during storage of packaged radicchio.
  • Record ID : 1993-3356
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. Food Qual. - vol. 15 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1992

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