Postharvest changes in fresh Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris, type cycla) under different storage conditions.

Author(s) : ROURA S. I., DAVIDOVICH L. A., VALLE C. E. del

Type of article: Article

Summary

Fresh spinach beet leaves were stored at 4 or 18 °C and 43, 86 or 98% RH. Leaf quality was unacceptable after 3 days' storage at 18 °C, regardless of RH level. Leaves held at 4 °C and 86 or 98% RH remained acceptable for 9 days. Leaves held at 4 °C and 43 RH were unacceptable after 4 days' storage due to dehydration.

Details

  • Original title: Postharvest changes in fresh Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris, type cycla) under different storage conditions.
  • Record ID : 2002-0847
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. Food Qual. - vol. 23 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2000

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