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Quality changes in stored raw grated beetroots as affected by temperature and packaging film.

Author(s) : LOPEZ-OSORNIO M. M., CHAVES A. R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Beetroots are washed, grated and packaged in trays wrapped with two films of different gas permeabilities. Trays are stored at 0 or 4 deg C for a week and then transferred to 20 deg C. Changes in atmospheric composition, pigment content, pH, titratable acidity and production of exudate are monitored. Shelf-life of grated beetroots is 7 days at 0 deg C and 3 to 4 days at 4 deg C.

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  • Original title: Quality changes in stored raw grated beetroots as affected by temperature and packaging film.
  • Record ID : 1999-1709
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Ital. J. Food Sci. - vol. 63 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1998/03
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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