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Shelf-life prediction of fresh vegetables and fruits using specific moisture loss and heat generation.

Author(s) : BEEK G. van

Type of excerpt: Book chapter

Summary

The specific moisture loss and heat generation are known for many fresh vegetables and fruits. The shelf life of these products is also known using acceptability standards commonly used by auctions. Both data-sets were combined to develop shelf-life equations. A fair agreement between measured and predicted shelf life exists for 70% of the products. Arbitrary factors cause a deviation in the predicted shelf life. These factors are the vapour pressure deficit and the maximum allowable moisture loss.

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  • Original title: Shelf-life prediction of fresh vegetables and fruits using specific moisture loss and heat generation.
  • Record ID : 1999-0957
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Shelf life prediction for improved safety and quality of foods.
  • Publication date: 1998
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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