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Simulating peach quality in refrigerated supply chains.

Author(s) : AGGARWAL D., PRUSSIA A. J., PRUSSIA S. E., et al.

Summary

Peaches, like other fresh produce, pass through various links of refrigerated supply chains from the farmer's field to the consumer's plate. There are recommendations for ideal storage temperatures to increase the shelf life of peaches. However, those conditions are seldom met fully in real-life situations, thereby decreasing the shelf life. It is difficult to know the residual shelf life at any one link in the supply chain. To tackle this problem, computerized simulation models for predicting peach quality during distribution were developed from storage studies. The models were then applied to each link in a typical refrigerated supply chain. The temperature profile, percent firmness and percent mass for a typical system and a reference system were simulated and plotted upon data entry. A noteworthy result of the plot is the visibility of rapid mass and firmness losses for the short times at high temperature such as on a dock and in a car. The model can simulate the quality of peaches during their journey through the various links of the refrigerated chain.

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  • Original title: Simulating peach quality in refrigerated supply chains.
  • Record ID : 2004-2306
  • Languages: English
  • Source: 21st IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Serving the Needs of Mankind.
  • Publication date: 2003/08/17

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