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Storage of broccoli florets in ethanol vapour enriched atmospheres.

Author(s) : CORCUFF R., ARUL J., HAMZA F., CASTAIGNE F., MAKHLOUF J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Short exposure to ethanol (12-24 hours) with 2500 ppm of ethanol at 13 deg C followed by air storage at 13 deg C slowed down the loss of chlorophyll, compared to the control, and prevented the induction of off-odours in broccoli florets. Moreover, internal levels of ethanol and acetaldehyde of pre-treated buds decreased during six days of storage compared to the continuous treatment. It appears that a pre-treatment with ethanol vapour as an adjunct to moderate-temperature storage can be useful in the storage of broccoli.

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  • Original title: Storage of broccoli florets in ethanol vapour enriched atmospheres.
  • Record ID : 1997-0904
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 7 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1996/02

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