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Surface coatings for fresh fruit and freshly prepared fruits and vegetables.

Author(s) : JAMES K., MCGREGOR A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Treatment of fresh fruit with sucrose esters established a modified atmosphere within the fruit. A mechanism for this is proposed together with the effects of the modified atmosphere on shelf life and other commercially important parameters. A new system for increasing the shelf life of prepared pome and stem fruits and vegetables is also outlined.

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  • Original title: Surface coatings for fresh fruit and freshly prepared fruits and vegetables.
  • Record ID : 2001-1862
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest News Inf. - vol. 11 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 2000/06
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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