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The effect of temperature and packaging on the storage of dasheen (Colocasia esculenta) leaves.

Author(s) : SANKAT C. K., MAHARAJ V., LAUCKNER B.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Four storage temperatures were tested: 3, 10, 17 and 28 deg C. In conventional storage bundles of dasheen leaves wilt rapidly, losing 59% of their mass after 8 days storage. Leaves packaged in polyethylene film suffered only a slight loss of mass (under 15%) and retained their moisture (with water content of 86%) for 24 days. The packaging reduced losses of chlorophyll and ascorbic acid. At 3 deg C brown discolouring was observed. At 10 deg C proper storage was ensured for 2 weeks.

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  • Original title: The effect of temperature and packaging on the storage of dasheen (Colocasia esculenta) leaves.
  • Record ID : 1997-1587
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASEAN Food J. - vol. 10 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1995

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