The evolution of nitrate content of head lettuce during cold storage.

Evolution de la teneur en nitrate de la laitue pommée pendant l'entreposage frigorifique.

Author(s) : JERMINI M., MARTINONI A., JELMINI G., CESCHI M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Compared to just after harvest, the nitrate content of lettuce increases after 24-48 hours cold storage. The average weight of lettuce cores varies too, but independently of the nitrate content. Culture techniques to reduce this contamination rate are being sought.

Details

  • Original title: Evolution de la teneur en nitrate de la laitue pommée pendant l'entreposage frigorifique.
  • Record ID : 1995-0301
  • Languages: French
  • Source: Mitt. Geb. Lebensm.unters. Hyg. - vol. 84 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1993

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