Daniel Valero, Maria Serrano

Postharvest Biology and Technology for Preserving Fruit Quality

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A comprehensive overview of new postharvest technologies, this book examines the physical, chemical, and nutritional changes that occur during the ripening process. The text focuses on how to maintain both sensorial and nutritional fruit quality parameters as well as how to extend shelf life. The authors present a wide range of technological applications for postharvest strategies, including heat treatments, naturally-occurring compounds, modified atmosphere packaging, non-toxic chemical compounds, and active packaging. The text also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using cold temperatures during handling, packaging, and storage.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Mai 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 581g
• ISBN-13: 9781439802663
• ISBN-10: 1439802661
• Artikelnr.: 29942489

Autorenporträt

Daniel Valero, Maria Serrano

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction and Overview. Fruit Ripening. Changes in Fruit Quality
Attributes During Handling, Processing, and Storage. Cold Storage and Fruit
Quality. Heat Treatments. Calcium Treatments. Polyamine Treatments.
1-Methylcyclopropene Treatments. Storage in Modified Atmosphere Packaging.
Active Packaging.
Emerging Technologies. References.