Judging Quality of Tomatoes for Processing by Objective Color Evaluation with Subjective Estimation of Defects

John N. Yeatman and Arthur P. Sidwell

No 310686, Marketing Research Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program

Abstract: Excerpts from the report Summary: A new inspection procedure for measuring the quality of tomatoes for processing can be successfully based on these two factors: (1) Objective color measurement by use of photoelectric instruments, and (2) subjective estimation of defects in the fruit. This new procedure was developed in a study made by the Agricultural Marketing Service, which has for a number of years recognized the need for a more accurate method of measuring the color of tomatoes when applying the standards set forth in "U. S. Standards for Tomatoes for Manufacture of Strained Tomato Products." In addition, as a possible adjunct to a modified inspection procedure, information was obtained in the study which should facilitate grading for defects.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; Marketing; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 66
Date: 1958-05
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.310686

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