Freezing Injury to Bell Peppers

C. S. Parsons and R. H. Day

No 313649, Marketing Research Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program

Abstract: Excerpts from the report: Fresh fruits and vegetables that have been injured by freezing are usually more susceptible to decay, inferior in quality, and poorer in appearance than those that have not been frozen. However, when the frozen produce is handled properly, the damage and loss by freezing can often be partly or entirely eliminated. Understanding the nature of freezing and prompt and accurate identification of freezing injury are essential before proper handling practices can be employed. The purpose of this study is to identify, describe, and illustrate the symptoms of freezing injury in bell peppers and to determine the effects of rapid and slow freezing and thawing on the overall quality of peppers.

Keywords: Crop Production/Industries; Marketing; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 14
Date: 1971-03
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.313649

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