Controlled and Modified Atmospheres for Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce
| By: | Maria Isabel Gil; Randolph M. Beaudry |
| Publisher: | Elsevier S & T |
| Print ISBN: | 9780128045992 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780128046210 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2020 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Controlled and Modified Atmospheres for Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce is the ultimate reference book of CA/MA recommendations for selected commodities. It includes the basic knowledge of physiology and technologies to the current application of recommended CA/MAP conditions for fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. For each commodity, a summary with requirements and recommendations is presented. The book is divided into three parts, with each focusing on different aspects of CA/MA, including fundamental topics on the physiological and quality effects of CA and MAP for fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, optimal CA/MAP conditions and recommendations, and optimal conditions for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.
- Provides guidelines and recommendations of CA/MAP for the fresh produce industry
- Illustrates the benefits and defects caused by CA/MA in full color
- Brings more than 54 fruits and vegetables and their respective summary with the requirements and recommendations of CA/MA conditions
- Includes the optimal CA/MAP conditions and recommendations for selected fresh fruits and vegetables