Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2012
Journal or Book Title
ASHRAE Transactions
Volume
118
Issue
1
First Page
1008
Last Page
1012
Abstract
This document is intended to provide all procedures and background needed for testing fruits and vegetables for deter- mination of spoilage progression during storage. This method of testing was developed for research into the effect of household refrigeration storage conditions on the shelf life of fruits and vegetables (Pate and Brehm-Stecher 2005). Instructions start with the procurement of the produce and sample preparation prior to placement within the environ- mental chamber. Data collection procedures used throughout the experiments are specified and a checklist for visually identifying physical attributes of “spoilage” and “freshness” are developed. Procedures for the counting of microorgan- isms and data collection are explained step-by-step.
Rights
This material may not be copied nor distributed in either paper or digital form without ASHRAE's permission.
Copyright Owner
ASHRAE
Copyright Date
2012
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Lineberry, Kristopher R.; Pate, Michael; and Brehm-Stecher, Byron F., "A Proposed Method of Test for Spoilage of Fruits and Vegetables" (2012). Food Science and Human Nutrition Publications. 109.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/fshn_ag_pubs/109
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Agronomy and Crop Sciences Commons, Food Processing Commons, Human and Clinical Nutrition Commons, Mechanical Engineering Commons
Comments
copyright ASHRAE www.ashrae.org. Used with permission from ASHRAE Transactions 118(1)2012: 1008-1012.