9789380873442 - Fruit And Vegetable Preservation (2 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. iv + 232.

Contents 1 Preservation of fruit and vegetables 2 Microbial safety of pickled fruits and vegetables and hurdle technology 3 Storing vegetables and fruits at home 4 Fresh fruits and vegetables 5 Microbiological analysis of fresh vegetables and fruits and effect of anti-microbial load 6 Preservation of fruit and vegetables at freezing temperatures 7 Types of food preservation in the 19th century 8 Food preservation in rural India 9 Surface decontamination of fruits and vegetables eaten raw 10 Quality preservation of stored dry fruit by carbon dioxide enriched atmospheres 11 Fruit and vegetable sector export strategy 12 Challenges of limiting pesticide residues in fresh vegetables the Indian experience 13 Nutritional comparison of fresh frozen and canned fruits and vegetables 14 Practical guide fruits and vegetables processing in developing countries 15 Agricultural diversification and the fruits and vegetables subsector Bibliography IndexAll living creatures including humans depend on nature for their food Humans are not only hunters and gatherers but also farmers We live from hunting and fishing agriculture and animal husbandry Most of our food consists of agricultural products which are usually seasonal and spoil quickly To make food available throughout the year humans have developed methods to prolong the storage life of products to preserve them The rotting process can be postponed by adding preservatives optimizing storage conditions or applying modern techniques The last option will not be discussed in this Agrodok This booklet focuses on the traditional preservation methods still commonly used in developing countries for fruits and vegetables Fruits and vegetables provide an abundant and inexpensive source of energy body-building nutrients vitamins and minerals Their nutritional value is highest when they are fresh but it is not always possible to consume them immediately jacket 232 pp.