ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Some physical measurements were applied to silver bananas (Musa paradisiaca) during natural ripening, at room temperature. Changes in fruit weight, fruit diameter and skin thickness were determined, using gravimetric methods and a pachymeter. Both fruit pulp and skin experienced substantial weight loss during ripening. The average of skin thickness was reduced from almost 4.0 mm to 1.5 mm. The results were correlated to the most important chemical changes in the fruit, such as total acidity. starch, reducing and nonreducing sugars and soluble solids.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1979.tb03493.x
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