ISSN:
1745-4557
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Katahdin and Russet Burbank potatoes, treated with isopropyl N-3(-chlorophenl) carbamate CIPC and stored for four months at 5C in either mesh or polyethylene bags (two packaging materials frequently used for potato storage), were tested for enzymatic discoloration, phenolic and ascorbic acid concentration. CIPC residues in tubers stored in polyethylene bags were significantly (p 〈 0.0l) higher than those stored in mesh bags. Tubers stored in polyethylene showed significantly (p〈0.05) higher discoloration and phenolic concentration, and lower ascorbic acid concentration than those stored in mesh bags. Differences in CIPC retention of the tubers stored in the two packaging materials may have been responsible for some of the differences in quality factors since CIPC was shown to significantly (p〈0.0l) increase the enzymatic discoloration and phenolic concentration, and decrease the ascorbic acid concentration of both cultivars.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4557.1993.tb00124.x
