| Radiation preservation of foods of plant origin. Part 2. Onions and other bulb crops. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 6386340 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The various factors contributing to post harvest losses in onions and other bulb crops are briefly outlined in terms of the current storage methods. The present status of research on sprout inhibition by irradiation is reviewed in detail with respect to dose requirements, effect of time interval between harvest and irradiation, and the influence of environment on sprouting during storage. Biochemical mechanisms of sprout inhibition, metabolic and compositional changes (particularly sugars, anthocyanins, flavor and lachrymatory principles), and the culinary and processing qualities of irradiated onions are discussed. The future prospects for the commercial irradiation for sprout inhibition of bulb crops are considered. |
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Authors:
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P Thomas |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Critical reviews in food science and nutrition Volume: 21 ISSN: 1040-8398 ISO Abbreviation: Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr Publication Date: 1984 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1984-12-05 Completed Date: 1984-12-05 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8914818 Medline TA: Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 95-136 Citation Subset: IM; S |
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Food Irradiation* Vegetables / radiation effects* |
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