kiwi fruit Articles
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The Golden Kiwi is Highly Sensitive to Ethylene
A scientific article (Influence of exogenous ethylene during refrigerated storage on storability and quality of Actinidia chinensis (cv. Hort16A), Pranamornkith et al; Postharvest Biology and Technology 64 (2012) 1-8) shows that the firmness and colour of the golden kiwi are seriously affected by the level of ethylene in the atmosphere of commercial cold stores. “The kiwifruit industry was ...
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Ethylene removal by chemisorption. Postharvest technology for kiwi
Abstract Iran ranks seventh in the world for kiwi production, with over 3200 MT produced in 2012. Kiwifruit can be stored for over 6 months under appropriate conditions, but fruit softening and fruit rots (Botrytis cinerea) can cause severe losses during cold storage, transit, distribution and retail. Kiwifruit is a climacteric fruit very sensitive even at very low concentrations of ethylene ...
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Climacteric and non-climacteric fruits
Most fruits ripen due to the action of ethylene. Ethylene is the hormone known as "the ripening hormone". It is produced naturally in fruits causing the color, firmness, flavor and characteristic aromas of each fruit to change. However, once the fruit or vegetable has been collected, ethylene does not act in the same way in all cases. Depending on how ethylene intervenes on fruits, they are ...
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The Safety of Genetically Modified Foods Produced through Biotechnology
Executive Summary The Society of Toxicology (SOT) is committed to protecting and enhancing human, animal, and environmental health through the sound application of the fundamental principles of the science of toxicology. It is with this goal in mind that the SOT defines here its current consensus position on the safety of foods produced through biotechnology (genetic engineering). These products ...
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JASA`s apple packaging
More and more companies in the produce industry require sustainable packaging. It is their way to contribute to a sustainable world while meeting the growing demand for sustainable packaging. JASA noticed that apples, packed in trays, were still wrapped in plastic film, which no longer fits our perception of a sustainable environment. That's why JASA made it possible to pack ...
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Delicious and healthy: JASA is a fruit packaging expert
Tropical mango diced, in the sunshine, a healthy fruit salad in the garden, or an apple for a rainy day. All as healthy as delicious, and perfectly fitting in with these long days and sultry nights. What else do these fruits have in common? They are all packed on JASA’s packaging machines. Healthy made easy We all enjoy healthy foods, but we also enjoy ...
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