Title: Effect of drying conditions on quality of green leaves during long term storage
Abstract: The effect of drying, packaging and storage conditions on the retention of β-carotene and ascorbic acid, and browning during storage of savoy beet and amaranth leaves was determined. Higher losses of β-carotene and ascorbic acid were observed in solar drying as compared to cabinet drying. Chlorophyll loss was also higher in solar drying. During storage of dehydrated green leaves a continuous decline in nutrients and chlorophyll, and an increase in browning was observed. Storage at low temperature and packaging in double layers of polyethylene film limited loss of quality parameters.
Publication Year: 2001
Publication Date: 2001-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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