The most obvious losses from marketing fruit crops are caused by mechanical injury, decay, and aging. Losses in moisture, vitamins, and sugars are less obvious, but they adversely affect quality and nutrition. Rough handling and holding at undesirably high or low temperatures increase losses. Losses can be substantially reduced by greater care in handling and by following recommended storage practices.
Fruit Storage and Handling Considerations
Apples
Pears
Grapes
Plums
Sweet Cherries
Peaches and Nectarines
Apricots
Berries
Strawberries
Figs
Supplements to Refrigeration
ISBN: 978-1-939200-97-6 (for I-P versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1930-7195 (for I-P versions of chapters)
Citation: 2018 ASHRAE Handbook–Refrigeration
Product Details
- Published:
- 2018
- ISBN(s):
- 9781939200976
- Number of Pages:
- 14
- Units of Measure:
- I-P
- File Size:
- 1 file , 660 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D-R352018IP
