This chapter covers postharvest handling, cooling, packaging, in-transit preservation, and storage at destination locations for fresh vegetables. It also gives storage requirements for specific vegetables, including potential product deterioration caused by improper handling and storage conditions. Vegetable precooling is covered in Chapter 28, and vegetable processing and freezing in Chapter 40. Chapter 21 also provides storage requirements for many types of vegetables.
Product Selection and Quality Maintenance
In-Transit Preservation
Preservation in Destination Facilities
Refrigerated Storage Considerations
Storage of Various Vegetables
ISBN: 978-1-939200-98-3 (for SI versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1930-7217 (for SI versions of chapters)
Citation: 2018 ASHRAE Handbook–Refrigeration
Product Details
- Published:
- 2018
- ISBN(s):
- 9781939200983
- Number of Pages:
- 16
- Units of Measure:
- SI
- File Size:
- 1 file , 680 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D-R372018SI
