Handling and Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables by Combined Methods for Rural Areas
Author
Gustavo V. Barbosa-Canovas;Language
EnglishDocument Type
SeriesPublisher
FAOISBN
9251048614Country
Argentina, BrazilCommodities
fruits, VegetablesTopics
Agriculture In General, Harvesting, transport and handling of food commodities, Postharvest systems management, Secondary food processing (e.g. formulation of final food products)Year
2003The manual is the result of contributions from a selection of different authors, mainly from countries in Latin America. It contains basic concepts and operations of processing, which are essential for a better understanding and comprehensive approach to the application of the combined methods technology. Some practical examples are described step by step, including calculations and procedures required to set up this technology elsewhere. Likewise, it includes examples of modern processing techniques required to meet the high standards of quality and hygiene for food production.