The Potential Use of Hot Water Rinsing and Brushing Technology to Extend Storability and Shelf Life of Sweet Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo L.)

Acorn squash fruits (Cucurbita pepo L.) are very sweet and are an excellent source of nutrients and vitamins. Very little information is available about their optimal storage temperature or how to extend their shelf life. The present goal was to elucidate the best storage temperature of this fruit,...

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Main Authors: Daniel Chalupowicz, Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia, Merav Zaaroor-Presman, Elazar Fallik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Horticulturae
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/4/3/19