Sugar fractionation and pectin content during the ripening of guava cv. Pedro Sato
Guava is one of the most complete and balanced fruits in in terms of s nutritional value. Highly perishable, due to its intense metabolism during ripening, its shelf life can reach 3 to 5 days under room temperature. The firmness of the green and mature fruits is due mainly to the pectin polymers. T...
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| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos
2012-03-01
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| Series: | Food Science and Technology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612012000100023&lng=en&tlng=en |