Effects of genotype, root size, storage, and processing on bioactive compounds in organically grown carrots (Daucus carota L.)

Journal of Food Science

Volumn 69, Issue 9, 2004, Pages

  Kidmose, U ^a   Hansen, S L ^a   Christensen, L P ^a   Edelenbos, M ^a   Larsen, E ^a   Norbaek R ^a  

^a DANISH INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES   (Denmark)

Author keywords

6 methoxymellein; Carotenoids; Falcarinol; Polyacelylenes; Vitamin A activity

Indexed keywords

DAUCUS CAROTA;

EID: 10944222352     PISSN: 00221147     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2004.tb09955.x     Document Type: Article

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