The effect of CA and conventional storage on antioxidant activity and vitamin C in red and white cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) and Savoy (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda L.)

European Journal of Horticultural Science

Volumn 71, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 212-216

  Wold, A B ^a   Rosenfeld, H ^a   Lea, P ^b   Baugerod H ^a  

^a NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF LIFE SCIENCES   (Norway)

^b NORWEGIAN FOOD RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Norway)

Author keywords

Ascorbic acid; Cabbage; FRAP; Storage conditions

Indexed keywords

BRASSICA OLERACEA; BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. CAPITATA;

EID: 33750530808     PISSN: 16114434     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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