The effects of preparatory procedures and storage temperature on the quality of carrot discs packaged in modified atmospheres

International Journal of Food Science and Technology

Volumn 42, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 482-494

  Cliffe Byrnes, Valerie ^a   Brennan, Louise ^a   O'Beirne, David ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK   (Ireland)

Author keywords

GC MS; Headspace analysis; Processing effects; Sensory evaluation; Solid phase microextraction; Terpenes terpenoids

Indexed keywords

DAUCUS CAROTA;

EID: 33947678630     PISSN: 09505423     EISSN: 13652621     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2007.01281.x     Document Type: Article

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