Fruit and vegetable preservation technology and equipment

Author: Lü Laofu
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-08-05
Features: Based on traditional simple storage methods, China has made significant progress in the research and application of new technologies and equipment for fruit and vegetable storage and preservation, such as cold storage, CA (controlled atmosphere), radiation, vacuum, electromagnetic storage, as well as preservatives and coatings. Particularly in rural areas of coastal economically developed regions, farmers have been encouraged to adopt preservation technologies and construct small-scale cold storage facilities under policy guidance and financial support from local governments. To help farmers quickly master various preservation techniques, methods, and corresponding facilities, we referred to a large amount of domestic and international materials and, based on production realities, compiled Fruit and Vegetable Preservation Technology and Equipment. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of fruit and vegetable storage and preservation from physiological, biochemical, ecological, and pathological perspectives, as well as various major preservation techniques and equipment. It also discusses practical preservation techniques for 13 types of fruits and 25 types of vegetable products. Combining traditional and modern technologies, the book emphasizes practicality and strives to reflect the latest research findings in fruit and vegetable preservation and processing technologies.