Food or edible material: processes – compositions – and products – Measuring – testing – or controlling by inanimate means
Patent
1995-02-03
1996-05-14
Kepplinger, Esther M.
Food or edible material: processes, compositions, and products
Measuring, testing, or controlling by inanimate means
426312, 426316, 426324, 426327, 426393, 426419, 426442, 426268, A23B 7152
Patent
active
055165397
ABSTRACT:
The invention herein pertains to a process for improvement of stored fresh market fruits such as peaches, plums and nectarines by retarding mealiness, dryness and internal breakdown. Peaches in particular are routinely stored at 0.degree. C. to prevent softening. Unfortunately, "chilling injury" occurs in peaches, plums and nectarines stored by this conventional technique which can result in insurance claims, litigation and general consumer dissatisfaction. The invention comprises five steps for the transshipment thereof that results in enhanced fruit quality. This process is particularly suitable for imported fruits from overseas where transshipment by boat is required. The process can also be used to improve the quality of domestic fruits held for late-season "market window" sales.
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Luchsinger Luis E.
Schlimme Donald
Walsh Christopher S.
Cano Milton I.
Kepplinger Esther M.
Sears Christopher N.
University of Maryland College Park
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