Dynamics of micronutrients of fresh and stale tomatoes (lycopersicum esculentum) sold within Umuahia metropolis in Nigeria as a function of handling practices

Dynamics of micronutrients of fresh and stale tomatoes (lycopersicum esculentum) sold within Umuahia metropolis in Nigeria as a function of handling practices

AbstractTomatoes are soft tissue perishable fruits high susceptible to bruises during loading, transportation, unloading, and retailing which lead to their deterioration and nutrient losses. This study explored the micronutrient changes in the fresh (whole) and stale (nkuwa) tomatoes during loading,...

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Main Authors: Innocent Nwazulu Okwunodulu, Sara Chidimma Ozioko, Felicia Uchechukwu Okwunodulu, V. C. Ezeocha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Cogent Food & Agriculture
Subjects:
Micronutrients
fresh tomatoes
stale tomatoes
handling practices
Umuahia metropolis
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311932.2023.2275404

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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311932.2023.2275404

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