Influence of post harvest processing conditions on yield and quality of ground turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)

Studies were carried out to evaluate the influence of post harvest processing conditions on yield and quality of ground turmeric. Rhizomes were peeled, cooked (autoclave or immersion) in water or alkaline media, sliced, dehydrated, ground, sieved, packaged in polyethylene bags and stored for 60 days...

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Main Authors: Maria Lúcia A. Bambirra, Roberto G. Junqueira, Maria Beatriz A. Glória
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná (Tecpar) 2002-12-01
Series:Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-89132002000600004