Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 19 ISSUE 1
Written by Lenuta CHIRA, Adrian CHIRA, Elena DELIAN, Ligia ION, Constantin NICOLAE
The consumption of fresh apples has been and still is recommended by nutritionists, in favour of frozen, dehydrated or heat processed fruit. In the current study, we intend to present the evolution of the main physical and chemical components with nutritional value of some apple varieties, cultivated in both Europe and Romania. 6 varieties have been observed, namely: Redix, Goldrush, Florina, Generos, Topaz and Enterprise. Biometric measurements have been carried out, as well as the organoleptic assessment and physio-chemical tests: pulp firmness, soluble dry matter, titratable acidity and the content of Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). The analysis had two storage variants: V1.Cooling Room, at T = 4 0C and RH =85%.; and V II. Traditional Cellar with T = 12-15 0C and RH = 70 - 75%. In both storage conditions, after 90 days the Enterprise variety has excelled, receiving the highest score in the organoleptic assessment and has also had higher S.D.M. and Vitamin C quantities in comparison with the other varieties put under observation.
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