This is the first comprehensive reference on pecan technology, and discusses the many factors that influence pecan quality. It presents extensive information on variety, cultural conditions, mechanization, processing, storage, prevention of spoilage, and methods for evaluating the quality of pecans.
| Foreword | |
| Preface | |
| List of Contributors | |
| An Overview of the Evolution of the U.S. Pecan Industry | p. 1 |
| Pecan Production | p. 12 |
| Pecan Physiology and Composition | p. 39 |
| Pecan Processing | p. 49 |
| Mechanization of Post-Harvest Pecan Processing | p. 68 |
| Microbiology and Sanitation | p. 87 |
| Pecan Composition | p. 98 |
| Methods for Measurement of Pecan Quality | p. 111 |
| Structure and Performance of the Pecan Market | p. 134 |
| Appendix : Further Reading | p. 151 |
| Index | p. 161 |
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ISBN: 9780412054914
ISBN-10: 0412054914
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 178
Published: 31st October 1994
Dimensions (cm): 22.9 x 15.2
x 1.4
Weight (kg): 0.99