Table Olives Production and processing (Επιτραπέζια ελιά - έκδοση στα αγγλικά)

Table Olives Production and processing

Συγγραφέας: A. Garrido Fernandez, M.R. Adams, M.J. Fernandez-Diez
ISBN: 9781489946850
Σελίδες: 496
Σχήμα: 16 X 24
Εξώφυλλο: Μαλακό
Έτος έκδοσης: 2013

This book covers the history, botany and agricultural aspects of the crop, summarising the techniques that have been developed to improve harvesting, processing and packaging of olives. Full details are provided relating to the physico-chemical and microbiological aspects of processing of each of the olive types. It will serve as a practical guide to agricultural scientists, food scientists and technologists who are involved in the preparation of table olives.

Contents

Introduction. Olives and table olives. Table olive cultivars. World production, international trade and consumption of table olives. Physical and chemical characteristics of the olive fruit. Picking and post-harvest operations. Green olive tree. Turning colour olives type. Natural black olives type. Industrial wastes. Trade regulations. Control methods.