Co-Authors:
ANGEL, S., Agricultural Research Organization, POB. 6, Bet Dagan, Israel, Dijon, 21000, France
PRÉAUD, J.M., Agricultural Research Organization, POB. 6, Bet Dagan, Israel, Dijon, 21000, France
Abstract:
Freezing experiments with Israeli varieties of melons were carried out to study the effects of presoaking and different methods of freezing, packing and defrosting on the organoleptic properties of defrosted cubes. Presoaked fruit was preferred to the controls. Vacuum‐packed fruit was compressed, soft and watery. Nitrogen packed fruit was superior in taste, texture and appearance to the air packed. Fast defrosting resulted in a firmer, tastier product. Copyright © 1974, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved