The Influence of the Vacuum Impregnation, Beetroot Juice, and Various Drying Methods on Selected Properties of Courgette and Broccoli Snacks [PDF]
Foods, 2023 The drying process is used in the food industry to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables without the use of preservatives. As quality, visual, and aroma characteristics are important determinants of consumer interest, they play a key role in the
Magdalena Krecisz +2 more
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Physicochemical and Quality Properties of Dried Courgette Slices: Impact of Vacuum Impregnation and Drying Methods [PDF]
Molecules, 2021 The aim of this study was to determine the effects that the type of impregnating solution and drying method (freeze drying (FD) and vacuum drying (VD) at 45 °C and convective drying (CD) at 50, 60, and 70 °C) had on the physicochemical and quality ...
Magdalena Krecisz +2 more
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The Profile of Selected Antioxidants in Two Courgette Varieties from Organic and Conventional Production [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2020 Courgette is considered as a low-calorie vegetable with health-promoting properties. However, scientific publications focused on the profile and content of bioactive compounds in courgette, as well as the potential fruit quality modulating factors, are ...
Katarzyna Kucinska +2 more
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Bioactive Compounds, Sugars, and Sensory Attributes of Organic and Conventionally Produced Courgette (Cucurbita pepo) [PDF]
Foods, 2021 Organic agriculture is considered one of the elements of sustainable food production and consumption, mainly due to its limited impact on the natural environment.
Klaudia Kopczyńska +13 more
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Understanding the Metabolism and Dissipation Kinetics of Flutriafol in Vegetables under Laboratory and Greenhouse Scenarios [PDF]
Foods, 2023 Flutriafol is a systemic triazole fungicide that is used to control diseases in various crops. A study was developed to evaluate the metabolism and dissipation of flutriafol in two different scenarios: laboratory and greenhouse conditions.
María Elena Hergueta-Castillo +3 more
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Agronomy, 2020 Courgette is a popular vegetable belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is known for its good adaptation to different weather conditions, although it performs best in a warm and humid climate.
Ewa Rembiałkowska +2 more
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Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance Purpureocillium lilacinum strain PL11 [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2022 The conclusions of the EFSA following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State, the United Kingdom, for the pesticide active substance Purpureocillium lilacinum strain PL11 and ...
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +36 more
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Forced Postures in Courgette Greenhouse Workers [PDF]
Agronomy, 2019 Occupational health and safety allows the prevention of occupational diseases and accidents. Agriculture is one of the sectors in which it is important to prevent the musculoskeletal disorders that workers usually develop.
Marta Gómez-Galán +4 more
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Courgette Production: Pollination Demand, Supply, and Value [PDF]
Journal of Economic Entomology, 2017 Courgette (Cucurbita pepo L.) production in the United Kingdom is estimated to be worth £6.7 million. However, little is known about this crop's requirement for insect-mediated pollination (pollinator dependence) and if pollinator populations in a landscape are able to fulfil its pollination needs (pollination deficit).
Jessica Knapp +2 more
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Effect of Tomato Juice and Different Drying Methods on Selected Properties of Courgette
Applied Sciences (Switzerland)The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of vacuum impregnation on selected physical properties of courgettes, the drying process, and kinetics of the drying process.
Magdalena Krecisz, Stepien Bogdan
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