Pecan Technology

by C.R. Santerre

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412054914
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	10/31/1994
Series:	Food Science and Technology Series
Edition description:	1994
Pages:	164
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.35(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

An Overview Of The Evolution Of The U.S. Pecan Industry. Pecan Production. Pecan Physiology and Compositon. Pecan Processing. Mechanization of Post-Harvest Pecan Processing. Microbiology and Sanitation. Pecan Composition. Methods for Measurement of Pecan Quality. Structure and Performance of the Pecan Market