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Brazil Nuts: Defects and Quality Issues by Natalia Bermuy is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes possible defects that may occur in Brazil nuts, including brittle nuts caused by thermal shock, dark centers from excessive dehydration, discoloration from bacteria when improperly stored, dirt adhering from machinery, and fat diffusion from high pressure in processing. Mould and insects are also potential issues if nuts get wet in the forest. Tests are conducted to check for defects like rottenness or aflatoxin contamination.
- Author
- Natalia Bermuy
- Language
- EN