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This chapter introduces postharvest technology and discusses its importance in meeting the food requirements of a growing global population by reducing postharvest losses. The key objectives of postharvest technology are ensuring food safety, quality and storage while reducing losses. Major causes of postharvest losses include microbial, enzymatic and chemical spoilage. Common preservation methods aim to prevent spoilage by removing moisture, heat or adding heat/chemicals.

Author

Ana Mae Aquino

Language

EN