JUICE EXTRACTION FOR TOTAL SOLUBLE SOLIDS CONTENT DETERMINATION IN MELON

The total soluble solids content (TSSC) shows high positive correlation with sugars content, and therefore is generally accepted as an important quality trait of fruits. In melon, this evaluation is usually done by grinding a slice of the fruit's pulp in a household food processor, straining th...

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Main Authors: Paulo Sérgio Lima e Silva, Rafaela Priscila Antonio, Dinara Aires Dantas, Glauber Henrique de Sousa Nunes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido 2006-01-01
Series:Revista Caatinga
Online Access:http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=237117570007