The objective definition of eating quality in rockmelons (Cucumis melo)
RIS ID
79517
Abstract
From a set of 12 factors thought to be related to eating quality, only percentage soluble solids and penetrometer estimates of flesh firmness were useful in deriving a predictive equation. A practical grade standard might be 10% minimum solids with upper and lower limits for flesh firmness of 2.0 and 1.0 kg force.
Publication Details
Mutton, L. L., Blakeney, A. & Cullis, B. R. (1981). The objective definition of eating quality in rockmelons (Cucumis melo). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 32 (4), 385-391.