Hamed Fatemian

2Agricultural Engineering Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran

[ 1 ] - The Effect of Thermal Pretreatment and Packaging Conditions on the Shelf-life of Walnut Kernels

This study aimed to extend the shelf life of walnut kernels by appropriate packaging conditions and physical methods. For this purpose, the kernels were heated at 50 or 70°C for 2 or 10 minutes. About 100g of walnuts were packed in low-density polyethylene (LDPE) packages under ordinary, vacuum or nitrogen conditions. Samples were stored for 18 months at room temperature. Peroxide value and aci...