Studies on dehydration of figs: Reduction in yeast count achieved is considered advantage for this type of drying

Mrak, E

Studies on dehydration of figs: Reduction in yeast count achieved is considered advantage for this type of drying

Author

E. M. Mrak

Author Affiliations

E. M. Mrak is Associate Professor of Food Technology and Mycologist in the Experiment Station, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 2(6):4-4. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n06p4. June 1948.

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Abstract

The studies covered by this report were conducted by C. N. Chari and C. P. Natarajan, graduate students in the Division of Food Technology, under the direction of Dr. E. M. Mrak.

The study of Calimyrna figs harvested under commercial conditions was made with the cooperation of the California Fig Institute.

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