Spinach at retail: Study of fresh packaged and bulk spinach compared quality and price
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Jessie V. ColesAuthor Affiliations
Jessie V. Coles is Professor of Home Economics, University of California, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 7(6):14-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n06p14. June 1953.
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Abstract
A total of 428 samples of packaged spinach and 346 samples of bulk spinach were examined in a laboratory study to determine extent and character of defects and the relative price of the edible spinach.
Coles J. 1953. Spinach at retail: Study of fresh packaged and bulk spinach compared quality and price. Hilgardia 7(6):14-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n06p14
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