Evaluation of Nutritional Properties and Consumer Acceptance of Hydroponic Carrots (Daucus carota L.) Grown Under Different Light Intensities and CO2 Concentrations 2008-01-2173
This study evaluated three groups of four hydroponic carrots grown in different lighting and CO2 levels. Moisture, β-carotene, ash, color, texture and consumer acceptance were assessed. For Group I, II and III, moisture content ranges were 81.9-92.4%, 81.9-91.2%, 85.4-89.2%, respectively. β-Carotene content ranged from 3295-10486, 3978-14664, and 5802-21360 μg/100 g for Group I, II and III, respectively. Ash ranged from 0.5 to 1.7%. Color L* value range was 53.7-62.2. Consumers moderately liked the color and slightly liked the crunchiness of the carrots tested. Carrots under low light generally had higher moisture content. However, the other measures were variable.
Citation: Gichuhi, P., Hathorn, C., Bovell-Benajmin, A., and Mortley, D., "Evaluation of Nutritional Properties and Consumer Acceptance of Hydroponic Carrots (Daucus carota L.) Grown Under Different Light Intensities and CO2 Concentrations," SAE Technical Paper 2008-01-2173, 2008, https://doi.org/10.4271/2008-01-2173. Download Citation
Author(s):
Peter N. Gichuhi, Chellani S. Hathorn, Adelia C. Bovell-Benajmin, Desmond Mortley
Affiliated:
Tuskegee University
Pages: 10
Event:
International Conference On Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Carbon dioxide
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