Post-harvest Processing of Fresh Radishes and Carrots in a Confined, Regenerative, Extra-terrestrial Environment

2002-01-2489

07/15/2002

Event
International Conference On Environmental Systems
Authors Abstract
Content
In anticipation of longer duration space flights, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is working to address the adverse psychological effects that the crew is expected to encounter. The effects of these stresses can be countered by positive influences of the environment upon the crew.
The addition of fresh salad crops, such as radishes and carrots, to the menu is suggested as one way to alleviate the stresses encountered. The food systems proposed will require harvests of these types of crops and therefore measures to preserve their freshness and extend shelf life for later use. This type of food system requires the development of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plans for the post-harvest treatment of radishes and carrots in order to extend their shelf lives.
This paper will present the procedural flow charts and critical control point identifications, hazard analyses and background of the post-harvest processing steps, the recommended HACCP procedures, and finally, recommendations for further work in this area.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-2489
Pages
12
Citation
Toerne, M., and Perchonok, M., "Post-harvest Processing of Fresh Radishes and Carrots in a Confined, Regenerative, Extra-terrestrial Environment," SAE Technical Paper 2002-01-2489, 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-2489.
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Published
Jul 15, 2002
Product Code
2002-01-2489
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English