ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Fruit of the tropical vine Monstera deliciosa undergo a pronounced climacteric during ripening with the concomitant large increase in ethylene production. The ripe fruit contains 19.1% soluble solids and 0.41% oxalic acid; the juice is considered safe for human consumption with respect to the levels of saponin, hydrocyanic acid and oxalic acid.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1977.tb12687.x
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