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Examination of some microbiological and biochemical parameters and tests of product quality used in a long-term fertilization trial

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 October 2009

Joachim Raupp
Joachim Raupp
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Senior scientist (team leader, long-term trial), Institute for Biodynamic Research, Brandschneise 5, D-64295 Darmstadt, Germany; raupp@aol.com.
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Abstract

On the basis of investigations with samples from a fertilization trial started in 1980, some parameters of food storage ability are evaluated. Microbial infestation of the product during incubation seems to be the most reliable parameter, but the circumstances of infestation and the optimal test conditions are unknown. There are no reliable correlations among the results of degradation tests, storage tests under optimal conditions, and chemical contents of the product. The concept of product vitality (a product-oriented quality referring to a product full of vigor) is based on results of degradation tests. Ultimately, however, food quality standards are based on human priorities (human-oriented). Therefore, not only product characteristics, but also social, psychological, and environmental criteria should be considered.

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storage abilityfood qualitydegradation testsquality assessmentorganic farmingbiodynamic agriculture
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American Journal of Alternative Agriculture , Volume 13 , Issue 3 , September 1998 , pp. 138 - 144
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1998

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