Effect of calcium addition and acidificación on the quality characteristics of canned okra (Hibiscus esculentus L) / Efecto de la adición de calcio y acidificación sobre la calidad de la ocra o quimbobó (Hibiscus esculentus L) procesados por calor

RESUMO

A study was conducted on calcium chloride treatment of canned okra acidified by adding either acetic, lactic, malic or tartaric acids or by lactic fermentation. The quality of the processed okra was determined by physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory analyses after a two month storage period at room temperature. The results indicated the possibility of processing high quality okra by small canneries, with low cost equipment and low energy requirements. The acidification procedures ensure minimal risk of botulism