Impact of transportation on the environmental friendliness of agricultural food products

Abstract

This article examines the impact of transportation on the sustainability of agricultural food products. To identify the impact of the transportation process on food quality, this study analyzed the content of harmful substances (nitrates) in several batches of potato fruits before and after the transportation process from the place of harvest to the place of storage. The measurements were carried out using an ecotester – a nitrate meter. The measurement was carried out in three batches of potato fruits collected from different agricultural fields. The results obtained allow us to assess the level of influence of transportation on the environmental friendliness of potato fruits. The results of the study are relevant for further research in the field of improving the quality and environmental friendliness of food products, including through optimization of their transportation processes, and can also be used in conducting broader research in the field of agriculture and ecology.