Abstract:Butter head lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.), a leafy vegetable commonly used in salads is characterized by its ability to accumulate high level of nitrate. Accumulation of nitrate in the edible part of the plant causes nitrate toxicity. Indeed, use of artificial light during storage, exploring new approach to prevent accumulation of nitrate. The objective of this study was to determine how light exposure during storage prevents accumulation of nitrate in butter head lettuce. Minimally processed lettuce in the form… Show more
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