Microbial Spoilage of Cashew Apples and its Prevention

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2007-02

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The microorganisms responsible in the spoilage of cashew apples were investigated. Among the Yeasts Rodotorula sp. (red yeast), Cyptococcus sp., Torulapsis sp., Candida sp. and Saccharmyees sp., were observed. The fungi associated are Mucor sp., Aspergillus niger, Rhizopus sp., and Collitotrichum gloeosporoides. The prevention of cashew apples' spoilage by yeast and fungi are outlined.

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Indian Cashew J. 1981 v-16 i-2 p-15,17

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