Summary 



A study was conducted to determine the disappearance of water core 

 from seriously affected Richared Delicious and the occurrence of internal 

 breakdown. 



Although water core gradually disappeared during the storage period, 

 particularly that of the medium and severe classification (30 percent or 

 more of the cross-sectional area affected) , internal breakdown was serious 

 withi)i a month or two, depending upon the lot after storage. The sever- 

 ity of internal breakdown increased during a 7 day holding period at room 

 temperature. 



The data indicate that lots of Delicious seriously affected with 

 water core should be sold as soon after harvest as possible. 



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POMOLOGICAL PARAGRAPH 



Emptying Containers at Roadside Stands - At many roadside stands, sales 

 personnel transfer apples that are displayed in baskets to bags which are 

 used as the "carry-home" package by the customer. At one of these stands 

 the following sign was noted: "Allow Us to Empty Your Basket. We Are As 

 Proud of the Bottom As the Top. In Exchange For The Basket We Gladly 

 Give You A Dividend Of A Few Extra Apples." 



This is good promotioni Also, it gives sales personnel an opportun- 

 ity to make a final check on apple quality. 



- - William J. Lord 



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CIDER NOTES 



K. M. Hayes 

 Department of Food Science & Technology 



Refrigeration 



Many cider mill operators including all Certified operators use 

 refrigeration to preserve cider. Cider should be cooled immediately 

 after pressing and stored at a tenperature between 32 and 36 F. At 

 these temperatures, cider retains its original flavor for one" to two 

 weeks without danger of fermentation. Settling can take place under 

 refrigeration. 



Refrigeration is especially adaptable where cold storage facilities 

 for fresh fruit are available. If a refrigerated room is not available, 

 the operator can install an insulated metal or wooden tank and cool the 

 cider with a small refrigeration unit. 



