ENERGY CONSUMPTION FOR REFRIGERATED, CANNED, AND FROZEN PEAS
- 1 April 1977
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Food Process Engineering
- Vol. 1 (2) , 149-165
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4530.1977.tb00175.x
Abstract
The energy inputs at different stages in the total food cycle of peas were estimated for the market modes: refrigerated, frozen, and canned. The energy accounting showed for refrigerated 3,368; for canned 3,637; and for frozen 3,281 Btu/2.8‐oz serving. Because the energy consumption for each market mode is of the same order of magnitude, there is little reason for the consumer to select on bases other than availability, taste preference, and convenience. It was also found that energy for packaging, marketing, shopping, and in the home can be high depending on the market mode. Measures to reduce energy consumption are discussed for several sectors.Keywords
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