Geographical indication (GI) branded quality: a study case on the homogeneity of the Carota Novella di Ispica Region

Nicole Roberta Giuggioli,Thais Mendes Da Silva,Simone Dimitrova

doi:10.3934/agrfood.2021031

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https://doi.org/10.3934/agrfood.2021031

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Abstract

Quality criteria for fresh produce are often underestimated in the industry, as the majority of parameters regulated are visual. Consequentially, this negatively affects the physicochemical, nutraceutical and organoleptic properties of the end product offered to the consumer. To deal with this, more information is required about the pre- and postharvest development of quality-related parameters. The aim of this work was to evaluate the postharvest quality of four different carrot cultivars of the Carota Novella di Ispica brand. The brand is protected by geographical indication and is well known around Italy for its high quality. Carrots were exposed to standard commercial storage conditions for 6 weeks. Samples were collected at the beginning, after 3 weeks and at the end of the period. At each time point, physicochemical, nutraceutical and organoleptic parameters were evaluated. The results show that the four cultivars are of high overall quality and are generally homogenous among parameters.

Highlights

Globalization leads to the breakdown of barriers and to free international trade
The focus was placed on determining the postharvest quality of whole raw carrots of the Carota Novella di Ispica brand
The brand is protected by geographical indications (GIs) and is well known around Italy for its high quality

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In the context of the agricultural industry, this means that food is no longer seasonal, as imports and exports allow year-round availability of fruits, vegetables, grains and other products of the industry This globalization of the trade and marketing of fruit and vegetable (F&V) products can negatively affect sustainable land use, small-scale producers, and the authenticity and tradition of products coming from a specific geographical territory [1]. The quality criteria of fresh products are often underestimated in the industry, as the majority of parameters regulated are visual This negatively affects the physicochemical, nutraceutical and organoleptic properties of the end product offered to the consumer. More information is required about the pre- and postharvest development of quality-related parameters

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