. Department bulletin. Agriculture; Agriculture. 60 BULLETIN 1141, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. during the curing, or sweating, process. In this condition the prod- uct may be [tacked for the trade without further treatment. However, if the fruit has become so <\ry that the individual pieces are not pliable, they will not pack well in the boxes. To put the fruit in good condition to pack it may be treated in several different ways with the end in view of making it pliable so that it will com- press readily into the boxes. The method most commonly employed in the past consists of dip- pi
. Department bulletin. Agriculture; Agriculture. 60 BULLETIN 1141, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. during the curing, or sweating, process. In this condition the prod- uct may be [tacked for the trade without further treatment. However, if the fruit has become so <\ry that the individual pieces are not pliable, they will not pack well in the boxes. To put the fruit in good condition to pack it may be treated in several different ways with the end in view of making it pliable so that it will com- press readily into the boxes. The method most commonly employed in the past consists of dip- ping the fruit in water long enough to moisten the outside. The water used may be cold, tepid, or in some cases it is used boiling hot. Sometimes a little salt is added. The fruit is then spread 2 or 3 inches deep on trays and lightly sulphured, after which it is dried slightly before packing if considered necessary. It is sufficient, commonly,. §* â / â â=- -I. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original United States. Dept. of Agriculture. Washington, D. C. The Dept. : Supt. of Docs. , G. P. O.
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