| Improving the quality of fresh-cut apples, pears, and melons using natural additives. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19323772 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Improving the quality of different fresh-cut fruits by adding natural substances was studied. "Fuji" apples, "Flor de Invierno" pears, and "Piel de Sapo" melons were treated with calcium lactate, N-acetyl-L-cysteine, glutathione, and malic acid and stored for 4 wk at 4 degrees C. Instrumental texture (penetration), microstructure (light microscopy), acidity, soluble solids, color, pectinmethylesterase activity, and microflora were studied. The results showed that the combined treatment reinforced the cell walls strengthening the structure and texture of these fruits and maintained the L* and a* values throughout 4 wk of storage at 4 degrees C. The combination of additives provided low microbial counts in apples until the 4th week and in melons until the 2nd week. So, this combined treatment could be used to extend the shelf life of some fresh-cut fruits while preserving their quality. |
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Authors:
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L Alandes; A Quiles; I Pérez-Munuera; I Hernando |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of food science Volume: 74 ISSN: 1750-3841 ISO Abbreviation: J. Food Sci. Publication Date: 2009 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-27 Completed Date: 2009-07-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0014052 Medline TA: J Food Sci Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: S90-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dept de Tecnología de Alimentos, Univ Politécnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acetylcysteine
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analysis Calcium Compounds / analysis Cucurbitaceae Food Additives* Fruit / standards* Glutathione / analysis Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Lactates / analysis Malates / analysis Malus Pyrus |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Calcium Compounds; 0/Food Additives; 0/Lactates; 0/Malates; 0/calcium lactate; 616-91-1/Acetylcysteine; 6915-15-7/malic acid; 70-18-8/Glutathione |
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