The use of chlorine as a disinfectant in the fresh-cut produce industry has been identified as
a concern mainly due to public health issues. In fact, this chemical, commonly used as …

The consumers' demand for fresh fruits and vegetables has increased in recent years. These
foods may be consumed raw or minimally processed, and therefore can be a vehicle of …

Effects of aqueous chlorine dioxide (ClO2) treatment on enzymatic browning and shelf-life of
fresh-cut asparagus lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. angustana) were investigated. Fresh-cut …

Featured Application Knowledge about PPO action, determination and inhibition processes
applied to minimally processed fruit and vegetables. Abstract Fresh-cut produce are quite …

The effect of ultrasound treatment at low acoustic power density (APD) on antioxidant
capacity and overall quality of Romaine lettuce was evaluated. Whole leaf lettuce was …

In addition to enteric viruses of fecal origin, emerging zoonotic viruses such as respiratory
coronaviruses and influenza viruses may potentially be transmitted via contaminated foods …

Watercore'Fuji'apples, with their special watercore shape and unique flavor and texture, are
a very popular specialty fruit in the Asian markets. However, watercore disappearance and …

The effect of carbon monoxide (CO) on enzymatic browning of fresh-cut lotus root slices in
relation to phenolic metabolism was investigated. Fresh-cut lotus root slices were fumigated …

Ultrasonic washing has been proved to be an abiotic elicitor to induce the accumulation of
phenolics in some fruit and vegetables. However, the feasibility of ultrasonic washing on the …

Banana is one of the most appreciated fruit all over the world because of its multipurpose
use as food. Lack of suitable post harvest management practices may lead to a huge …