Evaluation of antimicrobial and physical properties of edible film based on carboxymethyl cellulose containing potassium sorbate on some mycotoxigenic Aspergillus species in fresh pistachios.

Active packaging is a relatively novel concept of packaging that changes the conditions of the packaged food to extend its shelf-life and improve its safety. In this study; antimicrobial effects of carboxymethyl cellulose based-edible film containing potassium sorbate as an antimicrobial agent were studied against Aspergillus flavus (PTCC-5004); Aspergillus parasiticus (PTCC-5286) and Aspergillus parasiticus (PTCC-5018) […]

Integrated approach for interpreting browning rate dependence with relative humidity in dehydrated fruits

Maillard reaction is relevant to define dehydrated food stability. The objective of this work was to evaluate the browning development in freeze-dried fruits as a function of relative humidity (RH) in relation to the physical properties of fruit materials. Intact tissue discs of melon and pear were freeze-dried and equilibrated in a broad RH range. […]

Maximizing Phenolics; Antioxidants and Sensory Acceptance of UV and Ultrasound Treated Peanuts

The effects of varying doses of UV and ultrasound (US); and incubation times at 25°C on total phenolics (TP); antioxidant capacity by two methods; trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) and sensory overall acceptance (OA) of treated peanuts were investigated. Optimum process parameters for UV and US were determined using […]