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Quality Evolution and Aroma Profile of Pointed Cabbage in Different Storage Regimes

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022
With its increasing popularity, the need for optimal storage conditions of pointed cabbages becomes more important to meet the year-round demand. Storage of the pointed varieties, however, is more difficult compared to the traditional, round varieties ...
Maxime Janssens, Bert E. Verlinden, Maarten L. A. T. M. Hertog, Bart M. Nicolaï, Bart M. Nicolaï   +4 more
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Changes in Volatile Composition of Cape Hake Fillets under Modified Atmosphere Packaging Systems during Cold Storage

Foods, 2022
Fresh ready-to-cook fish fillets are susceptible to loss of freshness and accumulation of off-odour due to accelerated microbial spoilage. Suboptimal storage temperature and packaging conditions accelerate this process, limiting the economic potential ...
Umezuruike Linus Opara, Tobi Fadiji, Oluwafemi James Caleb, Adebanji Olasupo Oluwole   +3 more
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Effect of Pretreatments and Solar Tunnel Dryer Zone on Drying Characteristics and Stability of Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) Slices

International Journal of Food Science, 2022
Drying fruits and vegetables can be achieved using different drying methods based on the crop’s economic value and the technology’s affordability. However, in Sub-Saharan Africa, where sunlight intensity and duration are high, it is recommended to use ...
Hayat Hassen Mohammed, Yetenayet B. Tola, Addisalem Hailu Taye, Zeneba Kedir Abdisa   +3 more
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The Influence of Internal Packaging (Liners) on Moisture Dynamics and Physical and Physiological Quality of Pomegranate Fruit during Cold Storage

Foods, 2021
Weight loss and decay are common physiological disorders during postharvest handling and storage of pomegranates. The study focused on relating the ability of plastic liners as internal packaging to modify both gaseous and moisture atmosphere around the ...
Robert Lufu, Alemayehu Ambaw, Umezuruike Linus Opara   +2 more
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Terpenoids and Bio-Functions of Essential Oils Hydrodistilled Differently from Freshly Immature and Mature Blumea balsamifera Leaves

Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2023
The volatiles and antioxidant capacity of essential oils (EOs) extracted from freshly immature and mature leaves of Blumea balsamifera at various hydrodistillation times were investigated. Seven major terpenoids were identified: two monoterpenes, camphor
Sirinapha Jirakitticharoen, Wudtichai Wisuitiprot, Pongphen Jitareerat, Chalermchai Wongs-Aree   +3 more
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Thermo-Mechanical Analysis in the Fresh Fruit Cold Chain: A Review on Recent Advances

Foods, 2021
In agro-food research and industry, mathematical models are being used to develop and optimize preharvest and postharvest operations, and their use has grown exponentially over the last decade.
Alemayehu Ambaw, Tobi Fadiji, Umezuruike Linus Opara   +2 more
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Nutritional, Functional, Physical, and Microstructural Properties of Ethiopian Emmer Wheat (Triticum dicoccum L.) Varieties as Affected by Growing Seasons and Grain Types (Hulled and Dehulled)

Journal of Food Quality, 2022
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the growing seasons, grain types, and varieties on physical, proximate, functional, mineral, vitamins, amino acids, and microstructural properties of Ethiopian emmer wheat.
Bethlehem Melese, Neela Satheesh, Solomon Workneh Fanta, Zewdie Bishaw   +3 more
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Pomegranate Quality Evaluation Using Non-Destructive Approaches: A Review

Agriculture, 2022
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is one of the most healthful and popular fruits in the world. The increasing demand for pomegranate has resulted in it being processed into different food products and food supplements.
Emmanuel Ekene Okere, Ebrahiema Arendse, Alemayehu Ambaw Tsige, Willem Jacobus Perold, Umezuruike Linus Opara   +4 more
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Phenolics, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Immature and Mature Blumea balsamifera Leaf Extracts Eluted with Different Solvents

Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2022
Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC., belonging to the Asteraceae family, also known as “ngai camphor,” is one of the traditional herbs used in Thailand for folk medicine and a component in local food and drinks.
Sirinapha Jirakitticharoen, Wudtichai Wisuitiprot, Pongphen Jitareerat, Chalermchai Wongs-Aree   +3 more
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Chlorine Dioxide Treatment Modulates Ripening-Related Genes and Antioxidant System to Improve the Storability of Tomato

Journal of Food Quality, 2022
Chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is used to maintain quality and safety of fresh produce. However, ClO2 action mechanism in fresh produce is unknown. In this study, firstly, we evaluated the efficacy of ClO2 treatment on the quality, chilling injury, and calyx ...
Me-Hea Park, Siva Kumar Malka
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