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Assessing Haitian Consumers' Willingness to Pay a Premium for Aflatoxin‐Compliant Peanut Butter in the Informal Market

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Market‐based solutions are increasingly tested to address aflatoxin issues in peanuts in developing countries. Although previous studies have found that Haitian grocery store shoppers are willing to pay a 21% premium for peanut butter with levels of aflatoxin that meet international standards, no information is available for the much larger ...
Phendy Jacques, Stevens Azima, Maurice Doyon   +2 more
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The study on the infection of apple fruits by Botrytis cinerea Pers. after harvest

Acta Agrobotanica, 2013
The aim of this studv was to determine the possibility to infection of apples after harvest by conidia and/or mycelium of Botrytis cinerea Pers. Conidia were unable to infect uninjured apple skin regardless of inoculum density and presence of nutrients ...
Henryk Bryk
doaj   +1 more source

Optimising the Eco‐Friendly Extraction of Carotenoids From Gac Fruit: A Sustainable Solution for Natural Red Food Colourants

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Gac fruit's high carotenoid content, especially in the aril, makes it an excellent natural red pigment source for food applications, offering a safer alternative to synthetic dyes. Ethanol extraction achieved the highest overall pigment recovery (89.53%), whereas ethyl lactate extraction yielded the highest levels of total carotenoids, β‐carotene ...
N. Netravati, S. Gomez, B. Pathrose, A. Suma, J. Hosamani   +4 more
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Engineering a Multifunctional g‐C3N4/TiO2 Active Packaging Film With Enhanced Barrier and Photocatalytic Properties for Postharvest Preservation of Plum Fruit

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
The engineered g‐C3N4/TiO2@PVA active packaging film efficiently degrades exogenous ethylene under LED irradiation, effectively suppressing the endogenous ripening pathway of “Wushan” plums. Combined with enhanced barrier properties, this multifunctional film significantly delays the climacteric respiration peak and extends fruit shelf life.
Wenyu Zhang, Lei Hua, Minzi Zhao, Nian Li, Kaifang Zeng, Chang‐Qing Ruan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Postharvest Loss, Causes, and Handling Practices of Fruits and Vegetables in Ethiopia: Scoping Review

Journal of Horticultural Research, 2022
Fruits and vegetables are the horticultural crops playing a significant role in Ethiopia's food security, livelihood, and economy. However, the postharvest loss results are a severe challenge for the producers, and this review summarizes this problem ...
Etefa Obse F., Forsido Sirawdink F., Kebede Mathewos T.   +2 more
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Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum): Nutritional Composition, Functional Attributes, and Health Implications

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
A nutrient‐dense grain, proso millet is well‐known for its high protein content and vital amino acids. It is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals and has many health advantages, including promoting heart health, enhancing digestion, and helping with weight management.
Sangeeta Yadav, Pratiksha Singh, Mazia Ahmed, Pinki Saini   +3 more
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Aloe vera in Food Preservation: Harnessing Bioactive Constituents for Clean‐Label Innovation and Safety Assurance

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Aloe vera‐derived biopolymers and nanoformulations enhance antimicrobial, antioxidant, and barrier functions in clean‐label edible coatings and films, whereas safety‐critical anthraquinone thresholds and regulatory constraints shape their translational potential.
Acharya Balkrishna, Hemant Sharma, Sonam Verma, Amar Jeet, Sumit Kumar Singh, Sharad Kumar Tripathi, Vedpriya Arya   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Standardized Protocol for Isolation and Cryopreservation of Cultivable Endophytes From Fresh and Dried Citrus aurantium Peels

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
A protocol for converting Citrus aurantium peel—from both fresh fruit and dried Zhike—into a curated endophytic microbial library through standardized surface sterilization, tissue homogenization, and multi‐medium culturing, followed by 16S/ITS‐based identification and −80°C cryopreservation, enabling reproducible exploration of citrus peel microbiota ...
Hujing Cao, Xinlin Huang, Han Yang, Manxi Wu, Jingping Cao, Chongde Sun, Yue Wang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Construction of Composite Microorganisms and Their Physiological Mechanisms of Postharvest Disease Control in Red Grapes

Foods
Red grapes often suffer from postharvest diseases like blue mold and black mold caused by Penicillium expansum and Aspergillus niger. Biological control using beneficial yeasts and bacteria is an effective method to manage these diseases. Rhodotorula sp.
Jingwei Chen, Kaili Wang, Esa Abiso Godana, Dhanasekaran Solairaj, Qiya Yang, Hongyin Zhang   +5 more
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Phytochemicals and Health Benefits of American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.): Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the chemical constituents and functional characteristics of American ginseng, aiming to provide references for its development and application. ABSTRACT American ginseng, a perennial herbaceous plant, is recognized for its significant medicinal properties and has attracted considerable attention due to its diverse phytochemical ...
Wei Geng, Ning Zhou, Jinqian Yu, Yanling Geng, Xiao Wang, Yannan Chen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source