This study evaluated a 2% chitosan-based coating with 500 mg L 1 trans-cinnamaldehyde on quality attributes, pro- and anti-oxidative metabolism, and structural integrity of biological membranes and cell wall of fresh-cut melon (Cucumis melo var. Cantalupensis Naud.) stored for 20 days at 4 C. Coating improved (P < 0.05) samples’ firmness, colour, soluble solids, total vitamin C and carotenoid content for up to ...
The cashew apple Anacardium occidentale L.) has great economic and social importance worldwide, due to its high nutritional value, in addition to its peculiar flavor and aroma During its maturation , the peduncle shows a fast fi rm n ess redu c t ion and d evelopment of different peel coloration , impacting the quality and acceptance of pseudofruit by consumers. Although many studies discuss ab out the firmness...
GERMANO, Thais Andrade. Efeitos do revestimento comestível à base de galactomanana e cera de carnaúba na qualidade e metabolismo antioxidante de goiabas. 2016. 82 f. Dissertação (Mestrado em Bioquímica)-Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, 2016.; The marketing of fresh guavas over long distances presents difficulties because guavas have a short post-harvest life at room temperature (about nine days). Due t...