Chitosan nanoparticle coatings reduce microbial growth on fresh-cut apples while not affecting quality attributes.
Chitosan nanoparticle coatings reduce microbial growth on fresh-cut apples while not affecting quality attributes.
Author(s): PILON, L.; SPRICIGO, P. C.; MIRANDA, M.; MOURA, M. R. de; ASSIS, O. B. G.; MATTOSO, L. H. C.; FERREIRA, M. D.
Summary: This study addressed the effects of chitosan-based nanoparticles on microbiological quality, colour, polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) and firmness of fresh-cut ?Gala? apple slices during storage at 5 °C for 10 days. The treatments carried out were as follows: (i) slices pulverised with 110-nm chitosan nanoparticles, (ii) slices pulverised with 300-nm chitosan nanoparticles, (iii) 2 g L 1 chitosan dissolved in 2% citric acid and (iv) noncoated samples.
Publication year: 2014
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Vegetables
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