ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
: The effect of electron-beam irradiation on microbial counts, color, texture, and enzyme activity of mushroom slices was evaluated at dose levels of 0.5, 1, 3.1, and 5.2-kGy. Irradiation levels above 0.5 kGy reduced total plate counts, yeast and mold, and psychrotrophic counts to below detectable levels and prevented micro-bial-induced browning. Firmness of all samples was similar during storage except for the 5.2-kGy sample. Color was preserved by irradiation as evidenced by the higher L values. Electron-beam irradiation at these levels did not affect the polyphenol oxidase activity. Irradiation at 1 kGy was most effective in extending shelf-life of mushroom slices.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2004.tb17882.x
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