Radiation preservation of foods of plant origin. Part VI. Mushrooms, tomatoes, minor fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, and nuts

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · CRC Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398809527472· OSTI ID:7130927

Thomas, P

In this concluding article in the series on the technological feasibility of ionizing radiation treatment for shelf life improvement of fruits and vegetables, the present status of research on several commodities that have not been dealt with earlier is discussed. The commodities include mushrooms, tomatoes, pineapples, lychees, longans, rambutans, mangostenes, guavas, sapotas, loquats, ber, soursops, passion fruits, persimmons, figs, melons, cucumbers, aubergines, globe artichokes, endives, lettuce, ginger, carrots, beet roots, turnips, olives, dates, chestnuts, almonds, pistachios, and other dried fruits and nuts. Changes induced by irradiation on metabolism, chemical constituents, and organoleptic qualities are considered while evaluating the shelf life. The commodities have been grouped into those showing potential benefits and those not showing any clear advantages from radiation treatment. Shelf life improvement of mushrooms and insect disinfestation in dried fruits, nuts, and certain fresh fruits appears to have immediate potential for commercial application. 194 references.

• Research Organization: Food Irradiation and Processing Laboratory, Bombay (India)
• OSTI ID: 7130927
• Journal Information: CRC Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr.; (United States), Vol. 26:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
FOOD
RADIOPRESERVATION
ASCORBIC ACID
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
MITOCHONDRIA
NUTS
REVIEWS
STORAGE LIFE
VEGETABLES
CELL CONSTITUENTS
DOCUMENT TYPES
FRUITS
IRRADIATION
ORGANOIDS
PLANTS
PRESERVATION
VITAMINS
553004* - Agriculture & Food Technology- Food Protection & Preservation- (1987-)