ensuring microbial safety and nutritional quality of foods. Ascorbic acid (AA) is highly labile
antioxidant, susceptible to degradation when exposed to oxygen, change in pH,
temperature, or pressure. Preservation of AA in fruit and vegetable products is a prime
concern for food processors. This review summarizes recent data on the effect of HPP on AA
content of different fruits and vegetables, and their products. In most of the food products …