Fresh-cut arils were subjected to hot water dipping at 55° C for 30 s, UV-C light (4.54 kJ m−
2) and passive modified atmosphere packaged or high oxygen (initial 90 kPa O 2) active
modified atmosphere packaging treatments. Arils were stored at 5° C and 90% relative
humidity up to 14 days. Superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase and polyphenol
oxidase activities as well as individual and total phenolics compounds and anthocyanins
were assessed. All treatments reduced superoxide dismutase activity. However, UV-C and …

Pomegranate is the fruit of Punica granatum L.(Punicaceae) which is widely grown in
Mediterranean countries, and has been introduced to most parts of the tropics and
subtropics (1). The seeds are the edible part of the fruit which are normally consumed fresh.
One of the main features of its quality is the red colour of both its seeds and juice (2–4).
However, pomegranate consumption is limited due to difficulties in peeling to obtain the
seeds. Therefore, production of pomegranate seeds in 'ready-to-eat'form would be a …