Minimally processed fresh produce is one of the fastest growing segments of the food
industry due to consumer demand for fresh, healthy, and convenient foods. However …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of gas plasma treatment on fresh-cut melon
stability during controlled storage. Plasma treatments of 15+ 15 and 30+ 30 min were …

Objectives Antimicrobials such as chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide
(H2O2) share a basic mechanism of action (chemical oxidation of cellular components), but …

The effect of incorporating Ag-chitosan nanocomposites into chitosan coatings on the quality
of fresh-cut melon over 13 d at 5° C has been studied. The respiration rate of fresh-cut melon …

The current high demand of minimally processed or fresh-cut fruit and vegetables results
from the consumer's desire for healthy, convenient, fresh, and ready-to-eat plant foodderived …

'Galia'melon is one of the most common cv produced in Spain destined for fresh
consumption and/or for the fresh-cut processing industry. Nevertheless, fresh-cut melon is …

The risk of undesirable by-products from chlorine disinfection in fresh-cut industries, together
with its limited efficacy, has led to a search for alternative agents. The aim of this study was …

Marketing melons (Cucumis melo) as convenient fresh-cut products is popular nowadays.
However, damage inflicted by fresh-cut processing results in fast quality degradation and …

The efficacy of the combined use of passive modified atmosphere and aqueous chlorine
dioxide at various concentrations of 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 25 mg/L on physical and chemical …

Hypochlorous and peracetic acids, both known disinfectants in the food industry, were
compared for their oxidative capacity toward dairy proteins. Whey proteins and caseins were …