Opuntia Ficus Indica Edible Parts: A Food and Nutritional Security Perspective
Cactus Opuntia ficus indica is widely distributed in (semi-) arid regions. Fruit and cladodes
are processed into many food products. Cladodes are used as vegetables, but their main …
are processed into many food products. Cladodes are used as vegetables, but their main …
Effect of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and gaseous ozone pre-packaging treatment on the physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory quality of small …
The aim of this work has been to evaluate the combined effect of modified atmosphere
packaging (MAP), and a gaseous ozone pre-treatment on the main microbiological and …
packaging (MAP), and a gaseous ozone pre-treatment on the main microbiological and …
[HTML][HTML] Organic versus conventional globe artichoke: Influence of cropping system and harvest date on physiological activity, physicochemical parameters, and …
The aim of this study was to compare the impact of an organic cropping system (ORG) and a
conventional one (CONV) on 'Spinoso Sardo'artichoke heads quality over the whole crop …
conventional one (CONV) on 'Spinoso Sardo'artichoke heads quality over the whole crop …
Effect of Opuntia ficus-indica Mucilage Edible Coating on Quality, Nutraceutical, and Sensorial Parameters of Minimally Processed Cactus Pear Fruits
Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) is a non-climacteric fruit with a relatively short
postharvest life span, being very sensitive to water loss, darkening and decay. Cactus pear …
postharvest life span, being very sensitive to water loss, darkening and decay. Cactus pear …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of modified atmosphere packaging on post-harvest physiology, overall quality, and bioactive compounds during cold storage and shelf-life of'Tondo …
A Palma, M Muntoni, S D'Aquino - Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2023 - Elsevier
The impact of four polymers [(a) oriented polypropylene film (OPP); b) polyolefin heat-
shrinkable film (BOLPH), c) micro-perforated OPP film (MICRO); and d) macro-perforated …
shrinkable film (BOLPH), c) micro-perforated OPP film (MICRO); and d) macro-perforated …
Global research landscape of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) in agricultural science
The cultivation of unconventional or underutilized crops, such as Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI),
under a climate change scenario is an important subject and has been increasingly studied …
under a climate change scenario is an important subject and has been increasingly studied …
Effect of mucilage-based edible coating enriched with oregano essential oil on postharvest quality and sensorial attributes of fresh-cut loquat
Due to pulp browning, weight loss, firmness loss, and decay, loquat fruits, and even more
minimally processed fruits have a very short post-harvest life. The aim of our study was to …
minimally processed fruits have a very short post-harvest life. The aim of our study was to …
Influence of cactus pear mucilage-based edible coating on marketability and edibility parameters of minimally processed loquat fruits
G Liguori, G Greco, R Gaglio, L Settanni, P Inglese… - Agronomy, 2022 - mdpi.com
Loquat fruit, popular all over the world for its mild, subacid, and sweet taste, has been
classified as a non-climacteric fruit with a very short postharvest life. The fruit decays quickly …
classified as a non-climacteric fruit with a very short postharvest life. The fruit decays quickly …
Impact of prickly pear extract on the quality parameters of beef burger patties after cooking
This work aims to evaluate the effect of the addition of a prickly pear extract (PPE) on quality
parameters of cooked beef burgers. The low cost and the peculiar properties of PPE make …
parameters of cooked beef burgers. The low cost and the peculiar properties of PPE make …
Mucilage-based and calcium ascorbate edible coatings improve postharvest quality and storability of minimally processed cactus pear fruit stored under passive …
The minimally processed fruit and vegetable industry showed rapid growth worldwide,
primarily due to the increasing consumer need for ready-to-eat fresh products characterized …
primarily due to the increasing consumer need for ready-to-eat fresh products characterized …