Biochemical changes involved in browning of gamma-irradiated cut witloof chicory.

Author(s) : HANOTEL L., FLEURIET A., BOISSEAU P.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The increasing browning phenomenon after irradiation with a dose of 3 kilograys and storage for five days at 10 deg C was investigated. The authors concluded first that irradiation-induced browning of cut chicory may be due to both an increase of phenolic metabolism and a reduction in antioxidant capacities, and second that increased membrane permeability may allow substrate-enzyme contact.

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  • Original title: Biochemical changes involved in browning of gamma-irradiated cut witloof chicory.
  • Record ID : 1995-3624
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 5 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1995/02

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