Discoloration of coleslaw is caused by chlorophyll degradation.

Author(s) : HEATON J. W., YADA R. Y., MARANGONI A. G.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Results of spectrophotometric analyses of chlorophyll and its derivatives in coleslaw stored for several days at 5 deg C. Research on the links between the speed of product decoloration and chlorophyll, pheophytin and pheophorbid content. A mechanism for chlorophyll degradation at 5 deg C is proposed.

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  • Original title: Discoloration of coleslaw is caused by chlorophyll degradation.
  • Record ID : 1997-2923
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. agric. Food Chem. - vol. 44 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1996

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