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Flesh quality and lycopene stability of fresh-cut watermelon.

Author(s) : PERKINS-VEAZIE P., COLLINS J. K.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Red fleshed watermelons are an excellent source of the phytochemical lycopene. However, little is known about the stability of lycopene in cut watermelon. In this study, lycopene stability and other quality factors were evaluated in fresh-cut watermelon. Twenty melons each of a seeded (Summer Flavor 800) and a seedless (Sugar Shack) variety were cut into 5 cm tubes and placed in unvented polystyrene containers, sealed, and stored at 2 °C for 2, 7 or 10 days.

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  • Original title: Flesh quality and lycopene stability of fresh-cut watermelon.
  • Record ID : 2005-0803
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 31 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2004

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