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Mushroom quality as affected by washing and storage conditions.

Author(s) : CZAPSKI J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The quality of washed and unwashed mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) was investigated after 2 days of storage at 1 °C and then longer at 13 °C. Mushrooms were washed by dipping them in hydrogen peroxide solution (1st stage) and then in solution consisting of sodium erythorbate, cysteine hydrochloride and sodium EDTA. During storage, washed mushrooms maintained better colour, appearance, maturity index and longer shelf life. Content of free phenol compounds and polyphenol oxidase (catechol oxidase) activity of washed mushrooms were significantly lower than those unwashed ones.

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  • Original title: Mushroom quality as affected by washing and storage conditions.
  • Record ID : 2005-1321
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Veg. Crops Res. Bull. - vol. 56
  • Publication date: 2002

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