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Solute infusion effects on texture of minimally processed kiwifruit.

Author(s) : MUNTADA V., GERSCHENSON L. N., ALZAMORA S. M., CASTRO M. A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Samples of kiwifruit infused with glucose, glycerol or sucrose solutions at atmospheric pressure to a(w)= 0.97 showed smaller failure forces, under compression, than fresh fruit. Calcium lactate in the solution increased failure forces 30-60% depending on the humectant used. Microscopic observations showed atmospheric solute infusion caused contraction of cellular membranes, degradation of cell walls and intercell contact decrease. Calcium helped maintain cell cohesion. Vacuum infused tissues showed cell wall optical density similar to fresh cells.

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  • Original title: Solute infusion effects on texture of minimally processed kiwifruit.
  • Record ID : 1999-2339
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Ital. J. Food Sci. - vol. 63 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1998/07
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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