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Structure and composition of mushrooms as affected by hydrogen peroxide wash.

Author(s) : SAPERS G. M., MILLER R. L., CHOI S. W., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

An experimental hydrogen peroxide/browning inhibitor wash treatment and its effect on mushroom structure and composition were studied. Experimentally washed mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) were compared with conventionally washed mushrooms and untreated controls. Examination by scanning electron microscopy showed damage to hyphae producing a matted appearance at the pileus surface with both experimental and conventional washed samples. Experimentally washed mushrooms had an elevated sodium content from the sodium erythorbate browning inhibitor but contained no hydrogen peroxide residue. In pileus tissue, soluble phenol levels were higher and the free amino acid content was lower in experimentally washed mushrooms. No other notable compositional differences or adverse effects of treatment on quality were found.

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  • Original title: Structure and composition of mushrooms as affected by hydrogen peroxide wash.
  • Record ID : 2000-3039
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Ital. J. Food Sci. - vol. 64 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 1999/09
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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