Use of chemical sanitizers to reduce microbial populations and maintain the quality of whole and fresh-cut cantaloupe.

Author(s) : FAN X., ANNOUS B. A., KESKINEN L. A., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Sanitization of whole cantaloupes significantly reduced bacterial populations. It reduced salmonella levels but did not totally eliminate the population. Sanitization also significantly reduced the levels of yeasts and moulds.

Details

  • Original title: Use of chemical sanitizers to reduce microbial populations and maintain the quality of whole and fresh-cut cantaloupe.
  • Record ID : 2010-0505
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 72 - n. 12
  • Publication date: 2009/12
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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