Quality and shelf-life of fresh cut carrot slices as affected by slicing method

被引:71
作者
Barry-Ryan, C [1 ]
O'Beirne, D [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Limerick, Dept Life Sci, Food Sci Res Ctr, Limerick, Ireland
关键词
carrots; slicing; modified atmosphere; minimal processing;
D O I
10.1111/j.1365-2621.1998.tb17913.x
中图分类号
TS2 [食品工业];
学科分类号
0832 ;
摘要
The effects of slicing method on the quality and storage-life of modified atmosphere packaged carrot slices were determined using microscopy, sensory evaluation, microbial counts and a range of physical and chemical tests. Slicing caused physical damage, physiological stress and enhanced microbial growth. The severity of these effects were in the order of blunt machine blade > sharp machine blade > razor blade, These findings provide insights into the magnitude and basis of slicing effects and also confirm the importance of gentle processing and the use of a sharp blade.
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页码:851 / 856
页数:6
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