ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
: Gamma-irradiation and various edible coatings were tested on fresh strawberries (Fragaria spp.) for keeping fruit quality and extending shelf life. Four coatings based on milk protein were evaluated. In 1 experiment, coating formulation based on caseinate and/or strawberries were irradiated using a 60Co source. Both gamma-irradiation treatment and edible coating process significantly delayed (p ≤ 0.05) molds growth. Edible coating based on irradiated caseinate was more effective than that of unirradiated caseinate. In a 2nd experiment, 3 irradiated coatings based on calcium caseinate and whey proteins were evaluated. The coating formulation based on 1:1 caseinate-whey was found to be more effective than those based on calcium caseinate. Addition of calcium chloride or a mixture of pectin and agar increased the effectiveness of the coating by delaying molds' apparition.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2003.tb05718.x
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