Acceptability of minimally processed and irradiated pineapple and watermelon among Brazilian consumers

Acceptability of minimally processed and irradiated pineapple and watermelon among Brazilian consumers

This study aimed at evaluating the acceptance of MP watermelon and pineapple exposed to 1.0 and 2.5 kGy compared to non-irradiated samples. No significant differences were observed in liking between irradiated and non-irradiated samples, and also between doses of 1.0 and 2.5 kGy. Significant differe...

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Veröffentlicht in:Radiation physics and chemistry (Oxford, England : 1993) England : 1993), 2008-06, Vol.77 (6), p.825-829
Hauptverfasser: Martins, Cecília Geraldes, Aragon-Alegro, Lina Casale, Behrens, Jorge Herman, Oliveira Souza, Kátia Leani, Martins Vizeu, Dirceu, Hutzler, Beatriz Weltman, Teresa Destro, Maria, Landgraf, Mariza
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Irradiation
Pineapple
Purchase intent
Sensory evaluation
Watermelon
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Zusammenfassung:This study aimed at evaluating the acceptance of MP watermelon and pineapple exposed to 1.0 and 2.5 kGy compared to non-irradiated samples. No significant differences were observed in liking between irradiated and non-irradiated samples, and also between doses of 1.0 and 2.5 kGy. Significant differences in sourness (pineapple) or sweetness (watermelon) and between intention of purchase of irradiated and non-irradiated fruits were not observed as well. Results showed that MP watermelon and pineapple could be irradiated with doses up to 2.5 kGy without significant changes in acceptability.
ISSN:0969-806X
1879-0895
DOI:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2008.02.005