Irradiation as a novel approach to improve quality of Tropaeolum majus L. flowers: benefits in phenolic profiles and antioxidant activity

Edible flowers are increasingly used in food preparations, requiring new approaches to improve their conservation and safety. Food irradiation, particularly electron beam and gamma irradiation, is legally recognized to extend shelf life, improve hygienic quality and disinfest foods. Garden nasturtiu...

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Main Author: Koike, Amanda (author)
Other Authors: Barreira, João C.M. (author), Barros, Lillian (author), Santos-Buelga, Celestino (author), Villavicencio, Anna L.C.H. (author), Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2015
Subjects:
Tropaeolum majus
Edible flowers
Phenolic compounds
Antioxidant activity
Linear discriminant analysis
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10198/12449
Country:Portugal
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http://hdl.handle.net/10198/12449

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