Taiwan: Pulsed electric field inhibits fruit aging enzymes and cold-transported bananas delays browning

After the fruit is harvested, it enters the cold chain system, which can prolong the transportation and sales time. However, fruits such as bananas and pineapples can cause chilling damage when refrigerated at low temperatures. If they are maintained at room temperature, they will quickly become soft and rotten. Post-harvest storage and transportation have always been a headache. Zhongxing University The research team of Xie Changwei, Distinguished Professor of the Department of Food and Applied Biotechnology (hereinafter referred to as "Department of Food Science of Zhongxing University"), therefore researched the "pulse electric field preservation technology", which can inhibit the effect of aging enzymes and prolong the life of fruit storage and transportation. The fruit that receives the pulsed electric field is like a beauty wave, and the time to maintain the appearance and texture can be extended. Banana can delay the time and severity of blackening, and the pineapple can ...