Effect of calcium propionate on the microstructure and pectin methylesterase activity in the parenchyma of fresh-cut Fuji apples

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

Volumn 87, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 511-519

  Quiles, Amparo ^a   Hernando, Isabel ^a   Pérez Munuera, Isabel ^a   Lluch, Ma Ángeles ^a  

^a UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE VALÈNCIA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Fresh cut fruits; Fuji apple; Light microscopy (LM); Low temperature electron scanning microscopy (cryo SEM); Microstructure; Pectin methylesterase (PME)

Indexed keywords

MALUS X DOMESTICA;

EID: 33846876112     PISSN: 00225142     EISSN: 10970010     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.2749     Document Type: Article

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