Antioxidant phytochemicals in fresh-cut carrot disks as affected by peeling method

Postharvest Biology and Technology

Volumn 58, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 247-253

  Kenny, Olive ^a   O'Beirne, David ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Antioxidant; Fresh cut; Fruit; Minimally processed; Phytochemical; Vegetable

Indexed keywords

DAUCUS CAROTA;

EID: 77957021311     PISSN: 09255214     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2010.07.012     Document Type: Article

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