FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2010, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (20): 421-424.doi: 10.7506/spkx1002-6630-201020089

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Effect of Post Harvest Heat Treatment on Quality of Muskmelon during Storage

YUAN Li,BI Yang*,GE Yong-hong,WANG Yi,LI Ying-chao,YIN Yan,ZHAO A-mei   

  1. 国家自然科学基金项目(30671465)
  • Received:2009-12-24 Revised:2010-06-24 Online:2010-10-25 Published:2010-12-29
  • Contact: BI Yang E-mail:beyang62@163.com

Abstract:

‘Yujinxiang’ muskmelon was immersed in 53 ℃ hot water for 3 min, and stored at room temperature after drying. Quality of muskmelon was investigated every 2 days during storage. Results showed that hot water treatment alleviated the weigh loss, and the decline of firmness, total soluble solid, titratable acidity, and the deterioration of flavor and taste. However, hot water treatment had no effect on the color of muskmelon.

Key words: muskmelon, heat treatment, quality

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