FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2003, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (2): 66-69.

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Study on Processing Techniques for Fresh-cut Yam Slices

 PENG  Gui-Xia, YU  Zhi-Fang, XIA  Zhi-Hua, KANG  Ruo-Yi   

  • Online:2003-02-15 Published:2011-12-13

Abstract: The fresh-cut processing techniques and parameters for fresh chinese yam were studied.The selected parameters for processing yam slices were thickness 5~6mm and 70℃/5min blanching in hot-water.The optimum combinations of browing inhibitors were 0.15%Zn(Ac)2+0.1%NzHSO3+1.5%NaCl+1.0%CaCl2,and the recommended time for the slices immersion in the solution was 30 min.The shelf life of fresh-cut yam slices stored at 4℃would more than 6 days.

Key words: yam, fresh-cut, browning inhibitors, PPO, quality