Acceptability of minimally processed and irradiated pineapple and watermelon among Brazilian consumers
- 作者：Cecí ; lia Geraldes Martins ; Lina Casale Aragon-Alegro ; Jorge Herman Behrens ; Ká ; tia Leani Oliveira Souza ; Dirceu Martins Vizeu ; Beatriz Weltman Hutzler ; Maria Teresa Destro ; Mariza L ; graf
- 关键词：Watermelon ; Pineapple ; Irradiation ; Sensory evaluation ; Purchase intent
- 刊名：Radiation Physics and Chemistry
- 出版年：2008
- 期刊代码：68_0969806x
- 类别：ph
- 出版时间：June 2008
- 卷：77
- 期：6
- 页码：825-829
- 文件大小：194 K
摘要
This study aimed at evaluating the acceptance of MP watermelon and pineapple exposed to 1.0 and 2.5 kGy compared to non-irradiated samples. No significant differences were observed in liking between irradiated and non-irradiated samples, and also between doses of 1.0 and 2.5 kGy. Significant differences in sourness (pineapple) or sweetness (watermelon) and between intention of purchase of irradiated and non-irradiated fruits were not observed as well. Results showed that MP watermelon and pineapple could be irradiated with doses up to 2.5 kGy without significant changes in acceptability.