Mediante el uso de la técnica de Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS) y siguiendo el Método 200.8. de la Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) se determinó y cuantificó la presencia de aluminio, cobre, ...

The consumption of fruits and vegetables has increased over the past decades due to several reasons including: change in consumption patterns, healthy lifestyles and increased availability through the year. Today we ...

We validated a technique for characterization of volatile compounds in beer using solid phase micro-extraction and gas chromatograph coupled to a mass spectrometer and a flame ionization detector. An exposure time of 45 ...

Whole yam (D. rotundata) tubers were packed under the following combinations of modified atmosphere: (1) 10% CO2 & 2% O2, (2) 5% CO2 & 2% O2, (3) 10% CO2 & 80% O2 y (4) 6% CO2 & 70% O2. N2 was used to complete the balance. ...

Peeling is one the big challenges of the food industry. The removal of unwanted (inedible) portion of the crop affects the yield and speed of the elaboration process. This research focuses on the development of a cassava ...

Foodborne illness is associated with a range of foods, including fresh produce. Produce are recognized as an important component of a healthy diet. Most produce are grown in a natural environment and are often consumed raw ...

Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris is a thermoacidophilic spore forming bacteria, which has the ability to survive traditional thermal process. Several studies have found that A. acidoterrestris can grow at temperatures from ...

Optimum time of harvest of oranges (Citrus sinensis [L.] Osbeck) varies depending on variety and environmental conditions. Physicochemical qualities of the fruit and juice are related to fruit maturation. A study was ...