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Applications of microwave energy to postharvest technology of fruits and vegetables

Authors: Marsaioli, Antonio; Berteli, Michele N.; Pereira, Nádia R.

Source: Stewart Postharvest Review, Volume 5, Number 6, December 2009 , pp. 1-5(5)

Publisher: Stewart Postharvest Solutions

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Abstract:

Purpose of review: This article reviews recent applications of microwave energy to postharvest technology of fruits and vegetables, including several that may not be widely known.

Findings: The techniques discussed here include pest control, direct and combined microwave heating and drying of fruits and vegetables, continuous microwave sterilisation of extracted fruit and vegetable purees, and microwave heat treatment of fruits of oil palm bunch. The advantages and disadvantages of these new methods are highlighted and compared with more conventional methods.

Directions for future research: In future, it is probable that newer microwave applications will be developed and become available for specific purposes. In addition, it is likely that the current techniques will also be further upgraded to render them more economical and will also be explored for application to other food products.

Keywords: MICROWAVE; FRUITS; VEGETABLES; DRYING; PEST CONTROL; SANITISATION

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2212/spr.2009.6.2

Publication date: 2009-12-01

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