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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Activity of enzymes associated with the enzymatic browning of minimally processed potatoes

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Author(s):
Dario Vitti, Maria Carolina [1] ; Sasaki, Fabiana Fumi [1] ; Miguel, Patricia [1] ; Kluge, Ricardo Alfredo [1] ; Moretti, Celso Luiz [2]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Escola Super Agr Luiz de Queiroz, Dept Ciencias Biol, BR-13418900 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[2] Empresa Brasileira Pesquisa Agr, BR-70359970 Brasilia, DF - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology; v. 54, n. 5, p. 983-990, SEP-OCT 2011.
Web of Science Citations: 8
Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of different potato cultivars and storage temperatures on the specific activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL), polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) in minimally processed potatoes. Potato cultivars Agata, Asterix and Monalisa were selected, washed, peeled, diced, sanitized, centrifuged, vacuum- packed and stored at 5 and 15°C for 9 and 5 days, respectively. There was an increase in the enzymatic activity in all the cultivars stored at 15°C. The cultivars 'Agata' and 'Asterix' stored at 5ºC did not differ significantly between them for the PAL, PPO and POD activities. The PAL, PPO and POD activities were also influenced by the storage temperature. The cultivars Agata and Asterix were more suitable in minimal processing than 'Monalisa', which was more susceptible to oxidative browning. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 05/02332-4 - Fresh-out of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum): levels of non-structural carbohydrates and inhibition of enzymatic browning
Grantee:Ricardo Alfredo Kluge
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants