Effect of ionizing radiation on furan formation in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.

@article{Fan2008EffectOI,
  title={Effect of ionizing radiation on furan formation in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.},
  author={Xiaojun Fan and Kimberly J. B. Sokorai},
  journal={Journal of food science},
  year={2008},
  volume={73 2},
  pages={
          C79-83
        }
}
  • X. Fan, K. Sokorai
  • Published 1 March 2008
  • Chemistry, Medicine
  • Journal of food science
Furan, a possible carcinogen, is commonly induced by thermal processing in a wide variety of foods. The possible formation of furan from fresh-cut fruits and vegetables due to irradiation was studied. Nineteen fresh-cut fruits and vegetables were irradiated by 5 kGy gamma rays at 4 degrees C. Furan was analyzed from the irradiated samples using a number of preparation methods. The results showed that almost all tested fruits and vegetables, upon irradiation, produced nondetectable levels, or… 
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