Quality of electron beam irradiation of blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) at medium dose levels (1.0–3.2 kGy)

• DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2006.08.012
• Publication Date: 2006-10-10T11:24:57Z
• Authors: Maria A. Moreno; M. Elena Castell-...; Carmen Gomes; Paulo F. Da Silva; Rosana G. Moreira
• Keywords: 0301 basic medicine; 03 medical and health sciences

Abstract We assessed the effect of electron beam irradiation of packaged fresh blueberries at doses greater than 1.0 kGy on the quality attributes of the fruits. Irradiation experiments were conducted using a 10 MeV (18 kW) linear accelerator with single beam fixture. Fruits were stored at 5 °C and 70.4% RH for 14 days and tested at days 0, 3, 7 and 14 for physico-chemical, textural, microstructural, and sensory characteristics. Control samples consisted of non-irradiated fruits. Irradiation at doses higher than 1.1 kGy did affect (P