Quality Characteristics of Fresh-cut Potatoes with Natural Antibrowning Treatment during Storage

摘要

Surface browning, caused by cutting and other wound during minimal processing, is very important quality criterion to consumers. Shelf-life of fresh-cut potatoes was extended using natural antibrowning treatments. Fresh-cut potatoes dipped with licorice and green tea extracts were packed with LDPE film and stored at 4°C for 14 days. Quality characteristics of fresh-cut potatoes were investigated during storage. During storage, L value decreased and PPO activity increased. PPO showed the lowest activity at around 7 days storage, during which browning was effectively inhibited in licorice- and green tea extract-treated potatoes. Total phenol and chlorogenic acid contents increased for 7 days. Results suggest natural licorice extracts with ascorbic acids are effective antibrowning agents for maintaining quality of fresh-cut potatoes.