Abstract
Abstract The optimization of freezing and thawing paths for faster
processes, leading to better quality and safety of processed food products,
was studied with whole potatoes. Microstructure of processed products was
examined through a light microscopy based method on the embedding of the
samples in a resin. Colour of samples (visual appearance and spectrometric
measurements) and drip loss after the thawing treatment were also examined. A
processing time reduction for pressure-induced thawing at pressure levels of
290 MPa has been demonstrated, taking advantage of the existence of a solid
ice I metastable phase in the domain of ice III. This time reduction is a
direct consequence of the increase of the temperature gradient between sample
and heating medium.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 32-39 |
Journal | Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 1 - 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- HPLT processing
- Pilot scale
- Metastable phases