Abstract:Yellowing is a main discoloration in fresh-cut yam, which reduces consumer acceptance and, hence, the commodity value. Bisdemethoxycurcumin has been demonstrated to play important roles in fresh-cut yam yellowing. Considering the pharmacological properties and application in fruits and vegetables of diphenyliodonium iodide (DPI), the effects and mechanism of DPI treatment on bisdemethoxycurcumin accumulation in fresh-cut yam were analysed. The results showed that total bisdemethoxycurcumin in freshcut yam trea… Show more
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