Microbial Control on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: Thinking about Blanching

Microbial ecology of fresh vegetables

Effect of ethylene on quality of fresh fruits and vegetables

Ethylene is a naturally occurring plant growth substance that has numerous effects on the growth, development and storage life of many fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops at ml l concentrations. Harvested fruits and vegetables may be intentionally or unintentionally exposed to biologically active levels of ethylene and both endogenous and exogenous sources of ethylene contribute to its biol...

Microbial Contamination of Raw Fruits and Vegetables

India is currently producing over 77 million tone fruits and over 150 million tone vegetables per year, and is one of the leading country in horticulture. The cases of food borne illness are also increasing every year, which needs our special attention. Raw fruits and vegetables were collected from market to identify the presence of any pathogenic microbes (Bacteria and fungi). As a result, som...

Fresh Thinking about Mars

Critical factors affecting the microbial safety of fruits, vegetables and animal fresh produces: A review

Fruits and vegetables play a very significant role in nutrition and healthy diet, thus various initiatives have been undertaken by various countries to encourage consumers to eat more and more of fresh produce. This practice has led to an increased consumption, production and efficient distribution of raw fruits and vegetables. However, over past several years, unacceptable outbreaks of foodbor...