Stimulated by their multifaceted functions and actions, carotenoids have been among the
most investigated food components, producing a voluminous, complicated, and sometimes …

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are of great significance in terms of the worldwide
consumption of nutritional diets. More than half of the production is sold as fresh products …

Abstract Development of novel and effective decontamination technologies to ensure the
microbiological safety of fresh produce has gained considerable attention, mainly driven by …

Plasma is considered by several researchers to be the fourth state of matter. Cold plasma
has been highlighted as an alternative to thermal treatments because heat induces less …

Melatonin plays key roles in improving fruit quality and yield by regulating various aspects of
plant growth. However, the effects of how melatonin regulates primary and secondary …

Cherry tomatoes are popular vegetables worldwide owing to their variety of colors and
nutrients. However, an integrated evaluation of color and flavor has rarely been reported …

Highlights•Phytoene and phytofluene have distinct properties compared to other
carotenoids.•Recent studies on them in the context of agro-food and health have been …

Less common tropical fruits have been the subject of little research, leaving a vast field to be
explored. In this context, a comprehensive study was carried out on the bioactive …

The near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer is a powerful tool for rapid nondestructive testing of
fruit, foodstuff and agricultural products in the laboratory. However, traditional NIR …

The aim of this study was to assess commercial quality parameters, carotenoids and sugars
in two different nectarine cultivars ('Zi**hong', yellow flesh, and 'Ruiguang', white flesh) to …