Control of pink discoloration in coconut water

The pink discoloration in coconut water is a result of the initial enzymatic action of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) on the phenolic substrates which are naturally present in the product. Activity of the enzyme is further enhanced by metal contamination such as copper and exposure of the product to high...

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Main Author: D. B. Masa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Coconut Community 2007-10-01
Series:CORD
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Online Access:https://journal.coconutcommunity.org/index.php/journalicc/article/view/168