Effect of Steam Blanching and Drying on Phenolic Compounds of Litchi Pericarp

The effects of different treatment methods on the stability and antioxidant capacity of the bioactive phenolic compounds of litchi pericarps were investigated. Fresh litchi pericarps were open air–dried, steam-blanched for 3 min in combination with hot air oven drying at 60 and 80 °C, and unblanched...

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Main Authors: Honest N. E. Kessy, Zhuoyan Hu, Lei Zhao, Molin Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/6/729