Recent Advances in Postharvest Irradiation Preservation Technology of Edible Fungi: A Review

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Title: Recent Advances in Postharvest Irradiation Preservation Technology of Edible Fungi: A Review
Authors: Yuanyuan Zhong, Shuting Dong, Yuan Cui, Xiaobo Dong, Huaide Xu, Mei Li
Source: Foods, Vol 12, Iss 1, p 103 (2022)
Publisher Information: MDPI AG, 2022.
Publication Year: 2022
Collection: LCC:Chemical technology
Subject Terms: edible fungi, irradiation technology, preservation, quality, shelf life, Chemical technology, TP1-1185
More Details: Edible fungi have high edible, medicinal and economic value. Rapid development of the edible fungi industry can meet people’s consumption demands. However, due to lack of suitable preservation technology after harvest, edible fungi are susceptible to mechanical damage, microbial infection, and discoloration, which could affect the quality and shelf life of fresh edible fungi. Many techniques have been developed to extend the postharvest storage time of fresh edible fungi and irradiation technology has been proven to be one of the potential technologies. This review summarizes the internal and external factors affecting the postharvest quality deterioration of edible fungi, introduces the types of irradiation preservation technology and describes comprehensive advances in the effects of irradiation on shelf life, microbiology, organoleptic qualities, nutritional qualities (proteins, fats, sugars and vitamins) and enzymatic activities of edible fungi from different regions and of different species worldwide. This review uncovers that the postharvest quality decay of edible fungi is a complex process. The irradiation preservation of edible fungi is affected not only by the edible fungus itself and the storage environment but also by the radiation type, radiation dose and radiation source conditions. Future studies need to consider the combined application of irradiation and other novel technologies to further improve the preservation effect of edible fungi, in particular in the area of irradiation’s influence on the flavor of edible fungus.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 12010103
2304-8158
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/1/103; https://doaj.org/toc/2304-8158
DOI: 10.3390/foods12010103
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/f42ab71c92754e6db1094cffb6376abc
Accession Number: edsdoj.f42ab71c92754e6db1094cffb6376abc
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:12010103
23048158
DOI:10.3390/foods12010103
Published in:Foods
Language:English