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An Integrated Approach to Mandarin Processing: Food Safety and Nutritional Quality, Consumer Preference, and Nutrient Bioaccessibility
Danijela Bursać KovačevićPredrag PutnikJosé M. LorenzoAvi ShpigelmanFrancisco J. BarbaGiancarlo CravottoDomagoj Gabrićsubject
biologybusiness.industry04 agricultural and veterinary sciencesNutritional qualityIntegrated approachbiology.organism_classificationFood safety040401 food scienceMandarin ChinesePreferencelanguage.human_languageBiotechnologyCitrus unshiu0404 agricultural biotechnologyNutrientlanguageFood sciencebusinessFood qualityFood Sciencedescription
Mandarins are a member of the Citrus genus and are the focus of growing commercial interest, with satsuma mandarins (Citrus unshiu) and the common mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) being the most important mandarin varieties. The possible health benefits and functional properties of those fruits are often associated with the antioxidative function of vitamin C, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds. While most mandarins are consumed fresh, many are processed into juices (mostly cloudy), usually via thermal processing which can lead to the creation of off-flavors and may diminish nutritional quality. The aim of this review is to summarize the most significant and recent information on the safety, sensorial properties, and nutritional benefits of mandarins and their processing into juice. The article also discusses recent information regarding the bioaccessibility of valuable, mandarin specific, compounds.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-23 | Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety |