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	%0 Journal Article
	%A M. Ghasemi-Varnamkhasti and  S. H. Yoosefian. A. Mohammad- Razdari
	%D 2016
	%J International Journal of Nutrition and Food Engineering
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 116, 2016
	%T Application of UV-C Irradiation on Quality and Textural Properties of Button Mushrooms
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10005252
	%V 116
	%X The effect of 1.0 kJ/m2 Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light on pH, weight loss, color, and firmness of button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) tissues during 21-days storage at 4 &ordm;C was studied. UV-C irradiation enhanced pH, weight, color parameters, and firmness of mushroom during storage compared to control treatment. However, application of 1.0 kJ/m2 UV-C treatment could effectively induce the increase of weight loss, firmness, and pH to 14.53%, 49.82%, and 10.39%, respectively. These results suggest that the application of UV-C irradiation could be an effective method to maintain the postharvest quality of mushrooms.
	%P 501 - 504