Effect of Anti-browning Agent on Storage Quality of Fresh-cut Lotus Root
In order to reduce the quality deterioration of freshly cut lotus root during cold storage,a compound anti-browning agent was used to treat lotus root and analyze its effect on the quality of freshly cut lotus root stored at 4℃for 12 days.The results showed that during the storage period,the hardness of both groups increased significantly,the elasticity,chewiness,and moisture content decreased significantly,and the soluble solids,reducing sugar,malondialdehyde,and total number of colonies increased significantly.On the 12th day,compared with the control group,the hardness,malondialdehyde content,and total number of colonies decreased significantly in the treated group.It indicated that the anti-browning agent could maintain the storage quality of fresh-cut lotus root and inhibit the proliferation of microorganisms,thus prolonging the refrigeration freshness period.