Evaluation of Blueberry Color during Storage by Image Analysis

Silvia Matiacevich, Patricia Silva, Fernando Osorio, Javier Ignacio Enrione

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Resumen

Consumption of blueberry across the world has risen mainly due to its wellknown health bene¤ts, such as low calorie and the presence of anticancer and antioxidant properties that prevent various diseases, becoming an important component of a healthy diet (Sinelli et al. 2008). Blueberries are blue little fruits from the genus Vaccinium with a short shelf life. It has been stated that under refrigeration temperatures (∼0°C), blueberries’ shelf life is about 14-20 days (Yommi and Godoy 2002, Nunes et al. 2004). Penetration of global markets and retention of the existing markets depend on the ability to deliver consistently high-quality products. Ÿe color of this fruit ranges from light blue to deep black depending on the cultivar and presence of an epicuticular
Idioma originalInglés
Título de la publicación alojadaColor in Food: Technological and Psychophysical Aspects
EditoresJosé Luis Caivano , María del Pilar Buera
EditorialCRC Publisher
Páginas211-218
ISBN (versión impresa)9780429110696
EstadoPublicada - 2012

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