Effect of light on sensory quality, health-promoting phytochemicals and antioxidant capacity in post-harvest baby mustard

The effect of different thawing methods on the health-promoting compounds and antioxidant capacity in frozen baby mustard

“…The glucosinolate prole observed was similar to that obtained in our previous studies. 2,3 Nevertheless, glucoalyssin and glucoiberin, the contents of which were found to be low in previous studies, 2,3 were not detected in frozen and defrosted baby mustard. The various glucosinolate proles may stem from the different post-harvest treatments applied in each study.…”

“…Chlorophyll and carotenoid contents. The contents of chlorophyll and carotenoid were determined using the method of Sun et al 3 Two hundred mg powder of lateral bud were ground and extracted with 25 mL acetone. The samples were sonicated for 20 min, and centrifuged at 4000g at room temperature (20 AE 2 C) for 5 min.…”

“…1,2 Baby mustard contains numerous health-promoting compounds, including glucosinolates, carotenoids, ascorbic acid, and polyphenols. [1][2][3] Epidemiological studies have shown that glucosinolates are associated with a reduced risk of various cancers (bladder, colon and lung cancers, etc.) and cardiovascular diseases.…”

“…However, baby mustard is a seasonal and highly perishable vegetable with a short shelf life. 2,3 Aer it is harvested, baby mustard begins to undergo higher rates of respiration, resulting in moisture loss, browning of the epidermis, and quality deterioration. 3 These characteristics of baby mustard make its distribution and marketing particularly challenging.…”

“…2,3 Aer it is harvested, baby mustard begins to undergo higher rates of respiration, resulting in moisture loss, browning of the epidermis, and quality deterioration. 3 These characteristics of baby mustard make its distribution and marketing particularly challenging. Thus, the application of effective and proper post-harvest techniques is critically important for promoting the development of the baby mustard industry.…”