Abstract:Darkening resulting from ascorbic acid (AA) degradation during storage of diced peaches packed in flexible retortable pouches was identified as an area of concern in meal ready-to-eat individual military rations. First, we tested the replacement of AA by L-ascorbyl-2-phosphate (A2P) and the potential antibrowning effect of Pycnogenol, a blend of plant-derived flavonoids, in peach systems packed in retortable pouches. Neither A2P nor Pycnogenol significantly improved color or AA stability. Although significant … Show more
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