Effect of different Pre-treatments on the physicochemical properties of Freeze-Dried Ananas comosus L

• Main Authors: Sarabo, Zulaikha, Hanafi, Nursyazwani, Rosli, Mohamad Azzuan, Abd. Rashid, Siti Norazlina, Mohd. Ropi, Nur Amalina, Hasham, Rosnani, Sarmidi, Muhamad Roji, Cheng, Kian Kai, Othman, Nor Zalina
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/94372/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.971Elsevier Ltd
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Pineapple is high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and it is the major source of bromelain enzyme which is a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer compound. Freeze drying technique has been used to preserve the nutrients in fruits by using the principle of sublimation which dries the materials...