신선절단 '홍옥' 사과의 저장 중 품질에 대한 초음파 및 ascorbic acid의 병용처리의 효과를 조사하였다. 준비한 사과 절편을 초음파 처리(US), ascorbic acid 용액 침지처리(AA), 초음파 및 ascorbic acid 병용 처리(UA) 하였으며 에서 12일간 저장하였다. UA 처리구에서는 높은 및 hue 값과 낮은 , , chroma 및 값이 관찰되었으나 반면 무처리구와 US 처리구에서는 상당한 수준의 갈변이 관찰되었다.

The effects of ultrasound treatment, in combination with ascorbic acid, on the quality of fresh-cut 'Jonathan' apples was investigated. Prepared apple slices were ultrasonicated in distilled water (US) or in 1%(w/v) ascorbic acid solution (UA) and the other samples were just dipped in 1%(w/v) ascorbic acid solution (AA). All samples were stored at for 12 days. UA-treated samples showed high and hue values and low , , chroma, and value. Both control and US-treated samples showed considerable browning. A significant inhibition of polyphenol oxidase activity was observed after UA treatment. The level of total phenolics in UA-treated samples was higher on the day of treatment compared with other samples. Total soluble solids, pH, titratable acidity, and gas concentrations were similar in all samples. This study demonstrated that the simultaneous treatment of ultrasound and ascorbic acid was effective in preventing enzymatic browning of fresh-cut 'Jonathan' apples and maintaining total phenolics contents.

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