Fine monitoring of major phenolic compounds in lettuce and escarole leaves during storage.

Two varieties of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. crispa and capitata) and one variety of escarole (Cichorium endivia var.

The influence of pulsed light exposure mode on quality and bioactive compounds of fresh-cut mangoes.

This study investigated the effect of pulsed light (PL) on the respiratory rate, quality (firmness, color and soluble solid content), bioactive compounds (ascorbate and carotenoid) and total antioxidant activity of fresh-cut "Tommy Atkins" mangoes. Fresh-cut mangoes were subjected to PL treatments: control (0P), 1 pulse (1P; 0.7 J cm), 4 successive pulses (4P; 2.