Effects of cold atmospheric plasma on patulin degradation, polyphenol oxidase inactivation and other physicochemical properties of fresh-cut apple slices during storage.

Mycotoxin elimination is one of the significant concerns in the food industry. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is a novel non-thermal method with high potential in this regard. This study aimed to evaluate the dielectric-barrier discharge (DBD) cold plasma effect on fresh-cut apple slices contaminated with patulin.