{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Mechanistic understanding of the improved drying characteristics and quality attributes of lily (Lilium lancifolium Thunb.) by modified microstructure after pulsed electric field (PEF) pretreatment.
{Author}: Bao G;Tian Y;Wang K;Chang Z;Jiang Y;Wang J;
{Journal}: Food Res Int
{Volume}: 190
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Aug
{Factor}: 7.425
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114660
{Abstract}: The effects of the non-thermal (pulsed electric field, PEF) and thermal pretreatment (vacuum steam pulsed blanching, VSPB) on the drying kinetics, quality attributes, and multi-dimensional microstructure of lily scales were investigated. The results indicate that both PEF and VSPB pretreatments improved the drying rate compared to untreated lily scales. Specifically, PEF pretreatment reduced the drying time by 29.58 % - 43.60 %, while VSPB achieved a 46.91 % reduction in drying time. PEF treatment facilitated the enhanced leaching of phenols and flavonoids compared to VSPB treated samples, thereby increasing antioxidant activity. The rehydration ratio of the dried lilies was improved with PEF and VSPB treatment, which closely related to the microstructure. Weibull distribution and Page model demonstrated excellent fit for the drying and rehydration kinetics of lily scales, respectively (R2 > 0.993). The analysis of multi-dimensional microstructure and ultrastructure confirmed the variations in moisture migration and phytochemical contents among different treatments. Consequently, this study offers insights into the technological support for the potential of non-thermal pretreatment in fruits and vegetables.