Influence of ultraviolet-C irradiation treatment on quality and shelf life of mung bean sprouts during storage

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Abhinav Tripathi
Rekha Meena https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3524-7551
Anusree Sobhanan
Tanmay Kumar Koley
Murlidhar Meghwal https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4096-1079
Angelo Maria Giuffrè

Keywords

bioactive components, enzymatic browning, mung bean sprouts, oxidative stress, UV-C radiation

Abstract

This research analyzed the impact of exposing mung bean sprouts to ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiation for different periods (2, 5, and 10 min). Treated sprouts were preserved at 5°C and 85-95% relative humidity for 6 days. Irradiation for 10 min effectively reduced fresh weight loss, electrolyte leakage, and microbial count and maintained the firmness of sprouts. It also positively influenced the bioactive components, including antioxidants, total phenols, and protein, potentially providing health benefits to consumers. In addition, prolonged UV-C exposure for 10 min leads to oxidative stress, marked by a rise in malondialdehyde, proline, and hydrogen peroxide content. These compounds assist in stress reduction and preserve secondary metabolites. This research implies that postharvest 10 min UV-C irradiation offers a potential approach to uphold quality while maximizing the nutritional value of mung bean sprouts.

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