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Research Publications (Food Safety)

This page tracks research articles published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. Recent articles are available ahead of print and searchable by Journal, Article Title, and Category. Research publications are tracked across six categories: Bacterial Pathogens, Chemical Contaminants, Natural Toxins, Parasites, Produce Safety, and Viruses. Articles produced by USDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) and FDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) are also tracked in Scopus.

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  1. Application of image analysis and machine learning for the assessment of grape (Vitis L.) berry behavior under different storage conditions

    • European Food Research and Technology

    • Fresh grapes are characterized by a short shelf life and are often subjected to quality losses during post-harvest storage. The quality assessment of grapes using image analysis may be a useful approach using non-destructive methods. This study aimed to compare the effect of different storage methods on the grape image texture parameters of the fruit outer structure.

      • Produce Safety
      • Post Harvest

  2. Effect of edible coatings on quality parameters and phenol composition of ready-to-eat Salanova lettuce

    • European Food Research and Technology

    • Minimally processed fresh-cut leafy vegetables are becoming one of the fastest growing segments in the food industry. In this context, new strategies to extend the preservation, such as the application of edible coatings, represent a key issue for the research community. In this study, the effects of emulsion-based edible coatings on the quality parameters of ready-to-eat Salanova lettuce were investigated.

      • Produce Safety
      • Fresh Cut

  3. Chemical profile and sensory perception of coffee produced in agroforestry management

    • European Food Research and Technology

    • Ecological sustainability, productivity, and sensory quality of coffee fruits are important variables for coffee cultivation in agroforestry systems (AFSs). There is an appreciation of the ecological interactions between agricultural crops and native plants in the AFS. Coffea arabica L. is a shrub with geographic origins in the tropical forests of Africa. Thus, the production of coffee in AFSs can be an interesting alternative.

      • Produce Safety
      • Ethylene Sensitive

  4. Combined approach to studying authenticity markers following spatial, temporal and production practice trends in honey from Croatia

    • European Food Research and Technology

    • The confirmation of honey authenticity is an ongoing challenge.

      • Seasonal Produce
      • Produce Safety

  5. A comparison of toxic and essential elements in edible wild and cultivated mushroom species

    • European Food Research and Technology

    • The multi-elemental composition of 4 edible wild-growing mushroom species that commonly occur in Polish forests was compared to 13 cultivated mushroom species available in trade. A considerable variation in the macroelements content was revealed with cultivated species containing higher amounts of macroelements. The mean content of B, Co, Cr, Fe, Pb, Pr, Pt, Sb, Sm, Sr, Te, and Tm was higher in cultivated mushroom species, while the opposite was noted for Ba, Cd, Cu, Hg, La, Mo, Sc, and Zn.

      • Seasonal Produce
      • Produce Safety