ENZYME ASSISTED DEGRADATION OF SURFACE MEMBRANES OF HARVESTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

摘要

The present invention discloses that the water permeability across the surfa ce membrane of harvested fruits and vegetables can be substantially increased by treating such surfaces with a degradation enzyme. The resulting products are not only more eas- ily dehydrated but can be used to incorporate desirable substances into the interior of the treated fruit or vegetable, such as sweet- eners, stabilizers, preservatives, flavor enhancers, etc.