Gamma and electron-beam irradiation as viable technologies for wild mushrooms conservation: effects on macro- and micro-elements

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2016

Autores

Fernandes, A (Autor) Outra; Barreira, JCM (Autor) Outra; Antonio, AL (Autor) Outra; Rafalski, A (Autor) Outra; Morales, P (Autor) Outra; Fernandez Ruiz, V (Autor) Outra; Beatriz B P P Oliveira (Autor) FFUP; Martins, A (Autor) Outra; Ferreira, ICFR (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: European Food Research and Technology

Vol. 242

Páginas: 1169-1175

ISSN: 1438-2377

Editora: Springer Nature

Indexação

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ID Authenticus: P-00K-28Y

DOI: 10.1007/s00217-015-2621-9

Abstract (EN): The consumption of mushrooms is increasing all over the world as a result of their sensorial and nutritional qualities. Among their nutrients, mushrooms present high levels of macro- and micro-elements. The qualitative composition in these elements is, however, often unknown. Mushrooms are known also as being very perishable products. Gamma rays or electron-beam irradiation has been applied to improve their shelf life and decrease health hazards caused by microorganisms. In addition, the effects of irradiation on the physicochemical and nutritional parameters of wild mushrooms have been studied by our research group. Nevertheless, the effects on essential macro- and micro-elements of these natural matrices are still unknown. The effects of gamma and electron-beam irradiation on the macro- and micro-elements profiles were evaluated in Boletus edulis, Hydnum repandum and Macrolepiota procera. The same elements were detected in the three species with some quantitative differences. The profiles obtained allowed the definition of proper dietary intakes, thus preventing undesirable effects derived from consuming mushrooms in quantities that exceed threshold levels of these minerals. The applied irradiation doses did not show a systematic effect on the macro- and micro-elements profiles, except for the 10 kGy. Accordingly, irradiation treatment, using gamma rays or electron beam up to 6 kGy, is a suitable technique to disinfest and/or decontaminate wild mushrooms, independently of their species or physical state.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 7