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Asdullah HU, Chen F, Hassan MA, Abbas A, Sajad S, Rafiq M, Raza MA, Tahir A, Wang D, Chen Y. Recent advances and role of melatonin in post-harvest quality preservation of shiitake ( Lentinula edodes). Front Nutr 2024; 11:1348235. [PMID: 38571753 PMCID: PMC10987784 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1348235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Shiitake mushrooms are renowned for their popularity and robust nutritional value, are susceptible to spoilage due to their inherent biodegradability. Nevertheless, because of their lack of protection, these mushrooms have a short shelf life. Throughout the post-harvest phase, mushrooms experience a persistent decline in quality. This is evidenced by changes such as discoloration, reduced moisture content, texture changes, an increase in microbial count, and the depletion of nutrients and flavor. Ensuring postharvest quality preservation and prolonging mushroom shelf life necessitates the utilization of post-harvest preservation techniques, including physical, chemical, and thermal processes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the deterioration processes affecting mushroom quality, covering elements such as moisture loss, discoloration, texture alterations, increased microbial count, and the depletion of nutrients and flavor. It also explores the key factors influencing these processes, such as temperature, relative humidity, water activity, and respiration rate. Furthermore, the review delves into recent progress in preserving mushrooms through techniques such as drying, cooling, packaging, irradiation, washing, and coating.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hafiz Umair Asdullah
- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Wandong Comprehensive Experimental Station, New Rural Development Institute, Anhui Agricultural University, Minguang, China
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- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Science, Western Sydney University Hawkesbury, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Lushan Botanical Garden of Chinese Academy of Science, Jiujiang, China
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- University College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Wandong Comprehensive Experimental Station, New Rural Development Institute, Anhui Agricultural University, Minguang, China
| | - Yougen Chen
- School of Horticulture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Wandong Comprehensive Experimental Station, New Rural Development Institute, Anhui Agricultural University, Minguang, China
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