Near-infrared spectrometry for rapid and real-time prediction of specific quality attributes in intact cactus pear fruits (Opuntia ficus-indica L.)

Cactus pear fruits are rich sources of nutritional (essential vitamins, amino acids and minerals) and antioxidant compounds (flavonoids, carotenes, betalains, ascorbic acid and quercetin). The fruit is cultivated for fresh markets and also serves as nutraceutical and functional food, finding applica...

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Main Authors: Willis O. Owino, Daisy Lanoi, Samuel Imathiu, Peter Kahenya, Winnie A. Nyonje, Dennis Yegon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Horticulture
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fhort.2024.1457362/full
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