The Effect of Post-Harvest UV-A And UV-B Light Applications on the Quality Characteristics of Fruits and Vegetables

In the post-harvest storage of fruits and vegetables, various problems such as product nutrient losses are combated by using traditional new technologies. Ultraviolet (UV) light applications one technologies used for protection improvement food products. this study, effects UV-A UV-B an acceptable abiotic stress on sensory nutritional quality characteristics vegetables were evaluated within scope studies. addition, information possible use UV technology in fruit vegetable industry is presented. Findings from literature data show that environmentally friendly can be to reduce losses, improve properties, increase antioxidant capacity, extend shelf life vegetables.