Alpha cultivar is the main potato crop merchandized in Mexico for direct consumption and processing. This tuber is susceptible to enzymatic browning, affecting its quality and consumer's acceptability. On the other hand, low-temperature storage induce reducing sugar synthesis, hence altering potato flavor and texture. Storage of several fruits and vegetables...
The objective of this thesis was to study the potential, as pigment source, of a widely distributed plant in Tabasco; the extraction, pigment identification and stability were also explored. On a first stage, ten plants of Tabasco’s Central region were screened for their coloring potential. These were: macuilis (Tabebuia rosea),...