Postharvest Anthocyanin Enhancement in Blood Orange Fruit

This article discusses the postharvest enhancement and preservation of anthocyanin content in blood oranges grown in subtropical or tropical regions, such as Florida, for fresh consumption or for juice processing. The purpose of this article is to introduce growers, Extension agents, and specialist...

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Main Authors: Fariborz Habibi, Ali Sarkhosh, Jeffrey K. Brecht
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2025-07-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/135301
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Summary:This article discusses the postharvest enhancement and preservation of anthocyanin content in blood oranges grown in subtropical or tropical regions, such as Florida, for fresh consumption or for juice processing. The purpose of this article is to introduce growers, Extension agents, and specialists to simple postharvest methods for enhancing anthocyanin content in blood oranges, making the fruit more nutritious and more acceptable for consumption. Written by Fariborz Habibi, Ali Sarkhosh, and Jeffrey K. Brecht, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2025.
ISSN:2576-0009