Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) juice as a natural inhibitor of the enzymatic activity of sugarcane juice

What is it about?

Production of a safe sugarcane juice with no discoloration.

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Why is it important?

Sugarcane juice has a short shelf life (not more than 6 hours). Additionally, It is produced by small vendors without hygienic conditions, therefore it may be a source of different food spoilage microorganisms and foodborne diseases. This article shows how the addition of kiwi before pasteurization can prevent sugarcane juice discoloration.