Impact of Post-harvest Treatments on The Antioxidant Content of Fruits and Vegetables

Abstract

(Received 14/09/2021, accepted 02/12/2021) DOI: 10.21608/ejoh.2021.96104.1184 ©2022 National Information and Documentation Centre (NIDOC) FRUITS are one of the most important natural sources of antioxidant compounds such as phenolics (anthocyanin and flavonoids), vitamins, carotenoids, and tannins. These compounds have essential role in fruit quality, also, are very necessary in maintaining human health. Fruits are exposed to many pre and postharvest conditions as well as operations that affect their quality.