The effect of HTST pressure blanching processing parameters, as compared to conventional steam blanching, on enzyme activity, moisture, drip loss, shear force, sensory attributes and consumer acceptability of frozen sweet corn were determined. Complete inactivation of catalase and peroxidase required HTST treatments of 60 psi and 75 psi, respectively. No lipoxygenase activity was detected in the blanched corn. Moisture content increased slightly and maximum shear force decreased in the HTST blanched corn as compared to the steam blanched samples. No differences were observed in total work of compression and shear or drip losses in frozen corn prepared by the two blanching processes. Blanch pressures of 60 psi and 75 psi resulted in corn equivalent in sensory qualities to the control steam blanched product as judged by a trained panel. The 30 psi blanch treatment was rated higher in stale/oxidized, fishy, bitter, and other undesirable descriptors. Stale/oxidized and sweet/caramel character increased with storage time. Consumer tests resulted in no significant differences in acceptability across blanch treatments or storage time. / Graduation date: 1988

Thesis (D.Phil.(Agricultural extention))-University of Pretoria, 2007. / Includes bibliographic references (leaves 191-199).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2007. / Title from title screen (site viewed June 17, 2008). PDF text: 131 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 1 Mb. UMI publication number: AAT 3294284. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm and microfiche formats.

Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1992. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 133-141). Also available via the Internet.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Illinois State University, 1984. / Title from title page screen, viewed June 3, 2005. Dissertation Committee: David F. Weber (chair), Herman Brockman, Alan Katz, Glen Collier, David Brunner. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 237-264) and abstract. Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1961. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 40-41).

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