Zixi Wang , Luxuan Han , Aitong Wu , Ping Ma , Jing Yang , Chao Wang , Qun Shen , Qingyu Zhao
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Abstract
Fresh wet noodles have garnered significant attention recently due to their excellent taste and rich nutritional composition. However, fresh wet noodles are highly susceptible to microbial contamination during storage, resulting in a short shelf life and restricting their market development. Therefore, understanding the factors affecting the shelf life of fresh wet noodles and corresponding preservation techniques is crucial for processing and producing fresh wet noodles. This research reviews the factors influencing the shelf life of fresh wet noodles during storage, including microorganisms, water activity, enzymes, acidity, and temperature. Furthermore, current preservation technologies used for antimicrobial, lowering water activity, inhibiting enzyme reactions, and improving the quality of noodles as well as advantages limitations, challenges, and future perspectives are also presented in this study to provide insights and references for producing and applying fresh wet noodles in the food industry.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Cereal Science was established in 1983 to provide an International forum for the publication of original research papers of high standing covering all aspects of cereal science related to the functional and nutritional quality of cereal grains (true cereals - members of the Poaceae family and starchy pseudocereals - members of the Amaranthaceae, Chenopodiaceae and Polygonaceae families) and their products, in relation to the cereals used. The journal also publishes concise and critical review articles appraising the status and future directions of specific areas of cereal science and short communications that present news of important advances in research. The journal aims at topicality and at providing comprehensive coverage of progress in the field.