Pre-peeling salicylic acid and post-slicing melatonin treatment: Effects on browning inhibition and quality improvement in lotus root slices

Abstract

content and lipoxygenase activity, mitigating oxidative stress. Post-slicing MT alone achieved similar browning control but was less effective in texture preservation. These findings indicate that integrated SA and MT application is a promising strategy to extend shelf life and maintain physicochemical quality of fresh-cut lotus root.