Carica Papaya extracts activity in minimally processed fresh produce

<p>Data for indicating the effects of different treatments, (this include treatments with extracts) on the enzymatic browning fresh cut apples and potatoes that were stored at different temperatures for 5 days. The colour changes in terms of<em> Lab</em> values, Browning score and Browning Index were determined  for the different treatments.</p> <p>Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS) results show the indication of the bioactive compounds present within the Carica papaya extracts.</p> <p>Microbial screening tests shows that the extracts were active against bacteria and not yeast strains. Additionally, the gram positive <em>Listeria monocytogenes</em> was more susceptible than gram positive<em> Escherichia coli.</em></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>