TY  - JOUR
AU  - Aurora Pintor
AU  - Eulogio de la Cruz
AU  - Luna P
AU  - Héctor B Escalona B
AU  - M de Lourdes Yáñez-López
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/10
TI  - The Effects of Pitaya de Mayo (Stenocereus pruinosus) Gamma Irradiation on Its Chemical and Sensory Parameters
JO  - Japan Journal of Research
VL  - 7
IS  - 7
AB  - According to the FDA, regulations for horticultural produce exportation, at least to the United States of
America, involve irradiation as a quarantine treatment against insects. In addition, this agency demands
that the effects of this treatment on chemical and sensory parameters be published to ensure their quality,
safety, and consumer acceptance. In this study, we present results of the irradiation of pitaya de mayo
(Stenocereus pruinosus) “Jarro” (with orange pulp) and red-pulp varieties with Ɣ rays at 150 and 350
grey and we determined that there is a variety effect on chemical and sensory parameters. The 150 Gy
dose was shown to be the best treatment for red pulp pitaya since it preserved its color, sweetness, and
overall natural appearance, compared with the 350 Gy dose.
SN  - 2690-8077
UR  - https://dx.doi.org/10.33425/2690-8077.1249
DO  - 10.33425/2690-8077.1249