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Effects of mild heating treatment on texture degradation and peroxidase inactivation of carrot under pasteurization conditions by Imaizumi, Teppei, Tanaka, Fumihiko, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…Mild heating is an attractive method to improve the texture of vegetables. In this study, we applied mild heating treatment with various temperatures and…”
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Effects of hot water treatment on electrical properties, cell membrane structure and texture of potato tubers by Imaizumi, Teppei, Tanaka, Fumihiko, Hamanaka, Daisuke, Sato, Yuma, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…•We obtained equivalent circuit parameters from heated potato tubers.•These parameters changed with heating time at high temperature.•Damaged cell membranes…”
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Determination of thermal diffusivity of persimmon flesh tissue using three-dimensional structure model based on X-ray computed tomography by Tanaka, Fumihiko, Imamura, Keitaro, Tanaka, Fumina, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…Computed tomography (CT) images were acquired for an intact fruit and the cell tissues of persimmon flesh using two types of X-ray CT devices. The relationship…”
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Function of plasma and electrostatics for keeping quality of agricultural produce in post-harvest stage by Takaki, Koichi, Takahashi, Katsuyuki, Hamanaka, Daisuke, Yoshida, Riichiro, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…High-voltage and plasma applications to keep the freshness and quality of agricultural produce are described focusing on functions of plasma in each…”
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Evaluation of pectin nanostructure by atomic force microscopy in blanched carrot by Imaizumi, Teppei, Szymańska-Chargot, Monika, Pieczywek, Piotr M., Chylińska, Monika, Kozioł, Arkadiusz, Ganczarenko, Diana, Tanaka, Fumihiko, Uchino, Toshitaka, Zdunek, Artur

“…Low-temperature blanching (LTB) is a very attractive method for preserving the texture of fresh vegetables; however, the molecular basis of this treatment…”
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Comparative 3D simulation on water absorption and hygroscopic swelling in japonica rice grains under various isothermal soaking conditions by Perez, Jonathan H., Tanaka, Fumihiko, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…Cracking in rice grains caused by moisture absorption is a major concern among food processors because it has a detrimental effect on the texture. This paper…”
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Decomposition of Ethylene Using Dual-Polarity Pulsed Dielectric Barrier Discharge by Takaki, Koichi, Nishimura, Junki, Koide, Shoji, Takahashi, Katsuyuki, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…Ethylene (C 2 H 4 ) gas promotes the aging of some kinds of fruits and vegetables such as persimmon, banana, and cucumber. Decomposition of ethylene using…”
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Controlling the weight loss of fresh produce during postharvest storage under a nano-size mist environment by Hung, Duong Van, Tong, Shengnan, Tanaka, Fumihiko, Yasunaga, Eriko, Hamanaka, Daisuke, Hiruma, Naoya, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…► Particle size of mist affects postharvest characteristics of stored produce. ► Nanomist demonstrates a significant effect on weight loss. ► Ultrasonic mist…”
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Preserving the strength of corrugated cardboard under high humidity condition using nano-sized mists by Hung, Duong Van, Nakano, Yusuke, Tanaka, Fumihiko, Hamanaka, Daisuke, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…The paper evaluates the adsorption of water vapor and compression strength of three types of commercially made corrugated cardboard boxes for packing…”
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Physical and microbial collection efficiencies of an electrostatic precipitator for abating airborne particulates in postharvest agricultural processing by Koide, Shoji, Nakagawa, Akira, Omoe, Katsuhiko, Takaki, Koichi, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…We constructed a single-stage, laboratory-scale electrostatic precipitator (ESP) and evaluated its physical and microbial collection efficacies. Ground rice…”
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Effects of temperature and nutrient concentration on the structural characteristics and removal of vegetable-associated Pseudomonas biofilm by Hamanaka, Daisuke, Onishi, Mami, Genkawa, Takuma, Tanaka, Fumihiko, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…The development of vegetable-associated Pseudomonas biofilms on polystyrene surfaces with different nutrient concentrations (trypticase soy broth; TSB, and…”
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Mathematical modeling of pneumatic drying of rice powder by Tanaka, Fumihiko, Uchino, Toshitaka, Hamanaka, Daisuke, Atungulu, Griffiths Gregory

“…Pneumatic conveying drying (PCD) has been widely used in industrial production because it is regarded as highly efficient for heating and mass product…”
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Effect of the wavelength of infrared heaters on the inactivation of bacterial spores at various water activities by Hamanaka, Daisuke, Uchino, Toshitaka, Furuse, Naomi, Han, Wenxue, Tanaka, Shun-ichiro

“…Bacterial spores ( Bacillus subtilis subsp. subtilis NBRC 16183) inoculated onto a stainless steel Petri dish and treated at nine levels of water activity ( a…”
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Monte Carlo simulation of the collective behavior of food particles in pneumatic drying operation by Tanaka, Fumihiko, Maeda, Yoshiharu, Uchino, Toshitaka, Hamanaka, Daisuke, Atungulu, Griffiths Gregory

“…Although most of the time drying operation aims at controlling the mean batch behavior, the quality of the final product is often related to the individual…”
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Prediction of sugar consumption in shredded cabbage using a respiratory model by Nei, D, Uchino, T, Sakai, N, Tanaka, S

“…The relationship between respiration and sugar consumption of shredded cabbage was examined. Respiration rate (RR) of shredded cabbage was determined at 5 °C…”
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Effect of high temperature on the apparent activation energy of respiration of fresh produce by Nei, Daisuke, Uchino, Toshitaka, Sakai, Natsumi, Tanaka, Shun-ichirou

“…An attempt is made to explain why the apparent activation energy of respiration of fresh produce is negative at the higher temperatures of 40–50 °C. We assumed…”
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Inactivation Effect of Infrared Radiation Heating on Bacterial Spores Pretreated at Various Water Activities by HAMANAKA, DAISUKE, UCHINO, TOSHITAKA, FURUSE, NAOMI, TANAKA, SHUN-ICHIRO

“…Bacillus subtilis spores pretreated at various water activities (aw, from 0.005 to 0.996) were inactivated by infrared radiation heating (IRH) at 0.5 and 1.0…”
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Modeling of mass transfer and initiation of hygroscopically induced cracks in rice grains in a thermally controlled soaking condition: With dependency of diffusion coefficient to moisture content and temperature – A 3D finite element approach by Perez, Jonathan H., Tanaka, Fumihiko, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…► 3D modeling of moisture diffusion and initiation of moisture induced crack in rice. ► Diffusion coefficients modeled as a function of moisture content and…”
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Investigation of deactivation of mold conidia by infrared heating in a model-based approach by Trivittayasil, Vipavee, Tanaka, Fumihiko, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…Concerns over chemical residue from chemical processing of fresh agricultural produces encourage the rise of alternative chemical-free methods. Infrared…”
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Mathematical modelling of thin-layer drying according to particle size distribution in crushed feed rice by Tanaka, Fumina, Tanaka, Fumihiko, Tanaka, Ai, Uchino, Toshitaka

“…A thin-layer drying model taking into account the particle size distribution of crushed feed rice was developed to simulate moisture content during…”
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