reactions, staling, and loss of flavor (flat taste).
Browning reactions result in burned and bitter
flavors, especially in fruits canned in syrups, and
to some extent in sweet potatoes. Many vegetables
get a “musty” taste, which could be described
as “old. ” Products high in starch become
stale tasting as staling of the starch occurs. This
reaction can be accompanied by yellowing.
Changes in color during storage include fading of
both chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments in red
and green vegetables. Fruit and starchy vegetables
generally turn dark, or brown, in color