Also, De Pascual-Teresa et al.
(2007) have reported that daily ingestion of minimally processed
orange fruit increases the levels of hesperetin in plasma.
The consumption of ready-to-eat products has increased as a
consequence of their convenience and freshness. Minimal processing
of fruits involves the use of a combination of procedures, such
as washing, peeling, and slicing or shredding that may cause an increase
in respiration, biochemical changes and microbial spoilage
and, therefore, detrimental effects on food quality (Allende, Tomás-
Barberán, & Gil, 2006).