Fresh-cut produce deteriorates faster than intact produce,
and this deterioration affects not only microbiological quality but
also nutritional and sensory quality. Therefore, we know that
bioactive compounds decrease as a consequence of deterioration.
It is known that to control microbial contamination in fruits and
vegetables, it is necessary to use chemical or physical agents, such
as sanitizers. However, it is important that these processing steps
and postharvest treatments do not cause a significant reduction in
the produce’s nutrient content .
These characteristics are relevant to a complete evaluation of the
effectiveness of the decontamination step.