The aim of the present work was to study: 1) the possibility of
fortifying C. moschata Duchesne ex Poiret tissues with iron through a
process of dry infusion, thus avoiding the use of huge amounts of
hypertonic osmotic solutions; 2) the effect of the joint presence of Fe
and AA on process parameters, physical and quality characteristics in
the final product; and 3) the application of an edible coating based on
tapioca starch for protecting pumpkin tissue from possible color
detrimentsdue to Fe/AAcontents during the process and food storage.