S294 - Participant Bio

Xuetong Fan

Title: Research Food Technologist

Institution: USDA - ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center
600 E. Mermaid Lane
Wyndmoor, PA 19038

Research Topics: Identify technologies and treatments that effectively inactivate human pathogens on fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and study the impact of those chemical sanitizers (chlorine dioxide, acidified compounds etc.), non-thermal processing (ionizing radiation, ultraviolet), and other food safety interventions on textural, flavor and aroma (volatiles), and nutritional (ascorbic acid, antioxidants) quality. In addition, determine the accumulation of undesirable or potentially toxic chemicals that may be induced by processing or interventions, and develop approaches and strategies, including development of integrated processes, to optimize positive quality attributes and minimize undesirable characteristics of foods by combining safety interventions with other methods such as modified atmosphere packaging, antibrowning and antisoftening agents, and antioxidants.

Commodities: apples, cantaloupes, leafy vegetables

Phone: 215-836-3785

E-mail:Xuetong.fan@ars.usda.gov

	[Link to Home Page] Current Officers: Past Chair: Yuagang Luo (LuoY@ba.ars.usda.gov) Chair: Peter Toivanen (ToivonenP@AGR.GC.CA) Vice Chair: Aubrey F. Mendonca (amendon@iastate.edu) Secretary: Xuetong Fan (xfan@errc.ars.usda.gov) Webmaster: Mary Reed (postharvest@ucdavis.edu)