Influence of unit operations on the levels of polyacetylenes in minimally processed carrots and parsnips: An industrial trial

► Carrot and parsnip polyacetylenes were assessed during industrial minimal processing. ► Abrasive peeling is accountant of the most losses of all unit operations performed. ► Tissue damage during cutting affects polyacetylene's retention in some products. ► Falcarinol, the most bioactive polyacetylene, showed relatively good retention. ► Polyacetylenes are stable in the plant matrix and retained during chill storage.