Low fluence pulsed light enhanced phytochemical content and antioxidant potential of 'Tommy Atkins' mango peel and pulp

Pulsed light technology is considered an alternative to continuous ultraviolet treatments to decontaminate surfaces, packaging or foods. However, applications of pulsed light to increase the health beneficial compounds on fruits and vegetables are scarce. Our results show that application of this technology also can be successfully extended to increase the concentrations of phytochemicals without negative effects on quality criteria of mangoes during storage.