Charles A. Sims

From Expectations to Experience: How Quality Reference Points Shape Willingness to Pay

Chenxi Hu, Zhifeng Gao, Yifan Jing, Xin Zhao et autres

The Use of Chitosan‐ and Coconut Oil‐Based Edible Coatings Enriched With Cinnamon Essential Oil for Extending Fresh Peach Quality

Yuru Chang, Simon Riley, Xinwei Liu, Mark A. Ritenour et autres

Peach (Prunus persica) fruit have a short shelf life and require postharvest treatments to maintain quality. This study evaluated edible coatings using chitosan or coconut oil as carriers, with or without the cinnamon oil-based antifungal product Cinnerate, on tree-ripe "Big Red" peaches. …

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Export Potential of Mango Cultivars

Jeffrey K. Brecht, Steven A. Sargent, Pavlos Tsouvaltzis, Charles A. Sims et autres

Comparison of Thyme Oil Vapor and Thyme Guard Immersion on Peach Postharvest Brown Rot Control

Yuru Chang, Philip F. Harmon, Mark A. Ritenour, Tie Liu et autres

Essential oils (EOs) offer a promising natural alternative to conventional postharvest fungicides, providing enhanced food safety and reduced environmental impact while minimizing the risk of pathogen resistance. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of thyme oil (TO) fumigation and Thyme Guard …

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VacCAP, a community-based project to develop advanced breeding tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry

Massimo Iorizzo, Mary Ann Lila, Penelope Perkins‐Veazie, Molla F. Mengist et autres

Texture engineering in cell-based seafood: Insights from structural and compositional benchmarks

Shaon Xin Ying Chuah, Karen M Mancera Azamar, Asli Z Odabasi, Boce Zhang et autres

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Distinct terpene metabolite blends serve as core drivers of consumer aroma preferences in fir Christmas tree species

Angela Chiang, Katlyn Nau, Gary Chastagner, Chal G. Landgren et autres

Real Christmas trees contribute ~$2.5 billion to the US economy annually. True fir (Abies spp.) are the most popular trees and account for the majority of sales. The real Christmas tree commodity board identified aroma as the primary driver for consumers to …

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Distinct terpene metabolite blends serve as core drivers of consumer aroma preferences in fir Christmas tree species

Angela Chiang, Katlyn Nau, Gary Chastagner, Chal G. Landgren et autres

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Can Domestic Vanilla Compete? Sensory Evaluation and Willingness to Pay for Vanilla Flavorings

Alissa Hevesh, Jaclyn D. Kropp, Zhifeng Gao, Charles A. Sims et autres

ABSTRACT The U.S. is the largest importer of vanilla beans. Currently, there is no large‐scale domestic commercial production of vanilla beans. However, Florida's tropical climate is suitable for production, and researchers are exploring the viability of a Florida‐based domestic vanilla industry. To …

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Macroporous adsorbent resin debittering of Huang long bing (HLB)‐affected orange juice and its impacts on consumer sensory acceptance

Taylor L. Washington, Fabiana V. Briceno, Charles A. Sims, Katlyn Nau et autres

Huang long bing (HLB) infection of oranges induces the biosynthesis and accumulation of bitter limonoids. The objective of this study was to debitter HLB-affected orange juice while preserving the tasteless and health-promoting limonoid glucoside and flavanones using resin adsorption. Three resins (FPX66, …

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A consumer‐oriented approach to define breeding targets for molecular breeding

Luís Felipe V. Ferrão, Camila Ferreira Azevedo, Charles A. Sims, Patricio Muńoz

Flavor is a crucial aspect of the eating experience, reflecting evolving consumer preferences for fruits with enhanced quality. Modern fruit breeding programs prioritize improving quality traits aligned with consumer tastes. However, defining fruit-quality attributes that significantly impact consumer preference is a current …

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Sensory Evaluation of Local Versus Imported Shrimp to Develop Marketing Strategies for United States Shrimp Producers

Gina Fimiano, Katlyn Nau, Charles A. Sims, Razieh Farzad

Shrimp is considered a high-value seafood product and the most consumed seafood in the Unites States. However, it is characterized by a short shelf-life. United States is heavily dependent on seafood imports, including shrimp, with more than 80 % of seafood being …

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