Wei Lun Zhu

Dr. Wei Lun Zhu

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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1 March 2025 in Food Chemistry
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Chao Kai ChangChao Kai Chang
Chao Kai Chang
YKYi-Feng Kao
Yi-Feng Kao
HCHuey-Jine Chai
Huey-Jine Chai
PLPei-Rong Liang
Pei-Rong Liang
WZWei Lun Zhu
Wei Lun Zhu
Chang Wei HsiehChang Wei Hsieh
Chang Wei Hsieh

19 March 2024 in Antioxidants
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Chao Kai ChangChao Kai Chang
Chao Kai Chang
STSheng-Yen Tsai
Sheng-Yen Tsai
Ming Shiun TsaiMing Shiun Tsai
Ming Shiun Tsai
ATAn-Ting Tu
An-Ting Tu
Hou ChihyaoHou Chihyao
Hou Chihyao
Chang Wei HsiehChang Wei Hsieh
Chang Wei Hsieh
Shortening the aging duration and enhancing the functional components of garlic present significant technical challenges that need to be addressed. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the potential role of pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment, a novel nonthermal food processing method, in promoting and enhancing the functional attributes of aged garlic. Our results showed that 2–4 kV/cm PEF pretreatment increased S-allyl cysteine (SAC), total polyphenol (TPC), and flavonoid contents (TFC) compared with un-pretreated garlic during aging. The browning and texture-softening were also significantly improved during processing time, though the latter showed no significant difference from the eighth day to the end of the aging process. The principal component analysis results showed that PEF positively affects the SAC and TFC formations without adverse effects. Among the PEF pretreatments, 3 kV/cm is the most effective in enhancing functional component production compared with the other PEF pretreatments. Therefore, PEF pretreatment is a time-saving process that promotes and enhances the functionality of aged garlic.