Treatment of grapevines with prohexadione calcium as a growth regulator. The influence on production, winemaking and sensory characteristics of wines

OENO One ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Luis Vaquero-Fernández ◽  
Purificación Fernández-Zurbano ◽  
Jesús Sanz-Asensio ◽  
Miguel López-Alonso ◽  
María Teresa Martínez-Soria

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Aims</strong>: The overall objective of this study was to investigate the effect of the growth regulator Prohexadione Calcium (ProCa) on the production of Tempranillo vines in La Rioja, the vinification and the sensory profile of wines obtained from treated grapes.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Methods and results</strong>: Prohexadione calcium was applied to Tempranillo vines from Rioja Baja at preblooming in years 2004 and 2005. A number of rows were not treated and they were used as controls. Vinification was carried out at an experimental winery. Oenological parameters were determined. A sensory analysis was performed on the obtained wines. The results showed that crop yield was reduced in treated vines. As regards the fermentation process, slight differences were observed in the case of the treated Tempranillo grapes in comparison to the control. The sensory analysis revealed different organoleptic characteristics in the wines obtained from treated grapes in comparison to those produced from the untreated ones.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The growth regulator Prohexadione calcium can be used as an alternative to bunch thinning. Improved sanitary conditions of grapes are observed. The treatment at preblooming produces a reduction in berry size and weight. An improvement in sensory characteristics and wine quality is observed, as a consequence of reduced production.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Significance and impact of study</strong>: ProCa as a growth regulator may be an option for a quality vitiviniculture. No previous studies have been published on applications of ProCa in grapevines in either Europe or in cv. Tempranillo. Additionally, studies with other varieties have not demonstrated sensory improvements in wines obtained from treated vines.</p>

Author(s):  
Nardis NKOUDOU ZE ◽  
Marie-Joseph MEDZEME ENGAMA ◽  
Jean Justin ESSIA NGANG

Aim: the aim of this study was to determine sensory profile, through the use of just-about-right (JAR) scales and penalty analysis, of Bobolo and Chikwangue from the cassava roots fermented with previously cassava-fermented chips powder (PCFCP). Furthermore, retting time, cyanide content and pasting properties of retted roots were evaluated. Methods: for that, two samples of Bobolo and Chikwangue obtained from two cassava retting methods were studied: a control made from the retting without PCFCP and a product made from retting with PCFCP. Results: retting time was carried out in 48 hours less with PCFCP and 60% of cyanide reduction more than control. No major modifications occurs in pasting properties of paste fermented with PCFCP. The sensory analysis indicated high levels of acceptability for products made from retting with PCFCP. The penalty analysis showed that attributes “too sour” and “too much fermented odor” affected the acceptability of the Bobolo from retting without PCFCP significantly. Conclusion: fermentation of cassava through the use of PCFCP is suitable to improvement of sensory characteristics of fermented cassava by-products.


Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Giacomo L. Petretto ◽  
Luca Mercenaro ◽  
Pietro Paolo Urgeghe ◽  
Costantino Fadda ◽  
Antonio Valentoni ◽  
...  

GC-FID/MS is a powerful technique used to analyze food and beverage aromas. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in grape berries play an important role in determining wine quality and are affected by many factors, such as climate and soil that mainly influence their relative concentrations. Wine aroma is generated by a complex mixture of compounds, and the sensory relevance of individual VOCs is far from elucidated. Herein, the VOC content (free and glycosylated) of Cannonau grape skin and juice and of Cannonau wine collected in different areas of Sardinia is explored. Wine sensory analysis was also carried out and the relationship between sensory attributes and VOCs was investigated. Although Cannonau grapes showed the same VOC fingerprint, great variability was identified between samples, although only the differences in 2-phenylethanol and benzyl alcohol concentration in the grape skins and benzyl alcohol and a terpenoid in grape juice were significantly different according to ANOVA. The correlation between VOC content and the sensory profile highlights the role played by 2-methyl-1-butanol and 2-phenylethanol in increasing wine sensory complexity.


2021 ◽  
Vol 158 ◽  
pp. 16321-16339
Author(s):  
Coulibaly Aïssatou ◽  
Kouadio Degbeu Claver ◽  
Doh Amenan Aline ◽  
Amani N’Guessan Georges

Objectif : Évaluer l’impact de la congélation sur certains paramètres physico-chimiques des tranches d’ignames de la variété kponan et faire une analyse sensorielle de quelques mets dérivés. Méthodologie et résultats : L’étude a été faite sur des tranches d’ignames prétraitées puis congelées pendant 3 mois. À Chaque mois, des échantillons ont été prélevés pour une analyse des paramètres physicochimiques et sensorielle des mets dérivés. La congélation n’a pas eu d’effet sur les teneurs en fibre, en protéine et en cendre. Cependant, au cours du premier mois, la matière sèche a augmenté de 5,59 %. Une augmentation des sucres réducteurs a été également observée. Tandis que la teneur en amidon a diminué de 5,54 %. A partir du deuxième mois, tous les paramètres physico-chimiques étudiés sont demeurés stables. Le profil sensoriel des mets dérivés a montré une bonne appréciation des caractéristiques sensorielles avec une forte élasticité (foutou) et une augmentation de la croustillance, de la fermeté et de la couleur (frite). Conclusion et applications des résultats : La technologie utilisée au cours de cette étude a permis de conserver la majeure partie des caractéristiques physico-chimiques et sensorielles de l’igname durant 3 mois. La production de tranches d’igname congelées doit être envisagée afin de palier le problème de conservation post-récolte, assurer la disponibilité tout au long de l’année permettant d’assurer la sécurité alimentaire et contribuer ainsi à la lutte contre la pauvreté en milieu rurale. Coulibaly et al., J. Appl. Biosci. 2021 Étude de la stabilité de quelques propriétés physico-chimiques des tranches d’igname congelées (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata cv Kponan) de Côte d’Ivoire et analyse sensorielle des mets dérivés 16322 Study of the stability of some physicochemical properties of frozen yam slices (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata CV Kponan) from Côte d'Ivoire and sensory analysis of derived dishes ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluate the impact of freezing on certain physicochemical parameters of yam slices of the kponan variety and make a sensory analysis of some derived dishes. Methodology and results: The study was performed on slices of pretreated yams and then frozen for 3 months. Each month, samples were taken for an analysis of the physico-chemical and sensory parameters of the derivative dishes. Freezing did not affect fiber, protein, and ash contents. However, in the first month, dry matter increased by 5.59%. An increase in reducing sugars was also observed. While the starch content decreased by 5.54%. From the second month, all the physico-chemical parameters studied remained stable. The sensory profile of the derived dishes showed a good appreciation of the sensory characteristics with high elasticity (foutou) and an increase in crispness, firmness, and color (fried). Conclusion and application of the results: The technology used during this study made it possible to conserve most of the physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of the yam for 3 months. The production of frozen yam slices should be considered in order to overcome the post-harvest conservation problem, ensure availability throughout the year, ensuring food security and thus contributing to the fight against poverty in the environment. rural.


2021 ◽  
pp. 108201322110037
Author(s):  
G Brunda ◽  
Urs Kavyashree ◽  
Shilpa S Shetty ◽  
Kirti Sharma

Pomegranate juice is popular due to its unique health benefits, sensory characteristics and also a good source of bioactive compounds. Comparative study on processing effect of Not from Concentrate (NFC) and Reconstituted from concentrate (RFC) pomegranate juice on the nutritional and sensory characteristics of ‘Ganesh’ variant was conducted. Results showed that not much differences observed in parameters like pH, acidity, essential elements, protein, total sugars and polyphenol content between NFC and RFC. As per the study NFC had a better antioxidant activity with intracellular ROS inhibition of 11% higher with significant ( p < 0.05) than RFC in HepG2 cell lines. Total anthocyanin content was significantly different ( p < 0.05) in NFC (428.05 mg/l) compared to 326.74 mg/l in RFC expressed as cyanidin-3-glucoside. Iron uptake was 40 units (µg/mg protein) higher in NFC than RFC ( p < 0.05) in HepG2 cells. Sensory flavor profile showed NFC having significant differences with respect to characteristic pomegranate freshness, fruitiness, sweetness and astringency mouthfeel. RFC had higher sweetish and cooked flavor with additional vegetable like notes of beet and carrot. Based on the data better antioxidant activity, iron bioavailability, anthocyanin content and sensory attributes were captured in pomegranate NFC juices over RFC juices.


2009 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos A.L. Carvalho ◽  
Geni S. Sodré ◽  
Antonio A.O. Fonseca ◽  
Rogério M.O. Alves ◽  
Bruno A. Souza ◽  
...  

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a dehumidification process on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of stingless-bee honey. Melipona scutellaris and M. quadrifasciata honey samples were submitted to a dehumidification process and to physicochemical (reducing sugars, apparent sucrose, moisture, diastatic activity, hydroxymethylfurfural, ash, pH, acidity, and electric conductivity) and sensory evaluations (fluidity, color, aroma, crystallization,flavor,and acceptability). The results indicated that the dehumidification process does not interfere with honey quality and acceptability.


2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 781-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jovanka Popov-Raljic ◽  
Jovanka Lalicic-Petronijevic ◽  
Etelka Dimic ◽  
Vladimir Popov ◽  
Vesna Vujasinovic ◽  
...  

The main role of milk and milk products in the technology of confectionery products (chocolates, caramele-candy products, dairy products, spreads, etc.) is to increase the nutritional value of the final product and to influence some sensory characteristics of quality (appearance, consistence/texture, flavor). In this study, mixtures of milk and cocoa spreads of a new composition with increased content of milk components were produced, and then assessed for sensory quality traits, peroxide value, free fatty acid content and the content of heavy metals (lead, cadmium and copper) during storage from 0-30 to 180 days at room temperature (18 - 20?C). The samples were evaluated using the analytical-descriptive sensory analysis (point system) with description of the dominant properties (appearance-color, surface gloss, consistence-spreadability, dynamic property of melting, the consistence in the oral cavity-oiliness and flavor-odor and taste). The results of sensory analysis were statistically analyzed using two-way analysis of variance MANOVA, LSD and Levene's test. Based on the obtained results it can be concluded that the composition of mixtures of milk and cocoa spreads significantly affects all characteristics, whereas the storage time significantly affects the appearance, consistence, i.e. spreadability and taste of the product.


2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 347-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. M. Vlasenko ◽  
O. V. Kuznetcova

Sensory analysis is the most ancient and inexpensive method of assessing the quality of food products. Consumer demand for the fruit bodies of mushrooms is due to their unique taste and aroma. Profile methods of sensory analysis are used in quality control, for characterising the differences between food products and for determining the impact of various factors on the quality of the test product. The aim of this research is to study the influence of different types of substrates on the character and intensity of arom     a of the dried fruit bodies of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.: Fr.) Kumm. IBK–1535 using the sensory profile method. The substrates for the cultivation of mushrooms were selected from waste from the agricultural and wood processing industries: sunflower husks, wheat straw, waste from the cleaning of seed corn, and sawdust of deciduous trees and oak bark. The preparation and sterilization of substrates was performed according to standard techniques. During the process of cultivation we determined the culture-morphological indices of development of the mycelium: the duration of growth in the substrate, time of appearance of the primordia, the number of formed fruiting bodies of mushrooms, the average biomass of the fruiting bodies. We did not detect any significant differences between substrates in the growth rate of mycelia. The best culture-morphological indices of growth and development of mycelia were identified for the corn waste substrate. This substrate had the greatest number of primordia, while the lowest was for wheat straw. The mycelium of P. ostreatus IBK-1535 was white, fluffy, and denser on substrates of corn waste, sunflower husks and oak bark. The sensory profile analysis was performed according to ISO 6564:1885.1 g of dried fruiting bodies was crushed, placed in glass vials with stoppers and heated to +35…+40 °C for a better emission of volatile compounds. A five person degustation commission was trained to undertake the sensory analysis. First, using sensory analysis, the degustation commission determined the following descriptors of odour for the fruiting bodies of the fungi: mushroom, woody, grassy, sweet, sour. Then the intensity of the aroma of each sample was assessed on a five-point scale. The most characteristic mushroom aroma of the dried fruit bodies was obtained when oak bark was the substrate for cultivation. The samples of mushroom grown on sawdust and waste corn had a similar aroma. The samples obtained for sunflower husk and wheat straw had a slight mushroom aroma with grassy and sour notes. Thus, the use of the sensory profile method of analysis makes it possible to assess the degree of intensity of aroma of fruit bodies of higher edible mushrooms in relation to the conditions of their cultivation without having to use complicated instrumental methods of analysis. Moreover, sensory profile analysis can be used to monitor the odours and aromas of mushrooms, which are cultivated in artificial conditions, for the adjustment of the cultivation process and for conducting a rapid appraisal of the quality of mushroom products. 


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-66
Author(s):  
Xiaozhu Liu ◽  
Yinfeng Li ◽  
Jichuang Zhou ◽  
Mingzheng Huang

Wickerhamomyces anomalus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were mixed by co-inoculation or sequential inocula-tion, and the physicochemical properties, electronic sensory characteristics, and aromatic characteristics of longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) wine were evaluated to analyze the effects of mixed fermentation on wine quality. The results demonstrate that mixed fermentation obtained by co-inoculation or sequential inoculation decreases the alcohol content of longan wine. Furthermore, mixed fermentation also leads to the reduction of the electronic sensory acidity and richness of longan wine. Moreover, the two mixed inoculation methods resulted in different effects on the aromatic characteristics of longan wine. The varieties of aldehyde and ketone aromatic compounds increase in longan wine fermented by co-inoculation, with increasing amounts of acids, aldehydes, ketones, and other compounds, and a decrease in the amounts of ester compounds. However, the variety of ester aromatic compounds and the amounts of acids, aldehydes, and ketones increase when using sequential inoculation. Therefore, the application of mixed fermentation can regulate the physicochemical properties, as well as the electronic sensory characteristics and aromatic characteristics of longan wine, and this contributes to the enrichment of the different types of longan wine.


2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 503-512
Author(s):  
Karolina Brkić Bubola ◽  
Marina Lukić ◽  
Igor Lukić ◽  
Olivera Koprivnjak

This study investigates the effect of industrial scale filtration of fresh monovarietal virgin olive oil from Buža and Istarska bjelica cultivars on their volatiles, total phenols and sensory characteristics, and compares the oil samples clarified by filtration with those clarified by natural sedimentation/decantation after six months of storage. Filtration had a different effect on volatiles from the oil samples obtained from different cultivars. In the oil from Buža cultivar immediately after filtration only the amount of (Z)-2-pentenol slightly increased, but in Istarska bjelica the oil filtration affected eight compounds (the amount of hexanal, (E)-2-pentenal, (Z)-3-hexenal, (Z)-2-pentenol and (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol increased, while of hexyl acetate, (E)-2-penten-1-ol and (E)-2-hexen-1-ol decreased). In fresh filtered oil from Buža cultivar a slight decrease of total phenols was observed, while in those from Istarska bjelica the decrease was sharp, causing a decrease in the pungency and bitterness. Sedimentation/decantation had advantages over oil filtration of both cultivars, due to improved effect on the preservation of the sensory profile and the level of total phenols. Tentative aroma profiles based on odorant series obtained from the odour activity values were compared to the actual olive oil sensory profiles. These results could have a high level of applications in the olive oil industry for the optimization of the technology for obtaining monovarietal virgin olive oil with preserved specific and typical sensory characteristics, but also may serve experts to choose an appropriate virgin olive oil clarification method prior to analysis of volatile compounds.


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