scholarly journals Quality characteristics of stored tomato fruit treated with two formulations of African black pepper

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 249-259
Author(s):  
Grace O. Babarinde ◽  
Gabriel O. Adegoke ◽  
Rahman Akinoso ◽  
R. Adekanye Bosede
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Black Pepper ◽  
Viable Count ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Piper Guineense ◽  
African Black

Tomato Solanum lycopersicum L. (Solanales: Solanaceae) is highly perishable and requires postharvest treatment to extend its shelf life. Use of synthetic chemicals to control post-harvest loss in tomato has adverse effect on health and there is need to explore natural alternatives to chemical. Two formulations of African black pepper Piper guineense Schumach. (Piperales: Piperaceae), aqueous extract and essential oil, were evaluated as preservatives for Roma type tomato fruit. Tomato fruits were treated with different concentrations of aqueous extracts and undiluted essential oil and stored under refrigeration condition. Samples were taken at 5-days interval and analyzed for weight loss, total soluble solids and ascorbic acid. Total Viable Count (TVC) and total mould count (TMC) were determined. Chemical composition of essential oil was identified using gas chromatography-mass spectrometer. Percent weight loss (PWL) in aqueous extract-treated tomato (0.0%-0.68%) was lower than the control (0.3%-19.97%). The total soluble solid (brix) of samples in untreated fruit was lower than fruit treated with higher of P. guineense. Ascorbic acid contents were higher in aqueous extract-treated samples than the control. Essential oil-treated fruit had lower physiological weight loss TVC and TMC than the control. Twelve compounds were identified in P. guineense essential oil, the most of which were b-sesquiphellandrene (23.7%). The P. guineense aqueous extract or essential oil is recommended as a bio-rational preservative for postharvest storage of tomato.

scholarly journals Influence of chitosan coatings with citric essential oil on the shelf-life of minimally processed mango (Mangifera indica L.)

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 7679-7688
Author(s):  
Fabián Rico Rodríguez ◽  
Carolina Gutiérrez Cortés ◽  
Consuelo Díaz Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
The Other ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Acidity ◽  
Minimally Processed ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
Sensory Acceptance

Demand for minimally processed fruits have increased due to their nutritional value and an increasing change in consumption habits. Physicochemical, microbiological, structural and sensory changes were determined in minimally processed mangoes (MPM) with chitosan (CH) edible coatings and lemon and orange essential oils (EOL). The MPM was first dipped in citric acid and a texturizing solution and then dipped in CH and lemon or orange EOL coatings. Weight loss, sensory acceptance, total soluble solids, total acidity, ascorbic acid, color changes, firmness and elasticity, and microbiological changes were quantified for 11 days of refrigerated storage. The CH and lemon EOL coating had more acceptance than the other treatments. No differences were found (p>0.05) for weight loss, total acidity, ascorbic acid, firmness or elasticity. There was a high amount of total phenols due to the EOL composition, as well as a high antioxidant capacity in the early days of storage. This characteristic decreased in the final days of the study. There was a decrease in the microbial charge for the lemon EOL treatment, as compared to the other samples. The CH and lemon EOL coating helped to maintain the shelf-life of the MPM for 11 days of storage without affecting the sensory acceptance. The CH and Orange EOL coating did not have an effect on the MPM physicochemical attributes; however, the sensory acceptance was negatively affected with off-flavors conferred to the MPM.

scholarly journals Productive and qualitative performance of tomato plants as a function of the application of plant growth regulators and mineral nutrients

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 416-424
Author(s):  
Marília Caixeta Sousa ◽  
Luan Fernando Ormond Sobreira Rodrigues ◽  
Mônica Bartira da Silva ◽  
Janaina Oliveira Cruz ◽  
Marla Silvia Diamante ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Growth Regulators ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Macro And Micronutrients

The tomato fruit is rich in antioxidant compounds and has great nutritional and economic importance, annually promoting research on the nutritional and productive characteristics. The present study aimed to evaluate whether foliar application of commercial products based on growth regulators [auxin, cytokinin and gibberellin (Ax+CK+GA)], micronutrients [cobalt and molybdenum (Mi)] and mixtures of macro and micronutrients [nitrogen, boron, copper, molybdenum and zinc (Ma+Mi)], isolated and in combination, increase productivity and improve the post-harvest quality of tomato fruits (Predador F1). The experiment design used randomized blocks, with seven treatments and four repetitions, which were (T1) control; (T2) Ax+CK+GA; (T3) Ma+Mi; (T4) Mi; (T5) Ax+CK+GA + (Ma+Mi); (T6) Ax+CK+GA + Mi; and (T7) Ax+CK+GA + Mi + (Ma+Mi). The variables production, precocity, soluble solids content (SS), titratable acidity (TA), ratio (SS/TA), pH, total soluble sugars, ascorbic acid and weight loss were evaluated. The Ax+CK+GA application, isolated or in combination with Ma+Mi, promoted the precocity, and the use of isolated Ax+CK+GA and Mi improved the tomato plant productivity. The growth regulators, macro and micronutrients, isolated or in combination, increased the ascorbic acid content in the fruits.

scholarly journals Gelatin-Based Edible Coating Combined with Mentha pulegium Essential Oil as Bioactive Packaging for Strawberries

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Aitboulahsen ◽  
Said Zantar ◽  
Amin Laglaoui ◽  
Hicham Chairi ◽  
Abdelhay Arakrak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Edible Coating ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Mentha Pulegium ◽  
Bioactive Coating ◽  
Gelatin Coating

The effect of gelatin-based edible coating incorporated with Mentha pulegium essential oil (MEO) on physicochemical (pH, titratable acidity (TA), weight loss, total soluble solids (TSS), and total phenolic content (TPC)), microbiological (total aerobic mesophilic flora (TAMF) and yeasts and moulds (YM)), and sensorial (color and firmness) characteristics of strawberries stored under refrigeration was studied. Strawberries were coated with gelatin alone (4%) and/or gelatin combined with two concentrations (0.5 and 1%) of MEO and stored at 4°C for 13 days. Gelatin coating and MEO combination significantly inhibited total flora and moulds and yeasts with comparison to control (uncoated strawberries) and had better hygienic quality at the end of storage. The effect was MEO concentration dependent. Our results also showed that the bioactive coating used in this investigation slowed down changes in pH, TA, weight loss, TSS, firmness, TPC, and color of strawberries. Gelatin coating incorporated with MEO at 1% protected at least 60% of strawberries from deterioration after 13 days of storage and could be used as bioactive packaging to prolong the shelf life and an alternative of pesticides use.

scholarly journals Evaluation of postharvest quality of edible coated mandarin at ambient storage

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
TAA Nasrin ◽  
MN Islam ◽  
MA Rahman ◽  
MS Arfin ◽  
MA Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Respiration Rate ◽  
Liquid Paraffin ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Ambient Storage ◽  
Fruit Surface

An experiment was conducted to assess the influence of edible coatings on postharvest quality of mandarin during 20 days of ambient storage. Sorted fruits were washed; fruit surface water was removed and then coated with 100% liquid paraffin wax, 0.5% chitosan, 1.0% chitosan, 1.5% chitosan, and 100% coconut oil. After coating, fruit surface was air dried and kept at ambient condition (25±3 °C, 60–70% RH) and analyzed periodically for weight loss, respiration rate, firmness, decay incidence, TSS, pH, ascorbic acid content, and sensory properties. The results revealed that coconut oil had immense effect on the reduction of the weight loss and respiration rate and preserved firmness, total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, total sugar and reducing sugar and no incidence of moulds & their growth was found up to 16 days of storage.Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 8 (1): 18-25, June, 2018

scholarly journals Application and Evaluation of a Pectin-Based Edible Coating Process for Quality Change Kinetics and Shelf-Life Extension of Lime Fruit (Citrus aurantifolium)

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neda Maftoonazad ◽  
Hosahalli S. Ramaswamy
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Respiration Rate ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Coating Process ◽  
Quality Loss ◽  
Quality Change ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Kinetics Of

Uncertain storage conditions lead to considerable quality loss in lime fruits, which affect their consumer acceptability. Studies aimed at quantifying the kinetics of quality changes under different storage conditions are valuable for minimizing the product quality loss and improving their marketability. The objective of this study was to quantify the effect of pectin-based coating on the kinetics of quality change in stored limes fruits using a pre-established coating process. Lime fruits were immersed in the coating emulsion and then surface dried, cooled, and evaluated after storage for different times at selected temperatures (10–25 °C). Quality characteristics evaluated include physical (texture and color), chemical (ascorbic acid, pH, titrable acidity, total soluble solids), and physiological (respiration rate) properties. Results revealed that with the passage of time, the fruits showed progressive increase in shriveling or wilting and loss in green color, and higher temperatures accelerated these changes. The respiration rate in control samples reached 79, 35, and 7 mL CO2/(kg·h) after 7 days at 25 °C and 22 days at 15 and 10 °C, respectively, while those of coated samples were limited to 40, 32, and 1.06 mL CO2/(kg·h) after 11, 25, and 32 days at the same storage temperatures. Control fruits suffered 6%, 10%, and 24% weight loss following 8 days of storage at 10, 15, and 20 °C, respectively, while the losses in coated fruits were lower (2%, 4%, and 17%, respectively). A zero-order model was found appropriate for weight loss, along with a color a value and ΔE, while a first-order model was found to be better for firmness, brix to acidity ratio, ascorbic acid, and b and L values (R2 > 0.9). The Arrhenius model was suitable for temperature sensitivity of the rate constants.

scholarly journals Antioxidative Properties and Inhibition of Key Enzymes Relevant to Type-2 Diabetes and Hypertension by Essential Oils from Black Pepper

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganiyu Oboh ◽  
Ayokunle O. Ademosun ◽  
Oluwatoyin V. Odubanjo ◽  
Ifeoluwa A. Akinbola
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Black Pepper ◽  
Converting Enzyme ◽  
Piper Guineense ◽  
Key Enzymes

The antioxidant properties and effect of essential oil of black pepper (Piper guineense) seeds onα-amylase,α-glucosidase (key enzymes linked to type-2 diabetes), and angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE) (key enzyme linked to hypertension) were assessed. The essential oil was obtained by hydrodistillation and dried with anhydrous Na2SO4, and the phenolic content, radical [1,1-diphenyl-2 picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) and nitric oxide (NO)] scavenging abilities as well as the ferric reducing antioxidant property (FRAP) and Fe2+-chelating ability of the essential oil were investigated. Furthermore, the effect onα-amylase,α-glucosidase, and ACE enzyme activities was also investigated. The characterization of the constituents was done using GC. The essential oil scavenged DPPH*, NO*, and ABTS* and chelated Fe2+.α-Pinene,β-pinene, cis-ocimene, myrcene, allo-ocimene, and 1,8-cineole were among the constituents identified by GC. The essential oil inhibitedα-amylase,α-glucosidase, and ACE enzyme activities in concentration-dependent manners, though exhibiting a stronger inhibition ofα-glucosidase thanα-amylase activities. Conclusively, the phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and inhibition ofα-amylase,α-glucosidase, and angiotensin-1 converting enzyme activities by the essential oil extract of black pepper could be part of the mechanism by which the essential oil could manage and/or prevent type-2 diabetes and hypertension.

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