scholarly journals Quality of dried banana produced from three cultivars 'Prata-Anã', 'FHIA-18'and 'BRS Platina' under different irrigation levels

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ((03) 2019) ◽  
pp. 340-347
Author(s):  
Maristella Martineli ◽  
Kennia Karolline Gonçalves Pereira ◽  
João Rafael Prudêncio dos Santos ◽  
Ariane Castricini ◽  
Polyanna Mara de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Hot Air ◽  
Forced Air ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Irrigation Levels

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of different levels of irrigation on the quality parameters involved in the dried-bananas production from 3 different cultivars. The experimental design was a completely randomized factorial 3 x 3, with three genotypes of bananas (Prata-Anã, FHIA-18 and BRS Platina) produced in the semi-arid region of Minas Gerais.) and three irrigation levels (50, 75 and 100% of crop evapotranspiration - ETC), with three replications. For the processing purpose, the fruits were selected at the maturity stage 6. Then they sanitized in hypochlorite of sodium solution at 100 mg L-1, peeled and dehydrated through the drying convective method with hot air, in dryer with forced air, in dryer with forced air circulation at 65ºC for 24 hours. The dried bananas were evaluated according to the following physical and chemical aspects: moisture, length, diameter, firmness, color (brightness, chroma and ºHue), soluble solids and titratable acidity, and sensory characteristics: purchase intention and acceptance. The humidity, length, diameter, firmness, color and acidity of dried bananas were influenced by the different studied irrigation levels. In the sensory evaluation, the best result regarding appearance, color, texture and flavor requirements was observed in banana processed from 'Prata-Anã' irrigated with the total level of water (100%). The dried banana processed from 'BRS Platina' was the least accepted in the sensory tests.

scholarly journals Influence of maturity stage on fruit longevity of cherry tomatoes stored at ambient and controlled temperature

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 4027
Author(s):  
Cristiana Maia de Oliveira ◽  
Leandro Martins Ferreira ◽  
Margarida Gorete Ferreira do Carmo ◽  
Regina Celi Cavestre Coneglian
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Maturity Stages ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Fruit Maturity ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Cherry Tomatoes

Fruit maturity stage has direct influence on the post-harvest life and consumer quality. Therefore, the understanding of the maturation process and its quality characteristics for storage are key factors for commercialization. In face of the foregoing, this study aimed to determine shelf life and changes in physical and chemical indexes of cherry tomatoes (Perinha Água Branca (PAB) and Mascot), assessing fruit harvested at four maturity stages and stored at ambient and controlled temperatures. For this, it was used fruit at turning, pink, red and ripe maturity stages, submitted to ambient (25 ± 2 °C) and controlled (12 °C and 90% RH) temperature, and assessed over time the indexes of fresh mass loss, titratable acidity, pH, soluble solids and ascorbic acid. The experimental design was completely randomized design in a factorial scheme of 2×4×7 for ambient temperature and 2×4×8 for controlled temperature. At ambient temperature, a longevity of up to 20 days was observed for PAB and Mascot fruit harvested at turning and pink maturity stages. When harvested at red and ripe stages, the longevity was of 15 days for PAB fruit and of 15 and 11 days, respectively, for Mascot fruit. At controlled temperature, PAB fruit showed longevity of 24 days when harvested at turning and pink stages and of 20 and 7 days, respectively, when harvested at red and ripe stages. A longevity of up to 27 days was observed for Mascot fruit harvested at turning stage and of 24 days for the other stages. The fruit harvested at turning and pink maturity stages, associated with storage under controlled conditions, presented higher longevity and maintenance of physical and chemical indexes of quality.

scholarly journals Rootstocks for the new seedless table grape ‘BRS Vitória’ under tropical semi-arid conditions of São Francisco Valley

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Coelho de Souza Leão ◽  
José Henrique Bernardino do Nascimento ◽  
Dayane Silva de Moraes ◽  
Edimara Ribeiro de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Table Grape ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Yield Production ◽  
Production Cycles ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Semi Arid

ABSTRACT ‘BRS Vitoria’ is the most important Brazilian table grape cultivar in the domestic and foreign markets, standing out for the seedleness, pleasant flavor, high yield and mildew resistance. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of the rootstock on the yield, production components, vigor, and physical and chemical characteristics of the ‘BRS Vitória’ grape under irrigation in the Brazilian semi-arid region. The experiment was conducted over eight consecutive production cycles in the period from 2015 to 2018 in a commercial area in the Senador Nilo Coelho project, Petrolina, PE. The treatments were represented by seven rootstocks: ‘IAC 572’, ‘IAC 766’, ‘IAC 313’, ‘Harmony’, ‘SO4’, ‘Paulsen 1103’, and ‘Freedom’, using a randomized block experimental design with four replications. The results were variable among production cycles, with significant effects of the rootstock in some cycles and/or in the overall mean of the cycles. The variables of pruning weight, sprouting, bud fertility, and titratable acidity were not affected by the rootstock in any of the production cycles evaluated in this study. ‘Harmony’ rootstock promoted greater berry mass and diameter but reduced the soluble solids content. Vines of ‘BRS Vitória’ showed moderate vigor, high bud fertility and yield, satisfactory characteristics of bunch and berry, sugars and acids content that meet the requirements of the most demanding markets in all the rootstocks evaluated in this study.

scholarly journals Estudo experimental do limão Tahiti (Citrus latifólia Tanaka): composição físico-química e de minerais da polpa in natura e do resíduo albedo

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (37) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Kátia Davi Brito ◽  
Josenildo Isidro Santos Filho ◽  
Henrique Bruno Lima ◽  
Emmanuel Paixao Neto ◽  
Flávia Cristina dos Santos Lima
Keyword(s):  
Water Activity ◽  
Reducing Sugars ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Mesh Size ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Forced Air

<p>The present work aimed to evaluate the physical-chemical and mineral parameters of the in natura pulp and the albedo residue of the Tahiti lemon. The pulp was extracted on a stainless steel horizontal removing device and refined in a sieve with a mesh size less than 1.0 mm. The albedo residue was separated and manually dried in a kiln with forced air circulation at a temperature of 55 ± 2°C until constant mass. The physico-chemical analyzes for the pulp in natura were: total solids (TS), soluble solids (°Brix), titratable acidity (TA), pH, vitamin C, total and reducing sugars, moisture, ashes and water activity. For the dry albedo, moisture, pH, ashes, water activity, protein, reducing sugars (RS) and pectin were evaluated. The mineral constituents consisted on the evaluation of the centesimal composition of calcium (Ca), potassium (K), phosphorus (P), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) for the in natura pulp and dry albedo residue of Tahiti lemon. Regarding the physical-chemical and mineral quality parameters, results were satisfactory. Therefore, the study of Tahiti lemon provided essential information on the availability of nutrients, so as to provide the consumer with new products derived from the Tahiti lemon and also to add economic value to the fruit.</p>

scholarly journals Pre-harvest application of calcium chloride and chitosan on fruit quality and storability of ‘Early Swelling’ peach during cold storage

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abdel Nabi Abdel Gayed ◽  
Samar Abdeltawab Mohamed Ahmed Shaarawi ◽  
Mohamed Abdelkader Elkhishen ◽  
Nabil Raafat Mohamed Elsherbini
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Chloride ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Great Relevance ◽  
Peach Trees ◽  
Chloride Treatment ◽  
Physical And Chemical

ABSTRACT Studies related with the storage of peach fruits have received great relevance in Egypt. In this study, the effect of pre-harvest sprays of calcium chloride and chitosan, separately and in combination, on quality attributes and storability of peach fruits stored at 0±1 °C was studied. ‘Early Swelling’ peach trees were sprayed twice with 1% or 2% calcium chloride. The first spraying was at pea stage, while the second one was performed at 10 days before harvesting. Chitosan sprays were performed at 0.5 or 1%, alone or in combination with 1 and 2% calcium chloride, at 10 days before harvesting. Untreated trees served as control. Fruits were harvested at maturity stage, then packaged and stored at 0±1 °C and 85-90% of relative humidity. Fruit physical and chemical properties were evaluated at 7-day intervals. Results showed that pre-harvest application with 2% CaCl2+1% chitosan was most effective in minimizing weight loss (%) and decay (%), as well as in maintaining maximum firmness and lengthening shelf life. Fruit color was not affected by any of the treatments, while untreated fruits and calcium chloride treatment alone, at both applied concentrations, maintained higher total soluble solids (TSS, %), total phenolic content, and lower titratable acidity percentage.

scholarly journals Preliminary Insights in Sensory Profile of Sweet Cherries

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 612
Author(s):  
Vânia Silva ◽  
Sandra Pereira ◽  
Alice Vilela ◽  
Eunice Bacelar ◽  
Francisco Guedes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Cherry ◽  
Prunus Avium ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Sensory Profile ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Sensory Data

Sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) is a fruit appreciated by consumers for its well-known physical and sensory characteristics and its health benefits. Being an extremely perishable fruit, it is important to know the unique attributes of the cultivars to develop cultivation or postharvest strategies that can enhance their quality. This study aimed to understand the influence of physicochemical characteristics of two sweet cherry cultivars, Burlat and Van, on the food quality perception. Several parameters (weight, dimensions, soluble solids content (SSC), pH, titratable acidity (TA), colour, and texture) were measured and correlated with sensory data. Results showed that cv. Van presented heavier and firmer fruits with high sugar content. In turn, cv. Burlat showed higher pH, lower TA, and presented redder and brightest fruits. The principal component analysis revealed an evident separation between cultivars. Van cherries stood out for their sensory parameters and were classified as more acidic, bitter, and astringent, and presented a firmer texture. Contrarily, Burlat cherries were distinguished as being more flavourful, succulent, sweeter, and more uniform in terms of visual and colour parameters. The results of the sensory analysis suggested that perceived quality does not always depend on and/or recognize the quality parameters inherent to the physicochemical characteristics of each cultivar.

scholarly journals The Effect of Mechanical Vibration during Transport under Model Conditions on the Shelf-Life, Quality and Physico-Chemical Parameters of Four Apple Cultivars

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Dorota Walkowiak-Tomczak ◽  
Natalia Idaszewska ◽  
Grzegorz P. Łysiak ◽  
Krzysztof Bieńczak
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Mechanical Vibration ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Polyphenol Content ◽  
Flesh Colour

The study assessed the changes in the quality and physical and chemical parameters of apples of four cultivars (‘Gala’, ‘Idared’, ‘Topaz’, ‘Red Prince’) subjected to mechanical vibration during transport under model conditions and after storage (shelf-life). Quality changes in apples were evaluated based on skin and flesh colour, total soluble solids, dry matter, firmness, titratable acidity, pH value, total polyphenol content, and antioxidant capacity. The vibration applied at a frequency of 28 Hz caused changes in the above parameters, which were visible also after storage and depended on the cultivar, but often did not show any clear trend or direction or were not statistically significant. The values of the total colour difference factor ΔE showed considerable variations in the skin colour but only small variations in the flesh colour of individual cultivars. Vibration resulted in a decrease in firmness. Variations in dry matter, total soluble solids, pH, and titratable acidity were small, often insignificant. Mechanical vibration and storage led to an increase in the polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity of all studied cultivars. The greatest stability of quality parameters, relatively high content of bioactive compounds, and antioxidant capacity were observed for ‘Red Prince’. The lowest quality parameters were noted for ‘Gala’. The analysed cultivars continued to show a high level of antioxidant capacity after treatment, which allows the conclusion that they remain a good source of bioactive compounds after transport and short-term storage.

Sample size for postharvest quality traits of ‘Palmer’ mangoes

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
João Claudio Vilvert ◽  
Sérgio Tonetto de Freitas ◽  
Maria Aparecida Rodrigues Ferreira ◽  
Eleonora Barbosa Santiago da Costa ◽  
Edna Maria Mendes Aroucha
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Estimation Error ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Transverse Diameter ◽  
Quality Traits ◽  
Growing Seasons ◽  
The Mean

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the most efficient sample size required to estimate the mean of postharvest quality traits of ‘Palmer’ mangoes harvested in two growing seasons. A total of 50 mangoes were harvested at maturity stage 2, in winter (June 2020) and spring (October 2020), and evaluated for weight, length, ventral and transverse diameter, skin and pulp L*, C* and hº, dry matter, firmness, soluble solids (SS), titratable acidity (TA) and the SS/TA ratio. According to the results, the coefficient of variation (CV) of fruit quality traits ranged from 2.1% to 18.1%. The highest CV in both harvests was observed for the SS/TA ratio, while the lowest was reported for pulp hº. In order to estimate the mean of physicochemical traits of ‘Palmer’ mangoes, 12 fruits are needed in the winter and 14 in the spring, considering an estimation error of 10% and a confidence interval of 95%. TA and the SS/TA ratio required the highest sample size, while L* and hº required the lowest sample size. In conclusion, the variability was different among physicochemical traits and seasons, implying that different sample sizes are required to estimate the mean of different quality traits in different growing seasons.

scholarly journals QUALITY INDEX AND HARVEST MATURITY OF Eugenia cibrata FRUITS

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (spe) ◽  
Author(s):  
GUIOMAR ALMEIDA SOUSA DINIZ ◽  
SEBASTIÃO ELVIRO DE ARAÚJO NETO ◽  
DHEIMY DA SILVA NOVALLI ◽  
NOHELENE THANDARA NOGUEIRA ◽  
IRENE FERRO DA SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Shape Index ◽  
Additional Treatment ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Pulp Yield ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Flower Opening ◽  
Harvest Maturity

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to characterize and determine the quality index and the harvest maturity of Eugenia cibrata fruits. Fruits were harvested at 39, 41 and 43 days after sprouting and selected by the larger size. Fruits ripened on the plant until complete abscissions were considered standard for determining the quality index after harvest. Samples were analyzed at harvest day and at two days of storage at temperature of 26 ± 2 ° C and relative humidity of 85-90%. The following items were evaluated: firmness, number of seeds, longitudinal and transversal diameter, shape index, weight of seeds, pulp and fruit, titratable acidity (TA ), soluble solids (SS), ascorbic acid, TA / SS ratio and pulp yield. The experimental design was completely randomized in a split plot scheme in time, with additional treatment. E. cibrata fruit is a round berry with 0.98 shape index; mass of 24.28 g, green epicarp and white endocarp. The maturity stage identified as ideal for harvest occurred from 43 days after flower opening (anthesis). Fruits selected among those with larger sizes also reached physiological maturity and quality similar to those ripened on the plant. The quality index of E. cibrata is pH 2.88; soluble solids of 3.7%; titratable acidity of 3.38% in citric acid; ascorbic acid of 77.05 mg 100g-1, TA / SS ratio of 1.09 and pulp yield of 72.01%.

scholarly journals Physicochemical properties of seven outstanding strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) varieties cultivated in Cundinamarca (Colombia) during maturation

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerhard Fischer ◽  
David López-Valencia ◽  
Manuel Sánchez-Gómez ◽  
John Fabio Acuña-Caita
Keyword(s):  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fragaria X Ananassa ◽  
Maturity Index ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Respiration Rates ◽  
Total Titratable Acidity ◽  
Maturation State

The strawberry market in Cundinamarca (Colombia) is mainly size driven with no consideration for its maturation state and nutritional quality, wasting therefore, its organoleptic and nutritional potential. For that reason, the physicochemical differences among seven strawberry varieties (Albión, Dulce Ana, Lucía, Monterrey, Ruby June, Sabrina and Ventana) cultivated in the municipality of Sibaté (Cundinamarca) were established. Fruits collected from a productive plot with homogeneous cultivation management conditions were analyzed in six maturity states, establishing the degree of red pigmentation according to the Colombian Standard ntc 4103. Fresh weight, size, color, firmness, total soluble solids (tss), total titratable acidity (tta), maturity and respiration indices were evaluated. Fruits in stages 4, 2 and 3 developed their largest size and weight, where the variety Dulce Ana stands out. The highest color index values were found in the maturity stage 5 in the variety Ventana. Moreover, the highest firmness values were recorded in stages 4 and 5 in the varieties Monterrey and Ventana. The varieties Sabrina, Dulce Ana and Monterrey accumulated the highest tss concentration and the last two showed the best maturity relations. Respiration rates increased with maturation, especially from stage 3. The results suggest that the optimum commercialization and consumption points are stages 3 and 4, namely because these stages exhibit the highest maturity index and fruit weight. Among the varieties studied, Monterrey stands out due to its firmness and maturity index.

scholarly journals Parâmetros físico-químicos de polpas de fruta produzidas na cidade de Petrolina – PE

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. Honorato ◽  
C. B. R. Dias ◽  
E. B. Souza ◽  
I. R. B. Carvalho ◽  
K. S. M. Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Physicochemical Parameters ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Fruit Pulp ◽  
Total Titratable Acidity ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
The City

<p>Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os parâmetros físico-químicos de polpas de fruta produzidas e comercializadas na cidade de Petrolina-PE, tendo como referência a Instrução Normativa nº 1, de 7 jan. 2000, do Ministério da Agricultura que define as características físicas e químicas estabelecendo limites mínimos e máximos específicos para cada polpa de fruta. Foram avaliadas duas marcas (1 e 2) de polpas de abacaxi, cacau, caju, graviola, maracujá e umbu, analisadas quanto aos parâmetros de pH, sólidos solúveis totais (SST), acidez total titulável (ATT), ácido ascórbico, relação SST/ATT e sólidos totais. Os resultados permitem inferir que a marca 2 apresentou qualidade superior na maioria dos parâmetros avaliados quando comparado com a marca 1. Entretanto para alguns sabores de polpa as duas marcas não atenderam os valores padrões. Entre as polpas o único sabor que apresentou os padrões exigidos foi a polpa de caju em ambas as marcas, e a que apresentou resultado de pior qualidade diante dos padrões foi a polpa de maracujá principalmente da marca 1. Dessa forma constata-se que há grandes variações entre as marcas, e entre alguns parâmetros, o que compromete a qualidade das polpas, prejudicando assim o consumidor.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Physicochemical parameters of fruit pulps produced in Petrolina – PE</em></strong></p><p><strong>Abstract</strong><strong>: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical parameters of fruit pulps produced and marketed in the city of Petrolina-PE, with reference to the Instruction Nº 1 of 7 January 2000 of the Ministry of Agriculture, which defines the physical and chemical characteristics setting minimum and maximum limits specific to each fruit pulp. We evaluated two brands (1 and 2) of pineapple, cocoa, cashew, soursop, passion and umbu fruit pulp, analyzed for pH, total soluble solids (TSS), total titratable acidity (TTA), ascorbic acid, TSS / TTA and total solids parameters. Results show that the brand 2 showed superior in most evaluated parameters when compared to the brand 1. However, for some pulp flavors of both brands did not reached the standards values. Among the pulps, the only flavor that presented the required standards was the cashew pulp in both brands, and presented the results of lower quality on the standards was the passion fruit pulp mainly brand 1. Thus, it appears that there are great variations between brands and between some parameters, which compromises the quality of the pulp, thus impairing the consumer.</p>

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