scholarly journals Effects of oven drying on the physicochemical composition of eggplant (Solanum Aethiopicum L.)

Author(s):  
Alice Christine Ekissi ◽  
Kan Benjamin Kouame ◽  
Grah Avit Maxwell Beugre ◽  
Séraphin Kati-Coulibaly

The objective of this work is to determine the effects of oven drying on the physico-chemical composition of eggplant (Solanum Aethiopicum L.). The samples were collected in the field school of the University Jean Lorougnon Guédé in Daloa. The water contents, pH, titratable acidity and vitamin C were determined at different temperatures (50 ° C, 60 ° C, 80 ° C and 90 ° C) and time. Analyzes show that the moisture (92 to 5%), pH (5.67 to 3.44) and vitamin C (1.095 to 0.508 mg EAA / 100g) contents decrease progressively as a function of the drying time and over time. as the temperature rises. However, the titratable acidity contents of eggplants increase (0.0153 to 0.229 meq / 100g) gradually with increasing temperature. Increasing temperature and time lead to a decrease in humidity, pH and vitamin C and an increase in the titratable acidity content of eggplants during drying. Keywords: Eggplant; Solanum Aethiopicum, drying, vitamin C

2009 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 985-990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Augusto Gutierrez Carnelossi ◽  
Hildo Costa de Sena ◽  
Narendra Narain ◽  
Paula Yaguiu ◽  
Gabriel Francisco da Silva

The physical-chemical quality changes in mangaba fruit were studied. The fruit which attained full development at half-ripe stage were harvested and initially stored at 6, 8, 10 and 12±1ºC for four days. After this period, the fruit were transferred to an acclimatized room (24±2ºC) and maintained for five days. For control purposes, recently harvested fruit were stored directly in an acclimatized room (24±2ºC) for six days. After the transfer and storage at 24ºC, fruit were analyzed daily for their vitamin-C, soluble solids (ºBrix), titratable acidity, pH and firmness contents. In fruit directly stored at 24ºC, there was a sharp fall in vitamin C and acid contents. The fruit firmness decrease, after four days of storage, and they turned totally ripe. The fruit which were initially maintained at 6 or 8ºC did not show any significative difference in physical-chemical quality during the storage.


Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Alfeo ◽  
Diego Planeta ◽  
Salvatore Velotto ◽  
Rosa Palmeri ◽  
Aldo Todaro

Solar drying and convective oven drying of cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) were compared. The changes in the chemical parameters of tomatoes and principal drying parameters were recorded during the drying process. Drying curves were fitted to several mathematical models, and the effects of air temperature during drying were evaluated by multiple regression analyses, comparing to previously reported models. Models for drying conditions indicated a final water content of 30% (semidry products) and 15% (dry products) was achieved, comparing sun-drying and convective oven drying at three different temperatures. After 26–28 h of sun drying, the tomato tissue had reached a moisture content of 15%. However, less drying time, about 10–11 h, was needed when starting with an initial moisture content of 92%. The tomato tissue had high ORAC and polyphenol content values after convective oven drying at 60 °C. The dried tomato samples had a satisfactory taste, color and antioxidant values.


2020 ◽  
Vol 199 (1) ◽  
pp. 371-381
Author(s):  
Janda Katarzyna ◽  
Jakubczyk Karolina ◽  
Kupnicka Patrycja ◽  
Bosiacki Mateusz ◽  
Gutowska Izabela

AbstractThe flowers of the common poppy are used for medicinal purposes, both internally and externally. They are reported to have antispasmodic and antitussive properties, to alleviate inflammatory conditions and soothe anxiety-related digestive problems. The aim of the study was to determine the antioxidant potential and the content of vitamin C, polyphenols, and minerals in infusions made from the petals of the common poppy at different temperatures. The infusions were made at various temperatures (25 °C, 70 °C, 80 °C, and 90 °C). The antioxidant potential and the content of polyphenols and vitamin C were determined by spectrophotometric methods. The mineral content was determined using the ICP-OES method. The total polyphenol content ranged from 135.2 to 137.24 ppm and that of vitamin C—from 15.47 to 15.78 mg/100 mL. The temperature of the water used to make the infusions did not appear to have a significant effect on these parameters. The temperature did, however, significantly affect the antioxidant potential of the infusions—the highest antioxidant activity (71.21% DPPH inhibition) was observed in the infusion prepared using water at 80 °C. The infusions included in the study contained a number of minerals. No significant effect of temperature was found for the content of K, Zn, Cu, Fe, and Ni in the infusions. On the other hand, the content of Ca in the infusions was significantly correlated with the increasing temperature of the water. It was concluded that poppy petal infusions may serve as a valuable dietary supplement, providing antioxidants and minerals required by the human body to function properly.


2011 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-171
Author(s):  
Fred Omon Joseph Oboh ◽  
Osayuwamen Aigbe

The present research was undertaken to investigate the effect of various blanching and drying treatments on the vitamin C, �-carotene, iron, protein content and drying time of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook) leaves. The leaves were subjected to sun or oven drying alone or after blanching in boiling water, dilute citric acid (0.3%) or dilute potassium meta-bisulphite (0.5%). In the absence of blanching pre-treatment, oven drying resulted in shorter drying time for the leaves and a higher vitamin C content of the dried product than sun drying and there was no significant difference (p>0.01) between the protein, �-carotene and iron content of the oven and sun dried products. Leaves blanched in boiling water, dilute citric acid, or dilute potassium meta-bisulphite solution, followed by sun or oven drying had less vitamin C, iron, protein and �-carotene than leaves dried without blanching. Compared with the use of boiling water, blanching in boiling potassium meta-bisulphite reduced the loss of �-carotene, protein and iron; blanching in dilute citric acid reduced the loss of iron. Except for citric acid pre-treatment, blanching prior to drying shortened drying time.  


2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
I Desak Putu Kartika Pratiwi ◽  
I Ketut Suter ◽  
Putu Ari Sandhi Widpradnyadewi ◽  
Anak Agung Istri Sri Wiadnyani

Loloh is a Balinese traditional beverage made from one or a combination of several herbal extracts. The most popular variants of loloh in Bali are loloh tibah and loloh cem-cem, which are continuously produced every day. During distribution, loloh is stored at room temperature. The study was aimed to study the physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of loloh cem-cem and loloh tibah during storage at room temperature.  This study used a purposive random sampling. The samples consisted of 14 loloh sellers in Badung-Denpasar. Type parameters that were observed during a 24 hour-storage at room temperature included pH, total soluble solid, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, total plate count, total yeast and mold count. During room temperature storage, the level of total plate count, total mold/yeast of loloh cem-cem and loloh tibah changed significantly. The shelf life of loloh cem-cem was only 12 hours at room temperature (28-30 oC) with the characteristics of pH 2.95, TSS 5.67 °Brix, vitamin C 19.35 mg/100 g, titratable acidity 0.24%, log total plate count 6.48 Cfu/mL, log total mold/yeast 5.01 Cfu/mL. The shelf life of Loloh tibah was only 12 hours at room temperature (28-30 ºC) with the characteristics of pH 3.34, TSS 4.21 °Brix, Vitamin C 10.20 mg/100 g, titratable acidity 0.13%, log total plate count 6.68 Cfu/mL, log total mold/yeast 5.86 Cfu/mL. Beyond the 12 hour-storage, both of the lolohs had higher total colony counts than the upper standard limit.


2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 195-201
Author(s):  
JS Jothi ◽  
P Karmoker ◽  
K Sarower

Fruits and vegetables belong to an essential class of foods that supply human diet with nutritive requirements including vitamins and minerals which are essential for normal body health and function. The study was carried out to determine the physico-chemical analysis and sensory qualities of mixed fruit squash. Carrot (Drocus carota), papaya (Carica papaya) and banana (Musa sapientum) juice were standardized to produce mixed squash which was stored for 9 weeks in sterilized glass bottles at room temperature. Marginal changes in pH, total soluble solids, acidity and vitamin C were observed. Estimation of vitamin C content (6.32 – 15.45 mg) of mixed squash showed high improvement in nutritional value of papaya juice incorporated with carrot and banana juice in squash. TSS (40.0 to 41.6) increased with gradual passage of storage time, which might be due to hydrolysis of polysaccharides into monosaccharide and oligosaccharides. The titratable acidity (1.25% to 2.97%) increased and pH (5.01 to 3.87) decreased progressively during the storage period might be due to the excessive fermentation and presence of lactic acid reducing micro- organism. The mean overall acceptability scores of more than 8 for mixed squash prepared up to 40% carrot juice incorporation with 40% papaya and 20% banana juice indicated the commercial scope for manufacturing good and nutritious squash from carrot, papaya and banana juice. However, the shelf life of mixed squash was established within 8 weeks. The product is recommended for children, youth and elderly persons to be used within 8 weeks. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21412 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 195-201, June 2014


Author(s):  
Patil Pandurang N. ◽  
Fatima H. Al Moqbali ◽  
Mizna A. Al Rabaani ◽  
Nada A. Al Ghaithi

Aim of our present study was to analyze physico-chemical properties of tomato ketchup samples available in the local market. Major part of tomato consumption comes under processed products like tomato juice, ketchup and sauce. Recent studies have indicated the potential health benefits of a diet that are rich in tomatoes. Study of various physico-chemical parameter testing of four different types of tomato ketchup samples. Study was performed in Department of Applied Sciences, Chemistry section, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Oman during the September 2017 – April 2018.  We have selected four different tomato ketchup samples from the local brand and tested for their various physical and chemical parameters such as, pH, conductivity, viscosity, solubility, acidity total, moisture, ash, vitamin C, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. We have used routine and simple techniques for analysis. Such as some chemical methods, Flame photometer etc.  We have found that, pH was in the range of 3.6 – 3.8, conductivity 5.38 – 8.71 MS/cm, viscosity 3.93 – 6.76 Pa s, solubility 53.35 – 61.12, titratable acidity 3.2 – 4.01 g/100 gm, (pH metric 3.6 – 4.3 g/100 gm), ash 1.62 – 2.98%, vitamin C 17.25 – 55.23 mg/100 gm, sodium 294.5 – 475.85 ppm, potassium 93.5 – 153.3 ppm, magnesium 106 – 163 ppm, calcium 67 – 117 ppm. The result found in our analysis was more or less close to each other. On the basis of result obtained during the analysis of four tomato ketchup samples Jumbo sample was good amount of vitamin C, less ash value lowest sodium content.


Author(s):  
Maria José Silveira da Silva ◽  
Ana Paula Trindade Rocha ◽  
Dyego da Costa Santos ◽  
Alfredina Dos Santos Araújo ◽  
Marcela Nobre de Oliveira

<p>Objetivou-se<strong> </strong>caracterizar blend<em> </em>de abacaxi com acerola liofilizado quanto à composição físico-química. O estudo foi conduzido no Laboratório de Armazenamento e Processamento de Produtos Agrícolas da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande, Paraíba. As polpas foram homogeneizadas em liquidificador durante 1 min e filtrado em peneira com malha de 2,5 mm, as amostras foram liofilizadas em liofilizador de bancada (Terroni, LS 3000), onde foi desidratada na temperatura de -50 °C por 76 h. A amostra in natura e a liofilizada foram submetidas às analises físico-químicas. Onde foi obtido um teor de água de 92% da amostra in natura e, após o processo de liofilização houve uma redução de 70%. A atividade de água (a<sub>w</sub>) foi inferior a 0,30 após a desidratação. Observou-se que houve um amento significativo nos teores de sólidos totais, acidez total titulável e sólidos solúveis totais. No tocante a relação SST/ATT houve um decréscimo de 8,37% e, com relação ao pH não houve diferença significativa entre a amostra in natura e a liofilizada. Com relação aos parâmetros de cor observou-se que houve um aumento de 33,91% para luminosidade e para intensidade de vermelho (+a*) de 3%, no entanto para a intensidade de vermelho (+a*) houve uma redução de 9,27% após a liofilização. O processo de secagem por liofilização concentrou as características físicas e químicas das amostras avaliadas, sendo considerado um método eficiente para redução da atividade de água e para conservação dos alimentos.</p><pre><strong><em>Physical-chemical characterization of pineapple blend with acerola obtained by the lyophilization method</em></strong></pre><p><strong>Abstract</strong><strong>: </strong>The objective of this work was to characterize the blend of pineapple and lyophilized acerola as regards the physicochemical composition. The study was conducted at the Laboratory of Storage and Processing of Agricultural Products of the Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande, PB. The pulps were homogenized in a blender for 1 min and screened with a 2.5 mm mesh, the samples were lyophilized in a bench freeze dryer (Terroni, LS 3000), where it was dehydrated at -50 ° C for 76 h. The in natura and lyophilized samples were submitted to physico-chemical analysis. Where a water content of 92% of the sample was obtained in natura and after the lyophilization process there was a reduction of 70%. Water activity (aw) was less than 0.30 after dehydration. It was observed that there was a significant increase in the contents of total solids, total titratable acidity and total soluble solids. Regarding the SST / ATT ratio, there was a decrease of 8.37% and, regarding pH, there was no significant difference between the in natura and lyophilized samples. Regarding the color parameters, it was observed that there was an increase of 33.91% for luminosity and for red intensity (+ a *) of 3%, however for the intensity of red (+ a *) there was a reduction of 9.27% after lyophilization. It was concluded that the drying process by lyophilization concentrated the physical and chemical characteristics of the evaluated samples, being considered an efficient method to reduce water activity and to preserve food.</p>


UNICIÊNCIAS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3Esp) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Alessandra Cristina Tome ◽  
Bianca Ferreira Augustinha

O mamão é um dos mais importantes frutos tropicais atualmente cultivados no país e no mundo, apresentando uma excelente fonte de vitaminas A e C, fósforo, cálcio, ferro e potássio, entre outros.  Apenas a polpa do mamão é geralmente consumida, o restante do fruto, casca e sementes, na maioria das vezes é rejeitado. Esses subprodutos podem ser úteis como elementos para estudos e suas utilizações alternativas, tendo como base as características químicas. Dessa forma, este trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito de diferentes temperaturas de secagem no teor de vitamina C em farinha da casca, polpa e semente de mamão (Carica papaya). Os frutos foram adquiridos no mercado local da cidade de Morrinhos-Go, transportados para o laboratório e selecionados quanto ao estádio de maturação e danos físicos, foi aplicada a lavagem com posterior sanitização. O preparo da farinha foi realizado em diferentes temperaturas, 40 °C, 50 ºC e 60 °C por meio de secagem em estufa com circulação de ar. A determinação de vitamina C foi realizada pelo do método titulométrico com iodato de potássio. Nas amostras com aplicação de secagem a 60 ºC, a degradação da vitamina C foi relativamente maior quando comparadas às amostras secas a 40 ºC, as polpas de mamão secas a 40 ºC apresentaram menores teores de vitamina C, quando comparados aos resultados obtidos na aplicação de temperatura de secagem a 50 ºC, inferindo assim que o tempo e a temperatura de secagem influenciaram na degradação do teor de vitamina C. Palavras chave: Carica papaya. Secagem. Farinha. Vitamina C. AbstractPapaya is one of the most important tropical fruits currently cultivated in the country and in the world, presenting an excellent source of vitamins A and C, phosphorus, calcium, iron and potassium among others and fibers. Only the pulp of papaya is usually consumed, the rest of the fruit, peel and seeds, most of the time it is rejected. Such by-products may be useful as elements for studies and their alternative uses, based on the chemical characteristics. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of different drying temperatures on the content of vitamin C in the peel, pulp and seed from papaya (Carica papaya). The fruits were purchased in the local market of the city of Morrinhos-Go, transported to the laboratory and selected for maturation stage and physical damage, washing was applied with subsequent sanitization. Flour preparation was performed at different temperatures, 40 °C, 50 °C and 60 °C by drying in an air circulation oven. The determination of vitamin C was carried out using the titration method with potassium iodate. In the samples with drying application at 60 °C, the vitamin C degradation was relatively higher when compared to the dry samples at 40 ° C, the dried papaya pulps at 40 °C presented lower vitamin C contents when compared to the results obtained in the application of drying temperature at 50 °C, thus inferring that the drying time and temperature influenced the degradation of the vitamin C content. Keywords: Carica papaya. Drying. Flour. Vitamin C.


2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Olajide E. Adedeji ◽  
Julian C. Anuonye ◽  
Fortune A. Ekundayo ◽  
Taye F. Olaoye ◽  
Abibat O. Babalola ◽  
...  

<p>Tomato purees were produced from <em>De Rica </em>and<em> Roma</em> cultivars of tomato, packaged in high density polyethylene and stored at ambient temperature (32±2 ºC). The stored purees were analysed weekly for physicochemical composition, sensory attributes and microbial load until they became unwholesome. There was a significant (p&lt;0.05) falling in Titratable Acidity (TTA) within the first five and six weeks for <em>De Rica</em> and <em>Roma</em> purees respectively. TTA values dropped from 12.43 to 8.40 and 10.69-7.43 for <em>De Rica</em> and <em>Roma</em> purees respectively. Total solid (TS) of the purees decreased significantly (p&lt;0.05) from 16.2% to 9.08% for <em>De Rica</em> puree and 17.89% to 9.99% for <em>Roma</em> puree within the first four weeks of storage and became stable at the later weeks of storage. <em>Roma</em> puree had higher TS throughout the storage period. Total Insoluble Solid of the purees increased significantly from 3.07% and 4.01% for <em>De</em><em> </em><em>Rica</em> puree and 2.3% and 3.44% for <em>Roma</em> puree within the first week of storage. The values however, decreased significantly is (p&lt;0.05) at the second week of storage from 4.01% to 1.19% for <em>De Rica</em> puree and 3.44% to 1.89% for <em>Roma</em> puree. The bulk density of the samples decreased significantly (p&lt;0.05) from 1.14g/ml to 0.95 g/ml for <em>De Rica</em> puree and 1.12 g/ml to 0.95 g/ml for <em>Roma</em> puree through the storage period. There was an insignificant (p&gt;0.05) increase in total bacteria count from 140 CFU/g to 320 CFU/g for <em>De Rica</em> puree and 126 CFU/g to 280 CFU/g for <em>Roma</em> puree within the first two weeks of storage. The values increased significantly (p&lt;0.05) from 640 CFU/g to 137,000 CFU/g for <em>De Rica</em> puree and 590 CFU/g to 122,000 for <em>Roma</em> puree from the third to the tenth week of storage. There was no significant difference (p&gt;0.05) between the freshly produced <em>De Rica</em> puree, <em>Roma</em> puree and the commercial sample in appearance, colour, taste and overall acceptability before and during storage. Marked rejection of the purees was observed at the eight week of storage.</p>


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