scholarly journals Quality of grape tomatoes in differents cultivation systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e7109109008
Author(s):  
André Mesquita Rocha ◽  
Andreia Aparecida dos Anjos Chagas ◽  
Gabriela Conceição Oliveira e Silva ◽  
Ernani Clarete da Silva ◽  
Washington Azevedo da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids Content ◽  
Fresh Matter ◽  
Tomato Fruits ◽  
Solids Content

Tomato is a fruit rich in bioactive compounds like lycopene, vitamin C and phenolic compounds. However, cultivation conditions can influence the concentration of these substances. In this study, the objective was to analyze quality characteristics of tomato fruits in different cultivation systems. The following characteristics were evaluated: pH, soluble solids content, total acidity, relationship between soluble solids content and total acidity, instrumental color parameters (L *, a *, b *, chroma and hue), texture, bioactive compounds (total carotenoids, lycopene, total phenolic compounds and vitamin C) and antioxidant activity of grape tomato fruits grown in a greenhouse in different systems (soil x substrate). A completely randomized design was used, with two treatments and four replications. The analysis were performed by official methods and in triplicate. The pH, soluble solids, texture, color, lycopene, vitamins C and antioxidant activity were not affected by the cultivation system used. However, grape-type tomatoes grown in substrate showed higher levels of carotenoids (36.31 µg.100 g-1 fresh matter), phenolic compounds (68.37 mg GAE.100 g-1 fresh matter) and ratio between total soluble solids and total acidity (17.90), and lower total acidity (0.58% citric acid 100 g-1), which represents a nutritional, sensorial and functional advantage for the consumer.

scholarly journals Quality of strawberries subjected to pre-harvest UV-C radiation

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabel Camacho Nardello ◽  
Rufino Fernando Flores Cantillano ◽  
Jardel Araújo Ribeiro ◽  
Gerson Kleinick Vignolo ◽  
Marcelo Barbosa Malgarim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Fragaria X Ananassa ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Soluble Solids Content ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Uv C

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the influence of the use of UV-C radiation at an intensity of 0.53 KJ m-2, during strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) cultivation, on the physicochemical and phytochemical parameters of the fruits. The used experimental design was completely randomized, in a single-factor arrangement with 11, 19, 29, and 39 UV-C applications and without UV-C application. The hue of the fruits was smaller at the end of the study period. pH varied in strawberries that received 39 applications of UV-C, and the soluble solids content differed with 19 applications. Antioxidant activity was lower in fruits with 11, 19, and 29 UV-C applications, whereas vitamin C content was lower only in fruits that received 29 applications. The use of UV-C radiation at an intensity of 0.53 KJ m-2, during strawberry cultivation, affects the physicochemical and phytochemical parameters of the fruits, but does not cause losses in their quality.

scholarly journals Physicochemical and Bioactive Characterisation of Edible and Waste Parts of “Piel de Sapo” Melon

Horticulturae ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fátima Alves Miller ◽  
Joana Freitas Fundo ◽  
Ester Garcia ◽  
João Rodrigo Santos ◽  
Cristina Luisa Miranda Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Solids Content

Several scientific studies point fruits as rich sources of antioxidants but mainly focus on their edible part. However, fruits wastes are abundant sources of bioactive compounds and nutrients, which are considered to be health beneficial. The main purpose was to characterise juice, pulp, peel and seeds of Piel de Sapo melon, in terms of several physicochemical characteristics (soluble solids content, titratable acidity, pH, potassium, colour and water activity), some bioactive compounds (total phenolics, vitamin C, chlorophylls and total carotenoids) and total antioxidant activity. Juice, pulp, peel and seeds represent 47, 19, 27 and 5% of melon total weight, respectively. Peel and seeds stood out by their higher concentration of total phenolics compounds and antioxidant activity when compared to edible parts. The highest potassium concentration was found in seeds. Chlorophylls were only detected in peel, while carotenoids were not detected in any part of the melon analysed. Juice and pulp contributed to 69% of vitamin C amount of the whole fruit. However, its concentration in peel was equivalent to the ones observed in juice and pulp. These results pointed out the importance of fruit wastes valorisation and the development of strategies for their re-utilisation.

scholarly journals Production, physicochemical quality and antioxidant capacity of ‘Niagara Rosada’ grape grafted on different rootstocks

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Thaís Ferracioli Vedoato ◽  
Francisco José Domingues Neto ◽  
Adilson Pimentel Junior ◽  
Ana Paula Maia Paiva ◽  
Marlon Jocimar Rodrigues da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Soluble Solids Content ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Production Cycles ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Niagara Rosada

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of rootstocks on grape production, quality and antioxidant capacity of ‘Niagara Rosada’ grape in two productive cycles. The work was developed in Jundiaí-SP, Brazil (26° 06’ S, 46° 55’ W and an average altitude of 745 m). The experimental design was in randomized blocks with subdivided plots, the plots being represented by the rootstocks and the subplots by the production cycles, with four replications, each consisting of 6 plants. The treatments consisted of a combination of ‘IAC 313 Tropical’, ‘IAC 572 Jales’, ‘IAC 571-6 Jundiaí’, ‘IAC 766 Campinas’ and ‘106-8 Mgt’ as rootstocks and ‘Niagara Rosada’ as graft, and the production cycles were 2013 and 2014. The number of bunches, production and productivity of the vines, the physical characteristics of bunches, berries and stalks and the physicochemical composition of the must (soluble solids content, titratable acidity, pH and the relation soluble solids/titratable acidity) were evaluated in production cycles of 2013 and 2014). The content of chlorophylls, anthocyanins, carotenoids, flavonoids and total phenolic compounds and the antioxidant activity of grapes were also evaluated in grape berries. The rootstocks did not influence the production and physical quality of ‘Niagara Rosada’ grapes. As for the chemical characteristics, rootstocks only had an effect on solids content, and ‘IAC 766’ and ‘106-8 Mgt’ rootstocks promoted higher values of this characteristic. Likewise, the total phenolic compounds and the antioxidant activity of the grapes were not influenced by the studied rootstocks. The vines in 2013 presented higher production and better physical characteristics of the grapes, however, the soluble solids content in this cycle was lower than in 2014.

scholarly journals Evaluation of fermented tea (kombucha) quality

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanesa Šliažaitė ◽  
Aurelija Paulauskienė ◽  
Aurimas Krasauskas
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Soluble Solids Content ◽  
Fermentation Conditions ◽  
Solids Content

The research was done at Aleksandras Stulginskis University (Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy since 2019) in 2017–2018. The research object was kombucha beverage brewed from Camellia sinensis L. black, green, oolong, pu-erh tea and fermented for 9 and 22 days by microorganisms at different room lighting conditions. The soluble solids content, active acidity and titratable acidity were determined in teas fermented for 22 days. The total amount of phenolics compounds, antioxidant activity, yeast colonies and sensory evaluation of tea were determined in teas fermented for 9 days. The research results showed that the quality of fermented tea was dependent on the tea species, but fermentation conditions were not essential. During the fermentation the soluble solids content of tea decreased by an average of 0.60% and the content of acetic acid increased by 0.34%. The highest content of acetic acid was found on the 22nd day of fermentation in all species of teas. The active acidity (pH) of all investigated species of teas decreased significantly during the fermentation process. The total content of phenolic compunds in all species of teas during the fermentation increased from 20 to 57% regardless of fermentation conditions. The highest content of total phenolic compounds was established in teas fermented for 9 days. The antioxidant activity of teas fermented for 9 days varied depending on the fermentation conditions. For black and green teas fermented in the light the antioxidant activity decreased, for oolong and pu-erh teas fermented in the dark the antioxidant activity increased. The number of yeast colonies increased in all tea samples during the fermentation. The best taste was fixed for pu-erh tea, which scored the highest (11.4) in sensory evaluation.

Non-Destructive Measurement of Soluble Solids Content and Vitamin C in Gannan Navel Oranges by Vis-NIR Spectroscopy

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1133-1139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yande Liu ◽  
Xudong Sun ◽  
Xiaoling Dong ◽  
Aiguo Ouyang ◽  
Rongjie Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Nir Spectroscopy ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Soluble Solids Content ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Destructive Measurement ◽  
Non Destructive

scholarly journals Influence of drying on bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of fruits of guabiju (Myrcianthes pungens)

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. e5510817024
Author(s):  
Vanessa Barbieri Bombana ◽  
Carolina Elisa Demaman Oro ◽  
Diane Rigo ◽  
Caroline Chies Polina ◽  
Andressa Franco Denti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Water Activity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Dry Extract ◽  
Influence Of Temperature ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On

The objective of this work was to evaluate the influence of temperature on the content of bioactive compounds of fruits of guabiju (Myrcianthes pungens (O. Berg) D. Legrand). The peel, pulp and seed of fresh guabiju were analyzed in relation to physical-chemical composition, metals, color, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, anthocyanins, vitamin C and antioxidant activity. On the dehydrated samples at temperature of 60 °C, where also determined the moisture and water activity. The fractions of the fruit showed high amounts of metals. After drying, moisture of 1.3, 1.0 and 0.9% were observed for peel, pulp and seed and water activity of 0.44 to 0.54. All the samples darkened, with less variation in the dehydrated peel (∆E 9.2). The samples showed high values of bioactive compounds, and in the fresh peel were observed higher levels of phenolic compounds (8459.8 mg EGA/100g dry extract), anthocyanins (152.0 mg/100 dry extract) and vitamin C (222.9 mg/100g) and on the dehydrated seed higher value of flavonoids (7480.7 mg EQ/100g dry extract). There was 86.3% degradation of anthocyanins in the dehydrated peel. The best values of antioxidant activities were obtained for the dehydrated peel (IC50 1.37 mg/mL), seed (IC50 1.49 mg/mL) and in the fresh peel (IC50 1.41 mg/mL).

scholarly journals Mutamba fruits (Guazuma ulmifolia Lam.) - physical, physicochemical and antioxidant characterization

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. e176973680
Author(s):  
Anderson Maciel de Vasconcelos ◽  
Paula Bruna da Silva ◽  
Priscila Luana da Silva ◽  
Sandra Maria Lopes dos Santos ◽  
Pahlevi Augusto de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Average Mass ◽  
Maturation Stages ◽  
Guazuma Ulmifolia ◽  
Solids Content

Guazuma ulmifolia Lam., popularly known as mutamba, mutambo and mucungo, is widespread throughout Latin America. Studies on the physicochemical characteristics and the technological application of its constituents can support its use as raw material for enrichment and formulation of food products. This study aimed at to identify substances of food interest derived from mutamba fruit, through its physical, physicochemical, proximate, mineral, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity characterization in two maturation stages. The incomplete and full physiological maturation had, on average, mass of 5.52 and 3.54 g, respectively, and acid pH of 4.84 on average. Soluble solids content increased with maturity reaching 32.9 °Brix. Regarding proximate composition, it was observed an increase in protein, lipid, crude fiber and ash; and reduction of 80% in moisture. The most concentrated minerals were K, N, Ca, P and Mg. The content of anthocyanins, polyphenols, yellow flavonoids and the antioxidant activity increased with maturation, while vitamin C remained at 1500 mg.100 g-1. This study is innovative as mutamba fruits with incomplete physiological maturation were characterized for the first time. That mutamba fruits, no matter the physiological maturation, have potential of exploitation in the food industry, due to their high content of soluble solids, as well as in the enrichment of other food products as source of vitamin C and minerals.

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