scholarly journals Bioactive, Physicochemical and Sensory Properties as Well as Microstructure of Organic Strawberry Powders Obtained by Various Drying Methods

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (14) ◽  
pp. 4706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Sadowska ◽  
Franciszek Świderski ◽  
Ewelina Hallmann
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Food Additives ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Convective Drying ◽  
Drying Methods ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Chromatography Method ◽  
Enrich Food ◽  
Concentrate Source ◽  
Liquid Chromatography Method

This study compared the quality of organic strawberry powders, obtained by convective drying (CD), freeze drying (FD) and spray drying (SD) methods. In the study, such analyses were performed: the content of vitamin C and polyphenols by liquid chromatography method, antioxidant activity using ABTS+• radicals, microstructure using a scanning microscope, sensory quality by profile method and the determination of the physicochemical properties. The FD powders were characterised by the highest content of vitamin C and polyphenols, obtained values were close to fresh strawberries after conversion to the dry matter content. The content of these ingredients in CD and SD powders was lower by 55%–80% for vitamin C, and 80% for the polyphenols content. Strawberry flavour was most beneficial for the FD powders, while smoothness and homogeneity of appearance were equally rated for the FD and SD powders. Strawberry powders are a concentrate source of bioactive compounds and, therefore, the FD powders should especially be mainly used as a valuable component of high-value foods, especially functional foods, while CD and SD powders can be used to enrich food with vitamin C and as a valuable natural flavour and colouring component, replacing food additives.

scholarly journals Physical and Sensory Properties of Japanese Quince Chips Obtained by Osmotic Dehydration in Fruit Juice Concentrates and Hybrid Drying

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (23) ◽  
pp. 5504
Author(s):  
Hanna Kowalska ◽  
Agata Marzec ◽  
Ewa Domian ◽  
Ewelina Masiarz ◽  
Agnieszka Ciurzyńska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Osmotic Dehydration ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Sensory Properties ◽  
Acoustic Properties ◽  
Convective Drying ◽  
Drying Methods ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Mechanical Methods ◽  
Japanese Quince

Japanese quince has high health value, but due to its taste and texture, it is difficult to eat raw. The use of innovative drying methods to produce dried snack foods from these fruits may be of interest to producers and consumers. The physicochemical and sensory properties of 3 mm slices of Japanese quince fruit (with skin, without seeds) obtained by osmotic pre-treatment in chokeberry and apple juice concentrates, and with the use of convection (convective drying, C-D), freeze-drying (F-D), and convection-microwave-vacuum drying (hybrid) are assessed. The methods of drying osmo-dehydrated slices do not affect the dry matter content. In most dried quince, the water activity is 0.40 or lower. Pre-osmotic dehydration and drying have a significant impact on the mechanical and acoustic properties of quince chips. Sensory attractive chips emit loud acoustic emission (AE) during the breaking test. Chips that are osmo-dehydrated in a mixture of chokeberry juice concentrate and sucrose and dried by a hybrid method are attractive. They have a dark red color given by chokeberry concentrate and a slight sweet (with a slight sour-bitter) taste. The sensory evaluation was useful for determining the quality of the chips in terms of their texture (crispness) tested by mechanical methods. Their sensory ratings (overall desirability as weight of color, taste, crispness, and flavor) are high and similar (from 3.8 to 4.1). The use of innovative drying methods with pre-osmotic treatment allows obtaining dried material with properties comparable to those obtained by the F-D method, but in a much shorter time, i.e., with lower energy and using a simple method.

scholarly journals Convective Drying of Sewage Sludge Layer in Through-flow

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (9) ◽  
pp. 481-493
Author(s):  
Andraž Lipolt ◽  
Brane Širok ◽  
Marko Hočevar ◽  
Lovrenc Novak
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Drag Force ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Convective Drying ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Drying Time ◽  
Drying Rates

Drying of the sewage sludge layer was investigated in a convective laboratory dryer at air temperatures of 65 °C and 80 °C and air speeds of 0.53 m/s and 0.83 m/s. The sludge layer was formed by loading cylindrical extrudates on a grate of 0.5 m × 0.5 m size. The drying air was directed through the layer, as typically encountered in industrial belt dryers. Under such setup, the sludge layer structure and porosity significantly affect the air flow conditions and thus the drying rates. Shrinkage and cracking of the material during drying caused changes in the layer’s porous structure, that affected the pressure drop and the drag force due to passing of air through the layer. The decreasing of drag force over time was modeled by a simple function that showed excellent agreement to the selected measured data. The sludge layer drying kinetics was determined by fitting the measured data to the most common drying models. Two models, the modified Nadhari and the Wang Singh model, were determined as most suitable for modeling of drying curves. The total drying time per kilogram of sludge was modeled as a function of drying air temperature, drying air velocity and initial sludge dry matter content. The coefficient of determination (R2) of the model is 0.944. Total drying times between 43 minutes per kilogram and 76 minutes per kilogram of sludge were obtained for the investigated range of drying air conditions.

scholarly journals Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for various quantitative and qualitative traits in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 262-273
Author(s):  
Syed Berjes Zehra ◽  
Shabir Hussain Khan ◽  
Asif Ahmad ◽  
Baseerat Afroza ◽  
K. Parveen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Minor Role ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Genetic Advance ◽  
Coefficients Of Variation ◽  
Fruit Harvest

Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for different quantitative and qualitative characters were studied in 64 genotypes of chilli. The study indicated the existence of considerable amount of genetic variability for all the traits under study. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among genotypes for almost all the traits studied. The maximum range was recorded for fruit yield per plant (150-900 g) followed by vitamin-C content at red ripe stage (35.50 -207.17 mg/100g), vitamin-C content at green stage (24.93-195.83 mg/100g), capsanthin content (39.58-180.35ASTA units, number of fruits per plant (21.32-100.27) and plant height (50.20-105.00cm). The highest phenotypic and genotypic coefficients of variability were observed for average fruit weight followed by seed yield per plant, average seed weight per fruit, number of fruits per plant, fruit yield per plant and fruit diameter. In general the phenotypic coefficients of variation (PCV) were slight higher than genotypic coefficients of variation GCV), which indicates the minor role of environment in the expression of traits under observation. The estimates of heritability in broad sense was high for all the characters. The present investigation indicates a great scope of in the improvement of these traits as these characters in general possessed high estimates of heritability coupled with high genetic advancement except for days to first fruit set, days to first green fruit harvest, days to first ripe fruit harvest and dry matter content (high heritability but moderate genetic gain) indicating the preponderance of additive gene action for control of these traits.

scholarly journals Biochemical and agro-technological evaluation of the assortment of tomatoes to create a functional food

2021 ◽  
Vol 845 (1) ◽  
pp. 012072
Author(s):  
A Yu Medelyaeva ◽  
A F Bukharov ◽  
Yu V Trunov ◽  
S I Danilin ◽  
D V Akishin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Biochemical Composition ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
Mineral Salts ◽  
Early Maturity ◽  
Technological Evaluation

Abstract Tomatoes are the main vegetable crops in open and protected ground. Currently, a huge number of varieties and hybrids have been created for industrial and amateur vegetable growing, which differ in the type of bush, yield, early maturity, marketability, disease resistance, color, shape, size, mechanical strength, and biochemical composition of fruits (content of dry substances, sugars, vitamins, mineral salts, organic acids and other vital ingredients). Therefore, not all varieties are equally suitable for processing into functional food products. The article considers the assortment of tomatoes for open ground by yield, marketable qualities and the main indicators of the biochemical composition of the fruit: acidity, dry matter content, sugars, vitamin C, the accumulation of nitrates in the fruit, as well as by taste. As a result of a comprehensive assessment of 9 varieties of tomatoes, the varieties Nepryadva, Belkhavsky and Pulsar were identified, which have high yield, marketability, taste qualities of fruits, vitamin value and suitability for processing into functional products. In breeding for use as sources, the main economically valuable traits are of interest: yield and marketability of fruits – Belkowski, Nepryadva, Pulsar, the size of the fruit – Belkowski, Pulsar; the content of dry substances Belkovsky, Bui-Tur, Nepryadva, Pulsar; vitamin C – Belkowski, Bui-Tur, Pulsar; on the accumulation of nitrate – Nepryadva, Shuttle, Beljavsky, Kulon; taste – Belkowski, Nepryadva, Bui-Tur, Pulsar, Yakhont.

scholarly journals Design of Healthy Snack Based on Kiwifruit

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (14) ◽  
pp. 3309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urszula Tylewicz ◽  
Malgorzata Nowacka ◽  
Katarzyna Rybak ◽  
Kinga Drozdzal ◽  
Marco Dalla Rosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Freeze Drying ◽  
Bioactive Compound ◽  
Convective Drying ◽  
Drying Methods ◽  
Hot Air ◽  
Sugar Addition ◽  
High Antioxidant Activity

Kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and other bioactive compounds, which contribute to its high antioxidant activity. However, the fruits with small size and low weight are considered waste and are unprofitable; therefore, the production of healthy kiwifruit-based dried snacks, which contain a lot of health-beneficial ingredients, could be a viable alternative for their use. The aim of this study was to develop formulations and methods to produce attractive and nutritionally valuable dried snacks based on yellow kiwifruit. Three different puree formulations (kiwifruit; fennel; and strawberry, lemon, or spinach) with or without addition of sugar were subjected to two drying methods: freeze-drying (fruit bars) and conventional hot air drying (fruit leathers). The obtained products were analysed for their content of total polyphenols (TPs), flavonoids, and vitamin C, as well as their antioxidant activity. The results showed that snacks prepared by freeze-drying (fruit bars) presented higher TP, vitamin C, and flavonoids content than those prepared by convective drying; however, the antioxidant activity did not always follow this trend. The amount of bioactive compounds depended on the formulation used for the preparation of snacks. The effect of the sugar addition seems to be strictly related to the mix used and specific bioactive compound investigated.

scholarly journals The effect of fertilisation with fermented pig slurry on the quantitative and qualitative parameters of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (No. 3) ◽  
pp. 116-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Kouřimská ◽  
L. Babička ◽  
K. Václavíková ◽  
D. Miholová ◽  
Z. Pacáková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Pig Slurry ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Organic Fertiliser ◽  
C 50

The effect of fertilisation with fermented pig slurry on the quantitative and qualitative parameters of two kinds of tomatoes was assessed by means of pot trials. These trials were carried out between the years 2005 and 2008. Each trial involved four treatments, namely (a) control without fertilisation, (b) fertilisation with mineral fertilisers, (c) 50% nutrients in mineral fertilisers and 50% in fermented pig slurry, and (d) fertilisation with fermented pig slurry only. Besides the yield parameters, the following characteristics were monitored: dry matter content, vitamin C content, titratable acidity, nitrogen compounds, nitrates and selected elements (Pb, Cd, As, Zn and Hg) contents. The fertilisation method showed no statistically significant influence on many parameters (titratable acidity, Hg, As, dry matter, vitamin C and nitrates contents). These results showed that anaerobically fermented pig slurry can be a suitable alternative to the use of mineral fertiliser. They also showed that its use as an organic fertiliser did not impair the hygienic quality and safety of the vegetable products grown, as all tomato samples fulfilled the tested heavy metals and nitrates legislation limits. The fertilisation method showed a statistically significant influence on the yield. Diffe-rences occurred between the organic and mineral methods in the case of Cd, and between non-fertilised and organic methods in the case of Zn. The fertilisation method also significantly influenced N-compounds content in tomatoes. A statistically significant influence of the year was found with all parameters except zinc and vitamin C contents. The influence of cultivar was also found, but only in the case of zinc and dry matter contents.

scholarly journals Change of antioxidant compounds of spices during drying

2019 ◽  
pp. 77-81
Author(s):  
Andrea Kántor ◽  
Loránd Alexa ◽  
Emőke Papp-Topa ◽  
Béla Kovács ◽  
Nikolett Czipa
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Drying Methods ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Original Material ◽  
Air Drying ◽  
Very High

Spices and herbs have been used by humanity for thousands of years, so they are very important plants. In this study, the change of dry matter content and antioxidant compounds of eight spices (basil, thyme, rosemary, mint, parsley, lemongrass, chives, coriander) have been examined the raw plants and in plants preserved by three different drying methods (an oven in 50–60°C; drying at room temperature; lyophilisation between -40 and -50°C, under pressure), because we wanted to see the change of the parameters. The water content of raw plants was very high, i.e. the dry matter content was very low. By the application of the three drying methods nearly 100% of the water has left the plants, with the exception of the lyophilized basil and rosemary. Based on the results related to the original material, lyophilized has proved to be the best treatment for the preservation of antioxidant compounds, however air drying also showed high results for some spices.  

scholarly journals New varieties and hybrids of potato recommended for cultivation in the middle taiga zone of european north-east*

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. T. Chebotarev ◽  
A. A. Yudin ◽  
P. I. Konkin ◽  
A. V. Oblizov
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Middle Taiga ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Soil Parameters ◽  
Taiga Zone ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Potato Tubers ◽  
Potato Varieties ◽  
North East

In 2014-2017 in terms of the Republic of Komi conducted a comparative test of two varieties (Saranac and Memory Field) and hybrids (1603-7 and 1657-7) potatoes. The soil of experimental plot is sod-podzolic, light loam, highly cultivated. Agrochemical soil parameters: humus-3,0-4,1%; pH -5,7 – 6,6; P2O5 – 500-595 mg/kg of soil, K2O-130-170 mg/kg of soil. On the sod-podzolic wellcultivated soil, the yield of potato tubers on the 60-65 day from the planting period, on average for 4 years, amounted to 5.1-11.4 t/ha, while the yield of control potato varieties (Luck and Nevsky) was 7.6–9.9 t/ha.The highest yield on the 60-65 day was obtained from hybrid 1657-7 – 11.4 t / ha and exceeded the control varieties by 50.0% and 15.1%, respectively. Varieties of Saranac and Memory Field it was 10.2–8.9 t/ha. 90-95 day, from the date of planting, the average yield of varieties and hybrids of potatoes amounted to 26.2–38,0 t/ha. The highest yields of potato tubers obtained from the hybrid 1657-7 – 38,0 t/ha, a fairly high yield of potatoes was the varieties Saranac – at 33.9 MT/ha and Memory Field – 32.0 t/ha. dry matter content in tubers of potato varieties: Saranac – 21,7 %, P Field 23,4%, in the control potato varieties it was 20.8 and 21.3%. The amount of starch in tubers of potato varieties: Saranac -15,5%, P Field – of 15.6%, control varieties: the Luck of 14.5%, and a budget of 14.5%. According to the content of vitamin C, the best was a hybrid of 1657-12, 5%, in varieties: Zyryanets and P. Polevoy amount of vitamin C was 10.0 and 10.8%, in control varieties: Luck – 9.5%, Nevsky – 14.0%.

scholarly journals Leaf and root evaluation of bioactive compounds of different beetroot varieties

2018 ◽  
pp. 135-139
Author(s):  
Tímea Rubóczki ◽  
Mária Takácsné Hájos
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Significant Source ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Human Diet ◽  
Total Polyphenol ◽  
Young Leaves

The importance of beetroot lies in the numerous health benefits, attributed to its wide-ranging array of minerals, vitamins and bioactive compounds which play a key role in the human diet. Generally, beetroot is consumed for its root, however, its leaves also contain a good amount of bioactive compounds. The experiment was carried out with four beetroot varieties in order to compare the amount of bioactive compounds in the root and the leaf. The analyzed data were total dry matter content, total polyphenol, flavonoid and vitamin C. Results have shown that roots contain the highest amount of bioactive compounds. Nevertheless, leaves can be also considered a significant source. Therefore, consumption of the young leaves is highly recommended due to their availability after thinning or at maturity stage (60 days after the germination). Of the examined varieties, ‘Libero’ demonstrated the highest total polyphenol, flavonoid and vitamin C values, although it was found to be statistically insignificant.

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