scholarly journals Effect of Chitosan/Nano-Titanium Dioxide/Thymol and Tween Films on Ready-to-Eat Cantaloupe Fruit Quality

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guohua Qiao ◽  
Zhigang Xiao ◽  
Wenxin Ding ◽  
Ahmed Rok
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Mold And Yeast ◽  
Nano Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Population Counts

The effect of chitosan/nano-titanium dioxide coating with antimicrobial agents on ready to eat cantaloupe fruit by chilling was investigated. In comparison with uncoated samples, ascorbic acid and juice leakage in chitosan/nano-titanium dioxide (CH/TiO2) treated fruit were significantly maintained. Likewise, the decrease of malondialdehyde (MDA) and total soluble solids (TSS) in chitosan/nano-titanium dioxide/thymol/tween (CH/TiO2/TT) coated fruits was also inhibited. Total mold and yeast population counts decreased from 2.60 to 1.60 log CFU/g, respectively. Moreover, activities of water (AW) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) were also much lower than those in control sample fruit. The results indicated that (CH/TiO2/TT) coating was effective in enhancing the shelf life with acceptable in the internal and the external cantaloupe fruit quality.

Aloe vera Bio-Extract Coating Results Better Shelf Life and Fruit Quality Attributes in Pomegranate

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Suchismita Jena ◽  
Ramesh K. Goyal ◽  
Anil K. Godhara ◽  
Abhilash Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Quality Attributes ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Acid Ratio ◽  
Juice Content

Aims:  To evaluate the potentiality of bio-extract coatings for achieving extended shelf life with enhance fruit quality attributes in pomegranate under ambient storage condition.  Study Design:  The lab experiment conducted in complete randomized design with three repetitions on Mridula cultivar of pomegranate.     Place and Duration of Study:  The experiment was conducted during September 2016 at department of fruit science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India. Methodology: Pomegranate freshly harvested fruits were coated with three bio-extracts coatings viz. Aloe vera (50,75 and 100%), ginger (1,2 and 3%) and mints (10,20 and 30%). The coated fruits were stored at ambient room condition in corrugated fiber board boxes for twelve days.  Periodically effects of bio-extract coatings, storage period and their interaction were observed for physiological loss in weight, decay loss, juice content, TSS: acid ratio, ascorbic acid content and anthocyanin content.    Results: Surface coating with Aloe vera extract 100% was found most effective in reducing physiological loss in weight (50% less reduction as compared to untreated control) whereas ginger extract 3% in reducing the decay loss of fruits (9.65%) as compared to untreated control (23.36%). Among various treatments, the coating of pomegranate fruits with Aloe vera extract 100% resulted in lowest total soluble solids to acid ratio (32.17%) and significantly highest content of juice (47.17%), anthocyanin (13.98 mg/100 g) and ascorbic acid (12.82 mg/100 g) of the fruits along with highest organoleptic rating. The quality attributes viz. total soluble solids to acid ratio, anthocyanin of fruits increased with progression of storage period, while juice content and ascorbic acid decreased. Conclusion: Bio-extract coating of Aloe vera (100%) substantially improved the shelf life with retaining better fruit quality attributes under ambient conditions and has the potential to substitute the prevalent chemical coatings for pomegranate.  

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 Preservation of minimally processed 'aurora-1' peaches using additives

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 1229-1239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramilo Nogueira Martins ◽  
Ben-Hur Mattiuz ◽  
Leandra Oliveira Santos ◽  
Cristiane Maria Ascari Morgado ◽  
Claudia Fabrino Machado Mattiuz
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Enzymatic Browning ◽  
Soluble Carbohydrates ◽  
Minimally Processed ◽  
Minimal Processing ◽  
Cavity Collapse

'Aurora-1' peaches establishes an interesting alternative as a minimally processed product, due to its characteristics like flavor, color, smell, and also because of its handling resistance. However, it has a short shelf life after a fresh-cut due to enzymatic browning and stone cavity collapse. The main purpose of this research was to test the additive with antioxidant effect to prevent browning in minimally processed 'Aurora-1' peaches. The minimal processing consists of washing, sanitizing, peelings and fruit stone extraction. After that, longitudinal cuts were made to obtain eight segments per fruit. The slices were immersed into the following treatment solutions: control (immersion in 2% ascorbic acid); 2% ascorbic acid + 2% calcium chloride; 1% sodium isoascorbate; 1% citric acid; 1% L-cysteine hydrochloride. The products were placed into rigid polystyrene trays branded MEIWA M-54, covered with 14 µm PVC film (OmnifilmTM) and kept in cold storage at 3ºC ± 2ºC and 65% RH for twelve days, and evaluated each three days. Appraised variables were appearance, soluble solids, titratable acidity, soluble carbohydrates and reducing sugars, total and soluble pectin, ascorbic acid, and peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase enzyme activity. L-cysteine gave to the minimally processed products a shelf life of twelve days, limmited by off-flavor. The treatment with ascorbic acid was efficient to maintainthe ascorbic acid content, with a shelf-life of nine days, limited by enzymatic browning.

scholarly journals Conservation of Sweet Grape tomatoes using albumin coatings containing phenolic compounds of Spirulina sp. LEB-18.

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Anelise Christ Ribeiro ◽  
Rui Carlos Zambiazi ◽  
Leonor Almeida de Souza Soares
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Mass Loss ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Phenolic Extracts

The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of protein globulin-based films and with addition of phenolic compounds extracted from Spirulina sp. LEB-18 in the conservation of tomatoes "Sweet Grape". For this, the tomatoes were immersed for one min in edible coatings, the first based on phenolic extracts derived from Spirulina sp. LEB-18 and ovalbumin (extracted from eggwhite), and the second based just on ovalbumin, beyond the control sample with only water immersion. Tests of pH, of titratable acidity, of color, of soluble solids, of mass loss and visual analysis were taken every 96 h during the 20 day period. The results show that the coating made with phenolic compounds increased the shelf life of tomatoes type "sweet grape".

scholarly journals Supplemental Foliar Potassium Applications with or without a Surfactant can Enhance Netted Muskmelon Quality

HortScience ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 741-744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gene E. Lester ◽  
John L. Jifon ◽  
D. J. Makus
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Ionic Surfactant ◽  
Tissue Pressure ◽  
Uptake Inhibition ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Fruit Tissue ◽  
Solids Concentration ◽  
Β Carotene

Netted muskmelon [Cucumis melo L. (Reticulatus Group)] fruit quality (ascorbic acid, β-carotene, total free sugars, and soluble solids concentration (SSC)) is directly related to plant potassium (K) concentration during fruit growth and maturation. During reproductive development, soil K fertilization alone is often inadequate due to poor root uptake and competitive uptake inhibition from calcium and magnesium. Foliar applications of glycine-complexed K during muskmelon fruit development has been shown to improve fruit quality, however, the influence of organic-complexed K vs. an inorganic salt form has not been determined. This glasshouse study investigated the effects of two K sources: a glycine-complexed K (potassium metalosate, KM) and potassium chloride (KCl) (both containing 800 mg K/L) with or without a non-ionic surfactant (Silwet L-77) on melon quality. Orange-flesh muskmelon `Cruiser' was grown in a glasshouse and fertilized throughout the study with soil-applied N–P–K fertilizer. Starting at 3 to 5 d after fruit set, and up to 3 to 5 d before fruit maturity at full slip, entire plants were sprayed weekly, including the fruit, with KM or KCl with or without a surfactant. Fruit from plants receiving supplemental foliar K had significantly higher K concentrations in the edible middle mesocarp fruit tissue compared to control untreated fruit. Fruit from treated plants were also firmer, both externally and internally, than those from non-treated control plants. Increased fruit tissue firmness was accompanied by higher tissue pressure potentials of K treated plants vs. control. In general, K treated fruit had significantly higher SSC, total sugars, total ascorbic acid, and β-carotene than control fruit. Fall-grown fruit generally had higher SSC, total sugars, total ascorbic acid and β-carotene concentrations than spring-grown fruit regardless of K treatment. The effects of surfactant were not consistent but in general, addition of a surfactant tended to affect higher SSC and β-carotene concentrations.

scholarly journals Bamboo Biochar Pyrolyzed at Low Temperature Improves Tomato Plant Growth and Fruit Quality

Agriculture ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratna Suthar ◽  
Cun Wang ◽  
M. Nunes ◽  
Jianjun Chen ◽  
Steven Sargent ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Application Rate ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum L ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Solids Content

As a soil amendment, biochar can significantly improve soil quality and crop growth. Few studies, however, have explored biochar effects on crop quality. This study investigated the amendment effects of bamboo biochar pyrolyzed at different temperatures on plant growth and fruit quality of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Tomato ‘Micro-Tom’ plants were grown in a sand medium amended with 0, 1, and 3% of biochars produced at 300 °C, 450 °C, and 600 °C, respectively. Plant growth was monitored, and fruit harvested at the red stage was analyzed for color, texture, soluble solids content, sugars, ascorbic acid, and acidity. Results showed that biochars produced at 300 °C and amended at 3% or pyrolyzed at 450 °C and amended at 1% increased plant growth index. Contents of glucose, fructose, soluble solids, ascorbic acid, and sugar-to-acid ratios of fruits produced from the two treatments were significantly higher than the other treatments. The improved plant growth and fruit quality were related to the higher concentrations of NO3, P, Ca, and Mg in the growing media. Our results suggest that optimizing biochar use can be achieved by targeting biochar production conditions and application rate, which resulted in desirable amendment and fruit quality effects.

The Influence of Flexible Film with Releasing Sulfur Dioxide on Quality of 'Vitis labruscana Kyoho' Table Grapes

2012 ◽  
Vol 200 ◽  
pp. 305-311
Author(s):  
Dong Li Li ◽  
Wen Cai Xu ◽  
Zun Zhong Liu ◽  
Ya Bo Fu ◽  
Ya Jun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Sulfur Dioxide ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Acid ◽  
Table Grapes ◽  
Vitis Labruscana

An active packaging film (APF1) with releasing low concentration sulfur dioxide (SO2) was tested on quality of ‘vitis labruscana kyoho’ table grape. All samples were stored at 5°C and during the storage period the main quality parameters, weight loss, berries shatter, decay, firmness, total soluble solids content (TSS), total acid (TA, using the PH of grape juice instead of the TA ), Vitamin c (Vc) content were monitored and compared with the control sample unpacked in any film. Results demonstrated that APF1 could reduce water loss of table grapes, prevent it from pathogens infection. The results also showed that APF1 could greatly guarantee a long shelf life for grape. After storage 56 days (storage at 0~5°C), the water loss, berry firmness, TA and Vc content in grapes packaged in APF1 were slowly reduced, TSS was slight increased, percentage of shatter and decayed berries of grapes were 22% and 27%, respectively. The percentage of berries decay of grapes packaged in APF1 was reduced to 5% from 21% for control batches on 11th days. All unpackaged table grapes (control batches) were decayed after 28 days. APF1 would help to preserve quality and extend shelf life of table grapes.

scholarly journals Pepino Dulce (Solanum muricatum Ait.) Quality Characteristics Respond to Nitrogen Nutrition and Salinity

1993 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Pluda ◽  
H.D. Rabinowitch ◽  
U. Kafkafi
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Nitrogen Nutrition ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Chloride Concentration ◽  
Fruit Shape ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
Soluble Solids

The effect of fertigation with N-NO3 at 3, 6, or 12 mmol·liter-1, and 0, 3, or 6 dS·m-1 chloride ions on fruit quality of three pepino dulce selections was studied. Genotypes varied considerably in their response to mineral treatments in most quality characteristics. Variation in fruit size was greatly reduced when clusters were thinned to three fruit. Increasing chloride concentration in the nutrient soltuion reduced fruit size significantly and ascorbic acid concentration relative to the control, but fruit shape was not affected. Increases in NaCl salt, but not N concentration, resulted in significantly higher soluble solids concentration (SSC) and firmness in all three genotypes. Electrical conductivity, acidity, and pH were significantly affected by the two mineral treatments in the first trial, but remained unchanged in the second season. Fruit firmness, SSC, and acidity declined by 12% to 30%, whereas ascorbic acid content increased during 14 days storage at room temperature. These changes depended on genotype and environment during fruit growth and development. Organoleptic ratings were highest in salt-treated plants. Fruit quality of pepino dulce may be manipulated by crop management, thus improving its acceptability in Western markets.

scholarly journals Stability, adaptability and shelf life of Cantaloupe melon hybrids

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lenilton Alex de Araújo Oliveira ◽  
Eudes de Almeida Cardoso ◽  
Anânkia de Oliveira Ricarte ◽  
Adriano Ferreira Martins ◽  
José Maria da Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
High Stability ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Phenotypic Traits ◽  
Environmental Interaction ◽  
Complex Part ◽  
Yield Quality ◽  
Quality And Shelf Life

Abstract The adoption of melon hybrids by the productive sector necessitates a prior evaluation of the productivity, quality and shelf life of their fruits. Due to the different environmental conditions under which the hybrids are evaluated, an accentuated genotype-environmental interaction is expected to become apparent and likewise play important role in manifestation of phenotypic traits. The objective of the present work was to evaluate melon hybrids in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. The adaptability and stability of the genetic values were estimated by the HMRPGV method (Harmonic Mean of the Relative Performance of Genetic Values) for the following traits: yield, and soluble solids (SS) content in the period between 2010 to 2015. In 2017, the more promising melon hybrids from previous trials were evaluated under commercial conditions to determine the fruit’s yield, quality and shelf life. The predominance of the complex part of the genotype-environmental interaction was verified for both yield and SS content. Hybrids HC-02 and HC-11 show promising traits when grown under the conditions of the Mossoró-Assu Agricultural Complex owing their high stability, adaptability, yield, and fruit quality. Hybrids HC-02, HC-11, and ‘Hy Mark’ are suitable as international exports due to their long shelf life.

scholarly journals Influence Of Soil Type On Yield And Quality Of Different Apple Cultivars

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Alina Viorica ILIE ◽  
Cristina PETRISOR ◽  
Dorel HOZA ◽  
Viorel OLTENESCU
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Soil Type ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Soluble Solids Content ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Apple Cultivars ◽  
Solids Content

The objective of this study was to determine influence of different soil type on apple yield and quality. To investigate the variation in fruit quality, apples were harvested at commercial maturity on two different soil type. The investigations was conducted in experimental apple orchards located in Focsani region on two different soil type: luvic  brown typical and  luvic brown pseudogleizate. Fruits of Jonathan and Golden Delicios cultivars were tested for color, soluble solids content, total acidity, ascorbic acid, anthocyanins content and chlorophyls content with specific analytrical methods. At harvest yield, dry matter, soluble solids content, ascorbic acid and acidity were affected by soil type. In this study, no significant soil effect was found on color, anthocyanins and chlorophyll fruit content. The results obtained in this study suggest that luvic brown pseudogleizate soil leading to increased yields and enhanced fruit quality.

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