scholarly journals The Combination of Hot Air and Chitosan Treatments on Phytochemical Changes during Postharvest Storage of ‘Sanhua’ Plum Fruits

Foods ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang ◽  
Lu ◽  
Li ◽  
Lin ◽  
Qiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Hot Air ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Postharvest Life ◽  
Hot Air Treatment ◽  
Softening Process ◽  
Phytochemical Components ◽  
Phytochemical Profiles

Plum fruits would become putrid quickly after harvest. In order to prolong postharvest life, ‘Sanhua’ plum fruits were treated by hot air combined with a chitosan coating, and stored at low temperature. Fruit firmness, total soluble solids, total phytochemical contents were evaluated along with total antioxidant activities and phytochemical components. Results showed that hot air treatment delayed softening process of plum fruit. The total phenolics and flavonoids accumulated and antioxidant activities increased in both control and treatment samples during storage. These values in the samples treated with hot air and chitosan were all higher than control and hot air treatments. Phytochemicals of epicatechin, cyanidin, pelargonidin, and hesperetin were all upregulated by hot air and chitosan treatment, especially epicatechin. This suggested that chitosan might play an important role in regulating phytochemical profiles of ‘Sanhua’ plum fruits during storage.

scholarly journals Effects of an Auxin and a brassinosteroid on physical, chemical and biochemical attributes of ‘Galaxy’ apples

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ângela Preza Ramos ◽  
Aquidauana Miqueloto Zanardi ◽  
Cassandro Vidal Talamini do Amarante ◽  
Cristiano André Steffens ◽  
Adaucto Bellarmino Pereira-Netto
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Naphthalene Acetic Acid ◽  
Anthocyanin Content ◽  
Water Control ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Fruit Shelf Life

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to study the effect of the auxin naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and the brassinosteroid 28-homocastasterone (28-HCS) applied every 15 days (harvest 2015/16) or every 21 days (harvest 2016/17) after full bloom, on the physical, chemical and biochemical attributes of the ‘Galaxy’ apples. The study was performed at a commercial orchard at Vacaria county, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. The following treatments were applied: water (control), NAA (0.1%), 28-HCS (10‒6 M) and NAA (0.1%) + 28-HCS (10‒6 M). For this purpose, 300 μL of the plant growth regulator solutions were applied to the fruit peduncles. Fruits treated with NAA every 21 days presented higher starch-iodine index and lower total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), lightness index (L) and hue angle (h°) than 28-HCS-treated fruits. Fruits treated every 15 days with NAA presented reduced skin rupture force (SRF), total antioxidant activities (TAA) of the skin and flesh, and hydrogen peroxide content compared to the control fruits. In addition, NAA application every 15 and 21 days resulted in increased anthocyanin content in the skin. Application of NAA + 28-HCS reduced superoxide dismutase activity. 28-HCS applications increased TSS, color attributes (C and h°) of the skin, total antioxidant activity of the skin and flesh and peroxidase activity compared to control fruits. These results are expected to help to understand how plant growth regulators affect apple quality. In addition, results described here are also expected to help on the development of strategies to reduce post harvest losses and to increase fruit shelf life.

Composition of commercially produced organic and conventional strawberries

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 562-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tõnu Tõnutare ◽  
Kati Keert ◽  
Lech Szajdak ◽  
Ulvi Moor
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Fragaria Ananassa ◽  
Cultivation System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Solids Content

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to determine differences in taste-related and bioactive compounds of organically (OR) and conventionally (CONV) cultivated commercially produced strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.). Addresses the question if the consumers buying OR strawberries are likely to purchase fruits with better taste and richer in bioactive compounds than those buying CONV fruits. Design/methodology/approach – Only information commonly available to the consumers [cultivar, quality class, product origin (country) and eco-labelling], was considered in selecting experimental material. “Polka” strawberries from 14 farms (7 OR and 7 CONV) from South Estonia were used for analyses. Findings – No evidence was found that OR strawberries contain more bioactive compounds or have higher soluble solids content and titratable acids ratio (associated with better taste) compared to CONV strawberries. There were significant differences in content of total phenolics, anthocyanins, ascorbic acid, vitamin E, total antioxidant capacity, titratable acids and soluble solids between strawberries from individual farms irrespective of cultivation system. Research limitations/implications – Our study was limited to strawberry “Polka” and some other cultivars might response differently to production systems. Social implications – Consumers get information that by choosing an organic product in the marketplace, it is not guaranteed that this product has higher content of bioactive compounds. Originality/value – Comparative studies of organic and conventional products are preferably performed with products grown at the same location with the same amount of nutrients etc. However, information of production site’s microclimate, soil texture or the amount of plant available nutrients is never available to the consumers. Therefore, our consumer-oriented approach might be valuable.

scholarly journals Fermentation Condition and Quality Evaluation of Pineapple Fruit Wine

Fermentation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Antika Boondaeng ◽  
Sumaporn Kasemsumran ◽  
Kraireuk Ngowsuwan ◽  
Pilanee Vaithanomsat ◽  
Waraporn Apiwatanapiwat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Pineapple Juice ◽  
Volatile Acidity ◽  
Total Titratable Acidity ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Pineapple Fruit ◽  
The Impact

This research investigated the impact of the concentration of pineapple juice on the characteristics of pineapple wine during fermentation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. burgundy. Three ratios of fresh pineapple juice to water were mixed to obtain three treatments, which were T1—2:1, T2—1:1, and T3—1:2. The °Brix and pH of all pineapple juice and water ratios were adjusted to 25 and 4, respectively. The results showed that changes in alcohol, pH, Total Soluble Solids (TSS), Total Titratable Acidity (TAA, as citric acid), and Volatile Acidity (VA, as acetic acid) during the 10-day fermentation among three treatments were significantly different. The highest alcohol content was obtained from the 2:1 with values of 10.71% (v/v). The mixed ratio at 1:1 and 1:2 obtained the alcohol value of 9.61 and 8.35% (v/v), respectively. After ten days of fermentation, TSS, pH values, TAA, and VA were in the range of 9.7–13 °Brix, 3.56–3.82, 0.384–0.448, and 0.0013–0.0016, respectively. However, the appearance, aroma, and taste of all ratios were not significantly different. Sweetness and overall liking, wine with pineapple juice/water ratio at 2:1 had the highest score (p ≤ 0.05). The total antioxidant activities determined by DPPH and total phenolic content were 0.91 mmol/L TE and 365.80 mg/L GAE, respectively, as confirmed by FTIR spectral analyses.

scholarly journals Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Juice Properties, Volatile Compounds and Hot-Air Drying Kinetics of Blueberry

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 2362
Author(s):  
Lin Zhu ◽  
Xianrui Liang ◽  
Yushuang Lu ◽  
Shiyi Tian ◽  
Jie Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Drying Kinetics ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Hot Air Drying ◽  
Fresh Sample ◽  
Drying Time ◽  
Air Drying ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Hot Air ◽  
Kinetics Of

This paper studied the effects of freeze-thaw (FT) cycles on the juice properties and aroma profiles, and the hot-air drying kinetics of frozen blueberry. After FT treatment, the juice yield increased while pH and total soluble solids of the juice keep unchanged. The total anthocyanins contents and DPPH antioxidant activities of the juice decreased by FT treatments. The electronic nose shows that FT treatments significantly change the aroma profiles of the juice. The four main volatile substances in the fresh juice are (E)-2-hexenal, α-terpineol, hexanal and linalyl formate, which account for 48.5 ± 0.1%, 17.6 ± 0.2%, 14.0 ± 1.5% and 7.8 ± 2.7% of relative proportions based on total ion chromatogram (TIC) peak areas. In the FT-treated samples, the amount of (E)-2-hexenal and hexanal decreased significantly while α-terpineol and linalyl formate remained almost unchanged. Repeated FT cycles increased the ethanol content and destroyed the original green leafy flavor. Finally, the drying kinetics of FT-treated blueberries was tested. One FT treatment can shorten the drying time by about 30% to achieve the same water content. The Deff values of the FT-treated sample are similar, which are about twice as large as the value of the fresh sample. The results will be beneficial for the processing of frozen blueberry into juice or dried fruits.

scholarly journals Influence of crop load on the yield and grape quality of Merlot and Vranac (Vitis vinifera L.) varieties in Trebinje vineyard

2021 ◽  
Vol 117 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mersija DELIĆ ◽  
Fikreta BEHMEN ◽  
Saša MATIJAŠEVIĆ ◽  
Šaćira MANDAL ◽  
Saud HAMIDOVIĆ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitis Vinifera ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Crop Load ◽  
Grape Quality ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
The Impact

<p class="042abstractstekst">The aim of this study was to study the impact of crop load on the yield and grape quality of ‘Merlot’ and ‘Vranac’ (<em>Vitis vinifera</em> L.) in Trebinje vineyard. The crop load levels studied in this trial were 9 buds (V1) and 12 buds (V2) per vine at each variety trained on Lenz-Moser bilateral cordon system. The impact was determined by measurements of yield per vine and grape quality characterized by the contents of total soluble solids, titratable acidity, total phenolics, total flavonoids and by total antioxidant capacity. The measured parameters of grape quality of ‘Merlot’ and ‘Vranac’ were not influenced significantly by crop load levels. V2, compared to the V1, showed the potential for increasing grape yield only for Merlot variety under experimental conditions. The results of this study also showed a positive correlation between total phenolics/flavonoids and total antioxidant capacity of grape berries in both varieties, regardless of crop loads applied.</p>

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 Analysis of the Microbial Diversity and Characteristics of Fermented Blueberry Beverages from Different Regions

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1656
Author(s):  
Nan Hu ◽  
Ming Lei ◽  
Xiuli Zhao ◽  
Zhen Zhang ◽  
Ying Gu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Flavonoids ◽  
Spearman Correlation ◽  
Total Anthocyanin ◽  
Dominant Bacteria

In this study, high-throughput sequencing methods were used to analyze the composition and diversity of the microbial communities of three different traditional fermented blueberry beverages (Jiaosu A, Jiaosu B, and Jiaosu C) produced in three different regions. Lactic acid bacteria and yeast counts, total soluble solids, total titration acid, total phenols, total flavonoids, total anthocyanin, superoxide dismutase, and antioxidant activity were analyzed in all samples. The results showed that at the phylum level, the bacteria in all samples were predominantly Firmicutes and Proteobacteria, while the majority of fungus belonged to Ascomycota. At the genus level, Lactobacillus, Gluconobacter, and Acetobacter were the dominant bacteria, and Dekkera and Issatchenkia were the dominant fungi. Our data show that the lactic acid bacteria counts in Jiaosu A were the lowest of the three products, in the range of 4.31–10.9 log CFU/mL, while yeast counts ranged from 6.71 to 7.35 log CFU/mL. The antioxidant activities of Jiaosu C were greater than those of Jiaosu A and Jiaosu B, and Spearman correlation analysis showed that the relative abundance of Lactobacillus and Dekkera was significantly positively correlated with total phenolics, total anthocyanin, total flavonoids, and antioxidant index.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Profiles and Cellular Antioxidant Activities in Chestnut (Castanea mollissima BL.) Kernels of Five Different Cultivars

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxiao Chang ◽  
Fengyuan Liu ◽  
Zhixiong Lin ◽  
Jishui Qiu ◽  
Cheng Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Castanea Mollissima ◽  
Phytochemical Compounds ◽  
Phytochemical Profiles ◽  
Selection Of

In this study, the phytochemical profiles, total and cellular antioxidant activities of five different Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima BL.) cultivars were analyzed. Phenolics, flavonoids as well as phytochemical compounds in five cultivars of chestnut kernels were determined. Results showed that the free forms played a dominant role in total phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidant activities of all five cultivars of chestnut kernels. The cultivar ‘Fyou’ showed the highest total and free phenolic contents, ‘Heguoyihao’ showed the highest total and free flavonoids contents, and ‘Chushuhong’ showed the highest total and cellular antioxidant activities. Eight phenolic compounds were detected, and chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, and quercetin were shown as three predominant components in all five cultivars. These results provide valuable information which may be a guidance for selection of good chestnut variety to be used as functional food.

scholarly journals Preharvest Treatment of Methyl Jasmonate and Salicylic Acid Increase the Yield, Antioxidant Activity and GABA Content of Tomato

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2293
Author(s):  
Min Woo Baek ◽  
Han Ryul Choi ◽  
Lee Yun Jae ◽  
Ho-Min Kang ◽  
Ok-Hwan Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Methyl Jasmonate ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Meja Treatment ◽  
Β Carotene

This study investigated the effect of preharvest treatment of 0.25 mM methyl jasmonate (MeJA) and 0.5 mM salicylic acid (SA) on quality parameters, most important secondary metabolites (lycopene, β-carotene, ascorbic acid, total phenolics, and flavonoids), antioxidant activities, and amino acid contents of ‘Kumato’ tomato. Treatments with MeJA and SA led to an increase of total yield per plant and were effective in maintaining the fruit quality attributes such as firmness, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, and Brix acid ratio at two maturity stages (S1 and S2). In addition, lycopene, β-carotene, ascorbic acid, total phenolics, and flavonoids were significantly higher in the treated fruit than in the control. Moreover, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), essential amino acids, and antioxidant activity increased due to MeJA and SA treatments at both stages, especially with MeJA treatment at S2. Overall results also showed the effectiveness of MeJA treatment than SA on improving the yield and nutritional quality of ‘Kumato’ tomato.

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