scholarly journals Application of the Non-Destructive NIR Technique for the Evaluation of Strawberry Fruits Quality Parameters

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuela Mancini ◽  
Luca Mazzoni ◽  
Francesco Gagliardi ◽  
Francesca Balducci ◽  
Daniele Duca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Nir Spectroscopy ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Infrared Region ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Electromagnetic Spectrum ◽  
Least Squares Regression ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Non Destructive

The determination of strawberry fruit quality through the traditional destructive lab techniques has some limitations related to the amplitude of the samples, the timing and the applicability along all phases of the supply chain. The aim of this study was to determine the main qualitative characteristics through traditional lab destructive techniques and Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) in fruits of five strawberry genotypes. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied to search for spectral differences among all the collected samples. A Partial Least Squares regression (PLS) technique was computed in order to predict the quality parameters of interest. The PLS model for the soluble solids content prediction was the best performing—in fact, it is a robust and reliable model and the validation values suggested possibilities for its use in quality applications. A suitable PLS model is also obtained for the firmness prediction—the validation values tend to worsen slightly but can still be accepted in screening applications. NIR spectroscopy represents an important alternative to destructive techniques, using the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum to investigate in a non-destructive way the chemical–physical properties of the samples, finding remarkable applications in the agro-food market.

scholarly journals Non-Destructive Quality Measurement for Three Varieties of Tomato Using VIS/NIR Spectroscopy

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10747
Author(s):  
Khadija Najjar ◽  
Nawaf Abu-Khalaf
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Quality Measurement ◽  
Nir Spectroscopy ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Non Destructive

The non-destructive visible/near-infrared (VIS/NIR) spectroscopy is a promising technique in determining the quality of agricultural commodities. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the ability of VIS/NIR spectroscopy (550–1100 nm) to distinguish between three different varieties of tomato (i.e., Ekram, Harver and Izmer), as well as to predict the quality parameters of tomato, such as soluble solids content (SSC), titratable acidity (TA), taste (SSC/TA) and firmness. Ninety intact samples from three tomato varieties were used. These samples were examined using VIS/NIR spectroscopy and quality parameters were also measured using traditional methods. Principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least square (PLS) were carried out. The results of PCA showed the ability of VIS/NIR spectroscopy to distinguish between the three varieties, where two PCs explained about 99% of the total variance in both calibration and validation sets. Moreover, PLS showed the possibility of modelling quality parameters. The correlation coefficient (R2) and the ratio of performance deviation (RPD) for all quality parameters (except for firmness) were found to be higher than 0.85 and 2.5, respectively. Thus, these results indicate that the VIS/NIR spectroscopy can be used to discriminate between different varieties of tomato and predict their quality parameters.

scholarly journals Application of visible-near infrared spectroscopy to evaluate the quality of button mushrooms

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Giovenzana ◽  
Alessio Tugnolo ◽  
Andrea Casson ◽  
Riccardo Guidetti ◽  
Roberto Beghi
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Distribution Channel ◽  
Nir Spectroscopy ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Least Squares Regression ◽  
Physical Damage ◽  
Reference Quality

The Agaricus bisporus mushroom is one of the most cultivated and consumed mushrooms in the world, thanks to its delicacy, nutritional value and flavour. The quality evaluation of the A. bisporus during the harvest is generally established by a visual check by trained operators. This method complies with the request of the Distribution Channel (DC) to retailers and guarantees very low physical damage to the mushrooms; nevertheless, it is subjective and it does not guarantee the highest quality standard for the consumer. The aim of this study was to test the use of visible/near infrared (vis/NIR) reflectance spectroscopy (400–1000 nm) to objectively evaluate the quality parameters of A. bisporus mushrooms. A total of 167 samples of A. bisporus mushrooms were harvested according to the main DC purchasing standards. The vis/NIR analyses were performed the day of sampling just before the physico-chemical analyses (sizes, firmness, soluble solids content and moisture content) used as reference quality parameters. The vis/NIR spectra were correlated to reference measures in order to build predictive models using the partial least squares regression method. Calculated models gave positive results regarding the prediction of the moisture content (r2(pred) = 0.78) and firmness (r2(pred) = 0.78). Results of this explorative study could be considered encouraging and demonstrate the applicability of vis/NIR spectroscopy on A. bisporus as a rapid technique (i) to monitor the productive process directly at the company, (ii) to standardize the harvest moment, and (iii) to support DC’s buyers’ choices, nowadays exclusively based on product external characteristics.

scholarly journals Feasibility Study of the Use of Handheld NIR Spectrometer for Simultaneous Authentication and Quantification of Quality Parameters in Intact Pineapple Fruits

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles L. Y. Amuah ◽  
Ernest Teye ◽  
Francis Padi Lamptey ◽  
Kwasi Nyandey ◽  
Jerry Opoku-Ansah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Multivariate Calibration ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Least Squares Regression ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Linear Discriminant ◽  
Identification Rate

The potential of predicting maturity using total soluble solids (TSS) and identifying organic from inorganic pineapple fruits based on near-infrared (NIR) spectra fingerprints would be beneficial to farmers and consumers alike. In this study, a portable NIR spectrometer and chemometric techniques were combined to simultaneously identify organically produced pineapple fruits from conventionally produced ones (thus organic and inorganic) and also predict total soluble solids. A total of 90 intact pineapple fruits were scanned with the NIR spectrometer while a digital refractometer was used to measure TSS from extracted pineapple juice. After attempting several preprocessing techniques, multivariate calibration models were built using principal component analysis (PCA), K-nearest neighbor (KNN), and linear discriminant analysis (LDA) to identify the classes (organic and conventional pineapple fruits) while partial least squares regression (PLSR) method was used to determine TSS of the fruits. Among the identification techniques, the MSC-PCA-LDA model accurately identified organic from conventionally produced fruits at 100% identification rate. For quantification of TSS, the MSC-PLSR model gave Rp = 0.851 and RMSEC = 0.950 °Brix, and Rc = 0.854 and RMSEP = 0.842 °Brix at 5 principal components in the calibration set and prediction set, respectively. The results generally indicated that portable NIR spectrometer coupled with the appropriate chemometric tools could be employed for rapid nondestructive examination of pineapple quality and also to detect pineapple fraud due to mislabeling of conventionally produced fruits as organic ones. This would be helpful to farmers, consumers, and quality control officers.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Quality Parameters of Apple Juices Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Chemometrics

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Włodarska ◽  
Igor Khmelinskii ◽  
Ewa Sikorska
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Cross Validation ◽  
Nir Spectroscopy ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Soluble Solids Content ◽  
Model Optimization ◽  
Important Quality ◽  
Solids Content

Near-infrared (NIR) spectra were recorded for commercial apple juices. Analysis of these spectra using partial least squares (PLS) regression revealed quantitative relations between the spectra and quality- and taste-related properties of juices: soluble solids content (SSC), titratable acidity (TA), and the ratio of soluble solids content to titratable acidity (SSC/TA). Various spectral preprocessing methods were used for model optimization. The optimal spectral variables were chosen using the jack-knife-based method and different variants of the interval PLS (iPLS) method. The models were cross-validated and evaluated based on the determination coefficients (R2), root-mean-square error of cross-validation (RMSECV), and relative error (RE). The best model for the prediction of SSC (R2 = 0.881, RMSECV = 0.277 °Brix, and RE = 2.37%) was obtained for the first-derivative preprocessed spectra and jack-knife variable selection. The optimal model for TA (R2 = 0.761, RMSECV = 0.239 g/L, and RE = 4.55%) was obtained for smoothed spectra in the range of 6224–5350 cm−1. The best model for the SSC/TA (R2 = 0.843, RMSECV = 0.113, and RE = 5.04%) was obtained for the spectra without preprocessing in the range of 6224–5350 cm−1. The present results show the potential of the NIR spectroscopy for screening the important quality parameters of apple juices.

Non-destructive measurement of firmness and soluble solids content in bell pepper using NIR spectroscopy

2009 ◽  
Vol 94 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 267-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pathompong Penchaiya ◽  
Els Bobelyn ◽  
Bert E. Verlinden ◽  
Bart M. Nicolaï ◽  
Wouter Saeys
Keyword(s):  
Nir Spectroscopy ◽  
Bell Pepper ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Soluble Solids Content ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Destructive Measurement ◽  
Non Destructive

scholarly journals The application of NIR spectroscopy in moisture determining of vegetable seeds

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (No. 2) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
Wojciech Poćwiardowski ◽  
Joanna Szulc ◽  
Grażyna Gozdecka
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares Regression ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Nir Spectroscopy ◽  
Calibration Model ◽  
Least Squares Regression ◽  
Moisture Analysis ◽  
Non Destructive

The aim of the study was to elaborate a universal calibration for the near infrared (NIR) spectrophotometer to determine the moisture of various kinds of vegetable seeds. The research was conducted on the seeds of 5 types of vegetables – carrot, parsley, lettuce, radish and beetroot. For the spectra correlation with moisture values, the method of partial least squares regression (PLS) was used. The resulting qualitative indicators of a calibration model (R = 0.9968, Q = 0.8904) confirmed an excellent fit of the obtained calibration to the experimental data. As a result of the study, the possibilities of creating a calibration model for NIR spectrophotometer for non-destructive moisture analysis of various kinds of vegetable seeds was confirmed.<br /><br />

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 Investigation of Parameters That Affect the Acquired Near Infrared Diffuse Reflected Signals in Non-Destructive Soluble Solids Content Prediction

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 79-90
Author(s):  
Kim Seng Chia ◽  
Fan Wei Hong
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Model ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Diffuse Reflection ◽  
Model Performance ◽  
Middle Part ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Soluble Solids Content ◽  
Geometrical Effects ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Non Destructive

Near infrared spectroscopy is a susceptible technique which can be affected by various factors including the surface of samples. According to the Lambertian reflection, the uneven and matte surface of fruits will provide Lambertian light or diffuse reflectance where the light enters the sample tissues and that uniformly reflects out in all orientations. Bunch of researches were carried out using near infrared diffuse reflection mode in non-destructive soluble solids content (SSC) prediction whereas fewer of them studying about the geometrical effects of uneven surface of samples. Thus, this study aims to investigate the parameters that affect the near infrared diffuse reflection signals in non-destructive SSC prediction using intact pineapples. The relationship among the reflectance intensity, measurement positions, and the SSC value was studied. Next, three independent artificial neural networks were separately trained to investigate the geometrical effects on three different measurement positions. Results show that the concave surface of top and bottom parts of pineapples would affect the reflectance of light and consequently deteriorate the predictive model performance. The predictive model of middle part of pineapples achieved the best performance, i.e. root mean square error of prediction (RMSEP) and correlation coefficient of prediction (Rp) of 1.2104 °Brix and 0.7301 respectively.

scholarly journals Soluble Solids and Simple Sugars Measurement in Intact Mango Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 410-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen R. Delwiche ◽  
Weena Mekwatanakarn ◽  
Chien Y. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Standard Error ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Wavelength Region ◽  
Nir Spectroscopy ◽  
Nondestructive Method ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Least Squares Regression ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
The Individual

A rapid, reliable, and nondestructive method for quality evaluation of mango (Magnifera indica) fruit is important to the mango industry for international trade. The objective of this study was to determine the potential of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to predict soluble solids content (SSC) and individual and combined concentrations of sucrose, glucose, and fructose nondestructively in mango. Mature mangoes at two different temperatures (15 °C and 20 °C) were measured by NIR interactance (750–1088 nm wavelength region analyzed) over an 11-day period, starting when the fruit were underripe and extending to a few days past optimal ripeness. Partial least squares regression was used to develop models for SSC, individual sugar concentration, and the sum of the concentrations of the three sugars. Such analyses yielded calibration equations with R2 = 0.77 to 0.88 (SSC), 0.75 (sucrose), 0.67 (glucose), 0.70 (fructose), and 0.82 (sum); standard error of calibration = 0.56 to 0.90 (SSC), 10.0 (sucrose), 0.9 (glucose), 4.5 (fructose), and 10.4 (sum); and standard error of cross-validation = 0.93 to 1.10 (SSC), 15.6 (sucrose), 1.4 (glucose), 6.9 (fructose), and 16.8 (sum). When the SSC calibration was applied to a separate validation set, the standard error of performance ranged from 0.94% to 1.72%. These results suggest that for assessment of mango ripeness, NIR SSC calibrations are superior to the NIR calibrations for any of the individual sugars. This nondestructive technology can be used in the screening and grading of mangoes and in quality evaluation at wholesale and retail levels.

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