scholarly journals Improvement of Andean Blueberries Postharvest Preservation Using Carvacrol/Alginate-Edible Coatings

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2352
Author(s):  
Carolina Medina-Jaramillo ◽  
Carmen Quintero-Pimiento ◽  
Darío Díaz-Díaz ◽  
Silvia Goyanes ◽  
Alex López-Córdoba
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Respiration Rate ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Aerobic Bacteria ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Refrigerated Storage ◽  
Microbiological Characteristics ◽  
Coating Formulations

Edible coatings are attractive strategies for blueberries postharvest preservation. In this work, carvacrol/alginate coatings were developed for application on Andean blueberries. Coating formulations were prepared based on blends of sodium alginate (2% w/v), carvacrol (0%, 0.03%, 0.06% or 0.09%), glycerol, and water and applied to the fruits by dip-coating. Then, the fruits were immersed in a calcium batch to induce a crosslink reaction. Changes in the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of the blueberries were monitored during 21 days of storage at 4 °C. Coated blueberries were better preserved throughout the 21 days of storage because of their lower respiration rate and water loss, in comparison with the uncoated ones. Besides, the coatings enhanced the appearance and the gloss of the fruits. Control fruits showed a significant decrease in the firmness, while, in the coated fruits, this critical postharvest quality was preserved during the entire storage. Coating formulations with 0.09% of carvacrol was the most effective in preventing mesophilic aerobic bacteria and molds/yeasts growth on the fruits during the storage. Edible carvacrol/alginate coatings can be considered as a useful alternative to complement the benefits of refrigerated storage by delaying post-harvest spoilage of Andean blueberries.

Effect of Aloe vera Gel, Chitosan and Sodium Alginate Based Edible Coatings on Postharvest Quality of Refrigerated Strawberry Fruits of cv. Chandler

2018 ◽  
pp. 8-16
Author(s):  
Jahanzaib Qamar ◽  
Shaghef Ejaz ◽  
Muhammad Akbar Anjum ◽  
Aamir Nawaz ◽  
Sajjad Hussain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Quality Attributes ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Prolonged Storage ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
Postharvest Life

Strawberry is a non-climacteric fruit but exhibits very limited postharvest life due to rapid softening and decay. Therefore, the current study was carried out to evaluate the effects of different types of edible coatings to extend the postharvest life of strawberry fruit. The strawberry fruits of cultivar Chandler, grown under agro-climatic conditions of Multan, were coated with Aloe vera gel, chitosan (2%) or sodium alginate (2%) and kept in refrigerated storage at 5-7 °C with 50-60% RH for 12 days. The fruits were evaluated for sensory and biochemical quality attributes after every 4 days of storage. The results showed that overall coated fruits had prolonged storage life (8 days) as compared to non-coated fruits (4 days). Aloe vera gel coating maintained various quality attributes of strawberry fruits such as firmness, appearance, TSS (6.8°Brix), titratable acidity (1.14%), pH (3.27), ascorbic acid content (76 mg 100 mL-1), antioxidant activity (93%), anthocyanins (104 mg PE 100 g-1 FW) and total phenolic content (369.45 µg GE mL-1). Generally, all coatings prohibited the decay incidence. The results showed that edible coatings based on Aloe vera gel can be used as an effective alternative for other costly and synthetic chemicals.

Rheological characterization and influence of different biodegradable and edible coatings on postharvest quality of guava

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glauce Vasconcelos da Silva Pereira ◽  
Gleice Vasconcelos da Silva Pereira ◽  
Luã Caldas de Oliveira ◽  
Dilson Nazareno Pereira Cardoso ◽  
Verônica Calado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Rheological Characterization

scholarly journals Estimation of Postharvest Quality of “Red Delicious” Apple Fruits Based on Fruit Nutrient Elements Composition

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Mahshid Doryanizadeh ◽  
Mahmood Ghasemnezhad ◽  
Atefeh Sabouri
Keyword(s):  
Respiration Rate ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Ethylene Production ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Mineral Nutrient ◽  
Nutrient Elements ◽  
Total Anthocyanin ◽  
Positive Significant Correlation ◽  
Apple Fruits

<p>Fruit nutrient elements content during harvest could considerably effect on postharvest life of apples. In this study, apple fruits cultivar Red Delicious were harvested at the commercial maturity stage at 20 commercial orchards. Fruits were divided into three groups according to peel color; dark red, medium and light red. The mineral elements nutrient content such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium and their ratios were measured in the harvested fruits. Thereafter, fruits were places in the cold storage at 0 °C and relative humidity of 90% for 4 months. The characteristics such as fruits weight loss, firmness, TSS, dry matter, total anthocyanin content, antioxidant activity, respiration rate and ethylene production were measured at the end of storage. The results showed a positive significant correlation between fruit firmness at the end of storage time with N+K:Ca, K+Mg:Ca, K:Ca and Mg:Ca ratios. Furthermore, a negative significant correlation was found between total anthocyanin with Nitrogen content, Mg:Ca and N:Ca ratios. The results also showed a positive significant correlation between fruit respiration rate and Nitrogen, N+K:Ca and N:Ca ratios. The analysis of regression based on mean values of three red apple groups showed a significant negative correlation between total anthocyanin with fruit ethylene production at the storage time and Mg:Ca ratio. The relationship between these two variables and Anthocyanin was expressed by the equation of regression: Anthocyanin = 100.22–1.651 Ethylene–43.963 Mg:Ca. Overall, the results confirm that measurement of fruit mineral composition during harvest time could be a strategy for predicting postharvest behaviors of apple fruits at the cold storage. Also the results showed that a relationship between mineral nutrient composition and the characteristics such as firmness, anthocyanin, respiratory rate in apple fruits.</p>

Physical-chemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Organic Strawberries Conserved with Biofilms and Refrigeration

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Raquel Pires Campos ◽  
Angela Kwiatkowski ◽  
Carolina Dario Tonhi ◽  
Edmar Clemente
Keyword(s):  
Mass Loss ◽  
Cassava Starch ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Chemical Analyses ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Titrable Acidity ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Microbiological Characteristics

Biodegrabable and edible coatings were applied on fresh strawberries (<em>Fragaria </em>x <em>ananassa Duch</em>), ‘Camarosa cultivar’, produced in organic system and stored at 10ºC for nine days. Color, mass loss, incidence of rottenness and chemical analyses contents was evaluated. Suspension of cassava starch and grains of kefir milk reduced evolution of fruit coloration when compared uncoated fruits. Treatment associated cassava starch and kefir liquid resulted in a lower rottenness incidence and less mass loss of the fruits, is therefore recommended for postharvest organic strawberries. Anthocyanin and titrable acidity contents increased during storage, regardless of the treatments in general.

scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of Licorice-Chitosan Coatings for Postharvest Treatment of Fresh Strawberries

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 8431
Author(s):  
Somaris E. Quintana ◽  
Olimpia Llalla ◽  
Luis A. García-Zapateiro ◽  
Mónica R. García-Risco ◽  
Tiziana Fornari
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Licorice Root ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Burger Model ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Licorice Extract

Several plant extracts are being investigated to produce edible coatings, mainly due to their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. In this study, licorice root extracts were produced by ultrasound-assisted extraction and were combined with chitosan to elaborate edible coatings. Different solvents and temperatures were used in the extraction process, and the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of the extracts were assessed. The most bioactive extracts were selected for the development of the edible coatings. The rheological properties of the coatings were studied, and they were applied on strawberry to evaluate their physicochemical and microbiological properties. The addition of licorice extract to chitosan resulted in positive effects on the rheological properties of the coatings: the incorporation of phytochemicals to chitosan decreased the shear stress and improved the restructuring ability of the coating solutions. The films presented a reduction of the Burger model parameter, indicating a reduction of rigidity. Furthermore, the strawberry coated with chitosan and licorice extract maintained good quality parameters during storage and showed the best microbiological preservation in comparison with controls. Hence, the use of chitosan with licorice extract is a potential strategy to produce edible coating for improving the postharvest quality of fruits.

scholarly journals Evaluation of postharvest quality of edible coated mandarin at ambient storage

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
TAA Nasrin ◽  
MN Islam ◽  
MA Rahman ◽  
MS Arfin ◽  
MA Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Respiration Rate ◽  
Liquid Paraffin ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Ambient Storage ◽  
Fruit Surface

An experiment was conducted to assess the influence of edible coatings on postharvest quality of mandarin during 20 days of ambient storage. Sorted fruits were washed; fruit surface water was removed and then coated with 100% liquid paraffin wax, 0.5% chitosan, 1.0% chitosan, 1.5% chitosan, and 100% coconut oil. After coating, fruit surface was air dried and kept at ambient condition (25±3 °C, 60–70% RH) and analyzed periodically for weight loss, respiration rate, firmness, decay incidence, TSS, pH, ascorbic acid content, and sensory properties. The results revealed that coconut oil had immense effect on the reduction of the weight loss and respiration rate and preserved firmness, total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, total sugar and reducing sugar and no incidence of moulds & their growth was found up to 16 days of storage.Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 8 (1): 18-25, June, 2018

Optimization of edible coating formulations on zucchini to reduce water loss

1994 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto de Jesús Avena-Bustillos ◽  
John M. Krochta ◽  
Mikal E. Saltveit ◽  
Rodrigo de Jesús Rojas-Villegas ◽  
JoséAntonio Sauceda-Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Water Loss ◽  
Edible Coating ◽  
Reduce Water Loss ◽  
Coating Formulations
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