scholarly journals Effect of Osmotic Dehydration on Physicochemical Properties of Pineapple using Honey, Sucrose and Honey-Sucrose Solutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 6257-6262
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Water Activity ◽  
Sucrose Solution ◽  
Osmotic Dehydration ◽  
Rehydration Ratio ◽  
Food Material ◽  
Permeable Membrane ◽  
Honey Solution

Demands for processed food products are rising worldwide and, consumers nowadays have adopted a healthy lifestyle and are always looking for the products which are advantageous for their health and have the characteristics and taste of a fresh commodity at the same time. Many techniques or combination of techniques have been tried to expand the shelf life of the perishable food commodities. One of the simplest methods which do not require sophisticated equipment is osmotic dehydration. Osmotic dehydration is an excellent phenomenon in which removal of water happens from an area of higher concentration to an area where concentration is lower through a membrane known as a semi-permeable membrane. Since osmotic dehydration lowers the water activity of food item; it has found broad application in the field of food material preservation. In this study pineapple cubes were dehydrated with osmotic dehydration followed by tray drying at 60℃ were assessed for physicochemical properties such as moisture, ash, rehydration ratio, ascorbic acid, water activity, color parameters and sensory properties. Sucrose solution, honey solution and honey-sucrose solution were used as osmotic agents. Duncan’s test was used to analyze the obtained data. Results showed that the pineapple sample cubes treated with honey sucrose solution at 50⁰C temperature were found to have better rehydration characteristics and lowest moisture content value as compared to the other samples. Sensory evaluation of all the samples revealed that highest scores were obtained by the sample containing both sucrose and honey (50⁰C). Highest ascorbic acid content after the osmotic dehydration was found in sample with sucrose and honey. Hence, sample with combination of sucrose and honey solution at 50⁰C proved to be the best in terms of nutritional quality, shelf stability and all other tested parameters. Therefore, many products with enhanced shelf life can be prepared using this rapid and economical technique.

Effect of Osmotic Pre-treatment and Temperature Storage Conditions on Water Activity and Colour of Dried Apple

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Cichowska ◽  
Hanna Kowalska
Keyword(s):  
Water Activity ◽  
Freeze Drying ◽  
Sucrose Solution ◽  
Osmotic Dehydration ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Juice Concentrate ◽  
Colour Changes ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Chokeberry Juice

AbstractThe cylinders of apples cv.Braeburnwere subjected to osmotic dehydration in a sucrose solution with the addition of chokeberry juice concentrate. After osmotic pre-treatment the pieces of apples were dried by two methods: freeze-drying and air-drying. The storage results of dried apples at temperature 25–45 °C for 7 and 12 months were satisfactory. Mass changes were very minor. During storage dried apples obtained by both methods exhibited microbiological stability even after 7 and 12 months of storage, due to the fact that the water activity did not exceed the value of 0.4. Under the influence of the technological processes application, as well as storage conditions, appearance changes in the samples occurred. Higher temperature of storage had an increase impact in colour changes of control samples (without osmotic pre-treatment) and also osmotically dehydrated into sucrose solution, mainly in the case of samples which had dried using freeze-drying. Previously immersed in chokeberry juice concentrate, dried apples had colour changes comes from colour of solution.

scholarly journals Ultrasound-Assisted Osmotic Dehydration of Apples in Polyols and Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) Solutions

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (19) ◽  
pp. 3429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Cichowska ◽  
Dorota Witrowa-Rajchert ◽  
Lidia Stasiak-Różańska ◽  
Adam Figiel
Keyword(s):  
Water Activity ◽  
Sucrose Solution ◽  
Osmotic Dehydration ◽  
Continuous Method ◽  
The Other ◽  
Water Removal ◽  
Colour Changes ◽  
Apple Tissue ◽  
Transfer Parameters ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted

The aim of this work was to analyse the effect of ultrasound-assisted osmotic dehydration of apples v. Elise on mass transfer parameters, water activity, and colour changes. Ultrasound treatment was performed at a frequency of 21 kHz with a temperature of 40 °C for 30–180 min using four osmotic solutions: 30% concentrated syrups of erythritol, xylitol, maltitol, and dihydroxyacetone (DHA). The efficiency of the used solutes from the polyol groups was compared to reference dehydration in 50% concentrated sucrose solution. Peleg’s model was used to fit experimental data. Erythritol, xylitol, and DHA solutions showed similar efficiency to sucrose and good water removal properties in compared values of true water loss. The application of ultrasound by two methods was in most cases unnoticeable and weaker than was expected. On the other hand, sonication by the continuous method allowed for a significant reduction in water activity in apple tissue in all tested solutions.

scholarly journals Physicochemical properties and indices of shelf life stability of dry aged beef with acid whey

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (02) ◽  
pp. 6214-2019
Author(s):  
MARIUSZ FLOREK ◽  
PIOTR DOMARADZKI ◽  
PAWEŁ ŻÓŁKIEWSKI ◽  
BARTŁOMIEJ RUDA ◽  
ZYGMUNT LITWIŃCZUK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Water Activity ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Acid Whey ◽  
Shelf Life Stability

The aim of the study was to compare the physicochemical properties and indices of shelf life stability of dry aged beef with wet aged beef under vacuum. The research material included two skeletal muscles (LL, m. longissimus lumborum, and ST, m. semitendinosus) taken from half carcasses of 8 head (3 bulls and 5 steers) of Whiteback cattle. The following parameters were measured: pH and oxidation-reduction potential (pH-metr Elmetron CP-401, ERH-12-6 i ERPt-13), water activity (HygroLab C1, Rotronic), and colour (according to CIE L*a*b* by Konica-Minolta 600d spectrophotometer). Reference methods were used to determine the content of moisture (PN-ISO 1442:2000), total protein (PN-A-04018:1975/Az3:2002, N × 6.25), and ash (PN-ISO 936:2000). The concentration of K, Na, Mg, Zn and Fe was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry using a Varian AA240FS spectrometer. Statistical analysis of the data was performed using STATISTICA 13 (Dell Inc.). The influence of the ageing type on the physicochemical properties and shelf life indices within muscles was verified by one-way ANOVA. A higher content of total protein and minerals, as well as lower hydration of muscle proteins were stated in dry aged beef. In turn, vacuum packaging had a stabilising effect for the colour of fresh meat (a lower value of ΔE), maintained the initial lightness (L*) and significantly increased chromatic saturation (a higher value of a* and b* coordinates). Application of acid whey (together with sea salt) positively influenced shelf life stability of dry aged beef, due to acidity increasing and lowering of moisture content and water activity. The obtained results indicate that beef from Whiteback cattle can be successfully used both for the production of wet aged beef under vacuum and for manufacturing dry aged raw beef. Each direction of use will be decided by the current market demand and consumer preferences. The present results support the need to continue research in this topic taking into account both other native cattle breeds and alternative methods of packaging.

scholarly journals Sugar content, acidity and antioxidant activity in dehydrated blackcurrant

2020 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-186
Author(s):  
D. I. Barbashin
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Osmotic Dehydration ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
High Water ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
High Water Content ◽  
High Antioxidant Activity

The main reason for spoilage of berry raw materials is the high water content in it. And in order to increase the shelf life of such raw materials and products based on it, various dehydration methods are used. Osmotic dehydration, considered in this article, is one of the best and suitable methods for increasing the shelf life of berry products, as well as increasing the biological value of the product. This method is preferred relative to other methods of dehydration due to the fact that when it is used in raw materials, more vitamins and minerals are preserved, and the color, aroma and taste of berries are also better preserved. Osmotic dehydration is a process due to the presence of semi-permeable membranes, during which the concentration is balanced. Osmosis takes place during the immersion of fruits in concentrated solutions of osmotically active substances. In such a system, two opposite processes occur: water diffuses from the product into the solution, and the dissolved substance diffuses from the solution into the product. This article discusses the features of the process of osmotic dehydration of blackcurrant berries. Blackcurrant is a promising raw material for processing enterprises. The berry contains a large amount of ascorbic acid, anthocyanins and has a high antioxidant activity. Methods were studied for samples of dried blackcurrant berries (by convection), with preliminary osmotic dehydration with various osmotic agents (sucrose, flower honey), using the following methods: ascorbic acid and antioxidant activity were determined titrimetrically using the Folin-Ciocalteu reagent polyphenols, spectrophotometrically anthocyanins.

scholarly journals Study of osmotic dehydration of kiwi fruit using sucrose solution

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethania Brochier ◽  
Juliana Mesquita Inácio ◽  
Caciano Pelayo Zapata Noreña
Keyword(s):  
Water Activity ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Sucrose Solution ◽  
Osmotic Dehydration ◽  
Kiwi Fruit ◽  
Free Moisture ◽  
Sucrose Solutions ◽  
Peleg Model ◽  
Osmotic Solution ◽  
In The Beginning

Abstract Osmotic dehydration of kiwi was evaluated using 45, 55 and 65 °Brix sucrose solutions. Free moisture, water activity and solutes gain decreased in fruit during the process. Water loss rates were higher in the beginning of drying. Water activity decrease was higher when the product was in 65 °Brix solution. The equilibrium moisture content estimated by the Peleg model decreased significantly with increasing concentration of the osmotic solution, and the diffusivity values of water loss were in the range from 1.5 × 10-9 to 1.9 × 10-9 m2 s-1. The osmotic pressures of the solutions were also predicted.

scholarly journals Edible coatings based on sodium alginate and ascorbic acid for application on fresh-cut pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr)

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex López-Córdoba ◽  
Andrea Aldana-Usme
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Ananas Comosus ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Minimally Processed ◽  
Fresh Cut

The demand for healthy and ready-to-eat products, such asfreshly-harvested fruits, has been growing steadily over the years. However, these products are very susceptible to spoilage and have a short shelf-life. In this research, edible coatings based on sodium alginate and its blends with ascorbic acid (a natural antioxidant and anti-browning agent) were applied on fresh-cut pineapple samples, and the changes in their physicochemical properties were monitored during 10 d of storage at 4ºC. Initially, the surface of the coated fruits was brighter and statistically significant differences were not found between uncoated and coated samples (P<0.05); similar values were obtained in the parameters of soluble solids (~11 ºBrix), pH (~3.74) and titratable acidity (~0.64%). During storage, coated samples were more protected against changes in appearance compared to uncoated fresh-cut pineapple samples. The current results will be beneficial for further research that focuses on the preservation of minimally processed fruits such as pineapple.

scholarly journals Osmotic dehydration of Braeburn variety apples in the production of sustainable food products

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Ciurzyńska ◽  
Joanna Cichowska ◽  
Hanna Kowalska ◽  
Kinga Czajkowska ◽  
Andrzej Lenart
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Water Activity ◽  
Mass Exchange ◽  
Sucrose Solution ◽  
Osmotic Dehydration ◽  
Convective Drying ◽  
Solid Gain ◽  
Juice Concentrate ◽  
Reduced Water ◽  
Chokeberry Juice

AbstractThe aim of this work was to investigate the effects of osmotic dehydration conditions on the properties of osmotically pre-treated dried apples. The scope of research included analysing the most important mass exchange coefficients,i.e.water loss, solid gain, reduced water content and water activity, as well as colour changes of the obtained dried product. In the study, apples were osmotically dehydrated in one of two 60% solutions: sucrose or sucrose with an addition of chokeberry juice concentrate, for 30 and 120 min, in temperatures of 40 and 60°C. Ultrasound was also used during the first 30 min of the dehydration process. After osmotic pre-treatment, apples were subjected to innovative convective drying with the puffing effect, and to freeze-drying. Temperature and dehydration time increased the effectiveness of mass exchange during osmotic dehydration. The addition of chokeberry juice concentrate to standard sucrose solution and the use of ultrasound did not change the value of solid gain and reduced water content. Water activity of the dried apple tissue was not significantly changed after osmotic dehydration, while changes in colour were significant.

Osmotic dehydration as a pre-treatment for jackfruit berries (Artocarpus heterophyllus): effect on physico-chemical properties, shelf life and sensory acceptability

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Alves Evaristo ◽  
Gilmar Freire da Costa ◽  
Cristiani Viegas Brandão Grisi ◽  
Solange de Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Sucrose Solution ◽  
Osmotic Dehydration ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Microbiological Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sensory Acceptability ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
The One

PurposeThe aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of osmo-convective dehydration using two drying temperatures (50 and 60°C) on the physico-chemical properties, shelf life and sensory acceptability of jackfruit berries.Design/methodology/approachFour treatments were used as follows: T1 – Jackfruit berries dried in an oven at 50°C; T2 – Jackfruit berries dried in an oven at 60°C; T3 – Jackfruit berries pre-treated with an osmotic-sucrose solution (60 Brix concentration) and oven-dried at 50°C and T4 – Jackfruit berries pretreated with osmotic solution (60 Brix concentration) and oven-dried at 60°C. Berries' shelf life was monitored by moisture analysis, water activity (Wa) and microbiological analysis. The influence of treatments on physico-chemical properties and sensory quality was also investigated.FindingsOsmo-convective dehydration at 50 and 60 C significantly (p = 0.001) reduced moisture content and Wa. All treatments increased the shelf life of jackfruit berries within 30 days of storage. Regarding sensory analysis, the T3 treatment was significantly (p = 0.001) the most preferred by the tasters.Originality/valueIn general, the results indicated that osmo-convective dehydration at 50 C has great potential to be a maid in the processing of minimally processed jackfruit berries, as, in addition to providing the product with high stability, it was the one with the greatest acceptability by the tasters.

scholarly journals Osmotic dehydration of berries: study of mass transfer parameters

2018 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. A. Gribova ◽  
L. V. Berketova
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Sucrose Solution ◽  
Osmotic Dehydration ◽  
Minimal Processing ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Transfer Parameters ◽  
Overall Efficiency

Osmotic dehydration, due to its advantages related to energy and quality, is gaining popularity as an additional stage of processing in the chain of complex processing of products. As a rule, osmotic dehydration is a slow process, so there is a need for additional methods to increase mass transfer without adversely affecting the quality of the product. This has provided the necessary motivation for many recent achievements in the field. Minimal processing methods, such as osmodehydration, find a significant place in the processing industry to increase the shelf life of fruit and berry raw materials. The overall efficiency of the process is determined by the process parameters affecting the phenomenon of mass transfer. Therefore, in this work the parameters of mass transfer in osmotic dehydration of berry raw materials: strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, BlackBerry are studied. The process of mass transfer has been modeled effectively, as evidenced by the results obtained. Berries, previously dehydrated at 70°Brix solution of sucrose, have the cryoscopy temperature lower (-1.7°C)–(-4.8°C), dehydrated at 60°Brix solution of sucrose from (-1.1°C) to (-2,6°C).The number of crystallized water in berries, dehydrated in 60°Brix solution of sucrose made up from 8.6–10.1 %, and in 70°Brix solution from a 13.9–12.9 %.The amount of frozen water in berries, dehydrated 70 ° Brix sucrose solution from 7.5–40.4%, dehydrated 60°Brix sucrose solution from 2.3–10.1%. Reducing the activity of water in berries treated with 70°Brix solution was 2.8–0.8 %, 60°Brix sucrose solution from 1.4–0.3%. The obtained data show that due to osmotic dehydration of berries with a solution of sucrose, followed by freezing, the activity of water decreases, which allows extending the shelf life and limits the access of microorganisms to growth in the environment.

scholarly journals Physico-Chemical and Microbial Properties of Stored Mushroom Slices

2021 ◽  
pp. 70-79
Author(s):  
B. Brahmini ◽  
L. Edukondalu ◽  
Venkata S. P. Bitra ◽  
G. Veeraprasad
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Water Activity ◽  
Freeze Drying ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Slice Thickness ◽  
Rehydration Ratio ◽  
Plate Temperature ◽  
Microbial Properties ◽  
Heating Plate

Button mushroom (AgaricusbisporusL.) is extensively produced and consumed in the world. They are more perishable due to their high moisture content. Due to its short shelf-life, the mushroom is usually dehydrated for preservation. Hot air dried mushrooms result in losses in nutrients, colour degradation and deformation in structure. To overcome these problems, freeze-drying of mushroom slices was investigated. White button mushrooms after cleaning were vertically cut into 2, 4, 6 and 8 mm thick slices. Sliced mushrooms were frozen at −20 °C and then subjected to the freeze-drying at various heating plate temperatures of 10, 20, 30 and 40 °C. The effect of slice thickness and heating plate temperature on physicochemical properties like rehydration, porosity, firmness, water activity, colour, ascorbic acid, protein and microbial properties like total bacterial, yeast and mould were evaluated during the storage. Increase in the storage period resulted in decrease in porosity (73.25%), colour L* value (48.12), firmness (0.98 N), rehydration ratio (4.04), ascorbic acid content (14.47 mg/100 g) and protein content (19.15%), whereas the water activity (0.412) increased with the storage period. This may be due to the absorption of moisture during storage. Microbial analysis indicated by yeast count, mould count and total plate count was nil during the first three weeks of storage, whereas in the fourth week negligible growth was observed. So it is concluded that this may be due to the low water activity of stored mushroom slices.

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