Preservation of Fresh Areca Nuts with Several Herbal Medicine Extracts

2013 ◽  
Vol 647 ◽  
pp. 532-537
Author(s):  
Zai Feng Shi ◽  
Guang Ying Chen ◽  
Xiao Peng Zhang ◽  
Xiao Wei Qi

In order to explore effects of Chinese herbal medicine extracts on preservation of fresh areca nuts, extracts from ginger, garlic and leaves of several Hainan tropical drug plants such as Macaranga hemsleyana Pax & Hoffm, Canthium horridu Bl., Hainania trichosperma Merr., Vatica mangachapoi Blanco, together with water-soluble chitosan were used to preserve fresh areca nut. In the process, changes of apparent, weight loss, pH value, VC content and total sugar content were determined. Results showed that the Macaranga hemsleyana Pax & Hoffm extracts give the best fresh preservation effects on areca nuts. With the same preservation time, fresh areca nuts rate is the highest and changes of every measured value are smallest. The fresh keeping period can be stretched from 12days to 21days under the same circumstance.

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 668-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teri A. Hale ◽  
Richard L. Hassell ◽  
Tyron Phillips

The refractometer has been proposed as a rapid, inexpensive technique for determining sugar levels in fresh sweet corn (Zea mays). High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis of sugars in three phenotypes (su, se, and sh2) of sweet corn harvested at three maturities indicated that sucrose content was highly correlated with the total sugars (R = 0.95). Sucrose and total sugar concentration were significantly different among all phenotypes. Soluble solids concentration (SSC) was high in su and se compared to the lower SSC of sh2. Early, mature, and late harvested samples differed in sucrose and total sugar content. Sugar concentration varied within phenotypes at each maturity level. Sh2 indicated no difference in sucrose and total sugars at early and mature harvests, but increased at late harvest. In contrast, sucrose and total sugar content decreased between early and mature harvests, then increased to highest levels at late harvest in se and su phenotypes. Overall, phenotype SSC increased significantly from early to late harvests, probably due to increased water-soluble polysaccharides in the su and se cultivars. Unlike other crops, a negative relationship was found in sweet corn between SSC and sucrose or total sugars, with an overall correlation of –0.51. This relationship was most affected by maturity, especially mature and late harvested sweet corn. Among phenotypes, sucrose, total sugar, and SSC were poorly correlated. Our results indicate that a refractometer should not be used to estimate total sugars or sucrose of sweet corn.


2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Heru Prono Widayat

(Quality Characteristics Of Aceh Cacao Beans Resulted From Different Fermentation Methods)ABSTRACT. Response of cocoa beans to any fermentation treatment may vary according to crop variety, farming conditions and practices, and fermentation methods; including type of beans stirring methods and stirring frequencies applied during fermentation period. The objective of this research is to study quality characteristics of Aceh fermented cocoa beans treated with different stirring methods and stirring frequencies. The cocoa beans of 40 cm mass depth were kept in 53x40x50 cm rattan buckets and were fermented for 5 days. Beans stirring during fermentation was conducted either by in-place stirring andreplace-stirring to other rattan bucket. Stirring period was set for each 12 hours, 24 hours, and 48 hours of fermentation time. Beans temperature, pH, and total sugar content for each stirring period along five days-fermentationtime were recorded. The fermented beans were sundried for moisture content of approximately 6%. The results showed that the beans temperature during fermentation increased up to 45.7-46.6oC on the third-day and then decreased to 37.9-40.4oC on the fifth-day. The highest temperature (46.6oC) was recorded for in-place stirring with stirring period of 48 hours. The pH value of the beans decreased from 5.6-5.9 on the first-day to 3.2-3.4 on the fourth-day and then slightly increased to 3.4 in average on the fifth-day. The total sugar content decreased from 9.1-9.6% on the first-day to approximately 0.4% on the fifth-day. Quality analysis of the fermented beans showed that pH value varied 5.5-5.8 and fat content was 47.9-49.1%. The best quality of fermented beans was found for replace-stirring method with stirring period of 24 hours. This treatment resulted in fermented cocoa beans with 0.4% moldy, 17.5% partly purple, 3.0% slaty, and 76.7% fully fermented.


Author(s):  
Hazfri Dalimunthe ◽  
Dina Mardhatilah ◽  
Maria Ulfah

The amount of mucilage can be adjusted according to the washing intensity. The level of ripeness of the coffee fruit is also directly proportional to the mucilage constituent components. Optimally ripe coffee cherries have a higher sugar, protein, lipid and water content than raw coffee cherries. So that research is needed to determine the effect of washing intensity and level of ripeness of coffee cherries on the characteristics of the resulting taste of coffee. The research design used was a complete two-factor block design. The first factor is the intensity of washing mucilage that sticks to the surface of the coffee beans; 2 times washing, 1 time washing, without washing. The second factor is the level of ripeness of the coffee cherries; raw coffee cherries, optimally ripe coffee cherries, past ripe coffee cherries. The analyzes were carried out, namely water content, ash content, total sugar content, pH value, Brix, and organoleptic test using the SCAA cupping method. The results of this study indicate that washing intensity affects the Brix value, water content, total sugar content, and pH. Whereas in the second factor, the level of ripeness of the coffee fruit affects the Brik value, water content, total sugar content, and pH. This study also showed that there was a correlation between washing intensity and the level of ripeness of the coffee cherries and the preference of the panelists. The non-washing treatment (black honey) and the optimal level of ripeness were the most preferred by the panelists, all coffees produced from this study met SNI 01-3542-2004. Keywords: arabica characteristics, honey process, maturity level, washing intensity


1993 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Robert ◽  
M.F. Devaux ◽  
A. Qannari ◽  
M. Safar

Multivariate data treatments were applied to mid and near infrared spectra of glucose, fructose and sucrose solutions in order to specify near infrared frequencies that characterise each carbohydrate. As a first step, the mid and near infrared regions were separately studied by performing Principal Component Analyses. While glucose, fructose and sucrose could be clearly identified on the similarity maps derived from the mid infrared spectra, only the total sugar content of the solutions was observed when using the near infrared region. Characteristic wavelengths of the total sugar content were found at 2118, 2270 and 2324 nm. In a second step, the mid and near infrared regions were jointly studied by a Canonical Correlation Analysis. As the assignments of frequencies are generally well known in the mid infrared region, it should be useful to study the relationships between the two infrared regions. Thus, the canonical patterns obtained from the near infrared spectra revealed wavelengths that characterised each carbohydrate. The OH and CH combination bands were observed at: 2088 and 2332 nm for glucose, 2134 and 2252 nm for fructose, 2058 and 2278 nm for sucrose. Although a precise assignment of the near infrared bands to chemical groups within the molecules was not possible, the present work showed that near infrared spectra of carbohydrates presented specific features.


2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (16) ◽  
pp. 9421-9422 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Peng ◽  
E.V. Davis ◽  
L.X. Wang ◽  
C.W. Zhang

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 215-225
Author(s):  
Ulysse Ayihaou Daa-Kpode ◽  
Patrice Hodonou Avogbe ◽  
Gustave Djedatin ◽  
Daniel Datchiglo ◽  
Aristide Bakpe ◽  
...  

Coconut water is highly consumed for refreshment due to its nutritional value. However, its nutritional value varies according to the ecotype and stage of maturity of ecotype. In order to identify best ecotypes with high nutritious value, a physico-chemical composition of ten (10) ecotypes was performed at earlier stage of maturity (3 months). The measured parameters were: coconut height, mass of water, total sugar content, soluble sugar content, protein, titratable acidity and pH.  The obtained results showed that all parameters vary from one ecotype to another. All coconut ecotypes contain water slightly acid with a pH value less than 7.  Furthermore, there is no relationship between physical and biochemical parameters. However, within characterized ecotypes, Ecotype_2, appeared to have the best biochemical composition with a significant amount of water. This study provided important informations related to physico-chemical characteristics of coconuts ecotypes found in the coastal zone.


2014 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 507-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Ostrzycka ◽  
Marcin Horbowicz ◽  
Włodzimierz Dobrzański ◽  
Leszek S. Jankiewicz ◽  
Jan Borkowski

Tomatillo is widely cultivated in Mexico but is little known in other countries. The chemical composition of fruit from field grown plants was investigated during several vegetative seasons. Tomatillo contained a relatively high percentage of dry matter (7-10%) and extract (6.6-7.4%). Its potassium content was lower than that of tomato growing in the same conditions. The content of iron was higher, and that of other elements was comparable, depending on the conditions during the given year. The total sugar content amounted to 2.8-5.7%, depending on the selected population. The percentage of glucose and fructose decreased during ripening and that of saccharose increased. The content of pectic substances was similar as in tomato but the proportions of particular fractions was different. Tomatillo contained more acids than tomato, and showed an especially high citric and malic acid content. The latter decreased drastically during ripening. The content of oxalic acid was 11-18 mg 100 g<sup>-1</sup> in ripe fruit and up to 54 mg in unripe. The vitamin C content depended on the selected population and amounted to 8-21 mg 100 g<sup>-1</sup>, dehydroascorbic acid prevailing. The content of vitamin PP was 0.8-1.3 mg 100 g<sup>-1</sup>.


2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1986-1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Machado Rech ◽  
Fábio Henrique Weiler ◽  
Marco Flôres Ferrão

1968 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 671-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Drews

The thylakoids (chromatophores) of the sulfur-free purple bacteria Rhodospirillum rubrum contain 30% lipids soluble in methanol-chloroform, 46% protein, and 14% carbohydrates. 90% of the total sugar content was glucose, 4% fucose, 5% rhamnose. In the thylakoids of Rhodopseudomonas viridis 3,3% sugar was demonstrable (50% glucose, 17% galactose, 15% rhamnose and 17% mannose). 2-keto-3-desoxy-octonate is a structure component in both organisms. After treatment of thylakoids with phenol/water, the main sugar fraction was in the water phase, although in both organisms 3 to 4% of the protein fraction in the phenol phase consists of sugar.


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