Effects of Temperature and Packaging Types on Ergosterol and Howard Mold Count Values of Tomato Paste during Storage

2014 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 499-503
Author(s):  
RACI EKİNCİ ◽  
ÇTIN KADAKAL ◽  
MUSTAFA OTAĞ

The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of temperature and packaging on ergosterol and Howard mold count (HMC) changes of tomato paste during storage. The other purpose of this study was to determine whether the measurement of ergosterol stability in tomato paste can be useful for the assessment of microbiological quality of tomato paste as related to the storage temperature (4, 20, 28, or 37°C) and time. Ergosterol analysis was done by using high-performance liquid chromatography. Tomato paste samples were packaged in either aseptic bags or tin boxes and stored at 4, 20, 28, or 37°C for a period of 10 months. The detection limit of ergosterol was 0.1 mg/kg. Measurements showed that packaging and storage temperatures of 28 and 37°C have a considerable influence on ergosterol and HMC changes in the product. The poor precision of the “percentage of discarded fruits” and HMC methods has increased the importance of ergosterol for the microbiological quality evaluation of tomato and tomato products. This article reports the data from what we believe to be the first survey for the influence of storage temperature and packaging material on ergosterol and HMC changes of tomato paste during storage.

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Yilmaz ◽  
M. Demirci

The objective of this research was to determine physicochemical changes and microbiological quality of the different packaged meatball samples. Meatball samples in polystyrene tray were closed with polyethylene film (PS packs), vacuumed and modified atmosphere packaged, (MAP) (65% N2, 35% CO2), and held under refrigerated display (4 °C) for 8, 16 and 16 days for PS packs, vacuum and MAP, respectively. Microbial load, free fatty acids and thiobarbituric acid values of the samples tended to increase with storage time. Bacteria counts of the raw meatball samples increased 2 log cycles at the end of storage compared with initial values. Meatball samples can be stored without any microbiological problem for 7 days at 4 °C. Results from this study suggested that shelf-life assigned to modified-MAP and vacuum-packed meatballs may be appropriate. Meatball samples underwent physical deformation when they were packed before vacuum process. With these negative factors considered, MAP is superior to other two packs methods.


1992 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 378-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Hernández-Rivera ◽  
Robert Mullen ◽  
Marita Cantwell

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) spears (cv. UC 157) trimmed to 20 cm were cooled 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20 hours after harvest and evaluated for resistance to shear at 5 and 10 cm above the cut end immediately after cooling and during storage at 0.5, 2.5, and 5C. Resistance to shear increased during cooling delays and with time in storage. Initial cooling delays and simulated marketing conditions (transfer to 15C for 1 day) were the principal causes of increased resistance to shear. A 4-hour cooling delay resulted in an average 40% increase in resistance to shear. Transfer to 15C for 1 day resulted in a greater increase in shear force in the rapidly cooled than in the delayed-cooled spears. Increases in resistance to shear during storage varied from 0% to 50% and depended on the storage temperature, time, and the initial cooling delay. Spears trimmed to a green base showed less increase in shear force after storage than did spears trimmed to a white base. The visual quality of asparagus stored for 14 days was similar (excellent) among spears from different storage temperatures and between green- and white-base spears. Storage quality after 24 days had decreased more in spears stored at 5C than at 2.5 or 0.5C, and more in the green-base than the white-base spears.


2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1300801
Author(s):  
Kunming Qin ◽  
Hao Cai ◽  
Lijuan Zheng ◽  
Miao Zhang ◽  
Xinghai Zhang ◽  
...  

In this study, a simple, sensitive and reliable fingerprint analysis method by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) was developed for quality analysis of Bulbus Lilii, which is a famous traditional Chinese medicine and widely used as a restorative food. Then the developed method was subsequently applied to analyse 16 samples collected or purchased from different origins. Twelve common fingerprint peaks, including four definitely identified peaks, were found in total, and were involved for further characterisation and quality evaluation of Bulbus Lilii. The chemical quality of commercial samples collected from different origins varied obviously, indicating that more attention should be paid to the standardisation of the process of harvesting, manufacturing and storage of Bulbus Lilii. This is the first time that a new method has been established to control the quality of Bulbus Lilii through HPLC-DAD.


1976 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 592-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. L. CARPENTER ◽  
S. D. BEEBE ◽  
G. C. SMITH ◽  
K. E. HOKE ◽  
C. VANDERZANT

Sirloin butts from beef carcasses chilled to 1 or 7.2 C were vacuum packaged and stored at either 0 or 5.5 C for intervals of 7, 14, 21, 28, or 35 days. Following storage, steaks were obtained for retail caselife studies and taste panel evaluations. Evaluation of primal cuts revealed significant differences in total desirability (primarily visual appearance) among storage intervals and between storage temperatures. Initial carcass temperature at fabrication influenced quality of cuts less than did storage temperature over extended storage intervals. Storage of vacuum packaged cuts at 0 C consistently enhanced shelf-life compared to storage at 5.5 C.


2018 ◽  
Vol 120 (1) ◽  
pp. 224-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeoung-Su Lee ◽  
Dong-Ho Bae

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the influences of fat content and storage temperature on the quality of frozen pork patties during storage to evaluate the shelf life set by the manufacturer. Design/methodology/approach Changes in moisture content, acid value, peroxide value, thiobarbituric acid value, total volatile basic nitrogen content, and the sensory score of frozen pork patties with 10 and 15 percent fat contents during storage at −5, −15, and −23°C for six months. Findings Although microbiological quality remained unchanged, moisture content decreased, and lipid rancidity and protein putrefaction increased significantly during storage. More rapid deterioration in quality was observed in patties stored at −5°C than those stored at lower temperatures. Lipid rancidity and protein putrefaction increased more rapidly (but not significantly) in patties with 15 percent fat than those with 10 percent fat. Overall acceptance of the sensory properties was closely correlated with the above quality indicators, except thiobarbituric acid value. Acceptable qualities of the samples were maintained for the first two, four, and six months under storage at −5, −15, and −23°C, respectively. Practical implications The current shelf life of frozen pork patties set by manufacturers, assuming a storage temperature of −18°C, needs to be readjusted considering practical storage temperatures. Originality/value No studies have comprehensively explored the effects of fat content and storage temperatures on the quality of ground meat products during frozen storage. These approaches to determine quality changes may be useful for manufacturers to predict and control the quality of their products.


Biotecnia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-133
Author(s):  
Nathaly Montoya Camacho ◽  
Francisco Javier Castillo-Yáñez ◽  
Enrique Márquez-Ríos ◽  
Saúl Ruíz-Cruz ◽  
Aldo Alejandro Arvizu-Flores ◽  
...  

Fishing products are characterized for being highly perishable; therefore, preservation methods are used to retain freshness and quality and extend shelf life. One of the factors that most impact the loss of freshness, quality, and shelf life is storage temperature. This study evaluated the effect of storage temperature (0 ºC and 5 °C) on the quality and shelf life of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) muscle during 20 days of storage. Adenosine 5’-triphosphate (ATP) and related compounds, K-value, pH, color, texture, water holding capacity (WHC), total volatile bases (TVB-N), and total count of mesophilic microorganisms were monitored. Both time and storage temperature had a significant effect (P < 0.05) on the K-value, TVB-N, and total count of mesophilic microorganisms. The overall results of this study indicated that the edible quality of tilapia muscle was affected by storage temperature, observing a shelf life of 16 days at 0°C and 8 days at 5 ºC.


Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1665
Author(s):  
Barbara Krochmal-Marczak ◽  
Barbara Sawicka ◽  
Barbara Krzysztofik ◽  
Honorata Danilčenko ◽  
Elvyra Jariene

The research focuses on the effects of temperature on the quality and storage stability of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. [Lam]). It is based on the results of a field experiment conducted between 2015–2017 in Żyznów (49°49′ N, 21°50′ E). The experimental factors were: storage temperatures (5° and 15 °C) and sweet potato cultivars (‘Carmen Rubin’, ‘White Triumph’, ‘Beauregard’, ‘Satsumo Imo’, ‘Purple’). Tubers were harvested at BBCH stage 97. Tubers were stored in a climatic chamber with temperature control and fixed ambient humidity for 6 months during the 2015/16–2017/18 seasons. The storage of tubers at 15 °C helped reduce tuber waste and weight losses resulting from germination, transpiration, respiration and rotting. The quality of the stored tubers depended mostly on storage temperature. It was observed that at 15°, the content of dry matter and total sugars was higher than at 5°, whereas the content of starch was lower. The factor determining storage stability was the genetic features of the cultivars under study. The cultivars ‘Purple’ and ‘Satsumo Imo’ demonstrated good storage stability. The cultivar ‘Carmen Rubin’ turned out least suitable for long storage. The experiment results can contribute to developing storage technology of sweet potato tubers cultivated in Central Europe.


2020 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 06012
Author(s):  
Vera Demchenko ◽  
Irina Asfondiarova ◽  
Nina Katkova ◽  
Marina Ivanova ◽  
Elena Belokurova

The priority in improving the existing methods of processing fish is salting with the use of food additives with different functional orientations. The aim of the study was the development of preserves with the introduction of lactate-containing additives and using sonochemical technologies; examination of the quality of the products obtained according to organoleptic and microbiological safety indicators. The article proposes a resource-saving technology for the production of fish products with prolonged shelf life due to the use of a complex food additive consisting of lactic, acetic, propionic acids and their salts in different proportions with subsequent ultrasonic treatment using the ultrasonic generator of the Wave series model UZTA-0 2/22-OM. There was established the optimal mode of using the ultrasonic processing power of 75 W / m2 in the manufacture of fish preserves from herring. Organoleptic and microbiological quality indicators were studied during storage of preserved products with the addition of additives and ultrasonic treatment compared to the control. Organoleptic assessment was carried out on a five-point scale, microbiological indicators were studied by standard methods. The Dilactin Forte Plus dietary supplement in the composition of preserves in the amount of 3% and in combination with the use of sonochemical technologies makes it possible to obtain a safe high-quality fish product. Manufactured preserves at a storage temperature of 0 ± 2 ° C can maintain their high quality for 5 months.


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