scholarly journals FORMULAÇÕES DE NÉCTARES DE FRUTAS NATIVAS DAS REGIÕES NORTE E NORDESTE DO BRASIL

2000 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
MEN DE SÁ MOREIRA DE SOUZA FILHO ◽  
JANICE RIBEIRO LIMA ◽  
RENATA TIEKO NASSU ◽  
CARLOS FARLEY HERBSTER MOURA ◽  
MARIA DE FÁTIMA BORGES
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Reducing Sugars ◽  
Soluble Sugar ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Soluble Sugar ◽  
Industrial Processing ◽  
Aroma Characteristics

O presente trabalho visou avaliar formulações de néctares de frutas (araçáboi, ata, cajá, camucamu, ciriguela, mangaba e sapoti) nativas das regiões Norte e Nordeste do Brasil. As formulações foram desenvolvidas a partir da polpa dos frutos, empregandose de 30 a 35% de polpa, conforme as características de sabor e aroma. Para cada fruto foram testados dois níveis de sólidos solúveis, variando de 12 a 16 ºBrix, ajustados com adição de sacarose. Os frutos que apresentaram baixos níveis de acidez tiveram seus néctares corrigidos com adição de ácido cítrico, de maneira que a acidez ficasse entre 0,25 e 0,30%. As formulações foram avaliadas por meio de análises de pH, acidez total titulável, vitamina C, açúcares solúveis totais e redutores, sólidos solúveis totais, razão ºBrix/acidez e análise sensorial. De forma geral, somente os sólidos solúveis totais e os açúcares totais apresentaram diferenças estatísticas entre as formulações de cada fruta, o que se justifica pela adição de sacarose no desenvolvimento das formulações. A relação ºBrix/acidez mantevese na faixa de 20 a 60 para todos os néctares. Os maiores níveis de vitamina C foram encontrados nos néctares de camucamu (455,2 e 470,5 mg/ 100 g) e mangaba (48,4 e 52,7 mg/100 g), enquanto os demais apresentaram níveis inferiores a 20 mg/100 g. A exceção do camucamu, todos os atributos sensoriais para os outros néctares receberam notas superiores a 6,0. Os resultados preliminares evidenciaram boa aceitação e possibilidades promissoras no aproveitamento dos frutos. Abstract This work aimed to evaluate nectar formulas from tropical fruits (aracaboi, sugar apple, red mombin, camucamu, yellow mombin, mangaba, sapoti) indigenous of North and Northeast regions of Brazil. The formulations were developed from fruit pulp using 30 to 35% according to their flavor and aroma characteristics. For each fruit two levels of total soluble sugar were used ranging from 12 to 16 ºBrix and adjusted by sucrose addition. Citric acid was added in fruits nectars which had low acidity in order to reach 0.25 to 0.30% acidity. Samples were evaluated by analysis of pH, titratable acidity, total soluble solids, ºBrix/acidity ratio, vitamin C, total sugars, reducing sugars and sensory analysis. Only total soluble solids and total sugars showed statistical differences among formulations for each fruit, due to sucrose addition during nectars preparation. ºBrix/acidity ratio ranged from 20 to 60 for all nectars evaluated. Vitamin C highest levels were observed for camucamu (455.2 and 470.5 mg/100 g) and mangaba (48.3 and 52.7 mg/100 g) nectars. Excluding camucamu, all sensory scores for fruit nectars were higher than 6.0. Results showed good acceptability of fruit nectars and possibilities for industrial processing.

scholarly journals Characterization of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) fruits from outstanding mexican selections

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 1098-1104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Guadalupe Hernández Arenas ◽  
Daniel Nieto Angel ◽  
María Teresa Martínez Damian ◽  
Daniel Teliz Ortiz ◽  
Cristian Nava Díaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Nephelium Lappaceum ◽  
Sensorial Evaluation ◽  
Total Seed ◽  
June July

Fruits of five regional selections of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) were characterized to identify those with international marketing quality to promote their propagation in Mexico, improvement and conservation in germoplasm bank. The fruits were harvested in June, July, and August 2008 and, after each harvest, were assessed for shape (length/diameter), firmness, fruit weight, number of fruits per kilogram, weight and percentage of pericarp, seed and aril, total soluble solids, total sugars, vitamin C content, pH, and titratable acidity. In addition, a sensorial evaluation was carried out with 31 panelists who graded each selection for color, sweetness, and acidity. Fruits of five selections were ovoid, and with the following characteristics: firmness values from 43.7 to 51.0 N, fruit weight ranged from 22.4 to 34.7 g, registering from 28.9 to 45.0 fruits per kg; pericarp weight from 10.5 to 17.3 g (45.9 to 49.9% of the total fruit weight); total seed weight from 2.2 to 2.5 g (7.0 to 10.0%); average arils weight from 8.9 to 13.1 g (37.5 to 41.4%). The fruits had high contents of total soluble solids (17.8 to 20.4 ºBrix), total sugars (211.95 to 242.70 mg/100g in the edible portion), vitamin C (37.9 to 69.1 mg/100 g), pH 5.0, and titratable acidity of 0.20 to 0.28%. The fruits from the RT-01 and RT-05 selections had better attributes in fruit weight, total soluble solids and titratable acidity and were better accepted by the panelists. Harvest date significantly affects rambutan fruit quality; at the middle and end of the season harvested fruits had better qualitative characteristics for the marketing.

scholarly journals Physicochemical Characterization and Functional Potential of Phaseolus vulgaris L. and Phaseolus coccineus L. Landrace Green Beans

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 803
Author(s):  
Elia Nora Aquino-Bolaños ◽  
Alma Karina Garzón-García ◽  
Jimena Esther Alba-Jiménez ◽  
José Luis Chávez-Servia ◽  
Araceli Minerva Vera-Guzmán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Green Beans ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Color Parameters

The green bean is an important crop worldwide, because it is rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, as well as bioactive compounds that provide it with important functional properties; however, the composition of many landraces is still unknown. The purpose of this project was to characterize Phaselus vulgaris and coccineus L. landrace green beans on pH, titratable acidity, total soluble solids, total sugars, color parameters, total phenols, monomeric anthocyanins, and in vitro antioxidant activity (DPPH and FRAP). Regarding the content of total sugars, differences were registered between both species, as opposed to results observed in total soluble solids. Color parameters showed higher reddish tones for P. vulgaris landraces, though P. coccineus had a higher total phenolic content, especially the reddish landraces, which correlated directly to a higher antioxidant activity by DPPH and FRAP. In the protein content, the species P. vulgaris registered the highest content. These results could contribute to a greater use and even promote the genetic improvement of the outstanding pods that serve as one of the main food products in rural regions for higher benefits.

scholarly journals Production and characterization of mixed pineapple and hibiscus jam

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Eugênia Telis De Vilela Silva ◽  
Henrique Valentim Moura ◽  
Rossana Maria Feitosa de Figueiredo ◽  
Alexandre Jose De Melo Queiroz ◽  
Inácia Dos Santos Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
High Water ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
High Water Content ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Anthocyanins

Pineapple is a food rich in vitamins, antioxidants and bromelain, but because it has high water content it becomes a highly perishable fruit. Hibiscus is a plant with flowers rich in phytochemicals that can be used as an ingredient to add value to processed products. The objective of this work was to prepare mixed jams using pineapple with hibiscus extract at different concentrations and to characterize the physicochemical properties of the jams produced. Experimental design was completely randomized with four replicates. The treatments consisted of three concentration levels of hibiscus extract (5, 10 and 15%) in pineapple jelly (50:50). Analyzed physical-chemical characteristics were: water content, water activity, ash, lipids, total sugars, reducing and non-reducing sugars, vitamin C, total titratable acidity, pH and total soluble solids. It was found that increasing concentrations of hibiscus in the formulations significantly influenced resulting jam composition. Increasing hibiscus concentration reduced the total sugars content and increased ascorbic acid content, acidity, total soluble solids and ash, as well as total anthocyanins and flavonoids contents. Among the jams produced, the formulation with 15% hibiscus was distinguished by its high content of ascorbic acid, flavonoids and anthocyanins. The addition of hibiscus to pineapple jelly improves the nutritional and functional value of the resulting jams, so it can be considered a high potential ingredient for this type of product.

scholarly journals Avaliação física e físico-química de frutos de juazeiro (Zizyphus joazeiro Mart.) em diferentes estádios de maturação

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Jéssica Leite da Silva ◽  
Franciscleudo Bezerra da Costa ◽  
Ana Marinho do Nascimento ◽  
Rafaela Rodrigues do Vale Costa ◽  
Mahyara de Melo Santiago
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Pulp Yield ◽  
Fruit Peel ◽  
Industrial Processing ◽  
Plastic Bags ◽  
Maturation Stages

<p>Objetivou-se avaliar as características físicas e físico-químicas dos frutos de juazeiro colhidos em cinco estádios de maturação. Os frutos foram colhidos no Centro de Ciências e Tecnologia Agroalimentar (CCTA) da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG), Campus Pombal, foram acondicionados em sacos plásticos e transportados ao laboratório de Análise de Alimentos do CCTA. Os frutos foram classificados em cinco estádios de maturação, selecionados quanto à coloração da casca do fruto. Avaliou-se a massa fresca dos frutos, polpas e sementes; espessura longitudinal e transversal do fruto e polpa, rendimento da polpa e semente. Após o processamento da polpa com a casca, foram avaliadas as seguintes características físico-químicas: umidade, cinzas, pH, sólidos solúveis totais, acidez total titulável e vitamina C. Os frutos do IV estádio de maturação se destacaram em relação aos demais nos atributos físicos, apresentando elevado rendimento (80,16%), tornando o processamento industrial, no que diz respeito a rendimento de polpa, viável. Os frutos de todos os estádios de maturação também apresentaram níveis significativos de vitamina C.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Evaluation physical and physical-chemical of fruit juazeiro (</em></strong><em>Zizyphus joazeiro<strong> Mart.) in different stages of maturity</strong></em></p><p><strong>Abstract:</strong> The objective of this study was to evaluate the physical and physico-chemical characteristics of the fruits of juazeiro harvested in five maturation stages. The fruits were collected in the Center of Sciences and Technology Agroalimentaria (CCTA) of the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), Campus Pombal, were packed in plastic bags and transported to the Food Analysis laboratory of the CCTA. The fruits were classified in five stages of maturation, selected for the color of the fruit peel. The fresh mass of fruits, pulps and seeds was evaluated; longitudinal and transverse thickness of fruit and pulp, yield of pulp and seed. After the pulp was processed with the peel, the following physicochemical characteristics were evaluated: moisture, ash, pH, total soluble solids, total titratable acidity and vitamin C. The fruits of the IV stage of maturation stood out in relation to the others in the attributes with high yield (80.16%), making the industrial processing, with respect to pulp yield, viable. Fruits at all maturation stages also showed significant levels of vitamin C.</p>

scholarly journals Características físicas, químicas e físico-químicas dos frutos da murta

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Dyalla Ribeiro de Araujo ◽  
Eliseu Marlônio Pereira de Lucena ◽  
Josivanda Palmeira Gomes ◽  
Rossana Maria Feitosa de Figueirêdo ◽  
Érllens Eder Silva
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Reducing Sugars ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Maturation Stage ◽  
Total Soluble Sugars ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Physico Chemical

<p>O presente trabalho teve como objetivo estudar as características físicas, químicas e físico-químicas dos frutos da murta (<em>Eugenia gracillima </em>Kiaersk.) no estádio de maturação “maduro”. Os frutos de murta foram colhidos em área de vegetação nativa, na propriedade rural da família Lermen, localizada na Serra dos Paus Dóias - Chapada do Araripe, município de Exu, PE. Após a colheita, os frutos foram transportados para o Laboratório de Ecofisiologia Vegetal da Universidade Estadual do Ceará, para a realização das análises físicas, químicas e físico-químicas: coloração da casca; diâmetros longitudinal e transversal; massas fresca, seca e de água e teor de água; sólidos solúveis totais (SST), acidez total titulável (ATT), pH, relação SST/ATT, carboidratos (amido, açúcares solúveis totais, açúcares redutores e açúcares não redutores); vitamina C; pectinas; fenólicos; antocianinas; flavonoides amarelos e carotenoides. Os frutos da murta (<em>Eugenia gracillima </em>Kiaersk.) são relativamente pequenos com formato levemente ovalado e com coloração 100% violeta quando maduros. Apresentaram ótima qualidade para consumo pelo conteúdo dos sólidos solúveis totais (15,08 °Brix), relação SST/ATT (18,37), açúcares solúveis totais (11,61%) e açúcares redutores (7,80%), como também são frutos ricos em vitamina C (160,62 mg/100 g de massa fresca do fruto) e antioxidantes.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Physical and physico-chemical fruits characteristics of myrtle</em></strong></p><p><strong>Abstract</strong><strong>: </strong>The present work aimed to study the physical, chemical and physico-chemical fruits characteristics of myrtle (<em>Eugenia gracillima</em> Kiaersk.) in maturation stage "mature". The fruits of myrtle were collected in an area of native vegetation in rural Lermen family property, located in the Serra dos Paus Dóias - Araripe, municipality of Exu, PE. After harvest, the fruits were transported to the Laboratory of Plant Ecophysiology, Ceará State University, to the achievement of physical, chemical and physico-chemical analysis: peel color; longitudinal and transverse diameters; fresh, dry mass and water content and water; total soluble solids (TSS), titulable total acidity (TTA), pH, TSS/TTA, carbohydrates (starch, total soluble sugars, reducing sugars and non reducing sugars, vitamin C, pectins, phenolics, anthocyanins, yellow flavonoids and carotenoids. The myrtle fruit (<em>Eugenia gracillima</em> Kiaersk.) are relatively small with slightly oval in shape and staining with 100% purple when ripe. Showed excellent quality for consumption for the content of total soluble solids (15.08°Brix), TSS/TTA (18.37), total soluble sugars (11.61%) and reducing sugar (7.80%), as well fruits are rich in vitamin C (160.62 mg/100 g fresh weight of fruit) and antioxidants.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>

scholarly journals BEBIDAS FERMENTADAS A PARTIR DE FRUTOS TROPICAIS

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
CELLI RODRIGUES MUNIZ ◽  
MARIA DE FATIMA BORGES ◽  
FERNANDO ANTÔNIO PINTO DE ABREU ◽  
RENATA TIEKO NASSU ◽  
CLAISA ANDRÉA SILVA DE FREITAS
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Analysis ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Annona Squamosa ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Fermented Beverages ◽  
Spondias Purpurea ◽  
Active Dry Yeast ◽  
Hancornia Speciosa

Este estudo teve como objetivo elaborar e caracterizar bebidas fermentadas de ata ( Annona squamosa L.), cirigüela ( Spondias purpurea L.) e mangaba ( Hancornia speciosa Gom.), utilizando leveduras comerciais. A partir das polpas dos frutos foram formulados mostos com teores de sólidos solúveis de 16 ºBrix. Esses foram inoculados com levedura seca ativa, estirpe S. cerevisiae var. bayanus e fermentados entre 18 e 21 ºC. Alíquotas dos mostos foram coletadas, diariamente, para monitoramento de pH, acidez titulável, teor de sólidos solúveis totais, açúcares totais e teor alcoólico. As bebidas obtidas foram avaliadas quanto às características químicas, físico-químicas e sensoriais. O mosto de ata apresentou fermentação rápida, atingindo estabilização dos teores alcoólico, sólidos solúveis e açúcares totais no sexto dia de fermentação, tendo o processo terminado no décimo segundo dia. A fermentação do mosto de mangaba foi relativamente rápida, com início da fase tumultuosa no terceiro dia e término do processo no décimo oitavo dia. O mosto de cirigüela apresentou fermentação lenta, estabilizou-se a partir do décimo dia com término do processo após o vigésimo dia. As bebidas atingiram teores alcoólicos de 8,4 ºGL (ata), 9,8 ºGL (mangaba) e 10,0 ºGL (cirigüela). Os resultados da análise sensorial demonstraram melhor desempenho da bebida fermentada de mangaba, tanto para a aceitação global quanto para a intenção de compra, sendo a mais indicada para a obtenção da bebida fermentada. TROPICAL FRUITS FERMENTED BEVERAGES Abstract This work had as objective to elaborate and characterize fermented beverages made from sugar apple ( Annona squamosa L.), red mombin ( Spondias purpurea L.) and mangaba ( Hancornia speciosa Gom.), by using commercial dry yeasts. Pulp fruits were used to formulate musts with soluble solids contents at 16 ºBrix. This were inoculated with the active dry yeast, S. cerevisiae var . bayanus and fermented at 18 to 21 ºC. Samples of musts were collected daily for monitoring pH, titratable acidity, total soluble solids content, total sugars and alcohol content. The obtained beverages were characterized by physical, chemical, physico-chemical and sensory analysis. The sugar apple must presented faster fermentation, reaching stabilization of alcohol, total soluble solids and total sugars contents in the sixth day of fermentation, being the process finished in twelve days. Mangaba must fermentation was relatively rapid, with tumultuous phase starting at the third day and finishing after 18 days. The slowest fermentation occurred in the red mombin must, which begun only after 10 days and finished after 20 days. Alcohol contents obtained were 8,4 ºGL (sugar apple), 9,8 ºGL (mangaba) and 10,0 ºGL (red mombin). Results from sensory analysis showed that mangaba fermented beverage was the most accepted as so in overall acceptance as in purchase intent test, indicating a promissory utilisation of this fruit.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the yield and some components in the fruit of blue honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea var. edulis Turcz. Freyn.)

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Małodobry ◽  
Monika Bieniasz ◽  
Ewa Dziedzic
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Lonicera Caerulea ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Experimental Station ◽  
Blue Honeysuckle

Abstract The experiment was carried out in the Garlica Murowana Experimental Station of University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland, between 2005 and 2008. Fruit yield, mass of 100 berries, content of total soluble solids, vitamin C, anthocyanins and titratable acidity were estimated. It was shown that ‘Atut’ honeysuckle started vegetation, flowering and cropping periods earlier than ‘Duet’. However, greater marketable yield and mass of 100 berries were obtained for ‘Duet’. ‘Atut’ fruit revealed a significantly higher content of anthocyanins. The studied honeysuckle cultivars did not differ if estimated on the basis of total soluble solids and vitamin C content in the fruit.

scholarly journals SOURSOP LIQUOR PROCESSING: INFLUENCE OF THE PROCESS VARIABLES ON THE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 246-256
Author(s):  
EMANUEL NETO ALVES DE OLIVEIRA ◽  
DYEGO DA COSTA SANTOS ◽  
YVANA MARIA GOMES DOS SANTOS ◽  
PAULO RENATO BUCHWEITZ ◽  
JOSIVANDA PALMEIRA GOMES
Keyword(s):  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Tropical Fruit ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Physical And Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Physical And Chemical

ABSTRACT: Soursop is a well-appreciated tropical fruit, both in natura and in the form of juices and nectars. Despite its wide acceptance, there is lack of its use in the preparation of other products, such as alcoholic beverages. The objective of this study was to prepare soursop liquors by varying the concentrations of pulp and sucrose syrup with different contents of total soluble solids and to evaluate the effects of these on the physical and chemical characteristics of the beverages. In the production process, the pulp (300, 400 and 500 g) was macerated with distilled alcohol for 20 days, after which it was filtered, added to the syrup (50, 60 and 70 °Brix), bottled in polyethylene bottles and subjected to an accelerated aging. All drinks resulted in alcohol levels (15.25 to 16.69% v/v) and total sugars (12.63 to 17.97%) in accordance with the standards required by law. The experiments made with the lowest concentration of pulp showed the highest yields (84.17 and 85.25%). First-order models with interactions and 95% confidence intervals were obtained. The pulp consisted of the most significant factor, influencing the largest number of responses (yield, alcohol content, dry residue, titratable acidity, titratable acidity/soluble solids ratio and luminosity). The larger coefficient of determination (R2) values were found in the models adjusted to the data of yield, dry residue, total soluble solids, titratable acidity and total sugars, which were significant and predictive, showing values greater than 0.97.

scholarly journals Brazilian Peach (Prunus Persica) and Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) Nectars: Good Source of Vitamin C and Anthocyanins?

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Sandra M. Barbalho ◽  
Alda M. Otoboni ◽  
Paulo Marinelli ◽  
Claudia Bezerra ◽  
Adriana Meneghini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Prunus Persica ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Passion Fruit ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Brazilian Legislation ◽  
Total Carbohydrates

<p>Peach and passion fruit nectars are well accepted by consumers and promise important sources of bioactive compounds. In this study it was analyzed vitamin C; anthocyanins; pH; total soluble solids; titratable acidity; total carbohydrates and <em>Ratio </em>(<em>Ratio</em> of total solids to citric acid) in different brands of peach and passion fruit nectar and results were compared to the Brazilian Legislation. Values of Vitamin C, anthocyanins, pH, soluble solids, titratable acidity, and total carbohydrates<em> </em>were analyzed. Results showed many variations in acidity, total soluble solids, carbohydrates and <em>Ratio</em> of nectars of the different brands. Peach and passion fruit nectars marketed in Brazil are good alternatives of ingesting vitamin C as all brands have more than 30% of the recommended daily intake, however, most brands possesses values much higher than stated on the labeling. For anthocyanins values, although there are patterns in Brazilian law, it can be seen from the results that there is great variation between the brands and some have very low values, indicating that the incorporation of this parameter on the labeling would be important once more aware and concerned consumers could choose the brand they thought most appropriate for their need. In conclusion it is possible to say the peach and passion fruit nectars marketed in Brazil are good alternatives of ingesting vitamin C as all brands have more than 30% of the recommended daily intake indicating they are considered “rich in vitamin C”. Although, in the other hand, brands of both flavors are found in amounts higher than stated on the labeling. Values of soluble solids, acidity in citric acid and total carbohydrates are according Brazilian Legislation. Values of<em> Ratio </em>indicate that the nectars analyzed are adequate according to acceptability parameters.</p>

Regulation of 1-MCP-Treated Banana Fruit Quality by Exogenous Ethylene and Temperature

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Jiang ◽  
M. Zhang ◽  
J. He ◽  
L. Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Starch Content ◽  
Soluble Sugar ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Peak Height ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Banana Fruit ◽  
Total Soluble Sugar ◽  
Low Temperature Storage ◽  
Musa Sp ◽  
Temperature Storage

Ripe green banana (Musa sp., AAA group, cv. Zhonggang) fruits treated with 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) significantly delayed the peaks of respiration rate and ethylene production but did not reduce the peak height. Mature banana fruits were also treated with 1-MCP for 24 h at 20 C and then exposed to 50 mL/L ethylene or stored at different temperatures to analyse the effects of external added ethylene. Reductions in firmness, titratable acidity (TA) and starch content (SC) of banana fruits were remarkably delayed by 1-MCP treatment. 1-MCP treatment also delayed the increase of total soluble sugar (TSS) and soluble pectin (SP) contents. Soluble solids (SS) content in the 1-MCP-treated fruit remained almost unchanged during the first 10 days of storage at 20 C. No significant differences in TA, TSS, SP and SS levels were observed between the fruit treated with 1-MCP alone and the fruit treated with 1-MCP plus ethylene. The 1-MCP effects on all the parameters related to banana ripening were enhanced by low temperature storage and reduced by high temperature storage.

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