scholarly journals Investigation of Different Post-Harvest Treatments on the Quality of Almond Kernels during Ambient Storage

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Maryam Shirmohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Storage Period ◽  
Tocopherol Content ◽  
Initial Crack ◽  
Alpha Tocopherol ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Volumetric Heating ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Steam Pasteurization

Maintaining almond kernel quality during and after harvest is crucial in producing premium kernel product for Australian and international markets. In this study, we investigated the effects of different post-harvest treatments on changes in moisture content, texture, colour, nutritional profile and flavour of almond kernels over a storage period of 9 months under ambient conditions. Post-harvest treatments included steam pasteurization, volumetric heating pasteurization, oven roasting and dry roasting, which were compared with raw kernels. Moisture and texture analysis revealed that the average values within each treatment group did not change significantly over 9 months, although the breaking force required to create an initial crack in the kernel structure were markedly lower for Steam Pasteurized (SP) and Oven Roasted (OR) samples after 9 months. Sensory analysis conducted by a trained panel of experts revealed that the chewiness of raw samples increased over time, and both toasted and roasted characteristics were low. For OR and Dry Roasted (DR) samples the chewiness was low and roasted and toasted properties were higher. Average overall enjoyment score given to samples as a part of sensory testing was higher for Volumetric Heating Pasteurization (VHP) and DR at start of the storage (control) and stayed higher than others after 6 and 9 month of storage. Testing of nutritional content of samples showed changes in alpha tocopherol content in roasted samples. However, DR samples had higher content in comparison with OR samples. Volumetric heating treatment didn’t diminish tocopherol content of samples in comparison with raw samples while the average alpha tocopherol content of SP over first 3 month of storage was lower. Both SP and OR samples showed lower fat percentage in comparison with raw, VHP and DR. A reduction was observed in Lightness (L*) values for all samples tested. Among the tested treatments OR samples had darker kernels and Raw and VHP samples had lightest colours. The testing results showed the potential of volumetric heating pasteurization and roasting in maintaining quality of kernel over bulk storage period.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF 2% 02, 50% CO2, AND THE COMBINATION ON FLAVOR QUALITY AND FERMENTATION PRODUCTS OF STRAWBERRIES AND BLUEBERRIES

HortScience ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 677e-677
Author(s):  
Diana Dostal Lange ◽  
Randolph M. Beaudry
Keyword(s):  
Storage Period ◽  
Taste Panel ◽  
Flavor Quality ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Fermentation Products ◽  
Fermentation Product ◽  
Highly Effective ◽  
Off Flavors ◽  
Very High

Low O2 and high CO2 concentrations can be used effectively to slow respiration and retard decay, but anaerobic and C02-injurious conditions must be avoided. The objective of this research was to: 1) determine the effects of low O2 and very high-C02 on flavor quality and accumulation of fermentation products. Strawberries and blueberries were stored in 2% O2/0% CO2, 20% 02/50% CO2, 2% O2/50% CO2, and 20% 02/0% CO2 for 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 days at 20C. A taste panel evaluated the berries at the end of each storage period and again after 2 days under ambient conditions. Ethanol was the primary fermentation product that accumulated in response to low O2 and high CO2 concentrations. However, acetaldehyde was produced preferentially in response to elevated C02 levels. The flavor quality of the strawberries and blueberries was only acceptable for 2 days for treatments containing 50% CO2. The most intense off-flavors were detected in the 2% 02/50% CO2 and 20% O2/50% CO2 samples. 50% CO2 was highly effective in preventing decay, but this concentration was too high for acceptable flavor quality for storage periods greater than 2 days.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Quality of Maize Grains Stored in a Modified Metallic Silo

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Issue 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O.O Oniya ◽  
A.B Fashina ◽  
K.A Iyalabani ◽  
S.B Amusa
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Insect Pests ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Market Value ◽  
Main Determinant ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Moisture Meter ◽  
The Cost

Maize is known to be an important crop for food security in developing countries; and farmers have continued to experience post-harvest losses which lead to reduction in the quality or quantity of maize grains. The main causes of post-harvest losses are the storage insect, pests, improper drying and poor storage systems. Poor storage accounts for 5-10% loss and 5% loss is attributed to insect attacks. This research modified a one tonne metallic silo with the aim of studying the effects on moisture content and hectolitre weight of the maize grains. The moisture content was determined using moisture meter while the hectolitre weight was determined using extruded brass material. The study lasted for six months and analyses were carried out on the data collected using Duncan multiple range tests at 95% level of confidence. The moisture content was observed to reduce from 13.5% to 11.4% w.b while hectoliter weight which is the main determinant of the market value of the grain was observed to increase from 276 kg/ml to 288 kg/ml, this implies that there was increase in the cost value of the grain after six month of storage. The results showed that variations in moisture content along storage period were significant at (p ≤ 0.05).

scholarly journals Effect of packaging material and postharvest calcium treatment on weight loss, decay and biochemical quality of strawberry fruits during storage

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1158-1165
Author(s):  
Rakesh Kumar ◽  
R. S. Antil ◽  
Angrej Ali
Keyword(s):  
Untreated Control ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Calcium Treatment ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Fruit Decay ◽  
Cold Condition ◽  
Biochemical Quality

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) fruits are highly perishable which lose their marketability within a short period of time, resulting in considerable loss of fruits after harvest. In present study, the packaging materials treatment i.e. polypropylene terephthalate (PET) Punnet and High density polythene (HDPE) crates and calcium compounds (CaCl2 and Ca(No3)2) were examined for the storability and biochemical quality of strawberry (cv. Winter Down) fruits in cold condition (3±1 °C) in comparison to the untreated control fruit in ambient storage for 3, 6 and 8 days storage period. Results revealed that physiological loss in weight (PLW) and fruit decay increased with the advancement of the storage period irrespective of the treatments. Fruits treated with CaCl2 (2%), packed in PET Punnets and stored in cold condition (3±1 °C) showed significantly minimum PLW (6.55, 11.12 and 15 34 %) and fruit decay (7.29, 17.71 and 34.38 %) at 3, 6 and 8 days storage, respectively. Non-treated control fruits at ambient conditions could not maintain their marketability even 3 days of storage and showed relatively high decay losses (25.00, 62.21 and 91.67 % at 3, 6 and 8 days of storage, respectively). Packaging and calcium treatment did not affect the fruit total soluble solids (TSS) and total sugars but was found effective to slow down the decrease of ascorbic acid and acidity contents of the fruit during storage. PET Punnets packaged fruits treated with CaCl2 (2%) under cold conditions retained better shelf-life with better biochemical quality of fruits during storage while untreated control fruits deteriorated rapidly.

scholarly journals Salicylic Acid and Putrescine to Reduce Post-Harvest Storage Problems and Maintain Quality of Murcott Mandarin Fruit

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan A. Ennab ◽  
Mervat A. El-Shemy ◽  
Shamel M. Alam-Eldein
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Citrus Fruit ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Deterioration Rate ◽  
Reduce Weight Loss

Natural products have been used to improve citrus fruit quality and storability, which increase the fruit marketing period and exportation to distant markets. This study was conducted to evaluate the role of salicylic acid and putrescine on reducing post-harvest loss and maintaining the quality of stored Murcott mandarin. Fruit were harvested at 297–300 days from full bloom, and five 5-min dipping treatments were applied; salicylic acid (200 and 400 ppm), putrescine (50 and 100 ppm), and the control. One group of fruit was stored at 5 ± 1 °C and 90–95% relative humidity (RH), and the other group was stored at 23 ± 1 °C and 60–70% RH for 45 days. Quality attributes were recorded at harvest, 15, 30, and 45 days of storage. Weight loss and decay were significantly decreased with the application of salicylic acid and putrescine. Both materials were also effective maintaining fruit firmness, total soluble solids (TSS), acidity, TSS: acid ratio, and ascorbic acid during storage. Salicylic acid, especially at 400 ppm was more effective to reduce weight loss and decay, and to maintain fruit quality in comparison to putrescine treatments. It could be concluded that salicylic acid and putrescine are effectively delaying post-harvest deterioration rate and extending the storage period of Murcott mandarin fruit with acceptable quality.

THE EFFECT OF POST-HARVEST SURFACE TREATMENT ON THE PRESERVATION OF ONIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
L.Kh. Tokhtieva ◽  
◽  
E.A. Tokhtieva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Post Harvest

The article reveals the possibility of using paraffinization to improve the preservation of grocery onions. The post-harvest treatment of onions with paraffin has reduced the losses during the storage period by 11.8%. The consumption of nutrients is slower, so, paraffinization allowed to maintain the quality of onions at a higher level. The loss of dry matter in control is 5,6 %, ascorbic acid – 4,1 mg %, while, when treated with paraffin, 4,3% and 2,7 mg %, respectively

scholarly journals Liming and postharvest quality of carambola fruits

2005 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 689-696
Author(s):  
Renato de Mello Prado ◽  
William Natale ◽  
Márcio Cleber de Medeiros Corrêa ◽  
José Antônio Alberto da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Calcium Concentration ◽  
Acid Soil ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Adequate Nutrition ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Lime Application

To determine the effects of lime application on the postharvest quality of carambola fruit, an experiment with carambola trees cultivated on an acid soil was conducted at the Bebedouro, São Paulo, Brazil. The trees were treated with increasing doses of lime during the pre-planting period. Liming led to a increase in calcium concentration of carambola leaves and fruits. Adequate nutrition of the plant with calcium improved post-harvest fruit quality, permitting a longer (~ 2 days) period of storage under ambient conditions.

scholarly journals Effect of different treatments of ethrel on ripening behaviour and post- harvest quality of mango (Mangiferaindica L.) during storage

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-93
Author(s):  
Sukhjit Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Moisture Loss ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Fruit Colour ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
And Control

An experiment was done to assess the effect of various post -harvest treatments of ethrel on ripening behaviour and post -harvest quality of mango cv. Amrapali (Mangiferaindica L.) during storage at Punjab Agricultural University, Regional Research Station, Gurdaspur during the years 2013-14 and 2014-15. The experiment was planned under completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications. The treatment units was six fruits per replication. Total five treatments and control were applied. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of various concentrations of ethrel (500 ppm, 750 ppm, 1000 ppm,1250 ppm, 1500 ppm and control ) on shelf life of mango fruits when stored under ambient conditions. The treated fruits were assessed for physiological changes fruit colour, flavour/aroma, organoleptic taste, marketability, ripening, specific gravity, moisture loss, decay, physiological loss in weight (PLW), total soluble solids (TSS), acidity and sugars. The observations were recorded at 5, 8 and 11 days after storage. At 11th day of storage these mangoes exhibited deep yellow fruit colour with excellent flavour, organoleptic taste and highly acceptable marketability at 1000 ppm ethrel treatment as compared to other ethrel doses. Fruit ripening (100%), specific gravity (0.84), TSS(23°Brix) and sugars(20.65%) were highest in the fruits treated with 1000ppm ethrel as compared to rest of treatments at 11th day of storage. Lowest moisture loss (8.5%), decay (1%), PLW(12.50%) and acidity(0.12%) were observed in the fruits treated with 1000ppm of ethrel as compared to rest of treatments at 11th day of storage. The beneficial effect of the present study is to overcome the problem of uneven and late ripening of Amrapali mango by postharvest treatment of ethrel at 1000 ppm at their mature green stage to develop typical fruit flavour with excellent fruit quality.

scholarly journals Influence of plant extracts, storage containers and storage duration on the physiological quality of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.) seeds stored under ambient conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 116 (2) ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
Tolulope Olaitan KEHINDE ◽  
Olatunde Azeez BHADMUS ◽  
Joseph OLUFELO
Keyword(s):  
Seed Quality ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Storage Duration ◽  
Seedling Vigour ◽  
Storage Container ◽  
Storage Containers ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Water Melon

<p>Watermelon seed being an oily seed is prone to rapid deterioration of its quality, hence maintaining quality during storage is germane. The study therefore investigated the effect of crude plant powder, storage containers and storage duration on the seed quality of two varieties of watermelon seeds. Seed lots each of 100 g of each variety were treated with 10 g of four crude plant powders of clove basil leaf, red chilli pepper fruit, garlic, neem leaf and a synthetic fungicide. All samples were stored in three storage containers (envelope, tin and glass bottle). Treated seeds were stored under ambient conditions for 180 days. Germination and seedling vigour were determined at 180 day time course after storage. Data were subjected to mean separation using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test. Significant differences were observed in the quality traits examined in water melon due to differences in variety, seed treatment, storage container and storage period. ‘Kaolak’ was the best in storage in terms of seedling vigour and viability. Glass bottle was identified as the best storage container in maintaining seed quality of water melon throughout the storage period. The use of organic materials especially neem and clove basil leaf powder proved much better for maintaining germinability and seedling vigour and extension of seed longevity than inorganic material.</p>

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