scholarly journals Biometric and Chemical Characterization of Fruits From Selections of Platonia insignis Mart., Native of the State of Maranhão, Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 376
Author(s):  
R. F. Santos ◽  
J. R. G. Araujo ◽  
A. C. V. Neves Junior ◽  
P. A. F. R. Melo ◽  
L. P. V. Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Pulp Yield ◽  
Transverse Diameter ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Coefficients Of Variation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Nutritional Characteristics ◽  
Superior Genotypes

Brazil has a range of fruit species, especially native ones, which play an important role in the life of local populations, but are still little studied, as is the case of bacuri (Platonia insignis Mart.). P. insignis is a fruit tree species native from Amazon region and has great economic potential, mainly due to its excellent organoleptic and nutritional characteristics. Therefore, there is a need for research that seeks the proper use of the species, as well as the selection of superior genotypes. Thus, the objective of this study was to characterize biometric and chemically fruits of eight selections of native P. insignis plants, from the municipalities of Presidente Juscelino and Santa Rita both located in Lower Munim region, state of Maranhão, Brazil. For the biometric characterization, 20 fruits, individually, were analyzed as to mass, longitudinal diameter, transverse diameter, conformation index, seed number, parthenocarpic segments number, pulp yield and bark mass, and for the chemical characterization, samples composed of six fruits were analyzed as to soluble solids (°Brix), total acidity (% citric acid), soluble solids/acidity ratio and pH. There was significant difference for all characteristics evaluated. High coefficients of variation were observed, indicating variability among the selections and possibility of taking advantage for the genetic improvement. The results allow to indicate the fruits analyzed, both for the industrial market and for the in natura consumption, especially for the ‘Domingão’ and ‘Mamão’ selections.

scholarly journals Caracterização físico-química de blend de abacaxi com acerola obtido pelo método de liofilização

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Maria José Silveira da Silva ◽  
Ana Paula Trindade Rocha ◽  
Dyego da Costa Santos ◽  
Alfredina Dos Santos Araújo ◽  
Marcela Nobre de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Water Activity ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Physicochemical Composition ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Freeze Dryer

<p>Objetivou-se<strong> </strong>caracterizar blend<em> </em>de abacaxi com acerola liofilizado quanto à composição físico-química. O estudo foi conduzido no Laboratório de Armazenamento e Processamento de Produtos Agrícolas da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande, Paraíba. As polpas foram homogeneizadas em liquidificador durante 1 min e filtrado em peneira com malha de 2,5 mm, as amostras foram liofilizadas em liofilizador de bancada (Terroni, LS 3000), onde foi desidratada na temperatura de -50 °C por 76 h. A amostra in natura e a liofilizada foram submetidas às analises físico-químicas. Onde foi obtido um teor de água de 92% da amostra in natura e, após o processo de liofilização houve uma redução de 70%. A atividade de água (a<sub>w</sub>) foi inferior a 0,30 após a desidratação. Observou-se que houve um amento significativo nos teores de sólidos totais, acidez total titulável e sólidos solúveis totais. No tocante a relação SST/ATT houve um decréscimo de 8,37% e, com relação ao pH não houve diferença significativa entre a amostra in natura e a liofilizada. Com relação aos parâmetros de cor observou-se que houve um aumento de 33,91% para luminosidade e para intensidade de vermelho (+a*) de 3%, no entanto para a intensidade de vermelho (+a*) houve uma redução de 9,27% após a liofilização. O processo de secagem por liofilização concentrou as características físicas e químicas das amostras avaliadas, sendo considerado um método eficiente para redução da atividade de água e para conservação dos alimentos.</p><pre><strong><em>Physical-chemical characterization of pineapple blend with acerola obtained by the lyophilization method</em></strong></pre><p><strong>Abstract</strong><strong>: </strong>The objective of this work was to characterize the blend of pineapple and lyophilized acerola as regards the physicochemical composition. The study was conducted at the Laboratory of Storage and Processing of Agricultural Products of the Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande, PB. The pulps were homogenized in a blender for 1 min and screened with a 2.5 mm mesh, the samples were lyophilized in a bench freeze dryer (Terroni, LS 3000), where it was dehydrated at -50 ° C for 76 h. The in natura and lyophilized samples were submitted to physico-chemical analysis. Where a water content of 92% of the sample was obtained in natura and after the lyophilization process there was a reduction of 70%. Water activity (aw) was less than 0.30 after dehydration. It was observed that there was a significant increase in the contents of total solids, total titratable acidity and total soluble solids. Regarding the SST / ATT ratio, there was a decrease of 8.37% and, regarding pH, there was no significant difference between the in natura and lyophilized samples. Regarding the color parameters, it was observed that there was an increase of 33.91% for luminosity and for red intensity (+ a *) of 3%, however for the intensity of red (+ a *) there was a reduction of 9.27% after lyophilization. It was concluded that the drying process by lyophilization concentrated the physical and chemical characteristics of the evaluated samples, being considered an efficient method to reduce water activity and to preserve food.</p>

Characterization and Correlation Analysis of Physical and Physico-Chemical Properties of Cambucá Fruits (Plinia edulis)

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Antônio Gustavo de Luna Souto ◽  
Maria Helena Menezes Cordeiro ◽  
João Paulo Gava Cremasco ◽  
Valtânia Xavier Nunes ◽  
Keise Barcelas Morais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Pulp Yield ◽  
Transverse Diameter ◽  
Average Mass ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Yellow Orange

Aims: This study was to characterize and correlate physical and physico-chemical properties of cambucá fruits (Plinia edulis). Study Design: Experimental design was completely randomized with fifteen samples of five fruits each. Place and Duration of Study: Experimental orchard of the Department of Plant Science, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), located in the municipality of Viçosa, Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais during the month of February 2015. Methodology: Fruits were sampled when 100% of peels presented yellow-orange color. The following characteristics were evaluated: longitudinal and transverse diameter, total mass of both pulp and seed, pulp color, soluble solids, titratable acidity, soluble solids/titratable acidity ratio, ascorbic acid and carotenoids contents. To verify the degree of correlation between two physico-chemical variables, a Pearson analysis was performed. Results: Cambucá fruits showed average values of longitudinal and transverse diameter of 37.76 and 44.36 mm, respectively. Fruits’ average mass were 44.12 g and the percentage of pulp was 82.15%. Both soluble solids and titratable acidity presented the respective average values: 10.53 ºBrix, 1.34 mg of citric acid and 100 mL-1 of pulp. Larger cambucá fruits presented higher pulp yield and lower acidity. The increase in ascorbic acid was positively correlated with the contents of soluble solids and carotenoids. Conclusion: Fruits of cambucá have potential for commercialization, their characteristics are similar to those found in other fruit species native to the Myrtaceae family and already found in the fruit market.

scholarly journals Physico-chemical Characterization of Blends Based on Milk and Catole Coconut Pulp

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Joana D’arc P. Matos ◽  
Rossana Maria F. Figueirêdo ◽  
Luis Paulo F. R. Silva ◽  
Maria Suiane de Moraes ◽  
Semirames do N. Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Palm Tree ◽  
Natural Form ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Nutritional Characteristics ◽  
Commercial Milk ◽  
Lipid Reduction

Aims: Coconut catole is the fruit of the Syagrus cearenses palm tree, whose pulp is usually eaten in its natural form. The formulation of blends is intended to improve the acceptance of fruit with potential to be exploited. The objective of this work was to evaluate the physico-chemical characteristics of the whole coconut pulp and the blends formulated with the pulp and milk. Place and Duration of Study: The coconut catole (Syagrus cearensis) were collected in the surroundings of location 551'30 "S, 35º21'13 "O, in Rio Grande do Norte. The work was carried out from January to February 2019. Methodology: The formulations were elaborated by mixing the proportions of 30 and 50% of standardized commercial milk with the whole catole coconut pulp. The products were submitted to the analysis of moisture, water activity (aw), titratable total acidity (TTA), total soluble solids (TSS), TSS/TTA ratio, pH, ascorbic acid, ash, lipids, proteins, color (L*, a*, b*), total sugars, reducers and non-reducers. Results: From the results, it was observed that the addition of milk to the pulp resulted in clear samples and that a higher proportion of the milk statistically influenced the results. Conclusion: The mixture of couscous coconut pulp and milk gave the product better nutritional characteristics, especially protein content and lipid reduction. The addition of the milk to the cocoa pulp influenced the results statistically, showing that the addition of the milk contributed to enhance the pulp.

scholarly journals Physico-chemical characterization and biometry of fruits of ‘pequi’ in Western Bahia

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 791-796
Author(s):  
Roxana S. M. Nascimento ◽  
Fabio D. M. Cocozza
Keyword(s):  
Economic Value ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Pulp Yield ◽  
Fruit Pulp ◽  
Central Brazil ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Physico Chemical

<title>ABSTRACT</title><p>In Cerrado, there are numerous native fruit species with potential for use in traditional systems of agricultural production. In this context, the ‘pequi’ stands out in this biome by its great economic value in Central Brazil. Therefore, this work aimed to study the physical and physico-chemical characterization of Pequi fruits in the Western Region of Bahia. Three hundred fruits were sampled from ten matrices which were collected in an area of the municipality of Angical, BA and conducted to the Seed Laboratory of the State University of Bahia - UNEB. For physical evaluations, the fruit weight; longitudinal and transversal diameters of the fruit; total weight of seeds per fruit; pulp weight, peel weight and pulp yield were considered. As for the physico-chemical evaluations, the fruit pulp was subjected to the determinations of pH, the soluble solids (SS), titratable acidity (TA) and the relation between soluble solids and titratable acidity. For the variables, longitudinal and transversal diameters, the pulp weight, peel weight, seed weight, fruit weight and pulp yield, the mean were, respectively, 63.49 and 61.29 mm, 12.51, 101.91, 27.48, 114.41 g and 11.17%. However, with regard to pH, SS, AT and SS/AT, means were 5.32, 11.95 °Brix, 1.76 and 11.53. The results indicated that there are statistically significant differences between all the physical and physico-chemical variables evaluated.</p>

scholarly journals Physical and Chemical Characterization of Fruits of Different Umbu (Spondias tuberosa) Accesses

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Helena S. N. Santos ◽  
Gisele P. Mizobutsi ◽  
Juceliandy M. da S. Pinheiro ◽  
José A. dos Santos Neto ◽  
Ariane Castricini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Size ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Small Variation ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Pulp Yield ◽  
Maturation Stage ◽  
Fruit Peel ◽  
Technological Index

The umbuzeiro is a native Brazilian semi-arid plant with great agroindustrial potential. The characterization of the fruit, as well as the development or improvement of technologies for value aggregation are fundamental for its conservation, dissemination and culinary expansion. The objective was to characterize physically and chemically fruits of umbu and to define the access with greater commercial potential. A completely randomized design was used, with 10 replications, in a total of 4 accessions of umbuzeiro. The fruits were selected prioritizing uniformity of fruit size and maturation stage. Fruit peel color was analyzed; diameter and length; mass of the fruit, the bark, the pulp and the seed; firmness of the fruit, soluble solids contents; pH; titratable acidity and solids/acidity ratio. The values of the pulp yield and the technological index were determined. Significance was verified for all variables, except for soluble solids and pH. The average value of the titratable acidity was 1.3 mg of citric acid 100 mL-1 of juice. The diameter of the fruits varied between 4.0 and 4.5 cm. Fruit mass varied from 33.00 to 43.62 g and access to EPAMIG-C06 was the heaviest. The accesses EPAMIG-C06 and EPAMIG-C18 presented the highest technological index. Based on the results, it was concluded that the accesses present potential to the pulp industry due to the size and characteristics of the fruits. The umbu accesses under study presented small variation for solubility and pH. For in natura consumption and/or processing, the access EPAMIG-C06 stands out due to attributes of commercial interest.

scholarly journals Physical and chemical characterization of yacon tuberous roots at different altitudes and planting times

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego MN Silva ◽  
Raquel R Lima ◽  
Fábio L Oliveira ◽  
Luciano JQ Teixeira ◽  
Leonard CA Machado
Keyword(s):  
Reducing Sugars ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Tuberous Roots ◽  
Compression Cycle ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Different Altitudes

ABSTRACT The post-harvest quality of yacon tuberous roots produced at different altitudes and planting times were characterized in this study. The experiment was conducted in the South of Espírito Santo State in two locations, one at 837 m altitude and the other one at 113 m altitude. The experimental design, in each place, was randomized blocks with four replications, and the treatments consisted of three planting seasons: April (autumn), July (winter) and September (spring). After harvest of the tuberous roots, we evaluated pH, titratable total acidity, moisture content, soluble solids, reducing sugars, crude fiber and ash, as well as color, hardness (maximum force recorded in the first penetration or compression cycle) and chewiness index (energy required to chew food, given by gumminess x elasticity). Tuberous roots grown at 837 m altitude, independent of planting times, presented higher soluble solids content and lighter juice, conferring better quality. However, at 113 m altitude, from April to July, the roots showed better quality, since it presents lower hardness and lighter juice.

scholarly journals Chemical characterization of agroforestry solid residues aiming its utilization as adsorbents for metals in water

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco H. M. Luzardo ◽  
Fermin G. Velasco ◽  
Clemildes P. Alves ◽  
Ivea K. da S. Correia ◽  
Lázaro L. Cazorla
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Carbonyl Groups ◽  
Specific Chemical ◽  
Coconut Shells ◽  
Potential Use

In this work, a study of the correlation between the functional groups present in the chemical structure of the fibers of coconut shells, cocoa and eucalyptus, and their adsorption capacity of Cd+2 and Cu+2 ions from water was performed. The content of soluble solids and reactive phenols in aqueous extracts were determined. The chemical functional groups present in the fibers were examined using the IR spectra. The adsorption capacity of the peels was determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. For Cd+2, a significant correlation between the adsorption capacity and some specific chemical functional groups present in the fiber was verified. The potential use of these peels, as adsorbent of Cd+2 ions, is based on the presence of OH functional groups such as aryl-OH, aryl-O-CH2 of phenol carboxylic acids, as well as carbonyl groups derived from carboxylic acid salts, in these fibers.

scholarly journals Morphological and chemical characterization of fruits of Capsicum spp. accessions

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 364-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizanilda R do Rêgo ◽  
Mailson M do Rêgo ◽  
Izadora Wally F de Matos ◽  
Lidiany Aparecida Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Capsicum Frutescens ◽  
Fresh Market ◽  
Capsicum Spp

This study aimed to evaluate 69 Capsicum accessions from the Germplasm Bank of Universidade Federal de Roraima, for some fruit quality traits. The experiment was performed in a completely random design, with 69 treatments and 3 replications. The 69 accessions were evaluated for fourteen quantitative and two qualitative traits of ripe fruits. Quantitative fruits data were subjected to an analysis of variance, and the means were grouped by Scott-Knott test (p<0.01). All characteristics had significant effect of treatments (p<0.01) for all evaluated traits. The data showed high genetic variability to future use in a Capsicum breeding program. The accessions 33, 44 and 41 showed major values for dry matter content and total soluble solids; these should be used to improve these traits in a paprika breeding program. On the other hand, the accession 48 showed major values for fresh weight, major fruit length and fruit width. The accession 33, belonging to the Capsicum frutescens species, with high vitamin C content should be used in a fresh market Capsicum breeding program.

Characterization of Physical and Chemical Evaluation on Six Apple Varieties

2013 ◽  
Vol 807-809 ◽  
pp. 1954-1959
Author(s):  
Li Yan Gong ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Jin Feng Bi ◽  
Sha Sha Bai ◽  
Xian Jun Meng
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Apple Varieties ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Physical and chemical characterization of 6 apple varieties (Early Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Hanfu, Ralls, Rainier and Fuji) from China was performed using pattern recognition tools. Measurements were taken on 12 parameters including weigh, colour, fruit firmness, crude fiber, total soluble solids, titration acid, water, Vitamin C, edible rate and juice yield .The results showed that physical and chemical properties existed different variance in apple varieties. The coefficient of variance of 12 properties was from 2.15% to 69.04%. The different apple varieties were investigated by principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA). PCA revealed that the first four components represented 95.13% of the total variability in properties and different apple groups. HCA classified samples into three groups on the basis of the physical and chemical properties.

scholarly journals Physical and chemical characterization of mama-cadela and araçá fruits collected in the cerrado of Goiás

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
J. L. C. Souza ◽  
L. B. Silva ◽  
R. X. Costa ◽  
M. C. Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Seed Mass ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Transverse Diameter ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Physical And Chemical Characterization ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Fruit Mass

The objective of this work was to evaluate the physical and chemical characteristics of fruits of different matrices of mama-cadela and araçá. Physical evaluations were: longitudinal fruit diameter (DLF), fruit cross diameter (DTF), fruit mass (MF), longitudinal seed diameter (DLS), seed transverse diameter (DTS) and seed mass (MS) . Chemical analyzes consisted of analyzing pH, titratable acidity, humidity and ashes. The results of the physical and chemical analyzes were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Scoott-Knott test (p <0.05). The mean values of DLF; DTF; MF; DLS; DTS; MS; pH; titratable acidity; moisture and ash of the bitch-breast fruits were: 2.18 cm; 1.95 cm; 4.34 g; 1.73 cm; 1.40 cm; 1.57 g; 4.97; 0.49%; 66.31% and 32.50%. The fruits of araçá presented average values of longitudinal, transverse diameter, fruit mass, pH and titratable acidity: 2.58 cm; 2.03 cm; 6.39 g; 3.44; and 0.94%. The results showed variability among the mama-cadela breeds regarding chemical and physical evaluations; and no differences were observed between the araçá matrices in the physical variables..

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