Aloe vera Bio-Extract Coating Results Better Shelf Life and Fruit Quality Attributes in Pomegranate

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Suchismita Jena ◽  
Ramesh K. Goyal ◽  
Anil K. Godhara ◽  
Abhilash Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Quality Attributes ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Acid Ratio ◽  
Juice Content

Aims:  To evaluate the potentiality of bio-extract coatings for achieving extended shelf life with enhance fruit quality attributes in pomegranate under ambient storage condition.  Study Design:  The lab experiment conducted in complete randomized design with three repetitions on Mridula cultivar of pomegranate.     Place and Duration of Study:  The experiment was conducted during September 2016 at department of fruit science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India. Methodology: Pomegranate freshly harvested fruits were coated with three bio-extracts coatings viz. Aloe vera (50,75 and 100%), ginger (1,2 and 3%) and mints (10,20 and 30%). The coated fruits were stored at ambient room condition in corrugated fiber board boxes for twelve days.  Periodically effects of bio-extract coatings, storage period and their interaction were observed for physiological loss in weight, decay loss, juice content, TSS: acid ratio, ascorbic acid content and anthocyanin content.    Results: Surface coating with Aloe vera extract 100% was found most effective in reducing physiological loss in weight (50% less reduction as compared to untreated control) whereas ginger extract 3% in reducing the decay loss of fruits (9.65%) as compared to untreated control (23.36%). Among various treatments, the coating of pomegranate fruits with Aloe vera extract 100% resulted in lowest total soluble solids to acid ratio (32.17%) and significantly highest content of juice (47.17%), anthocyanin (13.98 mg/100 g) and ascorbic acid (12.82 mg/100 g) of the fruits along with highest organoleptic rating. The quality attributes viz. total soluble solids to acid ratio, anthocyanin of fruits increased with progression of storage period, while juice content and ascorbic acid decreased. Conclusion: Bio-extract coating of Aloe vera (100%) substantially improved the shelf life with retaining better fruit quality attributes under ambient conditions and has the potential to substitute the prevalent chemical coatings for pomegranate.  

scholarly journals Effect of Different Surface Coatings on Shelf Life and Quality of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) CV. Allahabad Safeda

2021 ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Sirisilla Saharika ◽  
Veena Joshi ◽  
A. Kiran Kumar ◽  
P. Prasanth
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Surface Coating ◽  
Reducing Sugars ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Quality Attributes ◽  
Reducing Sugar ◽  
Surface Coatings

Aims: To evaluate the potentiality of surface coatings for achieving extended shelf life with enhance fruit quality attributes in Guava under ambient storage condition. Study design: The lab experiment conducted in complete randomized design three replications on Allahabad safeda of Guava. Place and duration of study: The experiment was conducted during November 2019 at College of Horticulture, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. Methodology: Guava freshly harvested fruits were coated with three Surface coatings viz. Aloe vera (12.5%, 25% & 50%), Chitosan (0.5%, 1.0% & 1.5%), citric acid (1%, 2% & 3%). The coated fruits were stored at ambient room condition. Periodically effects of surface coatings were observed for physiological loss in weight, Shelf Life (days), Firmness (Kg/cm 2), Total Soluble Solids (%), Titrable Acidity (%), Ascorbic Acid (mg/100g), Total Sugars (%), Reducing Sugars (%), Non-Reducing Sugars (%). Results: Surface coating physical parameters, fruits treated with T5-Chitosan (1%) showed minimum physiological loss in weight during storage, and least decay percentage. Among the treatments, highest shelf life (9.98 days), highest firmness (2.76 kg/cm2) was recorded in T5-Chitosan (1%) which was on par with T2-Aloe vera (25%) (9.67 days & 2.71 kg/cm2) while lowest shelf life was recorded in T10-Control (6.45 days). Among the treatments, T5- Chitosan (1%) recorded highest TSS (10.33 oB), highest ascorbic acid content (122.32 mg/100g), highest total sugar content, reducing sugar and least non reducing sugar content (9.72%, 6.02% & 2.84%) respectively followed by T2-Aloe vera 25% while least was noticed in T6-Chitosan 1.5% on 10th day of storage. Conclusion: surface coating of Chitosan1% substantially improved the shelf life with retaining better fruit quality attributes under ambient conditions.

scholarly journals Shelf-life enhancement of papaya with aloe vera gel coating at ambient temperature

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Sharmin ◽  
MN Islam ◽  
MA Alim
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Storage Behavior ◽  
Physical Changes

In this experiment the effects of aloe vera gel coating on storage behavior of papaya at room temperature (290C-310C) was studied. Physico-chemical parameters such as color, physical changes, moisture, ash, acidity, vitamin C, protein, fat and total soluble solids (TSS) of papaya and aloe vera was determined at 3 days interval during the storage period. Among the physico-chemical parameters, color, physical changes, total weight loss and TSS contents increased significantly, whereas moisture content, vitamin C and titrable acidity decreased during storage. Control and 0.5% aloe vera treated papaya decayed from 6 days onward and completely decayed within 12 days of storage. On the other hand, 1% and 1.5% aloe vera gel coated papaya maintained their shelf-life for 9 and 12 days, respectively. Some of 1.5% aloe vera coated papaya decayed after 15 days. Papaya treated with 1.5% aloe vera solution, maintained their color & physical changes compared to other treatments up to 12 days of storage. The overall results showed the superiority of 1.5% aloe vera gel coating in extending the shelf-life of papaya upto 15 days compared to that of 0.5%, 1% aloe vera gel coating and control papaya. The present study describes the preparation and potential application of aloe vera gel coatings for enhancing the postharvest life and quality of papaya.J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 13(1): 131-136, June 2015

scholarly journals Effect of Chitosan/Nano-Titanium Dioxide/Thymol and Tween Films on Ready-to-Eat Cantaloupe Fruit Quality

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guohua Qiao ◽  
Zhigang Xiao ◽  
Wenxin Ding ◽  
Ahmed Rok
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Mold And Yeast ◽  
Nano Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Population Counts

The effect of chitosan/nano-titanium dioxide coating with antimicrobial agents on ready to eat cantaloupe fruit by chilling was investigated. In comparison with uncoated samples, ascorbic acid and juice leakage in chitosan/nano-titanium dioxide (CH/TiO2) treated fruit were significantly maintained. Likewise, the decrease of malondialdehyde (MDA) and total soluble solids (TSS) in chitosan/nano-titanium dioxide/thymol/tween (CH/TiO2/TT) coated fruits was also inhibited. Total mold and yeast population counts decreased from 2.60 to 1.60 log CFU/g, respectively. Moreover, activities of water (AW) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) were also much lower than those in control sample fruit. The results indicated that (CH/TiO2/TT) coating was effective in enhancing the shelf life with acceptable in the internal and the external cantaloupe fruit quality.

Evaluation of the shelf-life extension and sensory properties of mahewu–A non-alcoholic fermented beverage by adding Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) powder

2020 ◽  
Vol 122 (11) ◽  
pp. 3419-3432
Author(s):  
Mpho Edward Mashau ◽  
Afam Israel Obiefuna Jideani ◽  
Lucy Lynn Maliwichi
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Sensory Properties ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Life Extension ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Aloe Barbadensis ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine the effect of adding Aloe vera powder (AVP) in the production of mahewu with the aim of determining its shelf-life and sensory qualities.Design/methodology/approachMahewu was produced at home (Sample B) and in the laboratory (Sample C) using a standard home-made procedure with the addition of AVP. A control mahewu (Sample A) was produced without AVP. Shelf-life was determined by following the chemical, microbiological, physical properties at 36 ± 2 °C for 60 days and the sensory properties of the products were also evaluated.FindingsPhysicochemical analysis revealed decreases in pH ranging between 3.3 and 2.4 from day 15–60 days of storage in all three samples. There was a significant increase (p < 0.05) in titratable acidity (0.2–1.8%) of all mahewu samples during storage. Total soluble solids were different amongst the samples from day 15 to day 60. The colour of the products was significantly different (p = 0.05) with respect to L*, a* and b* throughout the storage period. Microbiological results revealed an increase in coliforms bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, and yeast during storage. Sensory analysis showed that the control mahewu was more preferred than AVP added mahewu.Practical implicationsThe study may help small-scale brewers to increase the shelf-life of mahewu.Originality/valueResults of this study showed that the addition of AVP extended shelf-life of mahewu up to 15 days at 36 ± 2 °C.

scholarly journals Hasat Sonrası Bazı Uygulamaların Autumn Giant Erik Çeşidinin Muhafaza Performansı Üzerine Etkisi

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 504
Author(s):  
Feyza Nur Dursun ◽  
Erdinc Bal
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Quality Properties

In this study, the effect of postharvest salicylic acid (2 mM), oxalic acid (5 mM), putrescine (2 mM) and calcium (4% CaCl2) applications on storage performance of Autumn Giant plum fruit were investigated. After applications, plum fruits were placed in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and stored for 40 days at 85-90% relative humidity conditions at 0.5±0.5°C. In order to determine the fruit quality characteristics after treatments, weight loss, soluble solids content, titratable acidity, fruit firmness, ascorbic acid, total flavonoids, total phenolics and total antioxidant content analysis were performed at 10 days’ intervals. According to the results, the effect of applications on weight loss was not significant. The maximum decrease in flesh firmness, titratable acid and ascorbic acid content during storage was determined in control fruits. Although fluctuations in the form of increase or decrease in biochemical compounds were generally observed, decreases occurred according to harvest value at the end of storage period. Considering all measurements and evaluations, it was determined that application of salicylic acid and putrescine had a more positive effect on preservation of fruit quality properties and biochemical content of Autumn Giant plum cultivar during storage than other applications.

scholarly journals Effect of Foliar Application of Macro and Micronutrients on Quality of Kinnow Mandarin

2020 ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
Reetika . ◽  
G. S. Rana ◽  
Komal . ◽  
Pooja . ◽  
M. K. Rana
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Acid Ratio ◽  
Kinnow Mandarin ◽  
Juice Content

Aims: To determine the suitable combination of fertilizers for obtaining high quality fruits from Kinnow orchard. Study Design: The experiment was conducted in randomized block design with three replications per treatment on Kinnow mandarin. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was conducted on seven years old earmarked plants at Experimental Orchard and in Post-harvest Technology Laboratory of the Department of Horticulture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India during the year 2016-17. Methodology: The treatments comprising of 11 combinations of Urea, K2SO4, ZnSO4, FeSO4 and boric acid which were laid out in randomized block design with three replications. Seven years old uniformly grown trees spaced at 6x6 m were selected for the present study and analyzed for yield and quality parameters such astotal soluble solids (%), acidity (%), ascorbic acid (mg/100 ml juice), juice content (%), TSS to acid ratio etc. Results: In comparison to other fertilizers combinations, the maximum fruit yield per plant (97.83 kg/plant), juice content (49.47%), total soluble solids (9.80%), TSS to acid ratio (11.95) and ascorbic acid content (32.30mg/100ml) and minimum acidity (0.83%), rag (24.00%) and peel content (25.60%) and peel thickness (3.42 mm) were registered with foliar application of Urea 1.0% + K2SO4 1.0% + ZnSO4 0.5% + FeSO4 0.5% + H3BO3 0.2%, however, the foliar spray of Urea, K2SO4, ZnSO4, FeSO4 and boric acid had no effect on number of seeds per fruit in Kinnow mandarin. Thus it is clear from results that foliar nutrient application showed a stimulating influence on yield and quality parameters of Kinnow fruits. Conclusion: From the research findings it can be concluded that the maximum potential of Kinnow mandarin plants in respect of fruit yield per plant, juice content, total soluble solids, TSS to acid ratio and ascorbic acid content was exploited to a maximum level and the acidity, rag and peel content and peel thickness to a minimum level with foliar application of Urea 1.0% + K2SO4 1.0% + ZnSO4 0.5% + FeSO4 0.5% + H3BO3 0.2%.

scholarly journals Behavior of Ten Chironja Clones at Three Sites. II. Fruit Quality

1969 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-329
Author(s):  
A. Pérez ◽  
E. Boneta ◽  
E. Pérez ◽  
J. Green
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Acid Ratio ◽  
Citric Acid Content ◽  
Number Of Seeds ◽  
Juice Content

Ten chironja clonal varieties were studied at the Isabela, Corozal, and Adjuntas Substations with respect to their fruit qualities. The total soluble solids at Isabela and Corozal was 11%, significantly lower than that at Adjuntas, (15%). The total soluble solids increased as the tree became older. The citric acid content at the Isabela and Corozal Substations was 0.6%, significantly lower than that at Adjuntas, (0.9%). Acid content varied significantly between years and Substations. The Brix/acid ratio at Adjuntas was 17, significantly lower than that at Isabela and Corozal, where it was 19. The citric acid content varied among the different clonal varieties. The fruits harvested during 1971 were rounder than those of 1972, which were elongated. The fruits at Adjuntas were smaller and had a significantly lower percentage of juice than those at Isabela and Corozal, which were equal in size and juice content. Fruits at Isabela had significantly lower peel percentage than those at Corozal and Adjuntas, which did not differ. Fruits produced at Isabela had significantly more seeds than those at Corozal and Adjuntas. The number of seeds per fruit varied significantly among years and Substations. The 2-3 and 3-6 clonal varieties had 11 and 14 seconds respectively, significantly fewer than those all other clones. Therefore, these two clones should be propagated by growers who prefer chironja fruits with fewer seeds.

Post-Harvest Shelf Life Extension of Mango Using Chitosan and Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Based Coatings

2019 ◽  
Vol 824 ◽  
pp. 81-86
Author(s):  
Samanya Phuangto ◽  
Onyupha Chandee ◽  
Tipaporn Subsomboon ◽  
Wanida Wattanakaroon
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Carboxymethyl Cellulose ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Life Extension ◽  
Coating Materials ◽  
Post Harvest

Biopolymer-based coatings or films can be used as an alternative to the replacement of conventional packaging, to preserve fresh fruit quality and extend their shelf life. This study aimed to prepare and characterize biopolymeric coating films based on chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Film coating of biopolymers was further applied on mango fruits, and the efficacy of coating materials in post-harvest shelf life and maintaining quality parameters of mango were then determined. The coating method of the films over mango was prepared using a dipping technique. Fruit weight loss, colors and content of total soluble solids were evaluated to assess fruit quality during 14 days at 25 °C of storage. Results indicated that films formulated with CMC showed significantly higher water solubility and water vapor transmission rate. Notably, coating improved the quality of mango during storage. Between the coating types, CMC was found to be significantly more effective in maintaining fruit fresh weight during the storage period. The fruit treated with CMC lowered the change in color and had higher soluble solids content than that of chitosan coating on the fourteenth day of storage. These results demonstrate that CMC-based coating could be utilized for the extension of the fruit commercialization period.

scholarly journals Effect of Postharvest Application of Aloe Vera Gel on Shelf Life, Activities of Anti-Oxidative Enzymes, and Quality of ‘Gola’ Guava Fruit

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1361
Author(s):  
Muhammad Adil Rehman ◽  
Muhammad Rafique Asi ◽  
Amjad Hameed ◽  
Leslie D. Bourquin
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Life Extension ◽  
Oxidative Enzymes ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Guava Fruit

Guava is an important climacteric fruits in terms of taste and aroma, which contains various vital nutrients such as minerals, carotenoids, ascorbic acid, and polyphenols. At ambient conditions, it exhibits a short shelf life, which makes it difficult for marketing and subsequent storage. Therefore, it is necessary to develop procedures to extend its shelf life and conserve quality. For this purpose, an aloe vera (AV) gel coating was assessed for its potential to enhance the shelf life of guava fruits. Guava fruits coated with AV gels (0, 20, 40, 60 and 80%, v/v) were evaluated for postharvest shelf life extension, changes in quality attributes, anti-oxidative activities, and flavonoid content when stored at ambient conditions (23 ± 2 °C and 70–75% relative humidity) for 12 days. The AV gel-treated fruits showed reduced increments in total sugar, malondialdehyde, and total carotene contents compared to untreated controls. AV gel-treated fruits exhibited higher contents of ascorbic acid, flavonoids (quercetin and rutin), and total phenolics in comparison to control fruits. Moreover, AV gel-treated fruits displayed greater activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and ascorbate peroxidase, along with higher antioxidant capacity and higher levels of total soluble solids, than untreated fruits. These results demonstrate that AV gel coating, especially at high concentrations, can be considered an eco-friendly and non-chemical substitute treatment for maintaining the postharvest quality of guava fruit.

scholarly journals Nutritional Quality of Field-grown Tomato Fruit as Affected by Grafting with Interspecific Hybrid Rootstocks

HortScience ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (12) ◽  
pp. 1618-1624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desire Djidonou ◽  
Amarat H. Simonne ◽  
Karen E. Koch ◽  
Jeffrey K. Brecht ◽  
Xin Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Interspecific Hybrid ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Quality Attributes ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Fresh Market ◽  
Tomato Plants

In this study, the effects of grafting with interspecific hybrid rootstocks on field-grown tomato fruit quality were evaluated over a 2-year period. Fruit quality attributes from determinate ‘Florida 47’ tomato plants grafted onto either ‘Beaufort’ or ‘Multifort’ rootstocks were compared with those from non- and self-grafted controls. Grafted plants had higher fruit yields than non- and self-grafted plants, and increased production of marketable fruit by ≈41%. The increased yield was accompanied by few major differences in nutritional quality attributes measured for these fruit. Although grafting with the interspecific rootstocks led to consistently small, but significant increases of fruit moisture (≈0.6%), flavor attributes such as total titratable acidity (TTA) and the ratio of soluble solids content (SSC) to TTA were not significantly altered. Among the antioxidants evaluated, ascorbic acid concentration was reduced by 22% in fruit from grafted plants, but significant effects were not evident for either total phenolics or antioxidant capacity as assayed by oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). Levels of carotenoids (lycopene, β-carotene, and lutein) were similar in fruit from grafted plants with hybrid rootstocks compared with non- and self-grafted controls. Overall, the seasonal differences outweighed the grafting effects on fruit quality attributes. This study showed that grafting with interspecific hybrid rootstocks could be an effective horticultural technique for enhancing fruit yield of tomato plants. Despite the modest reduction in ascorbic acid content associated with the use of these rootstocks, grafting did not cause major negative impacts on fruit composition or nutritional quality of fresh-market tomatoes.

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