Assessment of microstructural changes in processed products from green peas

A demand for canned vegetables and fruit depend, first of all, on their consumer characteristics. These products should correspond to high requirements regarding their nutritional and biological value, as well as sensory properties. The aim of the work was to study the microstructural changes in the cells of green peas in the products of their processing. Fresh, frozen and canned peas made from fresh and rehydrated raw materials were used as objects of the research. Components such as chlorophyll and starch were characterized in the cells of the hypodermis and parenchyma, respectively, using light microscopy. It was found that plastids with chlorophyll stained in the bright green color were present only in cells of the hypodermis of frozen peas. Moreover, the same color of the pigment was also recorded in the samples of fresh peas. Appearance of brown hues in these cells was observed in the canned product from fresh peas, which was associated with transformation of chlorophylls into pheophytins and pyrophephytins. The hypodermis in the samples of canned peas from rehydrated raw materials was represented by almost colorless cells. When analyzing the preparations of the parenchymal cells of the indicated processed products stained with iodine, it was shown that starch grains in the samples of frozen and canned green peas from fresh raw materials maintained their concentric shape, while swelling of starch grains was observed in the stained preparations of the parenchyma of canned peas from rehydrated raw materials. The comparative microstructural analysis of processed products from green peas showed that maximum quality had the frozen product from fresh raw materials as the studied indicators (chlorophyll and starch grains) showed.

THE EFFECT OF BLANCHING TEMPERATURE ON THE TEXTURE OF LACTIC FERMENTED CUCUMBERS (Cucumis sativus L.)

In the history of mankind, the use of canned vegetables has been a source of ensuring a diverse range of vegetables in winter and has led to the development of cropping systems with technological features specific to industrialization. The effects of blanching temperature on the texture and quality of cucumber fruits under the conditions of lactic fermentation have been important topics of study over time. In comparison, in this paper we studied the complex influence of fermentation time (25 days) and temperature level (22 °C) on qualitative aspects such as pH level, total acidity and salt concentration change. Two different temperatures were also used for blanching with the salt solutions, 96 °C and 67 °C. The results of this study show that iodized sea salt was useful for whole pickles because they showed a better taste and texture. Pickled cucumbers blanched at 96 °C showed a better texture and lower acidity than those at 67 °C.

Technology to produce canned vegetables based on unconventional raw materials

Разработана технология производства овощного пюре из корнеклубней якона, успешно интродуцированного в Республику Северная Осетия - Алания. Изучая химические показатели корнеклубней якона, установлено, что они отличаются богатым химическим составом и содержат сухих веществ - 11,9 %, протеина - 1,88 %, жира - 0,21 %, клетчатки - 1,06 %, золы - 1,48 %, безазотистых экстрактивных веществ - 9,0 %, инулина - 9,0 %, кислотность - 0,22 %. Якон имеет богатый минеральный состав. В 1 кг корнеклубней якона содержится кальция - 0,4 г, фосфора - 0,3 г, железа - 56,1 мг, меди - 0,57 мг, цинка - 3,0 мг, марганца - 12,6 мг, кобальта - 0,03 мг, йода - 0,01 мг, селена - 0,041 мг. Установлено, что в пюре из якона содержание сухих веществ составляет 15,0 %, что соответствует стандартам, содержание жира достигает 4,5 %, а минеральных примесей - 0,003 %. Растительные и посторонние примеси не обнаружены. По внешнему виду пюре из корнеклубней якона представляет собой однородную пюреобразную массу. Запах пюре фруктовый, без постороннего запаха. Вкус сладковатый, полный, насыщенный с приятным послевкусием, без постороннего вкуса. Цвет пюре однородный по всей массе: от желтого до светло-коричневого. Потемнение поверхностного слоя отсутствует. Особую ценность якону придает наличие в его составе инулина - природного полисахарида, на 95% состоящего из фруктозы, что позволяет корневые клубни якона и полученный продукт из него - пюре - рекомендовать как диетический продукт, в том числе людям, страдающим сахарным диабетом и ожирением. Установлено, что целесообразно использовать корневые клубни якона для производства овощного пюре. Пюре из корнеклубней якона по физико-химическим и органолептическим показателям соответствует требованиям стандартов. A technology to produce yacon pips-besed mashed vegetables successfully introduced to the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania is developed. Studying the chemical parameters of yacon pips, it was found that they differ in rich chemical composition and contain dry matter - 11.9 %, protein - 1.88 %, fat - 0.21 %, fiber - 1.06 %, ash - 1.48 %, nitrogen-free extractives - 9.0 %, inulin - 9.0 %, acidity - 0.22 %. Yacon has the rich mineral composition. 1 kg of yacon pips contains calcium - 0.4 g, phosphorus - 0.3 g, iron - 56.1 mg, copper - 0.57 mg, zinc - 3.0 mg, manganese - 12.6 mg, cobalt - 0.03 mg, iodine - 0.01 mg, selenium - 0.041 mg. It was found that mashed yacon contains 15.0 % of dry matter, which meets standards, the fat content reaches 4.5 %, and mineral admixtures - 0.003 %. No plant or extraneous matter was detected. In appearance, the yacon pips-based mash is a homogeneous, mash-like mass. The mash smell is fruity, free of any foreign smell. The taste is sweet, full, rich, with a pleasant aftertaste, free of foreign taste. The color of the mash is homogeneous throughout the whole mass from yellow to light brown. There is no darkening of the surface layer. The special value of yacon is due to inulin in its composition - natural polysaccharide, consists of 95 % fructose, which allows the yacon pips and the resulting product - mash, to be recommended as a dietary product, including people suffering from diabetes and obesity. It was found that it is advisable to use yacon pips for the production of mashed vegetables. Yacon pips-based mash meets standards in physico-chemical and organoleptic parameters.

Сlinical and epidemiological characteristics of botulism

Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of botulism in the Astrakhan region for the period from 2013 to 2019 are presented. 37 people with a diagnosis of Botulism were under observation. It was found that most often (28 (75.7%) cases) patients associated their disease with the use of canned home-made products. Canned vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, vegetable salad, eggplant, cabbage) were consumed by 18 (48.7%) people, mushrooms 10 (27%), dried fish 7 (18.9%), herring-balyk 1 (2.7%) and home-made liver pate-1 (2.7%) patient. The incubation period in the observed patients was on average 2.4 days. It lasted 12 days in 24 (64.9%) patients, 3-5 days in 12 (32.4%) patients, and 6 days in 1 (2.7%) patient. According to the severity of the condition, 17 (45.9%) patients were hospitalized in the intensive care unit. Severe course of the disease was in 17 (45.9%) patients, moderate-in 20 (54.1%) patients. Early and persistent symptoms in all patients were marked muscle weakness, in 78.4% of patients dizziness, in 83.8% of patients difficulty walking and unsteadiness of gait. In 34 (91.9%) patients, the most pronounced symptoms were ophthalmoplegic: blurred vision, fog, flies in front of the eyes, inability to read the text. In General, up to 10 cases of botulism are registered annually in the Astrakhan region. Almost half of the patients (45.9%) have severe botulism. The disease is mostly sporadic and is associated with the use of canned vegetables and home-made mushrooms. In addition, cases of botulism associated with the use of dried fish have become more frequent in the Astrakhan region. Late hospitalization was observed in 1/3 of patients (11 (29.7%) cases) with botulism. This is due to untimely diagnosis at the pre-hospital stage and late access of patients to medical care.

HPLC with Fluorescence Detection for Determination of Bisphenol A in Canned Vegetables: Optimization, Validation and Application to Samples from Portuguese and Spanish Markets

Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the chemicals used to produce both polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resin coatings. Research has shown that small amounts of BPA can migrate into the foods and beverages enclosed in these types of containers. In this research, an analytical method based on high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection (HPLC-FLD) was developed and validated for the determination of BPA in canned vegetables. The results were confirmed by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) was performed, to identify the coating material of each tin can. Nineteen cans of vegetables were taken as study samples (eleven samples from the Spanish market, and eight samples from the Portuguese market). Excellent linear correlation (r2 = 0.9999) was observed over the range of 0.01 to 0.25 mg/L. Limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) values were calculated to be 0.005 mg/kg and 0.01 mg/kg, respectively. Good recoveries, between 72% and 90% were obtained at three different levels of concentration (RSD% = 4.6). BPA was not detected in the samples. The proposed HPLC-FLD was found to be suitable for the determination of BPA in canned vegetables.

Role of different nutrient profiling models in identifying targeted foods for front-of-package food labelling in Brazil

Objective: To compare the degree of strictness and agreement of different nutrient profiling models (NPM) used to identify which foods would be required to show front-of-package (FOP) warning labels. Design: Using data of 11 434 packaged foods found in the five largest food retailers in Brazil, we used two published NPM: the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) model and the NPM used in the Chilean nutritional FOP labelling policy, and compared them with a NPM proposed by the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa). The proportion of foods that would be required to show FOP warning labels was calculated overall and by food category. We also tested whether a modified version of the PAHO NPM would behave similarly to the original version. Setting: Brazil. Results: Two-thirds of the packaged products (62 %) would receive FOP warning labels under the PAHO NPM, as compared with 45 % of products using the proposed Anvisa NPM and 41 % if the Chilean NPM was applied. The PAHO NPM identified more foods high in critical nutrients such as sweetened dairy and non-dairy beverages, canned vegetables and convenience foods. Overall agreement between models was considered good with kappa coefficient ranging from 0·57 to 0·92 but was lower for some food categories. Conclusions: We found variations in the degree of strictness and agreement between assessed NPM. The PAHO NPM identified more foods and beverages high in sugar which are among the top contributors to sugar and energy intake in Brazil.

The Pharmacological Effects and Health Benefits of Platycodon grandiflorus—A Medicine Food Homology Species

Platycodon grandiflorus is a widely used edible, traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is rich in saponins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and other compounds. It contains a large number of fatty acids such as linoleic acid (up to 63.24%), a variety of amino acids, vitamins, and multiple essential trace elements. P. grandiflorus has several biological applications, such as in hypotension, lipid reduction, atherosclerosis, inflammation, relieving cough and phlegm, promoting cholic acid secretion, and as an antioxidant. Further, P. grandiflorus is often used in the development of cold mixed vegetables, canned vegetables, preserved fruit, salted vegetables, and cosmetics in northeast China, South Korea, Japan, and Korea. In this paper, the active chemical components and the health benefits of P. grandiflorus have been reviewed, providing new ideas for the further development of nutraceutical products to prevent and manage chronic diseases.

The Canned Vegetables Research in the Forensic Commodity Examination

The course of a forensic analysis of long-term storage food products (canned vegetables) has been reviewed. The significance of the stage of external inspection, examination of the label is shown. The expertise objects are finished products of the canning industry in factory package (vegetable marinades and first courses). The objects were examined for compliance with the appropriate GOST requirements and technical specifications for organoleptic characteristics, net weight, mass fraction of ingredients.As a result of determining the organoleptic properties of canned vegetables “Pickled beetroot” the presence of individual pieces with black firm beet tissue has been detected which indicates violation of technological patterns of production. The presence of a particle of an outside impurity has also been detected that is a particle of paint coating based on alkyd binder and containing calcium carbonate as a filler which is unacceptable. The deviation of the canned vegetables net contents from the nominal amount indicated on the label meets the requirements of the regulations. For individual cans from the sample provided for analysis the experts have found non-compliance with the technical specifications for the rate “Mass fraction of vegetables from the total mass of canned goods”.When examining the canned good “First courses. Borsch with fresh cabbage” it has been identified that the samples have various labels on the consumer containers which indicates the presence of samples from different shipments.