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Effect of Preservation Methods on Physicochemical Quality, Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity of Stevia Leaves. J FOOD QUALITY 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/5378157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The effect of freeze-drying and gamma irradiation at 0.5, 1, and 2 kGy on the physicochemical composition (moisture, fat, ash, mineral, and chlorophyll contents), microstructure, total phenolic content, and antioxidant capacity of stevia leaves was investigated in the present study. The results obtained indicated that freeze-drying and gamma irradiation treatments caused significant reduction (
≤ 0.05) of moisture and fat contents in comparison with those of commercial leaves, while ash content was not significantly affected. Mineral composition was analysed. Among the analysed elements, potassium and iron levels were higher in the freeze-dried and irradiated samples, respectively. The microstructure was analysed using a scanning electron microscope. Micrographs revealed that a higher porous size structure was obtained by freeze-drying, and degradation of cell wall structure was more clearly visualized by irradiation at 2 kGy. However, the main functional groups were stable as confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis. The effects on chlorophyll content, phenolic profile, and antioxidant properties were evaluated before and after ten months of storage. In terms of chlorophyll contents, the freeze-dried leaves exhibited the highest content. Chlorophylls a and b decreased when storage progressed for freeze-dried leaves as well as for gamma-irradiated leaves. Both preservation methods gave significant advantages in increasing the total phenolic content and DPPH scavenging activity. Moreover, a significant increase of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity was observed as the gamma irradiation dose increased. In addition, the storage time increased the amounts of polyphenols and DPPH scavenging activity. After 10 months of storage, gamma-irradiated leaves had the highest total phenolic content as well as the DPPH scavenging activity followed by freeze-dried leaves. The results indicate that freeze-drying and gamma irradiation at the studied doses could be effective postharvest methods for preservation of stevia leaf quality.
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Esmaeili S, Berengi-Ardestani S, Khanniri E, Barzegar M, Sahari MA. Effect of storage time on the microbial and physicochemical properties of gamma irradiated turmeric powder under various atmospheres of packaging. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2021.109580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Zhao Q, Jin M, Guo L, Pei H, Nan Y, Rao J. Modified atmosphere packaging and 1-methylcyclopropene alleviate chilling injury of ‘Youhou’ sweet persimmon during cold storage. Food Packag Shelf Life 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2020.100479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Pinela J, Morales P, Cabo Verde S, Antonio AL, Carvalho AM, Oliveira MBP, Cámara M, Ferreira IC. Stability of total folates/vitamin B9 in irradiated watercress and buckler sorrel during refrigerated storage. Food Chem 2019; 274:686-690. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.09.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Revised: 08/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Alsawmahi ON, Al-Juhaimi FY, Alhamdan AM, Ghafoor K, Mohamed Ahmed IA, Hassan BH, Ehmed KA, Abdelkarim D, Younis M, Alashmawe N, Adiamo OQ. Enzyme activity, sugar composition, microbial growth and texture of fresh Barhi dates as affected by modified atmosphere packaging. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2018; 55:4492-4504. [PMID: 30333646 PMCID: PMC6170349 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-018-3378-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The effects of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on various physicochemical quality attributes of fresh Barhi dates at the Khalal (yellow) stage were studied. Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) plastic with varied perforation sizes (0, 50, 100 and 150 µm) were evaluated for storage of date fruits at temperatures of 1, 5, 15 and 25 °C up to 45 days. MAP showed significant effects on fruit quality. PP date packages perforated with 150-µm perforations and stored at 5 °C had the lowest acidity and microbial load. Dates packed in PE exhibited higher pectin methylesterase (PME) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activities than dates packed in PP. Dates stored in nonperforated packages had the highest PME, PPO and invertase activities. The maximum fructose and glucose contents were observed in PP-packaged dates stored at 15 °C. Analysis of the interactions of several MAP variables revealed temperature as the major variable controlling the quality of dates. The findings showed that MAP can be effectively employed to preserve the quality and improve the shelf life of Barhi dates using PP with 150-µm perforations as the packaging material during storage for 2 weeks at 5 °C.
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Affiliation(s)
- Omer N. Alsawmahi
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
- Department of Food and Fish Technology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology, Hadhramout University, Mukalla, Hadhramout Yemen
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Chair of Dates Industry and Technology, Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Chair of Dates Industry and Technology, Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Chair of Dates Industry and Technology, Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Chair of Dates Industry and Technology, Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Chair of Dates Industry and Technology, Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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Pinela J, Barros L, Barreira JC, Carvalho AM, Oliveira MBP, Santos-Buelga C, Ferreira IC. Postharvest changes in the phenolic profile of watercress induced by post-packaging irradiation and modified atmosphere packaging. Food Chem 2018; 254:70-77. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.01.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2017] [Revised: 01/08/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Wild edible plants: Nutritional and toxicological characteristics, retrieval strategies and importance for today's society. Food Chem Toxicol 2017; 110:165-188. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2017.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2017] [Revised: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 10/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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