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Using Response Surface Methodology to Optimize Edible Coating Formulations to Delay Ripening and Preserve Postharvest Quality of Tomatoes. J FOOD QUALITY 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/1019310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Tomato is a nutrient-rich but highly perishable fruit. In order to delay the rapid ripening and degradation of fruits and reduce postharvest losses, response surface methodology (RSM) was used as the optimizing method to formulate edible coating based on pineapple peel extract and Arabic gum of twenty concentrations of pineapple (0.5–0.83 kg/l) and 20 concentrations of Arabic gum (5–15%, w/v). Tomatoes were soaked for 10–30 min in any of the coating solution. Five parameters including ripening rate, chlorophyll a content, firmness, total flavonoid content, and titratable acidity of tomatoes were evaluated after 8 days of storage at 24 ± 0.5°C and 82 ± 1.5% relative humidity. Results showed that the experimental data could be adequately fitted into a second-order polynomial model with coefficient of determination (R2) ranging from 0.775 to 0.976 for all the variables studied. The optimum concentrations were predicted as 0.70 kg/l pineapple peel extract and 17.04% with 18.72 min optimum time. Under these conditions, predicted values of response variables are as follows: ripening rate (RR) 40.75, chlorophyll a (Chl a) 8.11, firmness (Fir) 4.00, total flavonoid content (TFC) 43.51, and titratable acidity (TA) 0.30. It is concluded that RSM can be used to optimize pineapple peel extract and Arabic gum-based edible coating formulation to extend the shelf life or delay the ripening process of tomato fruit at ambient conditions.
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Makino Y, Ichinose K, Yoshimura M, Kawahara Y, Yuge L. Efficient preservation of sprouting vegetables under simulated microgravity conditions. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0240809. [PMID: 33057413 PMCID: PMC7561153 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The effectiveness of a simulated microgravity environment as a novel method for preserving the freshness of vegetables was investigated. Three types of vegetables were selected: vegetable soybean, mung bean sprouts, and white radish sprouts. These selected vegetables were fixed on a three-dimensional rotary gravity controller, rotated slowly. The selected vegetables were stored at 25°C and 66% of relative humidity for 9, 6, or 5 d while undergoing this process. The simulated microgravity was controlled utilizing a gravity controller around 0 m s-2. The mung bean sprouts stored for 6 d under simulated microgravity conditions maintained higher thickness levels than the vegetable samples stored under normal gravity conditions (9.8 m s-2) for the same duration. The mass of all three items decreased with time without regard to the gravity environment, though the samples stored within the simulated microgravity environment displayed significant mass retention on and after 3 d for mung bean sprout samples and 1 d for white radish sprout samples. In contrast, the mass retention effect was not observed in the vegetable soybean samples. Hence, it was confirmed that the mass retention effect of microgravity was limited to sprout vegetables. As a result of analysis harnessing a mathematical model, assuming that the majority of the mass loss is due to moisture loss, a significant difference in mass reduction coefficient occurs among mung bean sprouts and white radish sprouts due to the microgravity environment, and the mass retention effect of simulated microgravity is quantitatively evaluated utilizing mathematical models. Simulated microgravity, which varies significantly from conventional refrigeration, ethylene control, and modified atmosphere, was demonstrated effective as a novel method for preserving and maintaining the freshness of sprout vegetables. This founding will support long-term space flight missions by prolonging shelf life of sprout vegetables.
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- Yoshio Makino
- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Space Bio-Laboratories Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
- Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Digitization of Broccoli Freshness Integrating External Color and Mass Loss. Foods 2020; 9:foods9091305. [PMID: 32947874 PMCID: PMC7554949 DOI: 10.3390/foods9091305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Yellowing of green vegetables due to chlorophyll decomposition is a phenomenon indicating serious deterioration of freshness, and it is evaluated by measuring color space values. In contrast, mass reduction due to water loss is a deterioration of freshness observed in all horticultural crops. Therefore, in this study, we propose a novel freshness evaluation index for green vegetables that combines the degree of greenness and mass loss. The green color retention rate was measured using a computer vision system, and the mass retention rate was measured by weighing. Linear discriminant analysis (LDA) was performed using both variables (greenness and mass) as covariates to obtain a single freshness evaluation value (first canonical variable). The correct classification of storage period length by LDA was 96%. Green color retention alone allowed for classification of storage durations between 0 day and 10 days, whereas LDA could classify storage durations between 0 day and 12 days. The novel freshness evaluation index proposed by this research, which integrates greenness and mass, has been shown to be more accurate than the conventional evaluation index that uses only greenness.
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Yokota Y, Akihiro T, Boerzhijin S, Yamada T, Makino Y. Effect of the storage atmosphere on metabolomics of harvested tomatoes ( Solanum lycopersicum L.). Food Sci Nutr 2019; 7:773-778. [PMID: 30847156 PMCID: PMC6392880 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2018] [Revised: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Harvested tomatoes were stored under atmospheres that were normoxic, anoxic, or modified (altered O2 and CO2 concentrations). Each atmosphere was created by storing the tomatoes at 25°C for up to 8 days in different kinds of pouches. During storage, metabolites of the tomatoes were measured using metabolomics. We obtained score plots of the metabolites on eighth day of storage by principal component analysis. There was a tendency for groups to be divided on the basis of score plot according to the composition of each gas. PC1 and PC2 seemed to correspond to the influence of O2 and CO2 concentrations, respectively, and the total contribution rate of the two axes was 72%, so that we concluded that the metabolites were affected mainly by O2 and CO2 concentrations. The results indicate that metabolomics may be an effective tool to reveal the relationship between metabolic state of harvested fruits and the atmosphere.
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- Yuma Yokota
- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life SciencesThe University of TokyoBunkyo‐kuTokyoJapan
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- Faculty of Life and Environmental ScienceShimane UniversityMatsue CityShimaneJapan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life SciencesThe University of TokyoBunkyo‐kuTokyoJapan
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- Department of P‐plus ProjectSumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd.Shinagawa‐kuTokyoJapan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life SciencesThe University of TokyoBunkyo‐kuTokyoJapan
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Wang J, Li P, Gong B, Li S, Ma H. Phenol metabolism and preservation of fresh in-hull walnut stored in modified atmosphere packaging. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2017; 97:5335-5342. [PMID: 28493432 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Revised: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The effects of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on phenol metabolism and preservation of fresh in-hull walnuts have been investigated. Fruit was packaged under MAP1 (film thickness, 30 μm), MAP2 (45 μm) and MAP3 (50 μm) and stored at -0.5 to 1.0 °C for up to 60 days. RESULTS Firmness, soluble solid concentration, total phenols, total flavonoids and total antioxidant activity of the green hull were maintained at higher levels under the MAP conditions, whereas decay incidence was lower compared to the control during storage. Green hull of fruit under MAP conditions contained lower polyphenol oxidase activity than the control and the peroxidase activity was at a similar level to the control after 18 days. Phenylalanine ammonialyase activity was enhanced by MAP conditions, with two peaks on days 18 and 36. Until day 60, the peroxide value and acid value of kernel oils under MAP conditions were lower than that of the control. CONCLUSION The MAP3 treatment was most effective for maintaining kernel quality. The protective role of MAP conditions on phenolic contents in green hull may contribute to the mitigation of decay and the maintenance of kernel quality. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Jin Wang
- College of Life Science, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Shaanxi province, China
- Department of Bio-resource Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, McGill University, Montreal, Québec province, Canada
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Shaanxi province, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Arts, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Shaanxi province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Shaanxi province, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Shaanxi province, China
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Oliveira F, Fonseca S, Oliveira J, Brecht J, Chau K. Development of perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging to preserve fresh fruit and vegetable quality after harvest/Envasado em atmósfera modificada y películas perforadas para preservar la calidad de frutas y verduras frescas después de su cosecha. FOOD SCI TECHNOL INT 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/108201329800400506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The use of perforations as a means of obtaining large size containers suitable for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) would greatly enhance the applicability of this technology for storage and distribution of fresh and minimally processed products. General concepts of MAP, and advantages and drawbacks of using perforations to achieve it are discussed. Products for which perforated packages can be used are listed. The variables that affect this type of package are presented and the methodology for designing an adequate package is described and illustrated with the case study of shredded cabbage.
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- F.A.R. Oliveira
- Instituto Inter-Universitário de Macau, NAPE, Lote 18, Rua de Londres, Edf. Tak Ip Plaza, P, R/C-3 andar, Macau
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- Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4200 Porto, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4200 Porto, Portugal
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- Horticultural Sciences Department, University of Florida, 1143 Fifield Hall, PO Box 110690, Gainesville FL 32611-0690, USA
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- Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, University of Florida, 1 Frazier Rogers Hall, PO Box 110570, Gainesville FL 32611-0570, USA
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SABIR FERHANK, AGAR ITAYFUN. EFFECTS OF 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE AND MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKING ON POSTHARVEST LIFE AND QUALITY IN TOMATOES. J FOOD QUALITY 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4557.2011.00372.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Kudachikar VB, Kulkarni SG, Prakash MNK. Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on quality and shelf life of 'Robusta' banana (Musa sp.) stored at low temperature. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2011; 48:319-24. [PMID: 23572753 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-011-0238-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 01/09/2011] [Accepted: 01/10/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Banana (Musa sp var. 'Robusta') stored under active and passive modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) at 12 ± 1°C and 85-90% RH for 2 seasons were evaluated for fruit quality and shelf-life. A steady state of about 8.6 and 8.2% of CO2 and 2.8 and 2.6% of O2 in passive MAP and MAP+GK (Green Keeper) packages, respectively, were established after 3 weeks of storage. Passive MAP and MAP+GK treatments of banana resulted in reduction in physiological loss in weight (PLW) of 0.7 and 0.8% after 5 and 7 weeks of storage, respectively as against 5% PLW in openly kept green banana after 3 weeks. Both MAP and MAP+GK treatments delayed colour, texture, pulp to peel ratio and total soluble solids (TSS) content as compared to openly kept control banana. Results indicated that the shelf life of fruits packed under MAP and MAP+GK could be extended up to 5 and 7 weeks, respectively as compared to 3 weeks for openly kept control fruits. Sensory quality of fully ripe fruits of both passive MAP and MAP+GK treatments, 5 days after ethrel dip was very good. Thus, MAP+GK at 12 ± 1°C and 85-90% RH could be commercially used for long term storage and long distance transportation of banana with maximum shelf-life of 7 weeks.
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- V B Kudachikar
- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Technology, Central Food Technological Research Institute (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), Mysore, 570 020 India
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Makino Y, Soga N, Oshita S, Kawagoe Y, Tanaka A. Stimulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid production in vine-ripe tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) fruits under modified atmospheres. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2008; 56:7189-7193. [PMID: 18671402 DOI: 10.1021/jf801516e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Stimulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) production under low O2 and high CO2 conditions (adjusted aerobic atmosphere) under which ethanol fermentation could be avoided was studied. Vine-ripe tomato fruits were stored under hypoxia conditions and adjusted aerobic atmospheres as well as in the air at 15 degrees C for 13 days and at 30 degrees C for 6 days. At 30 degrees C tomato fruit GABA concentration under the adjusted aerobic atmosphere (O2 11%, CO2 9%) was significantly higher by 48% than that in air after 6 days from the start of storage. Increased accumulation of alanine under the adjusted aerobic atmosphere supports the observation that this atmosphere stimulates GABA production. The results demonstrate that the concentration of GABA as a beneficial substance for antihypertensive effects and so on can be increased by storing tomato fruits under adjusted aerobic atmospheres for the first time.
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- Yoshio Makino
- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan.
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Abbott JA. Textural Quality Assessment for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2004; 542:265-79. [PMID: 15174587 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-9090-7_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Academically, quantitative measurement of texture is essential for the study of the chemical and physiological mechanisms of texture. Commercially, quantitative measurement of texture is essential to ensure the quality of produce at packout. The diversity of tissues involved, the variety of attributes required to fully describe textural properties, and the changes in these attributes as the product ripens and senesces contribute to the complexity of texture measurement. Texture is a human assessment of the structural elements of a food. It is generally accepted that texture relates primarily to mechanical properties, so instrumental measurements relate mainly to mechanical properties. Fruits and vegetables exhibit viscoelastic behavior under mechanical loading, which means that the force, distance, and time involved in loading determine the value of any measurement. Because of their viscoelastic character, every effort should be made to hold the speed of the test constant in manual texture measurements and the rate of loading should be specified and controlled in mechanized measurements. There are many types of mechanical loading: puncture, compression, shearing, torsion (twisting), extrusion, crushing, tension, bending, vibration, and impact. The most widely used texture measurement for fruits and vegetables, after manual squeezing of course, is the Magness-Taylor fruit firmness test, which measures the maximum force to puncture the product in a specified way. The Kramer shear or shear-compression test is widely used in the processed foods industry, but is less commonly used by horticulturists. Nondestructive methods are highly desired both for sorting and for postharvest research. Compression tests of excised tissue pieces are frequently used in research. Nondestructive testing using impact, vibrational behavior, light scattering, and optical methods are being investigated but none has been widely accepted to date. Multiple instrumental measurements may be necessary to adequately the diversity of textural attributes sensed by the human consumer.
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- Judith A Abbott
- Produce Quality and safety Laboratory, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2350, USA
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Fonseca SC, Oliveira FA, Lino IB, Brecht JK, Chau KV. Modelling O2 and CO2 exchange for development of perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging. J FOOD ENG 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0260-8774(99)00122-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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