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Prasad K, Akshatha H, Pradhan J, Singh SK, Udit K, Saroj N, Mukhim C, Lal MK, Tiwari RK, Ravinder K. Eco-safe composite edible coating of hydrocolloids with papaya leaf extract improves postharvest quality and shelf life of papaya fruit under ambient storage. J Food Sci 2024; 89:1114-1126. [PMID: 38161280 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Papaya postharvest management using low-temperature storage is discouraged as it is a tropical fruit. Extensive research is going on to preserve papaya quality at ambient storage using edible coatings and its composites. The present investigation examined the effects of an eco-safe composite edible coating consisting of hydrocolloid carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) (1%), guar gum (1.5%), xanthan gum (0.3%), and Gum Arabic (10%) combined with papaya leaf extract (PLE) (1:1 ratio by volume) applied as dip treatment on "Red Lady" papaya fruit at ambient storage condition. Among all the attempted treatments, "PLE incorporated with CMC (1%)" was found to be the best, as the treated fruit exhibited the highest levels of biochemicals, whereas the lowest levels of physiological and enzymatic activity, which positively affected the shelf life. The "CMC + PLE" treatment enhanced the fruit gloss score by 70.1%, phenolics by 6.1%, ascorbic acid by 22.3%, total carotenoid content by 7.4%, and fruit predilection score by 22.0% over the control fruit. However, it lowered (controlling) the physiological loss in weight by 51.0%, decay incidence by 66.6%, and polygalacturonase and pectin methylesterase activity by 24.92% and 35.29%, respectively, over control. Moreover, this treatment exhibited the highest fruit purchase predilection score and prolonged the storage life for >3 days on the physiological loss standard basis (≤10%). This study indicates that "CMC (1%) with PLE (1:1)" composite coating application on papaya under ambient conditions might be an effective, environmentally friendly, and health-friendly way to retain the quality and extend the storage life.
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- K Prasad
- Department of Horticulture, Tirhut College of Agriculture, Dholi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Pusa, India
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- Department of Horticulture, Post-Graduate College of Agriculture (PGCA), Pusa, India
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- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, Post-Graduate College of Agriculture (PGCA), Pusa, India
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Post-Graduate College of Agriculture (PGCA), Pusa, India
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- Department of Horticulture, Post-Graduate College of Agriculture (PGCA), Pusa, India
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- Department of Horticulture, Post-Graduate College of Agriculture (PGCA), Pusa, India
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- Department of Horticulture, Tirhut College of Agriculture, Dholi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Pusa, India
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- Division of Plant Protection, ICAR-Central Potatao Research Institute, Shimla, India
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- Division of Plant Protection, ICAR-Central Potatao Research Institute, Shimla, India
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- Division of Plant Protection, ICAR-Central Potatao Research Institute, Shimla, India
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Luzardo S, Saadoun A, Cabrera MC, Terevinto A, Brugnini G, Rodriguez J, de Souza G, Rovira P, Rufo C. Effect of beef long-storage under different temperatures and vacuum-packaging conditions on meat quality, oxidation processes and microbial growth. J Sci Food Agric 2024; 104:1143-1153. [PMID: 37737475 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND The global beef market demands the meat industry to ensure product quality and safety in markets that are often very distant. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of chilled (CH, 120 d) and chilled-then-frozen (CHF, 28 d + 92 d) storage conditions of beef vacuum packaged (VP) and vacuum packaged with antimicrobial (VPAM) on meat quality, oxidative status and microbial loads. Treatments resulted from the combination of storage condition and packaging type: VP + CH, VP + CHF, VPAM + CH and VPAM + CHF. RESULTS Warner-Bratzler shear force values decreased in all treatments after 28 d of chilling. Except for VP + CH, L* values (lightness) of meat color did not differ in each treatment as the storage time increased. Meat from VP + CH had greater a* values than CHF treatments on day 120 of storage. A consumer panel did not detect differences in tenderness, flavor and overall liking between VP and VPAM beef, but they preferred CHF steaks rather than CH beef. TBARS values did not differ between VP and VPAM and between CH and CHF at any time during the storage period. At the end of storage time, all treatments except VP + CHF presented a greater concentration of thiols than at 48 h post-mortem. On day 120 of storage, VP + CH had greater catalase enzyme activity than CHF treatments while VP + CH and VP + CHF showed a greater superoxide dismutase activity than VPAM + CHF. Storage condition (CH or CHF) had a greater impact on microbial counts than the type of packaging. CONCLUSION Freezing meat after an ageing period represents a suitable strategy to extend beef storage life without a detrimental impact on its quality. © 2023 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Santiago Luzardo
- Sistema Ganadero Extensivo y Agroalimentos, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Estación Experimental INIA Tacuarembó, Tacuarembó, Uruguay
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Instituto Polo Tecnológico de Pando, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Pando, Uruguay
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- Instituto Polo Tecnológico de Pando, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Pando, Uruguay
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- Sistema Ganadero Extensivo y Agroalimentos, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Estación Experimental INIA Tacuarembó, Tacuarembó, Uruguay
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- Sistema Ganadero Extensivo y Arroz-Ganadería, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Treinta y Tres, Uruguay
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- Instituto Polo Tecnológico de Pando, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Pando, Uruguay
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Shah HMS, Singh Z, Kaur J, Hasan MU, Woodward A, Afrifa-Yamoah E. Trends in maintaining postharvest freshness and quality of Rubus berries. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:4600-4643. [PMID: 37661731 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Blackberries and raspberries, commonly known as Rubus berries, are commercially grown worldwide across different climates. Rubus berries contain wide array of phytochemicals, vitamins, dietary fibers, minerals, and unsaturated fatty acids. Nevertheless, these berries have short storage life which is the major constraint in their supply chains leading to higher postharvest losses. Inappropriate harvest handling, physical bruising, insect pests, and postharvest diseases lower the acceptability of fruit among consumers and other supply chain stakeholders. Additionally, the susceptibility to microbial decay, fruit softening, higher ethylene production, respiratory activity, and increased oxidation of anthocyanins, phenolics, and flavonoids considerably affects the marketability of Rubus berries at domestic and international markets. To date, several postharvest strategies such as cold storage, precooling, modified and controlled atmospheres, anti-ripening chemicals, edible coatings, biological agents, and nonchemical alternatives (heat treatment, ultrasound, irradiations, ozone) have been reported to prolong storage life, ensure food safety, and maintain the nutritional quality of Rubus berries. This review briefly encompasses multiple aspects including harvest maturity indices, regulation of fruit ripening, pre and postharvest factors affecting fruit quality, and an update on postharvest quality preservation by employing postharvest technologies to extend the storage life and maintaining the bioactive compounds in Rubus berries which are lacking in the literature. Accordingly, this review provides valuable information to the industry stakeholders and scientists offering relevant solutions, limitations in the application of certain technologies at commercial scale, highlighting research gaps, and paving the way forward for future investigations.
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- Horticulture, School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
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- Horticulture, School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
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- Horticulture, School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
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- Horticulture, School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
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- Horticulture, School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
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Hwang CC, Chien HI, Lee YC, Kao JC, Huang YR, Huang YL, Huang CY, Tsai YH. Physicochemical Quality Retention during Cold Storage of Prepackaged Barramundi Meat Processed with a New Microwave-Assisted Induction Heating Technology. Foods 2023; 12:3140. [PMID: 37628139 PMCID: PMC10452964 DOI: 10.3390/foods12163140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Microwave-assisted induction heating (MAIH) is a composite microwave and induction heating to supply rapid and uniform heating of food. A recent study showed that the optimum MAIH heating condition for barramundi meat was 90 °C/110 s or 70 °C/130 s. This study examines whether the microwave-assisted induction heating (MAIH) technology (at 70 °C for 130 s or 90 °C for 110 s) can more effectively slow down the quality loss of barramundi meat during cold storage than the traditional boiling method (at 90 °C for 150 s). The results show that no microbial growth was observed in the three groups of heated barramundi meat samples during the 60 days of cold storage. However, the MAIH technology slowed down the increase in the total volatile basic nitrogen (TVBN) content more significantly than the boiling method. As the cold storage time increased, though, the L* (lightness), a* (redness), and W (whiteness) values decreased, while the b* (yellowness) and color difference (ΔE) values increased in the three treatment groups. However, the MAIH technology slowed down the decrease in the L*, a*, and W values more significantly, and produced a ΔE value smaller than the boiling method. Moreover, the MAIH technology ensured higher hardness and chewiness of the barramundi meat than the boiling method. Overall, the MAIH technology slowed down the quality loss of the barramundi meat and maintained better color and texture during cold storage.
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- Chiu-Chu Hwang
- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 811213, Taiwan; (C.-C.H.); (Y.-C.L.); (J.-C.K.); (Y.-L.H.); (C.-Y.H.)
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 811213, Taiwan; (C.-C.H.); (Y.-C.L.); (J.-C.K.); (Y.-L.H.); (C.-Y.H.)
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 811213, Taiwan; (C.-C.H.); (Y.-C.L.); (J.-C.K.); (Y.-L.H.); (C.-Y.H.)
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 811213, Taiwan; (C.-C.H.); (Y.-C.L.); (J.-C.K.); (Y.-L.H.); (C.-Y.H.)
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- Department of Food Science, National Ilan University, Ilan 260, Taiwan;
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 811213, Taiwan; (C.-C.H.); (Y.-C.L.); (J.-C.K.); (Y.-L.H.); (C.-Y.H.)
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 811213, Taiwan; (C.-C.H.); (Y.-C.L.); (J.-C.K.); (Y.-L.H.); (C.-Y.H.)
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 811213, Taiwan; (C.-C.H.); (Y.-C.L.); (J.-C.K.); (Y.-L.H.); (C.-Y.H.)
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Zorn VE, Brandebourg TD, Mullenix MK, Belk AD, Ale KB, Abrahamsen FW, Gurung NK, Sawyer JT. Influence of Hempseed Meal on Fresh Goat Meat Characteristics Stored in Vacuum Packaging. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2628. [PMID: 37627419 PMCID: PMC10451711 DOI: 10.3390/ani13162628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to determine the influence of hempseed meal (HSM) on goat meat characteristics. Goats (N = 10/treatment) were allocated to a diet concentration (0, 10, 20, or 30%) of HSM, fed for 60 days, and harvested. Carcass measurements were collected after chilling, and subsequently fabricated into wholesale subprimals. From the subprimals of the shoulder and leg, steaks were cut 2.54 cm thick, vacuum packaged, and assigned to laboratory methods: cook yield, instrumental color, lipid oxidation, microbial spoilage, and instrumental tenderness. HSM did not alter (p > 0.05) carcass characteristics, microbial spoilage, cook loss, or the thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS). However, a decrease in objective tenderness measurements (p < 0.05) was observed with greater concentrations of HSM supplementation in the diet. Instrumental surface color values for lightness (L*) indicated that steaks became lighter and less red (a*) as storage time increased (p < 0.05). Results suggest that HSM and storage time do not alter some goat meat traits, but HSM or storage time separately may influence goat meat quality. HSM may be an effective feed ingredient that does not alter carcass quality or meat yield.
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- Virginia E. Zorn
- Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; (V.E.Z.); (T.D.B.); (M.K.M.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; (V.E.Z.); (T.D.B.); (M.K.M.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; (V.E.Z.); (T.D.B.); (M.K.M.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; (V.E.Z.); (T.D.B.); (M.K.M.)
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088, USA; (K.B.A.); (F.W.A.); (N.K.G.)
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088, USA; (K.B.A.); (F.W.A.); (N.K.G.)
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088, USA; (K.B.A.); (F.W.A.); (N.K.G.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; (V.E.Z.); (T.D.B.); (M.K.M.)
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Bernardez-Morales GM, Nichols BW, Douglas SL, Belk AD, Brandebourg TD, Reyes TM, Sawyer JT. Extended Storage of Beef Steaks Using Thermoforming Vacuum Packaging. Foods 2023; 12:2922. [PMID: 37569190 PMCID: PMC10418377 DOI: 10.3390/foods12152922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Extended storage duration often results in negative quality attributes of fresh or frozen beef steaks. This study focused on evaluating the fresh and cooked meat quality of beef steaks stored using vacuum packaging for 63 days. Steaks 2.54 cm thick were packaged into one of three thermoforming films VPA (250 µ nylon/EVOH/enhanced polyethylene coextrusion), VPB (250 µ nylon/EVOH/enhanced polyethylene coextrusion), or VPC (125 µ nylon/EVOH/enhanced/polyethylene coextrusion). Steaks placed in VPA were lighter (L*) and redder (a*) in surface color (p < 0.05) as the display period increased, whereas steaks packaged in VPB and VPC became darker. Yellowness, hue angle (Hue°), and chroma (C*) values were greater (p < 0.05) in steaks using VPC film as the storage period increased. Calculated spectral values of red to brown were greater (p < 0.05) for steaks in VPA and VPB than in VPC. However, steaks placed in VPC films contained greater (p < 0.05) forms of metmyoglobin and oxymyoglobin and lower calculated relative values of deoxymyoglobin. In addition, packaging treatment altered (p > 0.05) lipid oxidation, but storage time had a greater (p < 0.05) influence on purge loss, cook loss, and Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF). Current results suggest that the use of vacuum packaging for extended storage of beef steaks (>60) days is plausible.
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- Gabriela M. Bernardez-Morales
- Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; (G.M.B.-M.); (B.W.N.); (S.L.D.); (A.D.B.); (T.D.B.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; (G.M.B.-M.); (B.W.N.); (S.L.D.); (A.D.B.); (T.D.B.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; (G.M.B.-M.); (B.W.N.); (S.L.D.); (A.D.B.); (T.D.B.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; (G.M.B.-M.); (B.W.N.); (S.L.D.); (A.D.B.); (T.D.B.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; (G.M.B.-M.); (B.W.N.); (S.L.D.); (A.D.B.); (T.D.B.)
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- Winpak Ltd., 100 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T3, Canada;
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; (G.M.B.-M.); (B.W.N.); (S.L.D.); (A.D.B.); (T.D.B.)
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Prasetyo I, Mukti NIF, Ariyanto T. Ethylene Adsorption Using Cobalt Oxide-Loaded Polymer-Derived Nanoporous Carbon and Its Application to Extend Shelf Life of Fruit. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24081507. [PMID: 30999618 PMCID: PMC6514864 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24081507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Suppressing the amount of ethylene during storage has been of interest as a method to enhance shelf life of fruit. In this work, ethylene removal by adsorption using cobalt oxide-impregnated nanoporous carbon has been studied. Nanoporous carbon with a high surface area up to 2400 m2 g−1 was prepared by carbonization process biomass and synthetic polymer at 850 °C. Dispersion of cobalt oxide on porous carbon surface was carried out by an incipient wetness procedure followed by calcination process at 200 °C. Ethylene adsorption test was performed using a volumetric method in an ultrahigh vacuum rig constructed by Swagelok VCR® fittings. The results showed that the cobalt oxide/carbon system had significant ethylene adsorption capacity. Ethylene uptake increases with the increasing cobalt oxide loading on the carbon. The highest ethylene capacity of 16 mol kg−1 adsorbent was obtained by using 30 wt.% (weight percentage) of cobalt oxide dispersed in polymer-derived carbon. In closed storage, the ratio of 15 g adsorbent/kg fruit may extend the storage life up to 12 d, higher than that without adsorbent (3 d). Therefore, the results demonstrate the great potential use of cobalt oxide-impregnated nanoporous carbon as an adsorbent for ethylene removal during storage of fruit.
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- Imam Prasetyo
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, 55281 Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
- Advanced Material and Sustainable Mineral Processing Research Group, Universitas Gadjah Mada, 55281 Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Islamic University of Indonesia, 55584 Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, 55281 Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
- Advanced Material and Sustainable Mineral Processing Research Group, Universitas Gadjah Mada, 55281 Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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Seifu M, Tola YB, Mohammed A, Astatkie T. Effect of variety and drying temperature on physicochemical quality, functional property, and sensory acceptability of dried onion powder. Food Sci Nutr 2018; 6:1641-1649. [PMID: 30258607 PMCID: PMC6145276 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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In Ethiopia, onion is one of the most important vegetables/spices produced as a source of cash income and for flavoring foods. However, postharvest loss during storage remains a major challenge. In this study, the effects of variety (Bombay red, Qellafo and Sweet carolin) and drying temperature (Fresh, 50, 60, 70, 80, and 90°C) on physicochemical quality, functional property, and sensory acceptability of dried onion powder were determined. The results indicated that total color change of Bombay red was not affected by temperature, but Qellafo and Sweet carolin varieties showed an increase in color change as drying temperature increases. Bulk density, shrinkage ratio, and water hydration capacity increased with increasing temperature for all three varieties. The degradation of vitamin C, pyruvic acid, and desired sensory attributes increased with increasing oven drying temperature. All in all, Qellafo dried at 70°C for 5 hr was found to be desirable for production of dehydrated onion powder. The findings of this study will allow the identification of the best of the three commonly grown onion varieties in Ethiopia, and the preferred temperature for production of dried onion with minimal negative effect on physicochemical, functional, nutritional, and sensory properties.
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- Muhaba Seifu
- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural ResearchDebre Zeit Agricultural Research CenterDebre ZeitEthiopia
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- Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary MedicineJimmaEthiopia
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- Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary MedicineJimmaEthiopia
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Ali A, Yeoh WK, Forney C, Siddiqui MW. Advances in postharvest technologies to extend the storage life of minimally processed fruits and vegetables. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2017; 58:2632-2649. [PMID: 29072844 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2017.1339180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Minimally processed fresh produce is one of the fastest growing segments of the food industry due to consumer demand for fresh, healthy, and convenient foods. However, mechanical operations of cutting and peeling induce the liberation of cellular contents at the site of wounding that can promote the growth of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms. In addition, rates of tissue senescence can be enhanced resulting in reduced storage life of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Chlorine has been widely adopted in the disinfection and washing procedures of fresh-cut produce due to its low cost and efficacy against a broad spectrum of microorganisms. Continuous replenishment of chlorine in high organic wash water can promote the formation of carcinogenic compounds such as trihalomethanes, which threaten human and environmental health. Alternative green and innovative chemical and physical postharvest treatments such as ozone, electrolyzed water, hydrogen peroxide, ultraviolet radiation, high pressure processing, and ultrasound can achieve similar reduction of microorganisms as chlorine without the production of harmful compounds or compromising the quality of fresh-cut produce.
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- Asgar Ali
- a Centre of Excellence for Postharvest Biotechnology (CEPB), School of Biosciences, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus , Semenyih , Selangor , Malaysia
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- a Centre of Excellence for Postharvest Biotechnology (CEPB), School of Biosciences, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus , Semenyih , Selangor , Malaysia
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- b Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Kentville Research and Development Centre , 32 Main Street, Kentville , Nova Scotia , Canada
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- c Department of Food Science and Postharvest Technology , Bihar Agricultural University , Sabour, Bhagalpur , Bihar , India
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Youssef MK, Gill CO, Yang X. Storage life at 2 °C or -1.5 °C of vacuum-packaged boneless and bone-in cuts from decontaminated beef carcasses. J Sci Food Agric 2014; 94:3118-3124. [PMID: 24647970 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.6659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2013] [Revised: 01/20/2014] [Accepted: 03/12/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The microbiological condition of beef produced at North American plants has been improved as a result of the use of effective carcass-decontaminating treatments. The effect of these treatments on the storage life of beef has not been established. In this study, beef primal cuts in vacuum packs stored at -1.5 or 2 °C for up to 160 days were assessed for their microbiological and organoleptic properties. RESULTS The odours of boneless cuts were acceptable after storage at either temperature for ≤160 days; and the flavours of steaks from boneless cuts stored at 2 or -1.5 °C for ≤70 or ≤120 days, respectively, were acceptable. The storage life of bone-in cuts stored at 2 or -1.5 °C was, respectively, shorter or the same as that of boneless cuts stored at the same temperature. More than 20 microbial species that were mostly obligate aerobes were present on both types of cuts before storage. After storage for ≥30 days, the microflora was dominated by carnobacteria and Enterobacteriaceae were present in the flora from early storage times. CONCLUSIONS A storage life of 120-140 days was attained by vacuum-packaged beef primals from decontaminated carcasses stored at -1.5 °C. The bone-in cuts stored at 2 °C were spoiled at earlier times, probably by Enterobacteriaceae.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohamed K Youssef
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada,, T4L 1W1; Department of Food Hygiene and Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 11221, Egypt
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Alikhani M. Enhancing safety and shelf life of fresh-cut mango by application of edible coatings and microencapsulation technique. Food Sci Nutr 2014; 2:210-7. [PMID: 24936290 PMCID: PMC4048606 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.98] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2014] [Accepted: 01/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Mango pulp is very perishable and so has a short shelf life, which both marketers and consumers would like to be longer. Manually sliced mango was treated by coating opuntia mucilage-rosemary oil (Mu + RO), 2 g rosemary oil microencapsul (ROM), and 2 g (ROM) plus (Mu + RO); the treated mango pieces were placed in plastic trays, and overwrapped with PVDC film and then stored at 6°C. Changes in the quality parameters and activity of peroxidase (POD) enzyme were evaluated for 9 days of storage period. These treatments retarded loss of ascorbic acid and the drop in sensory acceptability, fewer changes in color, decreasing activity POD enzyme. These also inhibited the decay incidence and slowed microbial growth. The (Mu + RO) treatment was more effective in controlling postharvest quality as compared to the (ROM) treatment, but the data reveal that applying the compound treatment effectively prolongs the quality attributes and extends the storage life of sliced mango fruit.
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