scholarly journals Comparison of Sodium Acid Sulfate and UV-C Treatment on Browning and Storage Quality of Fresh-Cut Potatoes

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yajing Xie ◽  
Qiong Lin ◽  
Wenqiang Guan ◽  
Shuzhen Cheng ◽  
Zhidong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Storage Quality ◽  
Acid Sulfate ◽  
Fresh Cut ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Uv C

Fresh-cut vegetables, such as potato chips, get brown quickly and can easily be infected by bacterium during storage. Sodium acid sulfate (SAS) and UV-C treatments are regarded as effective methods for food preservation. In this study, the effects of SAS, UV-C treatment, and their combination on fresh-cut potatoes during storage were evaluated. Compared with the control, all of the treatments were effective in inhibiting the bacterial growth during the whole storage period. Also, both SAS and SAS + UV-C treatments significantly decreased browning and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity and increased the firmness and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents, while the UV-C treatment has no good effects on protecting such storage qualities in fresh-cut potatoes. However, when compared with SAS treatment, the combination of SAS and UV-C treatment did not promote the effect in protecting the storage abilities. Thus, it was concluded that SAS is a better treatment in extending shelf life and controlling the quality of fresh-cut potatoes during storage compared to UV-C treatment.

EFFECT OF CARVACROL ON MICROBIAL ACTIVITY AND STORAGE QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT 'BRAEBURN' APPLE

2014 ◽  
pp. 215-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.E. Onursal ◽  
I. Eren ◽  
A. Güneyli ◽  
T. Topcu ◽  
O. Çalhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Activity ◽  
Storage Quality ◽  
Fresh Cut ◽  
And Storage

Respiration and Storage Quality of Fresh-Cut Apple Slices Immersed in Sugar Syrup and Orange Juice

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2081-2091 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guido Rux ◽  
Oluwafemi J. Caleb ◽  
Antje Fröhling ◽  
Werner B. Herppich ◽  
Pramod V. Mahajan
Keyword(s):  
Orange Juice ◽  
Storage Quality ◽  
Sugar Syrup ◽  
Apple Slices ◽  
Fresh Cut ◽  
And Storage

Effect of Bacopa monnieri extracts on storage quality of chicken nuggets at refrigeration temperature (4 ± 1°C)

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanuj K. Tanwar ◽  
Arvind Kumar ◽  
Nrip K. Pankaj
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stability ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Bacopa Monnieri ◽  
Refrigerated Storage ◽  
Chicken Nuggets ◽  
Storage Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
And Storage

Purpose The purpose of this paper was to explore the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of locally available herbs, namely, Bacopa monnieri in enhancing the shelf life of chicken nuggets. Design/methodology/approach Meat products are highly vulnerable to spoilage due to their excessive fats and protein content. Therefore, chicken nuggets incorporated with 1, 2 and 3 per cent Bacopa monnieri extracts and control chicken nuggets, were studied to explore the potency of this locally available herb on oxidative stability and storage quality of chicken nuggets on the 0,7th,14th and the 21st day at the refrigerated storage (4 ± 1°C). Findings Extracts of Bacopa monnieri were prepared and optimally incorporated in the chicken nuggets. Chicken nuggets prepared with 2 per cent of Bacopa monnieri were adjudged as the best among all based on sensory attributes. Extracts of Bacopa monnieri-incorporated nuggets were safe for consumption until 21 days of refrigerated storage (4 ± 1°C), based upon the power of hydrogen (pH), free fatty acid (FFA), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), microbiological profile and sensory evaluation of the chicken nuggets. Practical implications Two per cent of Bacopa monnieri extracts’ incorporation in the chicken nuggets successfully improved the oxidative stability and storage quality of chicken nuggets and, therefore, can be commercially exploited. Social implications The Bacopa monnieri herb is commonly available in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir state in the Indian Republic; hence, it can be used in its extract form in meat products, to make the products function with enhanced shelf life. Originality/value The addition of 2 per cent extracts of Bacopa monnieri in the chicken nuggets successfully improved the oxidative stability and its storage quality during the refrigerated (4 ± 1°C) storage. Therefore, it can be commercially exploited to improve the storage quality for longer duration of the meat food without adversely affecting the sensory quality of the products.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF PRESERVATIVE TREATMENTS ON THE MICROBIOLOGICAL AND STORAGE QUALITY OF TIGER NUT MILK DRINK

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olofu A. Victor ◽  
Adeshina O. Gbonjubola ◽  
O. Busayo ◽  
Mshelia M. Bata
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Bacterial Count ◽  
Total Coliform ◽  
Total Bacterial Count ◽  
Storage Quality ◽  
Microbial Stability ◽  
Total Fungi ◽  
And Storage

Tiger nut milk drink is a milk-like aqueous extract from tiger nut, which is highly nutritious and is consumed in most parts of the world especially in the Northern part of Nigeria. However, its availability is limited due to its short shelf life. The aim of this present study was to determine the effects of preservatives treatments on the microbiological and storage quality of tiger nut milk drink. Fresh tiger nut milk drink was produced according to the standard procedure with portable water and also with sterile distilled water. The milk was divided into 16 aliquots, kept in a sterile container for analysis of the different treatments, and preservatives were added according to the experimental design. The color, odor and consistency of the milk were observed daily for a period of seven days. The total bacteria count (TBC), total coliform count (TCC), total Staphylococcal count (TSC) and total fungi count (TFC) (yeast and mold) were evaluated every two days to monitor the microbial stability. Fresh tiger nut milk without any treatment spoiled within few hours after production, while the aliquot supplemented with all the preservatives; pasteurized and then stored under refrigerated temperature for up to seven days. The range of total bacterial count was from 8.00×104 -1.20×107 CFU/ml. The most prevalent bacterial isolates were; Escherichia coli (17.79%), Staphylococcus aureus (10.53%) and Micrococcus spp. (9.78%), whereas the dominant fungi were Candida tropicalis (16.27%), Saccharomyces spp. (11.63%) and Aspergillus spp. (11.63%). This study showed that tiger nut milk drink has a rich microbial content which affects its shelf life and the addition of natural (spices) and chemical preservatives is important to stabilize the drink; thus there is an urgent need to standardize the use of preservatives.

scholarly journals Effect of Preharvest Application of a Second-generation Harpin Protein on Microbial Quality, Antioxidants, and Shelf Life of Fresh-cut Lettuce

2009 ◽  
Vol 134 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge M. Fonseca ◽  
Hyun-Jin Kim ◽  
Wesley L. Kline ◽  
Christian A. Wyenandt ◽  
Murshidul Hoque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Microbial Population ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Visual Quality ◽  
The United States ◽  
Field Application ◽  
Fresh Cut

The effect of preharvest application of a newly developed second-generation harpin product (2G-Harpin) on shelf life of fresh-cut lettuce (Lactuca sativa) was investigated. The lettuce plants were grown in three locations in the United States: Watsonville, CA, Cedarville, NJ, and Yuma, AZ, and treated 5 days before harvest at 140, 280, and 420 g·ha−1 (30, 60, and 90 mg·L−1). Lettuce processed and bagged were stored at 1 to 3 °C and evaluated for quality for 20 days. Lettuce from California treated with 2G-Harpin at 280 to 420 g·ha−1 consistently showed better visual quality and lower microbial population than the control. Overall results in New Jersey showed no major differences among treatments. In Arizona, microbial population was lower and visual quality was higher in lettuce treated at 280 and 420 g·ha−1 during part of the storage period. In further experimentation, we examined the phenolic content of lettuce harvested 1 and 7 days after treatment with 2G-Harpin. The results showed that phenolic content was higher in all treated lettuce than in the control lettuce after 24 h. Six days later, the levels fell back to the initial stage. Antioxidants capacity increased by 40% in head leaves when plants were treated with 280 and 420 g·ha−1 2G-Harpin, but no change was observed in outer leaves. Overall, it was revealed that a field application of 2G-Harpin can improve quality of fresh-cut lettuce under environmental conditions that need to be determined. Our results with phenolic content and antioxidant activity suggested that improvement in quality is probably the result of alteration of metabolites' composition and demonstrated that increased phenolics do not correlate with lower quality of fresh-cut products.

Impact of UV-C light on storage quality of fresh-cut pineapple in two different packages

LWT ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 65 ◽  
pp. 1138-1143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Manzocco ◽  
Stella Plazzotta ◽  
Michela Maifreni ◽  
Sonia Calligaris ◽  
Monica Anese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Storage Quality ◽  
Fresh Cut ◽  
Uv C

scholarly journals Effects of UV-C and Edible Nano-Coating as a Combined Strategy to Preserve Fresh-Cut Cucumber

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 3705
Author(s):  
María L. Zambrano-Zaragoza ◽  
David Quintanar-Guerrero ◽  
Ricardo M. González-Reza ◽  
María A. Cornejo-Villegas ◽  
Gerardo Leyva-Gómez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Nano Coating ◽  
Fresh Cut ◽  
Combined Strategy ◽  
Uv C ◽  
Total Bacteria

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a combination of UV-C disinfection treatment and a nano-coating lemon essential oil nanocapsules. The nanocapsules were prepared by ionic gelation with an alginate-pectin wall and the lemon essential oil had a particle size of 219 ± 22 nm and a zeta potential of −7.91 ± 0.18 mV. The lemon essential oil had an encapsulation efficiency of 68.19 ± 1.18%. The fresh-cut cucumber was stored for 15 days at 4 °C. Six formulations of nanocapsules were evaluated, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose was used as matrix polysaccharide in four coatings. Three formulations were treated with UV-C at 4.5 kJ/m2. The results showed that the combination of UV-C and nano-coatings (lemon essential oil = 200 mg/L) increased the shelf life by up to 15 days. Using UV-C and nano-coatings, the ∆E value was 7.12 at the end of the storage period, while the Control samples had an ∆E of 28.1. With nano-coating treatment, the amount of polyphenols decreased by 23% within 9 days. In contrast, with combined UV-C and nano-coating treatment, the amount of polyphenols was reduced by 38.84% within 15 days. The antioxidant capacity remained stable at 459 μmol TE/100 g for the fresh product when the combined treatment was used. A good correlation was also observed between the increasing of the fruit’s shelf life and decreasing of its enzymatic activity. The inclusion of UV-C treatment contributed to the reduction in the initial total bacteria at 3.30 log CFU/g and its combination with nano-coatings helped in the control of microbial growth during storage.

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