EFFECT OF ATMOSPHERE ON BROCCOLI SENSORY ATTRIBUTES IN COMMERCIAL MAP AND MICROPERFORATED PACKAGES1

Broccoli was packaged using 2 microperforated (cross-micro, SM60®) and 3 modified atmosphere packages (MAP) (polyethylene MAP, broccoli MAP, lettuce MAP). Packaged broccoli was stored 9 days at 2C and an additional 1, 3, 4 and 6 days at 13C, for a total storage 10, 12, 13 and 15 days, respectively. Concentrations of CO₂ and O₂ were determined after 12 days. Sensory analyses were conducted after 10, 12, 13, and 15 days. Broccoli quality was evaluated for ten sensory attributes by eight trained judges. Analysis of variance and principal component analysis were used to determine the effect of packaging and storage time. Broccoli packaged in lettuce MAP was most anaerobic (3.9% CO₂, 1.2% O₂) and developed sauerkraut-like odors/flavors after 10 days of storage. The microperforated wraps did not alter the gas composition of the packages (16.3% O₂, 0.2% CO₂) and broccoli became yellow and limp after 15 days. In contrast, broccoli packaged in the polyethylene and broccoli MAP packages modified the CO₂ and O₂ concentrations and maintained the broccoli quality for the duration of the experiment (15 days).     

Combined Post-harvest Treatments for Improving Quality and Extending Shelf-Life of Minimally Processed Broccoli Florets (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Brassica oleracea var. italica</Emphasis>)

Broccoli is an important source of many nutritional and bioactive compounds. However, its shelf-life is very short due to physicochemical losses and microbiological degradation. This study was undertaken to implement treatments that could improve the quality of ready-to-eat (RTE) broccoli during storage by evaluating the effect of pre-treatment with calcium chloride (CaCl₂) and alginate coating on the physicochemical and microbial properties of RTE broccoli. Broccoli florets were pre-treated with three different concentrations of CaCl₂ (1, 2.5, and 4 g L^?1), then coated with an alginate formulation (13 g L^?1) and stored at 4 °C for 24 days. Texture, color, weight loss, respiration rate, and total mesophilic flora (TMF) counts were evaluated at days 0, 3, 7, 14, and 24 of storage. The obtained results in this study showed that combining pre-treatment with calcium and alginate coating led to reducing the weight loss and respiration rate of broccoli, maintaining its color and texture as well as extending its shelf-life by 6 days. These results not only allowed reducing post-harvest losses resulting in the loss of the product but also have a major impact on the environment and resources involved in the production process.     

不同腔体湿度对蒸汽辅助烤制西兰花营养特性及食用品质的比较分析

本文以西兰花为研究对象,对不同腔体湿度（0%、25%、50%、75%、100%）条件下蒸汽辅助烤制西兰花的营养特性及感官品质进行分析。本文研究表明：新鲜西兰花中维生素C（Vitamin C,Vc）含量显著大于0%~25%腔体湿度下蒸汽辅助烤制的西兰花,与50%~100%腔体湿度下处理的西兰花没有显著差异。蒸汽辅助烤制后西兰花的多酚及叶绿素含量显著下降,但随腔体湿度的增加,其保留率不断上升。随着腔体湿度的增大,西兰花的a*显著降低,b*无显著变化;0%腔体湿度烤制西兰花后L*显著高于25%~100%腔体湿度下处理的西兰花;除0%腔体湿度下烤制西兰花的硬度值和紧实度较大外,其它腔体湿度下西兰花的质构差异不显著。最后综合感官品质、营养指标及感官评定结果得出,西兰花蒸汽辅助烤制的最适腔体湿度为100%。     

Maintaining quality and bioactive compounds of broccoli by combined treatment with 1‐methylcyclopropene and 6‐benzylaminopurine

BACKGOUND: Broccoli deteriorates very quickly after harvest at ambient temperature due to the loss of green colour and the consequent yellowing of florets. To search for an effective method to control quality deterioration, the effect of 1‐methylcyclopropene (1‐MCP) combined with 6‐benzylaminopurine (6‐BA) treatment on visual quality, antioxidant enzymes and bioactive compounds in broccoli florets were investigated. RESULTS: A combined treatment of 2.5 µL L^?1 1‐MCP and 200 mg L^?1 6‐BA significantly reduced the increase of lightness (L*) value, and retained a high level for the hue value (H) and chlorophyll content. Superoxide dismutase, ascobate peroxidase and catalase activities increased while the activity of peroxidase decreased during storage in treated samples in comparison with the controls. The combined treatment enhanced the biosynthesis of glucosinolate and the formation of the anticarcinogen sulforaphane, which improved the health benefit of broccoli. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that a combined treatment of 1‐MCP and 6‐BA could be a good candidate for maintaining the visual quality and enhancing the nutritional value in broccoli during storage at 15 °C. © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effects of N6-Benzyladenine and Storage Temperature on Shelf-Life and Quality of Raw and Cooked Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica)

Fresh broccoli heads were dipped in solutions containing 20 ppm N⁶-benzyladenine (BA) with 0.1% Tween-20 or water with 0.1% Tween-20 for 30 sec then stored for 5 wk at 2° and 5°C. Broccoli heads receiving BA treatments maintained higher subjective quality ratings for color, turgidity, aroma, flavor, and texture throughout the 5-wk period. Gardner color measurements and total chlorophyll were significantly higher for samples treated with BA and stored at 2°C than for controls. Samples stored at 2°C had lower shear resistance than those kept at 5°C. The content of hot water insoluble materials (fiber) was much less in broccoli heads treated with BA than in untreated heads. Maintenance of good quality by BA treatment and 2°C storage was reflected in all parameters of sensory evaluations for cooked broccoli. Loss of color and reduction of quality were observed in raw and cooked broccoli during 4 wk of storage. Evaluations of quality parameters and color measurements were greatly influenced by the turgidity factor.     

不同单色LED对低温贮藏西兰花的保鲜作用

为改善西兰花的采后贮藏品质,以期为蔬菜保鲜的实际应用提供新思路。本文研究了低温下不同波长的单色发光二极管(lighting-emitting diode,LED)对西兰花品质的保鲜作用。本研究采用了红光(642 nm)、黄光(591 nm)、绿光(519 nm)、蓝光(464nm)、紫光(435nm)不同波长的单色LED照射西兰花,光照时间24h/d,并从感官、理化、营养和微生物指标综合评价分析不同单色LED对西兰花不同贮藏时期品质的影响。结果表明:不同单色LED光照能延缓西兰花在贮藏过程中营养品质的下降。贮藏12 d后,绿光LED(519 nm)能够最大程度地保持西兰花的感官品质,抑制亮度L*的增加,延缓叶绿素、还原糖及可溶性固形物的降解,同时能够有效地抑制微生物的增长速度,延缓色相角度H值的降低、保持维生素C的含量。因此,绿光LED照射对于西兰花的低温贮藏品质的保持效果最佳,从而延长西兰花的贮藏期。     

Influence of high-intensity pulsed electric field processing parameters on antioxidant compounds of broccoli juice

The effect of high-intensity pulsed electric field (HIPEF) processing parameters (electric field strength, treatment time, and polarity) on broccoli juice carotenoids, vitamin C, total phenolic (TP) content and antioxidant capacity (AC) was evaluated. Results obtained from HIPEF-processed broccoli juice were compared with those of thermally treated (90 °C/60 s) and untreated juices. HIPEF processing parameters influenced the relative content (RC) of bioactive compounds, and the relative AC (RAC). Maximum RC of lutein (121.2%), β-carotene (130.5%), TP (96.1%), vitamin C (90.1%) and RAC (5.9%) was reached between 25 and 35 kV/cm and from 2000 μs to 500 μs. The highest RAC and RC of bioactive compounds were observed in HIPEF treatments applied in bipolar mode, except for vitamin C. HIPEF-treated broccoli juice exhibited greater RC of bioactive compounds and RAC than juice treated by heat. HIPEF technology could be considered a promising option for preserving the antioxidant quality of broccoli juice.Industrial relevanceVegetable juices are becoming more and more popular because of their wide range of health-related compounds. Particularly, broccoli juice is attracting the food industry attention because it contains high amounts of vitamins, carotenoids and phenolic compounds, among other bioactive compounds. Broccoli juice requires treatment conditions that protect its microbial, nutritional and sensorial quality. HIPEF is a non-thermal technology for liquid food preservation that inactivates microorganisms and enzymes without compromising the nutritional and sensorial features of foods. Consequently, this technology could be used in the food industry as an alternative for thermal treatment to preserve the bioactive compounds present in vegetable juices, offering to consumers a healthy product.     

Nutritional and functional added value of oat, Kamut, spelt, rye and buckwheat versus common wheat in breadmaking

BACKGROUND: Multicereal/pseudocereal blends based on major and minor seeds with high nutritional profile appear as a promising strategy, hardly explored, to obtain enhanced value grain‐based foods such as bread. RESULTS: In a preliminary stage the suitability of minor/ancient cereals (rye, oat, Kamut^® wheat, spelt wheat) and pseudocereals (buckwheat) was assessed in single (100% of wheat flour replacement) and multigrain (from 20 to 44% of wheat flour replacement) matrices. The research allowed identification of the qualitative (oat, rye, buckwheat) and quantitative (up to 75% of wheat flour replacement) grains in the mixed matrices providing enhancement of nutritional quality (higher protein content, higher mineral content, lower digestible starch, higher viscous fibre content, higher resistant starch content, source of antioxidants) and minimisation of techno‐functional impairment and sensory depreciation of the resulting breads. CONCLUSION: The quality profile of associated mixtures of oat, rye, buckwheat and common wheat flours (20:20:20:40 w/w/w/w) endorsed the proposed grain blend as suitable to make highly nutritious, modern and innovative baked goods meeting functional and sensory standards in terms of nutritional added value (improved dietary fibre fractions, minerals and antioxidant activity, slower starch hydrolysis), palatability (high sensory scores), convenience (extended keepability during storage) and easy handling during processing. Copyright © 2011 Society of Chemical Industry     

Sensory and nutritional attributes of fibre-enriched pasta

The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact that the incorporation of resistant starch type II (RSII), resistant starch type IV (RSIV) and oat bran (OB) have on sensory and nutritional quality of pasta. RSII, RSIV and OB were incorporated into recipes in four proportions (w/w): 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10.0 g/100 g. Resistant, digestible and total starch were measured in cooked pasta. An in vitro digestion and sensory analysis of pasta were performed in order to estimate glycemic index. Results showed that both, the type and amount of added fibre influence nutritional quality of pasta. Incorporation of RSII into pasta formulation generates an additional quantity of resistant starch content in cooked pasta. Differences in in vitro digestibility of pasta can be appreciated. RSIV presented the greatest effect on total starch hydrolysis. The lower glycemic index was obtained with addition of RSIV and RSII at 7.5 g/100 g and 10.0 g/100 g. Sensory analysis showed high scores for overall acceptability for Control, RSII and RSIV samples. Results suggest that by using insoluble fibre it is possible to enhance the nutritional quality of pasta, without affecting its sensory properties negatively.     

The effects of cooking method on selected quality traits of broccoli and green asparagus

Broccoli and green asparagus were cooked using boiling water, steam, microwave oven and combi oven with overheated steam and combination of hot air with overheated steam (only broccoli). Vegetables were analysed for chlorophylls a and b, carotenoids, total polyphenols, antioxidant activity, colour parameters and sensory properties. Cooking in the combi oven with overheated steam was an effective method to achieve the highest levels of polyphenols and antioxidant activity, but it negatively influenced the contents of chlorophylls in both vegetables and carotenoids in asparagus. Boiling and cooking in the combi oven with overheated steam or hot air and steam ensured the best and comparable sensory properties of broccoli. Asparagus showed a lower susceptibility to heat treatments than broccoli as none of the treatments applied caused significant differences in colour redness and yellowness, polyphenol content and sensory properties of this vegetable.     

大麦若叶西兰花酸奶的制备工艺优化

为了增加大麦若叶和西兰花的利用新途径,同时增加酸奶的保健价值,该研究中将以大麦若叶、西兰花、脱脂奶粉为主要原料,制作了大麦若叶西兰花酸奶。并且通过单因素试验以及正交试验对大麦若叶西兰花酸的工艺和配方进行优化,同时对不同工艺和配方下的酸奶的质构进行探究分析,最后还将对大麦若叶西兰花酸奶的抗氧化性和酸度进行研究。研究结果表明,大麦若叶西兰花酸奶的最佳配方为：以复原乳为基准,大麦若叶汁15%,西兰花汁12%,蔗糖7%,发酵剂接种量为0.6%,发酵时间为6 h,明胶添加量为0.1%。最终产品保留了大麦若叶西兰花二者的营养成分,凝乳均匀,无乳清析出,淡淡的青麦味,酸甜合适,色泽饱满,酸奶的硬度为191.7 gf、胶着性为79.4 gf、黏聚性为0.39,同时抗氧化活性大大提高,酸度符合国家标准。     

山豆根、肉豆蔻提取液对西兰花保鲜效果的影响

分别配制料液比为1∶10(m∶V)的山豆根、肉豆蔻及其复合提取液,对西兰花浸泡处理15min,以蒸馏水为对照,自然风晾干,在温度为3±1℃条件下贮藏,研究3种不同提取液处理对西兰花生理生化变化的影响。结果表明:与对照组相比,3种保鲜处理均可在不同程度上延缓西兰花感官品质的下降,抑制西兰花呼吸强度和质量损失率,减缓可溶性蛋白质、可滴定酸、Vc及叶绿素含量的降解,改善细胞膜渗透率,减少丙二醛的积累。其中料液比为1∶10的山豆根提取液保鲜效果最佳,各项指标均显著优于对照(P<0.05)。     

Composition and antioxidant capacity of a novel beverage produced with green tea and minimally-processed byproducts of broccoli

Organic green tea, one of the most-consumed beverages worldwide, is rich in bioactive compounds (flavonols and flavanols) with healthy properties. Broccoli byproducts, consisting of leaves and stalks, are rich in bioactive compounds, including nitrogen–sulphur compounds (glucosinolates and isothiocyanates) and phenolics (chlorogenic and sinapic acid derivatives, and flavonoids), as well as essential nutrients (minerals and vitamins). They are of high interest as a source of health-promoting compounds, useful as ingredients for the development of functional foods. This work analyses minimally-processed broccoli byproducts as a source of bioactive ingredients to design novel beverages, using organic green tea as a food matrix. Green tea enriched with broccoli concentrates showed improved physical quality, phytochemical composition and antioxidant capacity. The functional quality of these novel beverages depends on the proportion of broccoli extracts added to the green tea. The results obtained in the present work should encourage the use of broccoli byproducts as ingredients in novel functional foods.

Industrial relevance

The industrial use of broccoli byproducts as an ingredient in the development of novel, functional foods may help to add value to the large amount of plant wastes generated in every cropping season, thus reducing their environmental impact. The objectives and aims of the EU producers, industry and stakeholders on the relationships between foods, nutrition and health, and therefore, the use of suitable ingredients from the agriculture to have impact on human health and the environment, with a sustainable use of natural resources are in agreement with this work, adding value to broccoli byproducts and encouraging the production of novel products and applications for nutritional and/or health claims under the EU Regulations (EC) No. 1924/2006 and 834/2007.     

Inclusion of poultry based food ingredients in the formulation of noodles and their effects on noodle quality characteristics

Incorporating exogenous proteins into food products is a better practice for improving nutritional attributes of food commodities. In the search for a way to improve the product and nutritional quality of noodles, this study was aimed to evaluate the impact of the incorporation of poultry based ingredients egg yolk powder (EYP) and chicken mincemeat (CMM) in noodles at different levels (5, 10 and 15%, w/w). The incorporated noodles were subjected to evaluation of the cooking, texture, colour, sensory and microstructure properties. The results showed that the incorporation of poultry based food ingredient types and amount influence the nutritional content of noodles. Simultaneously, poultry based ingredients incorporated noodles showed the acceptable firmness and colour charatertistics. Scanning electron micrograph of the incorporated noodles showed the gelatinized starch granules enveloped by protein matrix, and also indicating a better structure as compared to the control. The sensory profile of incorporated noodles was showed significant (p?≤?0.05) high overall quality. The result of this study showed that 10% (w/w) EYP and 15% (w/w) CMM incorporated noodles showed a better overall noodles quality attributes (texture, colour, sensory and microstructure). The results also provide ideas about the inclusion of the appropriate levels of poultry based ingredients (EYP and CMM) with a better sensory and nutritional profile. Therefore, this study may be useful in the food industry for the production of poultry based ingredients noodles with enhanced quality characteristics.     

Influence of light on health‐promoting phytochemicals of broccoli sprouts

BACKGROUND: Broccoli (Brassicaceae) is a rich source of phytochemicals (glucosinolates and phenolic compounds) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Germinated broccoli sprouts contain much higher levels (10–100 times) of aliphatic (glucoraphanin) and indolic glucosinolates than the inflorescences. This quality characteristic of broccoli sprouts plays an important role in human health and disease prevention. Although it is known that genetic and environmental factors can affect the composition of broccoli inflorescences, the influence of such factors on the seeds and sprouts has not been widely reported. Therefore the aim of this study was to determine the effect of light versus dark growth conditions on the phytochemical composition (vitamin C, phenolic compounds and glucosinolates) of broccoli sprouts. RESULTS: Broccoli sprouts grown in the light were found to have much higher concentrations of vitamin C (by 83%), glucosinolates (by 33%) and phenolic compounds (by 61%) than those grown in the dark. During a 7 day period there was a clear and analogous trend in both treatments, with a general reduction in concentrations over time. Among the different organs studied (seeds, cotyledons, stems and roots), the cotyledons contained the highest levels of bioactive compounds, while the roots contained the lowest. CONCLUSION: Light treatment of sprouting broccoli seeds increased their concentration of health‐promoting phytochemicals, mainly during the first 3–5 days of development. Therefore the younger broccoli sprouts are a better source of bioactive compounds for the consumer than the inflorescences. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry     

不同光质对西兰花芽苗菜营养品质及抗氧化性的影响

为了研究光对芽苗菜的影响,本试验以西兰花为材料,阐述了不同光质对其营养品质和抗氧化特性的影响。结果表明:与白光对照相比,蓝光和UV-B处理后子叶中可溶性蛋白和花青苷的含量均显著(p<0.05)提高,苯丙氨酸解胺酶和查尔酮异构酶活性也相应提高;与白光相比,蓝光处理下全株鲜重、可食鲜重和可食率并无明显差异,但蓝光处理能够显著增加子叶中萝卜硫苷的含量(p<0.05)。与红光相比,蓝光处理下抗超氧阴离子活性和清除DPPH自由基能力也显著提高(p<0.05)。与UV-B相比,蓝光处理的西兰花芽苗菜生长未受到抑制,而且蓝光还可显著提高子叶中可溶性糖含量、可溶性蛋白含量、总酚的含量以及花青苷含量。综合考虑,蓝光是提高西兰花芽苗菜营养与功能品质的最佳光质。     

Effect of ethanol treatment on quality and antioxidant activity in postharvest broccoli florets

Broccoli deteriorates very quickly after harvest at ambient temperature due to the loss of green color and the consequent yellowing of florets. To search for an effective method to control quality deterioration, the effect of ethanol treatment on visual quality, antioxidant enzymes and health-promoting compounds in broccoli florets was investigated. Ethanol treatment (500?μL/L) markedly extended shelf-life, inhibited the increase of L ^* value and the decrease of H value. It also reduced the rate of chlorophyll degradation by inhibiting the activities of chlorophyllase, Mg-dechelatase and peroxidase. In addition, the 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity and the activities of superoxide dismutase, ascorbate peroxidase and catalase were enhanced in florets treated with ethanol. The contents of total phenolic compounds, glucosinolates and sulforaphane in broccoli were also profoundly increased after treating with ethanol. These results indicated that a postharvest application of ethanol can prolong shelf-life, maintain visual quality and enhance the nutritional value of broccoli florets.     

Influence of a combined hot air and UV‐C treatment on quality parameters of fresh‐cut broccoli florets at 0 °C

Broccoli is a horticultural product with a high nutritional value that can be consumed fresh but also minimally processed. However, broccoli is highly perishable since it develops a senescence quickly that deteriorates commercial and nutritional quality of the product. In this work we analysed the effect of a combination of UV‐C and heat treatment on quality and senescence of fresh‐cut broccoli florets stored at 0 °C. Combined treatment delayed yellowing as evidenced by higher Hue values and lower chlorophyll degradation. The treatment diminished respiratory activity indicating higher tissue integrity. Treated samples showed higher phenolic content and antioxidant capacity. On day 21 of storage, treated samples had higher levels of total sugars, and total proteins. The results suggest that a combined treatment with heat and UV‐C may reduce senescence, tissue damage and helps to maintain a better quality of the product during storage at 0 °C.     

添加HPMC对无麸质大米面包品质的影响

水稻是全球主导的粮食作物之一,作为无麸质食品的主要原料倍受青睐。但水稻中缺乏面筋蛋白,在发酵过程中难以形成持气性较好的网孔结构,所以很难获得理想的面包类发酵产品。本论文探讨了采用HPMC为面筋替代物制作无麸质大米面包的可行性,并研究了HPMC对大米面包品质的影响,从而为无麸质大米面包的制作奠定基础,为大米资源的广泛应用开辟新的途径。结果表明,当添水量提高到100%110%时,4%的HPMC可以作为面筋替代物,用以改善大米面团的品质,烘焙出优质、理想的无麸质大米面包,但其淀粉体外消化率和整体感官评价却受到影响。最后认为,应该把无麸质大米面包看作为一类新型的焙烤食品,不一定要完全适用小麦面包的评价体系。