Effects of organic farming on minerals contents and aroma composition of Clemenules mandarin juice

Consumers demand organic products because they believe that the organic products are more flavorful and respectful to the environment and human health. The effects of organic farming on the minerals contents and aroma composition of Clemenules mandarin juices were studied. Minerals (Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Ca, Mg, K, and Na) were quantified using atomic absorption-emission spectroscopy, while volatile compounds were extracted using the dynamic headspace technique and were identified and quantified by GC–MS. In general, organic farming produced a mandarin juice with a higher quality than that produced by conventional agricultural practices. Higher concentrations of both minerals and positive volatile compounds were found in the organic juice, while the formation of off-flavors was higher in the conventional juice, although threshold values were not reached.     

Sunflower Head Residue Pectin Extraction as Affected by Physical Conditions

Effects of extraction pH, temperature, and time on yield and quality of pectin from sunflower heads (Interstate cultivar) were investigated. The low-methoxyl pectin was extracted, using 0.75% sodium hexametaphosphate at pH 3, 4, and 5 and at 75, 85, and 95°for 20, 40, and 60 min, respectively. Yield, molecular mass, and firmness of jellies of the pectins were determined. Three-way statistical analysis on yield, molecular mass and gel firmness showed strong interactions among pH, temperature and time. Highest yields were obtained at pH 5, 95°for 20 min and pH 4, 85°for 40 min. Pectin extracted for 40 min at pH 3 and 4 and at 85°and 75°C, respectively, had the highest molecular mass. Gel firmness of sunflower pectin prepared at pH 5.4 was higher than that of a commercial citrus pectin.     

Effect of harvesting time and fruit size on titratable acidity, soluble solid and distribution of limonin in Thai tangerine juice

The effect of fruit size and harvesting of Thai tangerine fruit ( Citrus reticulata , Blanco) at different growth stages, 8–12 months after fruit set, on the distribution of limonin in whole fruit as well as in the individual fruit parts and extracted juice was investigated. The highest limonin concentration was observed in seed, followed by albedo, flavedo, segment membrane and juice sacs in decreasing order. The limonin concentration in juice as well as in whole fruit was decreased when fruit was harvested 8–12 months of fruit set. Increasing harvesting time from 8 to 12 months showed corresponding decreases in the amount of limonin in flavedo, albedo and seed. There was a decrease in titrable acidity and increase in total soluble solid and total soluble solid/titrable acidity ratio of juice with a later than normal harvesting time. However, fruit size showed no effect on limonin content and other properties of juice extracted from tangerine.     

Recrystallization in Model Ice Cream Solutions as Affected by Stabilizer Concentration

Ice recrystallization rates in simple aqueous solutions comprising fructose and a hydrocolloid stabilizer were measured. The stabilizers were an enzyme-modified guar and a non-gelling high methoxy pectin. The stabilizer concentration dependence of the recrystallization rates for both materials was similar in that increasing the concentration resulted in decreasing rates until a point is reached where further addition had no additional effect. That recrystallization rates were reduced by both gelling and non-gelling stabilizers was strongly suggestive that gelation was not a requirement for recrystallization inhibition and another more specific mechanism applies, for example a weak interfacial effect such as adsorption or blocking. This behavior was also seen with locust bean gum and guar and provided further empirical evidence to support the hypothesis that stabilizers adsorb to ice crystal surfaces.     

不锈钢分离膜在浓缩果汁生产中的应用研究

采用非对称不锈钢分离膜在不同操作压力下对原果汁进行过滤,研究果汁中可溶性固形物含量、色值、浊度等参数的变化。研究表明:与原果汁相比,过滤后果汁中不含果胶和淀粉,果汁中的可溶性固形物含量最大损失为4%,果汁的色值(T440)可达40以上,透光度(T625)可达80以上,浊度(NTU)小于1。将非对称不锈钢分离膜引入果汁生产,替代传统的果汁生产技术中酶解工艺,其意义是十分明显,非对称不锈钢分离膜过滤在果汁行业具有很大的市场。     

柑桔加工下脚料提取类胡萝卜素、橙皮苷、果胶和柠檬苦素

介绍了从柑桔加工下脚料提取类胡萝卜素、橙皮苷、果胶和柠檬苦素类产品的工艺方法 ,并简述了这些产品在医药、食品、日化等方面的应用     

果胶工艺废水处理方法研究

对采用盐析法提取果胶工艺废水进行小试处理研究。经过几种方案的比较，确定了利用废水中残余的Al(Ⅲ），投加石灰与PAM混凝沉淀，再经炉渣和活性炭脱色的处理方案。据此工艺处理后的废水无色透明，Al(Ⅲ)去除率93．0％，SO4^2-去除率81.1%,CODCr去除率88．2％，达到回用水标准。     

果胶杂质对苎麻纤维及其复合材料性能的影响

研究了苎麻纤维中的果胶杂质对苎麻纤维及其复合材料性能的影响，根据苎麻复合材料综合性能，确定了最佳果胶杂质含量为6．6％。