Effects of chitosan coating on oxidative stress in bruised Yali pears (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd.)

The protective effects of chitosan on oxidative stress in bruised Yali pears (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd.) were investigated. The fruit were treated with 1.5% chitosan before or after damage, respectively, and then stored at 16 °C and 90% relative humidity. Postharvest quality, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant enzymes were analysed. Results showed that bruise induced the accumulation of H₂O₂ and O^2?. However, chitosan treatments reduced the levels of ROS and delayed the decease of glutathione (GSH) content in bruised fruit. Meanwhile, activities of antioxidant enzymes, including catalase, peroxidases, superoxide dismutase, ascorbate peroxidase or GSH reductase was 40.7%, 98.1%, 62.3%, 127.8% or 23.8% higher in chitosan‐bruised fruit and 41.1%, 80.8%, 18.5%, 102.9% or 45.2%, respectively, higher in bruised‐chitosan fruit than untreated bruised fruit on the 15th day.     

超高压对鲜切猕猴桃果片多聚半乳糖醛酸酶及品质的影响

采用超高压处理对鲜切猕猴桃片进行保鲜,研究了超高压处理对贮藏期间多聚半乳糖醛酸酶活性、果片硬度、可溶性果胶和VC含量的影响。研究结果表明:猕猴桃片采用600MPa压力、30℃下加压10min后,在4℃条件下贮藏9d,与未超高压处理的对照组相比,超高压处理的鲜切猕猴桃片多聚半乳糖醛酸酶活性较低,果片硬度、可溶性果胶含量、VC含量和可溶性果胶变化不显著;600MPa超高压处理可通过抑制多聚半乳糖醛酸酶活性而维持果片硬度,同时可有效控制VC的损失。     

壳聚糖涂膜与牛至精油复配对鲜切菠萝的 保鲜作用

目的研究壳聚糖涂膜及与牛至精油复配对鲜切菠萝的保鲜的影响。方法在低温环境中,按照0.1%、0.3%和0.5%不同浓度的牛至精油与壳聚糖复配,并分别以水、壳聚糖涂膜处理为对照,分析不同处理方式对鲜切菠萝硬度、Vc含量、过氧化物酶(POD)、多酚氧化酶(PPO)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)和脂氧合酶(LOX)活性的影响。结果壳聚糖涂膜与0.5%的牛至精油复配后可减缓组织软化;与0.1%牛至精油复配可以维持Vc含量的缓慢降低。在不同处理组中,当含有0.3%和0.5%牛至精油时,鲜切菠萝的POD和CAT活性则呈下降趋势,而其他处理组则显著升高;当含有壳聚糖处理组时,其PPO和LOX活性则低于对照组。结论壳聚糖与牛至精油复配涂膜会在减缓鲜切菠萝营养损失的情况下延长其货架期。     

Nisin和柠檬酸对鲜切皇冠梨储藏期间单增李斯特菌生长的影响

分别采用0.05mg/m L乳酸链球菌素(Nisin)、0.3%柠檬酸复配溶液和自来水清洗接种单增李斯特菌(LM)的鲜切皇冠梨,将清洗后的鲜切皇冠梨分别于4、12、24℃的条件下储藏,以未清洗的样品为对照,测定储藏过程中LM的生长情况。结果显示Nisin和柠檬酸清洗能显著降低(p<0.05)鲜切皇冠梨中LM的初始带菌量。在4℃储藏过程中,Nisin和柠檬酸清洗的鲜切皇冠梨中LM数量没有明显变化(p>0.05),自来水清洗和未清洗的鲜切样品中LM数量略有升高。在12℃和24℃储藏期间,三种处理方式的鲜切皇冠梨LM数量均显著上升(p<0.05)。Nisin和柠檬酸复配清洗处理结合低温储藏能有效控制鲜切皇冠梨中LM的生长。      

An assessment of dietary supplementation with tea catechins and rosemary extract on the quality of fresh beef

The effect of supplementation of beef cattle diets with tea catechins (TC) (1000mg/animal/day) and rosemary extract (RE) (1000mg/animal/day), for 103 days preceding slaughter, on the oxidative stability of M. longissimus dorsi (LD) steaks was evaluated. Dietary supplementation with TC and RE did not increase plasma total antioxidant status (TAS), LD α-tocopherol concentrations or pH. In LD steaks stored aerobically or in modified atmosphere packs (80% O(2):20% CO(2)) (MAP) for up to 8 days at 4°C, surface redness (CIE 'a' redness value) and lipid stability (TBARS, mg MDA (malondialdehyde)/kg muscle) were not significantly improved as a result of supplementation with TC and RE. Similarly no improvement in the sensory properties and lipid stability of cooked LD slices, stored aerobically or in 30% CO(2):70% N(2) for up to 11 days at 4°C, was observed. An in vitro fermentation study demonstrated that TC and RE were not fermented to any great extent under simulated rumen conditions. Direct addition of TC (1000ppm) and RE (1000ppm) significantly (P<0.05) improved the colour and lipid stability in LD patties stored in 80% O(2):20% CO(2) for up to 8 days at 4°C, thus, demonstrating the antioxidant potential of TC and RE supplements employed in the present study.     

不同梨品种品质评价及温度对梨浓缩汁指标影响研究

为筛选制备浓缩梨汁的加工品种,探究温度对梨浓缩汁品质的影响,以具有代表性的玉露香、酥梨、河北雪花梨、山东莱阳梨和高平大黄梨五种梨果为原料,通过测定出汁率、可溶性固形物、总可滴定酸、还原糖和多酚等七个品质评价指标,结合感官差异,完成并探究了不同梨品种的品质评价及温度对梨浓缩汁指标的影响。结果表明:高平大黄梨虽然鲜食口感略差,但主要营养素含量较高,是制备浓缩汁的理想原料,且在制备的过程中,浓缩温度是浓缩汁指标差异的重要因素。      

Effects of chitosan coating on quality and shelf life of silver carp during frozen storage

The effects of chitosan coating on quality and shelf life of silver carp during frozen storage were investigated. Fish samples were treated with aqueous solution of 2% chitosan, and then stored at −3 °C for 30 days. The control and the treated fish samples were analyzed periodically for microbiological (total viable count), chemical (pH, TBA, TVB-N, K-value), and sensory characteristics. The results indicated that the effect of chitosan coating on fish samples was to retain their good quality characteristics and extend the shelf life during frozen storage, which was supported by the results of microbiological, chemical, and sensory evaluation analyses.     

Effects of chitosan coating and storage position on quality and shelf life of eggs

Effects of chitosan coating and storage positions (small-end down, small-end up or horizontal) on internal quality and shelf life of eggs were evaluated during 5 weeks of storage at 25 °C. Compared with noncoated eggs, all chitosan-coated eggs, irrespective of storage positions, had significantly lesser weight loss, higher Haugh units and higher yolk index throughout the storage. Chitosan coating, irrespective of storage positions, extended the egg shelf life by at least 3 weeks at 25 °C compared with noncoated eggs. Noncoated and chitosan-coated eggs placed small-end down tentatively showed better quality than eggs placed small-end up after 3 and 4 weeks of storage. After 5 weeks of storage, storage positions did not significantly affect quality of noncoated and chitosan-coated eggs. There were no notable differences in total amino acid content of the albumen and fatty acid composition of the yolk between noncoated and chitosan-coated eggs after 5 weeks of storage.     

Effect of chitosan coating on respiratory behavior and quality of stored litchi under ambient temperature

Litchi fruit were treated with 1% chitosan solution and stored under ambient temperature to study its change with respiration, temperature, quality etc. The respiration rate, sarcocarp temperature, the activity of polyphenol oxidase and weight loss of litchi with chitosan coating was lower than the uncoated litchi. The pericarp’s temperature was lower than the ambient temperature because of litchi’s transpiration. The storage time of coated litchi was 5 days longer than the uncoated. The chitosan film was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectra and atomic force microscopy. The results showed that chitosan formed double-sides film on litchi’s pericarp; one was more uniform and closely packed like a barrier, the other was rougher and better transport. Just as a plastic film, the coating can restrain the respiration, reduce moisture loss and lower the heat of respiration during storage.     

Combined effects of postharvest heat treatment and chitosan coating on quality of fresh‐cut mangoes (Mangifera indica L.)

The influence of heat treatment combined with coating on sensory quality, physico‐chemicals characteristics (firmness, colour, pH, titratable acidity, total soluble solids and total carotenoids content) and microbiological quality of fresh‐cut mangoes were studied. Whole mangoes (Mangifera indica cv ‘Tommy Atkins’) were subjected to hot water dipping (HWD) at 50 °C for 30 min and cooled for 15 min. Heated and unheated fruits were minimally processed and mango cubes were coated with chitosan solution (0.25% w/v) dissolved in 0.5% (w/v) citric acid, and stored for 9 days at 6 °C under ambient atmosphere. This study showed that both HWD 50 °C for 30 min and chitosan coating, either alone or combined, did not affect the taste and the flavour of mangoes slices. The chitosan coating combined with HWD or not inhibited the microbial growth for 9 days at 6 °C. Indeed chitosan coating was used for his antimicrobial proprieties. HWD 50 °C for 30 min was the beneficial treatment to maintain firmness and colour during 9 days at 6 °C.     

The effect of chitosan coating incorporated with ethanolic extract of propolis on the quality of refrigerated chicken fillet

Chitosan is considered as a functional packaging component for maintaining the quality and increasing the shelf life of perishable foods include meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, and all cooked leftovers. The present study was conducted to evaluate edible coating of chitosan (2%) containing ethanolic extract of propolis (1% and 2%) on microbiological (mesophilic aerobic, psychrotrophic, lactic acid bacteria, coliforms, and Staphylococcus aureus counts), chemical (TBARS, TVN and Peroxide values) and sensory (odor, color, texture, taste, and overall acceptance) properties of chicken fillet. Microbial analysis showed that coating had a significant reducing effect on growth of bacteria during 12 days at 4 °C. Besides, the increase of TBARS, Total volatile nitrogen, and peroxide value of samples coated by chitosan and ethanolic extract of propolis was less than control group. According to our results, chitosan and propolis can be used to enhance the shelf life of fillet and maintain its quality.

Practical applications

Propolis is used for infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungus, and by single‐celled organisms called protozoans. Propolis is also used as an antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory agent. Ethanol extract of propolis improve the properties of chitosan edible coating in chicken fillet preservation. The chitosan coating incorporated with ethanolic extract of propolis can improve the microbial, chemical, and sensory quality of food and enhance the shelf life of them by synergistic effects.     

Effect of adding citrus fibre washing water and rosemary essential oil on the quality characteristics of a bologna sausage

There is a growing demand of natural products in human diet, both due to the possible negative effects of synthetic food additives on human health and to the increased consumer perception for this problem in recent years. The aim of this work was to study the effect of adding rosemary essential oil (REO) (200 mg/kg) and different concentrations of citrus fibre washing water (CFWW) (50-100 g/kg), obtained as a co-product during the extraction of dietary fibre from citrus co-products, on the chemical, physical-chemical and sensorial characteristics of a bologna sausage. The moisture content and water activity fell in all the samples compared with the control values. The ash content in formulas added with CFWW and/or REO increased with respect to the control. The addition of CFWW and/or REO had no effect on CIE LAB parameters analysed, pH and textural properties. The samples analysed lowered the levels of residual nitrite and the extent of lipid oxidation. Analysis of the samples revealed the presence of the flavonoids, hesperidin and narirutin. Hesperidin concentrations were higher than narirutin. Sensorially, the most appreciated sample was the one containing 50 g/kg citrus fibre washing water and 200 mg/kg rosemary essential oil.     

Comparative study on essential oils incorporated into an alginate-based edible coating to assure the safety and quality of fresh-cut Fuji apples

Cinnamon, clove, and lemongrass essential oils (EOs) and their active compounds cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and citral, respectively, were investigated for their effectiveness as antimicrobial agents in an alginate-based edible coating (EC) on fresh-cut Fuji apples. This EC also contained malic acid, N-acetyl-L-cysteine, glutathione, and calcium lactate as quality stabilizing compounds. The EC applied on apple pieces effectively maintained the physicochemical characteristics of the apple pieces for more than 30 days, decreased the respiration rate, reduced the Escherichia coli O157:H7 population by about 1.23 log CFU/g at day 0, and extended the microbiological shelf life by at least 19 days. The addition of EOs at 0.7% (vol/vol) or their active compounds at 0.5% (vol/vol) into the EC increased its antimicrobial effect, reduced the E. coli O157:H7 population by more than 4 log CFU/g, and extended the microbiological shelf life by more than 30 days. However, those concentrations of EOs affected the physicochemical characteristics of fresh-cut apples and thus limited their shelf life from 7 to 21 days. Lemongrass and cinnamon EOs (0.7%), citral (0.5%), and cinnamaldehyde (0.5%) were the most effective compounds for extending microbiological shelf life, whereas lemongrass, cinnamon, and clove EOs at 0.3% (vol/vol) best maintained the physicochemical characteristics of the product. Apple pieces with EC at day 0 and with EC with or without lemongrass EO at 0.7% at day 15 were preferred by the panelists. ECs containing natural antimicrobials and quality stabilizing compounds may be useful for extending the shelf life of fresh-cut fruits.     

Combined effects of chitosan and MAP to improve the microbial quality of amaranth homemade fresh pasta

In this work a study on the combined effects of chitosan and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) to improve the microbiological quality of amaranth-based homemade fresh pasta is presented. In particular, two different chitosan concentrations were combined to three different MAP conditions and tested against the following spoilage microorganisms: mesophilic bacteria, Staphylococcus spp., yeasts, moulds and total coliforms. Their viable cell concentrations were monitored for about 2 months at 4 °C. Results suggest that there is a combined effect between MAP and chitosan in delaying the microbial quality loss of pasta during storage. Moreover, it was also found that among the tested MAP conditions, the combination of 30:70 N₂:CO₂ is the most efficient, promoting an extension of the microbial acceptability limit beyond two months.     

Influence of chitosan/clay functional bionanocomposite activated with rosemary essential oil on the shelf life of fresh silver carp

A combination of chitosan biopolymer, nanoclay and rosemary essential oil was prepared as a functional bionanocomposite (FBN). Its ability to improve the shelf life of refrigerated (4 ± 1 °C) silver carp fillets was studied. The fresh fillets were left untreated as a control or coated with chitosan, chitosan/clay bionanocomposite and chitosan/clay/rosemary essential oil (Ch/clay/REO) FBN. Then, they were evaluated for chemical, microbial and sensory properties over 16‐day storage. The samples coated with the FBN had the lowest pH and total volatile basic nitrogen. Ch/clay/REO coating efficiently retarded lipid oxidation by decreasing peroxide, free fatty acid and thiobarbituric acid production in the samples. The coating also reduced total viable and psychrotrophic count of the fillets more than 1.5 log by the end of storage.     

Effect of pure oxygen atmosphere on antioxidant enzyme and antioxidant activity of harvested litchi fruit during storage

The effects of pure oxygen on pericarp browning, reactive oxygen species (ROS) metabolism, antioxidant enzyme and antioxidant activity of harvested litchi fruit were investigated. Application of pure oxygen significantly prevented pericarp browning and delayed the increase in membrane permeability of litchi fruit during storage. Litchi fruit exposed to pure oxygen showed a lower level of lipid peroxides, compared to control fruit, with the delay in the increases of both H₂O₂ content and superoxide production rate. Furthermore, it was found that the treatment with pure oxygen induced the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), ascorbated peroxidase (APX) and catalase (CAT), which could be beneficial in scavenging of H₂O₂ and superoxide and alleviating lipid peroxidation. In addition, antioxidant ability (reducing power and free-radical scavenging activity against DPPH radical, superoxide anions and hydroxyl radical) of methanol extracts from litchi fruit pericarp declined gradually, with decreasing contents of anthocyanins and phenolic compounds, as storage time of the fruit progressed. There was a linear relationship between the contents of either anthocyanins or phenolic compounds and antioxidant ability or free radical scavenging activity. Treatment with pure oxygen markedly increased antioxidant ability, which was related to higher levels of anthocyanins and phenolic compounds, compared with those of control fruit. It is suggested that enhanced antioxidant activity and antioxidant enzyme induced by pure oxygen may contribute to alleviating lipid peroxidation and maintenance of membrane integrity, which reduced decompartmentation of enzymes and substrates, resulting in enzymatic browning.     

热激处理对鲜切甜椒活性氧代谢及贮藏品质的影响

为探讨热激处理鲜切甜椒的保鲜作用,对鲜切甜椒进行热水45、50、55℃分别浸泡10、4、1min处理后,于8℃冷藏期间分析了活性氧水平、抗氧化酶活性及品质指标。热激处理50℃4min和55℃1min,可抑制超氧阴离子（O-2）产生,减少过氧化氢（H2O2）含量,诱导提高超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）、过氧化氢酶（CAT）和抗坏血酸过氧化物酶（APX）活性,抑制过氧化物酶（POD）活性,同时可以抑制丙二醛（MDA）积累,有效保持鲜切甜椒重量、叶绿素及可溶性蛋白质含量,55℃1min处理效果好于50℃4min处理。表明适宜的热激处理可通过调节活性氧代谢保持鲜切甜椒冷藏品质。