壳聚糖涂膜对南湖菱果实贮藏生理及品质的影响

以新鲜南湖菱果实为试材,研究壳聚糖涂膜对南湖菱果实贮藏期间品质和生理的影响。用1.0g/100mL和2.0g/100mL壳聚糖溶液对果实涂膜后,4℃±1℃、相对湿度(90±2)%条件下贮藏15d,测定果实贮藏期间质量损失率、VC、总酚、可溶性总糖、蔗糖、还原糖和可溶性固形物含量变化与多酚氧化酶(PPO)、抗坏血酸过氧化物酶(APX)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)比活力以及丙二醛(MDA)含量的变化。结果表明:1.0g/100mL和2.0g/100mL壳聚糖涂膜显著减少果实表面失水,减缓VC、总酚、可溶性总糖、蔗糖、还原糖和可溶性固形物含量下降,维持果实营养品质;同时抑制褐变酶PPO比活力,减缓抗氧化酶APX和SOD比活力上升,减少膜脂过氧化产物MDA积累。因此,1.0g/100mL和2.0g/100mL壳聚糖涂膜能够有效地保存果实营养物质,延缓果实衰老,可以作为安全廉价的保鲜方法应用于南湖菱果实贮藏保鲜。     

Effects of chitosan coating on postharvest life and quality of longan fruit

The effects of chitosan coating in extending postharvest life of longan fruits and maintaining their quality were investigated. The fruits were treated with aqueous solutions of 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0% chitosan, respectively, and then stored at 2°C and 90% relative humidity. Changes in respiration rate, polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity, colour, eating quality, and weight loss were measured. The effect of chitosan coating on disease incidence was also evaluated. The application of chitosan coating reduced respiration rate and weight loss, delayed the increase in PPO activity and the changes in colour, and eating quality, and partially inhibited decay of fruit during storage. Furthermore, increasing the concentration of chitosan coating enhanced the beneficial effects of chitosan on postharvest life and quality of the fruit.     

Effect of chitosan/nano-silica coating on the physicochemical characteristics of longan fruit under ambient temperature

A novel chitosan/nano-silica hybrid film was prepared using tetraethoxysilane as precursor by in situ sol–gel process, and characterized by transmission electron microscopy. Its effect on preservation quality of longan fruits (Dimocarpus longan Lour. cv Shijia) was investigated under ambient temperature. The present study revealed that the excellent semi-permeable film of chitosan/nano-silica markedly extended shelf life, reduced browning index, retarded weight loss and inhibited the increase of malondialdehyde amount and polyphenoloxidase activity in fresh longan fruit. In addition, the peroxidase activity of longan fruit coated with hybrid film was lower than that in other treatment fruits. Decreases in the contents of total soluble solids, titratable acidity and ascorbic acid were also significantly inhibited by hybrid films. These data indicated that the chitosan/nano-silica coating might provide an attractive alternative to improve preservation quality of fresh longan fruits during extended storage.     

Effects of chitosan coating on shelf life of cold-stored litchi fruit at ambient temperature

Postharvest pericarp browning of litchi fruit results in an accelerated loss in shelf life and a reduced commercial value. Visual quality was lost in only 6 h at ambient temperature when fruit were removed from storage at 2 °C, due to browning. The experiment was conducted to test the role of chitosan coating in inhibiting skin browning and extending shelf life of cold-stored litchi fruit at ambient temperature. Litchi fruit were treated with 2 g chitosan/100 g solution and then stored for 20 days at 2 °C and 90–95% relative humidity (RH), prior to shelf life evaluation at 25 °C and 80–90% RH. Changes in polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity, anthocyanin concentration, colour index, eating quality and concentrations of total soluble solids and titratable acidity were measured. The effects of chitosan coating on disease incidence were also evaluated. Application of chitosan coating delayed the decrease in anthocyanin content, the increase in PPO activity and the changes in colour index and eating quality, reduced the decrease in concentrations of total soluble solids and titratable acidity, and partially inhibited decay. The results suggested that treatment with chitosan coating exhibited a potential for shelf life extension at ambient temperature when litchi fruit were removed from cold storage.     

Assessment of coating tomato fruit with shrimp shell chitosan and N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan on postharvest preservation

The effect of coating tomato fruit (Lycopersicon esculentum) with shrimp shell chitosan, a deacetylated form of chitin, and a chitosan derivative, i.e. N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan (NOCC) on postharvest preservation was studied. The effects of various chitosan and NOCC concentrations on fruit ripening behavior, as well as fruit physical and chemical characteristics were evaluated during storage at room temperature (25–30 °C). Coating the fruit with 2 % (w/v) chitosan or NOCC solutions was found to be more effective in extended its storage life than coating with 0.5 % (w/v) solutions. Covered tomatoes were firmer, higher in titratable acidity, and exhibited less red pigmentation than the control uncoated fruits at the end of storage. These results suggest the suitability of chitosan and its derivative NOCC as an alternative means of preserving fresh fruits.     

Cassava Starch Coating and Citric Acid to Preserve Quality Parameters of Fresh-Cut “Tommy Atkins” Mango

Abstract: Combination of citric acid dipping (5 g/L) and cassava starch coating (10 g/L), with and without glycerol (10 g/L), was studied to verify the effectiveness of these treatments to inhibit enzymatic browning, to reduce respiration rate, and to preserve quality parameters of “Tommy Atkins” fresh-cut mangoes during storage at 5 °C. Color characteristics (L* and C*), mechanical properties (stress at failure), weight loss, β-carotene content, sensory acceptance, and microbial growth of fruits were evaluated during 15 d. The respiration rate of fruit subjected to the treatments was also analyzed. Nontreated fresh-cut mango was used as a control sample. Cassava starch edible coatings and citric acid dipping promoted a decrease in respiration rate of mango slices, with values up to 41% lower than the control fruit. This treatment also promoted better preservation of texture and color characteristics of mangoes and delayed carotenoid formation and browning reactions during storage. Moreover, the treated fruit showed great sensory acceptance by consumers throughout the whole storage period. However, the use of glycerol in the coating formulation was not efficient in the maintenance of quality parameters of fresh-cut mangoes, promoting a higher weight loss of samples, impairing fruit texture characteristics, increasing carotenogenesis, and favoring microbial growth during storage. Practical Application: Consumer demand for tropical fresh-cut products is increasing rapidly in the world market. Fresh-cut mangoes are appreciated world-wide for its exotic flavor. However, its shelf life is limited by changes in color, texture, appearance, off-flavors and microbial growth. The edible coatings act as gas and water vapor barrier, extending the storage time of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Thus, cassava starch is an alternative to preserve minimally processed mangoes and the quality parameters of fresh fruit. The information of this work is useful for the fresh-cut produce industry to increase shelf life of fresh-cut mangoes, which can be considered an alternative to fast food and other ready-to-eat products, attending the demand for healthy and convenient foodstuffs.     

Postharvest physiology and technology of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) fruit

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) is a subtropical evergreen tree whose fruit is consumed both fresh and processed. Loquat fruit is a good source of minerals and carotenoids, while the kernel is rich in protein and carbohydrates. It has been considered a non‐climacteric fruit, but there is evidence that some cultivars have a ripening pattern similar to that of climacteric fruits. The fruit has a short postharvest life at ambient temperatures and is susceptible to physical and mechanical damage, loss of moisture and nutrients, and decay. Low‐temperature storage extends the shelf life of loquat fruit, but some cultivars are severely affected by chilling injury and flesh browning during cold storage. Purple spot, browning and leatheriness are major postharvest disorders. The shelf life of loquat can be extended by modified or controlled atmosphere storage as well as by postharvest treatment with 1‐methyl cyclopropene or methyl jasmonate. © 2014 Society of Chemical Industry     

The nutraceutical quality of tomato fruit during domestic storage is affected by chitosan coating

Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable foods which usually undergo a gradual loss of nutraceuticals during storage. Chitosan‐based edible coatings are extensively studied thanks to antimicrobial activity and great potential to extend the shelf life. However, little information is presently available on the nutraceutical quality of chitosan‐coated products. The present study is addressed to evaluate accompanied by a delayed degradation of some phenolic compounds during storage. These results indicate that chitosan coating is effective in maintaining the quality parameters, the coated fruit showed less weight loss (?16%) and more firmer (+40%) than control fruit, chitosan‐coated tomato emitted significantly lower ethylene (?41%) than control, and slowing down the nutraceutical loss occurring in postharvest, mainly of the lycopene, main carotenoid, found in tomato fruits. These results indicate that chitosan coating is effective in slowing down the nutraceutical loss occurring in postharvest, thus representing a promising tool to preserve bio‐protective phytochemicals during fruit conservation.

Practical applications

During storage and domestic conservation, the nutraceutical quality of fruits and vegetables usually decreases and can undergo deterioration due to physiological disorders and mechanical damages. In the last decade, use of edible coatings has attracted interest as a promising technology to prolong the shelf life of particularly perishable foods. These coatings act as protective barriers decreasing transpiration rate and gas transfer across the product surface, thus promoting the maintenance of nutritional quality.     

壳聚糖涂膜对鸡蛋品质的影响

通过对新鲜鸡蛋涂擦不同质量浓度的壳聚糖溶液,旨在研究壳聚糖对鸡蛋品质的影响。试验将300 枚新鲜鸡蛋随机分成6 组,分别涂上0、0.5、1.0、1.5、2.0g/100mL 和2.5g/100mL 壳聚糖溶液,25℃条件下贮存5周。每周从每个处理中取10 枚鸡蛋测定鸡蛋失重率、哈夫单位、蛋黄指数和蛋清pH 值。结果表明,第5 周与第1 周相比,不涂壳聚糖的鸡蛋失重率和蛋清pH 值显著升高(P ＜ 0.05)、哈夫单位和蛋黄指数显著低(P ＜ 0.05) 。5 周时,与不涂壳聚糖的鸡蛋相比,所有涂壳聚糖的鸡蛋失重率显著降低(P ＜ 0.05),蛋黄指数显著升高(P ＜ 0.05);涂1.0、1.5、2.0g/100mL 和2.5g/100mL 壳聚糖的鸡蛋哈夫单位显著升高(P ＜ 0.05),蛋清pH 值显著降低(P ＜ 0.05);涂1.5、2.0g/100mL 和2.5g/100mL 壳聚糖的鸡蛋间比较,蛋质量损失率、哈夫单位、蛋黄指数和蛋清pH 值差异均不显著(P ＞ 0.05)。用0.5g/100mL 壳聚糖涂擦的鸡蛋5 周时降到C 级,相当于不涂壳聚糖的鸡蛋3 周时的级别;用1.0、1.5、2.0g/100mL 和2.5g/100mL 壳聚糖处理的鸡蛋5 周时降到B 级,相当于不用壳聚糖处理的鸡蛋2 周时的级别。该实验证明壳聚糖能够延长鸡蛋货架期。     

EFFECT OF CHITOSAN COATING ON SHELF LIFE AND QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT MUSHROOM

ABSTRACT

The effect of chitosan coating in fresh‐cut mushroom preservation, including microbiological, enzyme activities, color characteristics and chemical quality attributes, was examined. However, application of chitosan coating to enzyme activity control and quality maintenance of fresh‐cut mushroom was investigated. Fresh‐cut mushrooms were treated with aqueous solution of 0.5, 1 and 2 g chitosan/100 mL, placed in polyethylene bags, and then stored at 4C. Application of chitosan coating delayed discoloration associated with reduced enzyme activities of polyphenoloxidase, peroxidase, catalase, phenylalanine ammonia lyase and laccase, as well as lower total phenolic content. Also, it reduced enzyme activities of cellulase, total amylase and α‐amylase. Microbiological development of the fresh‐cut mushroom treated with chitosan coating was also inhibited compared to the control. The results showed that increasing the concentration of chitosan coating enhanced the beneficial effects of chitosan on extended shelf life and maintained quality of fresh‐cut mushroom.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

In general, the results showed that the application of chitosan coating (with optimum concentration of 2%) of oyster mushroom was observed to greatly inhibit the enzyme activities and lowest microbial count (Y, M and B) during storage at 4C for 15 days. Recommendations for selection of an appropriate chitosan concentration with refrigeration at 4C were given to be a potentially useful tool for extending the shelf life of fresh oyster mushroom. Furthermore, from a technological point of view, it would be conceivable to use chitosan coating in processed mushrooms provided that their safety is assessed and their commercial feasibility is demonstrated. It is concluded that the technique used produced good results; the product showed good quality during processing and storage with respect to microbiological, physical and chemical properties. Also, this technique is important to prevent the decrease in market value and the concomitant economic losses.

     

EFFECT OF 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE ON AROMA COMPOUNDS IN "BIG TOP" NECTARINES AFTER SHELF LIFE

“Big Top” nectarines picked at two dates (Pick 1 and Pick 2) and treated at harvest with 0 (control), 0.25, 0.5 and 1.0 µL/L 1‐methylcyclopropene (1‐MCP) when fruit ripening had already started were kept at 20 C until control fruit softened. Ethylene production was lowered by 0.25 and 1.0 µL/L doses in Pick 1 fruits and by all the doses in Pick 2 fruits. Fruit softening was delayed, but at the end of shelf life, treated fruits were as soft as the controls. Total volatile production was lowered by 0.25 and 1.0 µL/L doses in Pick 2 fruits. 1‐MCP influenced the aroma composition at the end of shelf life, yet it was not always dose dependent. Consequently, 1‐MCP changed fruit odor pattern by influencing the distribution of lactone odor units, the major odor contributors, reducing the “overmature” note and enhancing the “fresh” note.     

壳聚糖涂膜对沂州木瓜贮藏品质的影响

以沂州木瓜为试材,研究壳聚糖涂膜对木瓜的保鲜作用。在室温条件下采用不同质量分数的壳聚糖溶液对沂州木瓜进行涂膜处理,测定其总糖、VC含量、感官品质、质量损失率、硬度和腐烂率的变化。结果表明：壳聚糖涂膜处理能延缓果实硬度、总糖含量、VC、质量损失率和感官品质的降低,降低果实的腐烂率,1.5%壳聚糖涂膜处理保鲜效果最好,可有效地延长沂州木瓜的保鲜期。     

大蒜素提取液对鲜切山药保鲜效果的影响

为了延缓鲜切山药的褐变和品质劣变,延长保鲜期,采用超声波法提取大蒜素,分别配制0.1%、0.3%和0.5%的大蒜素保鲜液,以清水为对照(CK),在(4±1) ℃的冷藏条件下,对鲜切山药的保鲜效果进行研究。结果表明,与对照组相比,不同含量大蒜素提取液可降低鲜切山药贮藏过程中多酚氧化酶和过氧化物酶的酶活性,显著抑制鲜切山药的呼吸强度和褐变度,降低失重率和腐烂率,减少丙二醛的生成量,保持鲜切山药较好的营养品质和感官品质。其中以0.3%大蒜素提取液保鲜效果较好,与对照组相比,鲜切山药保鲜期延长了9 d左右。     

壳聚糖涂膜保鲜圆脆红枣

以圆脆红枣为试材,在贮藏条件为温度－ 1～0℃、相对湿度90%～95% 条件下,探讨不同质量分数(0.50%、1.00%、1.50%、2.00%、2.50%)壳聚糖涂膜处理圆脆红枣的保鲜效果。经70d 的贮藏,结果表明：1.50%壳聚糖涂膜处理保鲜效果最显著,其果实腐烂率低,为30.60%;质量损失小,质量损失率11.35%;果品贮运性能好,硬度为9.88kg/cm2;营养成分损失较小,其中可滴定酸含量为0.31%;VC 含量为412.56mg/100g;可溶性固形物含量为22.22%。而空白对照组的腐烂率高达92%,已完全丧失果品商品价值,表明壳聚糖涂膜保鲜可以明显延缓圆脆红枣采后的衰老,能有效延长圆脆红枣的保藏期。     

采前涂膜处理对宣化牛奶葡萄贮藏生理及品质的影响

研究采前涂膜处理对宣化牛奶葡萄的采后贮藏生理及保鲜效果。经采前挂蔓涂膜处理的牛奶葡萄在0℃条件贮藏100d,贮藏期间测定了果实的呼吸强度、乙烯释放量、总酚含量、叶绿素含量、可滴定酸含量等生理和品质指标。结果表明：采前涂膜处理可以显著抑制宣化牛奶葡萄果实在贮藏过程中的呼吸强度,处理组果实的呼吸强度比对照低42.5%～53.8%、并在一定程度上减少果实的乙烯释放量;采前涂膜能有效控制葡萄腐烂,贮藏结束时(100d)对照组腐烂率达75.3%,而涂膜处理组的腐烂率只有5.2%。同时可以减少褐变,贮藏75d时处理组的褐变指数比对照低81.6%。保持果实鲜绿色,处理组果实果皮叶绿素含量在50d和75d时为0.04mg/g和0.33mg/g,而对照组则为0.02mg/g和0.015mg/g;也可以保持葡萄果实可溶性固形物、可滴定酸含量,保持感官品质,延长保鲜期约50d。     

Effect of Osmotic Dehydration and Pectin Edible Coatings on Quality and Shelf Life of Fresh-Cut Melon

The aim of this work was to investigate the influence of osmotic dehydration and pectin edible coating on quality parameters of fresh-cut melon. Fruits were osmodehydrated in 40°Bx sucrose solution containing 0.5% calcium lactate or dipped in 0.5% calcium lactate solutions. Then, samples were coated with 1% pectin. Melon pieces dipped in sanitizing solution (nontreated sample) were used as control. Weight loss, respiration rate, firmness, color parameters (lightness, chroma, and whiteness index), sensory acceptance, microbial growth, and structural changes of fruits were evaluated during storage at 5 °C for 14 days. The shelf life of the control sample was limited to 9 days due to microbial growth and sensory rejection, while treated samples showed a shelf life of 14 days. Higher preservation of firmness in coated samples was attributed to the action of calcium salt on melon structure, causing a strengthening of the cell wall. Calcium lactate also inhibited microbial growth along storage, improving microbiological stability of fresh-cut melon. The use of calcium lactate dips and pectin edible coatings hindered weight loss and maintained fruit color characteristics during the storage time. However, these pretreatments probably masked melon taste, reducing the sensory acceptance scores at the end of shelf life study. The combination of osmotic dehydration and pectin coatings was a good preservation alternative for fresh-cut melon, since it improved fruit sensory acceptance, promoting the reduction of product respiration rate, as well as the maintenance of quality parameters during 14 days.     

羟丙基甲基纤维素基涂膜的制备及香蕉保鲜效果

有些水果采摘后的保鲜期很短,造成运输过程中出现腐烂而浪费。为了延长水果保质期,本研究使用羟丙基甲基纤维素(HPMC)和甘油分别作为成膜基质和增塑剂,添加不同质量分数(0%、0.2%、0.4%、0.6%、0.8%、1.0%)的三颗针提取物(BRE),制备了一种新型水果涂膜。测定了该膜的力学性能、光学性能、阻隔性能和抗菌性能。将成膜溶液分为对照组、HPMC涂膜组、HPMC/BRE-0.6涂膜组、HPMC/BRE-1.0涂膜组,对香蕉进行涂膜后于室温下贮藏,定期进行感官评价,并测定其失重率、VC含量和可滴定酸度。结果表明：随着BRE含量增加,膜的力学强度、断裂伸长率和雾度值总体呈增加趋势。当BRE含量达到0.6%时,膜可以屏蔽波长为200～400 nm的光,水蒸气透过系数达到最小值3.51 gm^-1 s^-1 Pa^-1×10^-10,体现了良好的紫外屏蔽性能、水蒸气阻隔性能,同时对金黄色葡萄球菌良好的抑制效果。在香蕉保鲜实验中,不同涂膜处理对香蕉的失重率、VC含量、可滴定酸度均有显著影响(P<0.05)...     

河阴石榴的采后保鲜技术

研究贮藏温度、化学杀菌剂处理和涂膜对河阴石榴果皮褐变、质量损失率、腐烂及籽粒品质等指标的影响。结果表明,在120 d的贮藏期内,4.5 ℃会引起河阴石榴果实冷害,果皮褐变严重、腐烂率增大。1%壳聚糖涂膜处理降低果实的腐烂率、褐变指数和质量损失率的效果优于1%海藻酸钠和1%羧甲基纤维素钠涂膜。噻菌灵、甲基托布津和多菌灵1 000 倍稀释液浸果60 s可以显著降低果实腐烂率,3 种化学杀菌剂处理之间无显著差异。以42%噻菌灵悬浮剂1 000 倍液浸果,而后以1%壳聚糖溶液涂膜,用0.015 mm聚乙烯保鲜袋单果包装后放入6 ℃条件下贮藏120 d,河阴石榴的腐烂率为3.46%,质量损失率为2.13%,褐变指数为0.11,可溶性固形物含量为14.5%,籽粒品质评分为92,具有较高的商品价值。     

Double Layer Coatings: A New Technique for Maintaining Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Properties of Dragon Fruit During Storage

A double layer coating was evaluated for maintenance of quality of dragon fruit during storage at 10?±?2 °C and 80?±?5 % RH for 28 days. Significant differences (p?<?0.05) were observed between control and the treated fruit. However, a double layer coating with 600 nm droplet size?+?1.0 % conventional chitosan showed promising results in all the tested parameters, while the fruit treated with 1,000 nm droplet size?+?1.0 % conventional chitosan showed some negative effects on fruit surface. Increase in weight loss was 12.0 % in fruit treated with 600 nm droplet size and 1.0 % conventional chitosan as compared to the control. Antioxidants and gaseous analysis also proved the efficacy of double layer coatings with 600 nm droplet size?+?1.0 % conventional chitosan. Thus it can be concluded from the present investigation that double layer coating could be used for maintaining quality in dragon fruit for up to 28 days without any off-flavours.     

A COMBINATION OF HEAT TREATMENT AND CHITOSAN COATING DELAYS RIPENING AND REDUCES DECAY IN “GALA” APPLE FRUIT

ABSTRACT

Apples (Malus domestica Borkh. cv. Gala) were heat‐treated at 38C for 4 days (heat treatment [HT]) before or after coated with 1% chitosan (CTS). Following treatment, apples were stored at 0C for 8 weeks and 20C for 7 days as shelf life. The effectiveness of the combined treatments on the ripeness, quality and decay development caused by Penicillium expansum and Botrytis cinerea was evaluated. Severe heat damage was observed on the fruits heat‐treated after CTS coating (CTS + HT), appeared as external decay and internal brown after treatment. However, no damage on fruits heated before CTS coating (HT + CTS) during the whole storage. Besides the completely control of blue mold and gray mold on artificially inoculated fruits during storage, the HT + CTS treated fruit showed the lowest respiration rate, ethylene evolution, malondialdehyde and membrane leakage, and the highest firmness and consumer acceptance among the treatments. At the same time, this combined treatment could inhibit the lost of green color, titratable acidity and weight loss compared with HT alone.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

“Gala” apple fruits become more popular in the world because of its high productivity and good quality. Hot air treatment alone has been used to delay ripening of Gala but caused the loss of peel green, titratable acidity and weight. This work investigated the effects of hot air treatment combined with chitosan (CTS) coating on the ripening, quality and decay development for Gala apple fruits. Compared with fruits heat‐treat alone, fruits heat‐treated before CTS coating (heat treatment + CTS) preserved original peel color, maintained titratable acidity and weight, completely control decay development and showed the highest consumer acceptance after storage. The information obtained from this study suggested that this combined treatment may be a suitable method for the commercial application on Gala apple fruits.