Effect of storage conditions on the chemical attributes of Ogbomoso mango juice

Mango juices were extracted from Ogbomoso variety using the method of Brekke et al. (1972). Mango juices were packaged in polyethylene films, polyethylene tetraphthalate (PET or plastic) bottles and transparent glass bottles and stored at 6 °C, 26 °C and 34 °C. Percentage ascorbic acid loss, browning index, titratable acidity, pH and soluble solids were evaluated at 2-week intervals for 8 weeks. Percentage ascorbic acid loss, non-enzymatic browning and titratable acidity increased with storage time in all packaging materials. However, pH decreased with storage time and soluble solids remained constant. Higher percentage ascorbic acid loss, browning index and titratable acidity occurred in juices packaged in polyethylene film, than in PET and glass bottles. Percentage ascorbic acid, browning index and pH increased with increased storage temperature. However, titratable acidity decreased with increased storage temperature and soluble solids remained constant throughout the period of storage.     

Microbiological, physicochemical and sensory quality of maple syrup aseptically packaged in paper-based laminate

Quality of maple syrup packaged in paper-based laminate at 82°C or room temperature (25°C) was evaluated and compared to a reference syrup packaged in glass bottles stored at 4°C. to prevent microbial growth and blown containers, maple syrup must be heated at 82°C before packaging. Significant pH decrease related to storage temperature was similar to the observation of other authors for glass bottles and cans. Syrup in laminate cartons stored at 4°C, had higher transmittance measurements with time, but at higher storage temperatures, browning effect related to caramelization of sugars balances this transmittance increase. Changes in invert sugar level were significant only in syrup packaged in laminate at 25°C and stored at 23°C and 37°C and were related to the microbial growth. Physicochemical changes were not large enough to affect the overall quality of the product. 'Burnt sugar' off-flavour was detected for samples stored at 37°C. Packaging maple syrup in paper-based laminate at 82°C is an economic alternative to glass bottles, while maintaining a good quality product.     

Chemical and colour changes related to the use of sorbates and ascorbic acid in pickled cucumbers and caperberries during long‐term storage

The evolution of two additives, potassium sorbate and ascorbic acid, during long‐term storage of pickled vegetables, as well as the impact of these additives on product colour, was investigated. For this investigation, cucumbers and caperberries packed in both glass bottles and plastic pouches were used. In general, the added sorbate level remained unchanged during long‐term storage irrespective of the packaging material. However, the ascorbic acid gradually disappeared at a significantly higher rate in plastic than in glass containers, and its level was higher in caperberries than in cucumbers. In the latter, the presence of sorbate caused a higher degradation rate of ascorbic acid compared to the absence of sorbate. Ascorbic acid had a protective effect against surface colour degradation in cucumbers packed in plastic pouches, whereas sorbate enhanced such degradation. However, in both pickled vegetables, ascorbic acid degradation had a significant impact on brine browning, particularly in plastic pouches.     

包装材料对贮藏期荔枝汁品质及非酶褐变的影响

研究了聚酯(PET)瓶、聚乳酸(PLA)瓶和聚酯/铝箔/聚乙烯(PET/Al/PE)复合袋装荔枝汁在25℃避光贮藏时的品质变化和非酶褐变情况,采用偏最小二乘法回归(PLSR)分析包装材料对荔枝汁非酶褐变的影响。结果表明:贮藏过程,PLA瓶装荔枝汁的L-抗坏血酸(L-AA)发生快速降解,PET瓶和复合袋中的L-AA降解缓慢;贮藏初期,溶解氧浓度(DOC)均急剧下降,贮藏后期,除PLA瓶中的DOC快速上升外,其它包装材料中的DOC均平缓下降并趋于稳定。包装材料阻隔性能对L-AA含量和DOC有显著(p<0.05)影响。蔗糖不断水解,果糖和葡萄糖含量在贮藏初期快速地增加,然后缓慢下降。氨基酸总量和总酚含量不断下降。可溶性固形物(TSS)含量缓慢上升,pH缓慢下降。5-HMF含量和褐变指数不断上升。包装材料阻隔性能使得荔枝汁中的溶解氧浓度差异,溶解氧能引起L-AA的降解和酚类物质氧化聚合,导致荔枝汁发生非酶褐变。     

Oxidative stability of red wine stored in packages with different oxygen permeability

A young red wine was aged in containers with different oxygen permeability, i.e. glass, polyethyleneterephtalate (PET) and polyethyleneterephtalate including an oxygen scavenger (PETA), to determine variations in antioxidant components and antioxidant activity, determined as radical scavenging activity. The phenolic composition and the antioxidant activity of the wine were evaluated during approximately 24 weeks of storage at 20 or 30 °C. Significant changes were observed in total anthocyanin concentration in all samples, while other indexes such as total phenolics and total flavonoids remained stable during storage in all conditions. The antioxidant activity diminished in all samples, with differences between the various containers, both at 20 and 30 °C. HPLC analysis showed that important changes occurred in some flavonoid components (catechin, epicatechin, procyanidin TB2) and in most anthocyanidins in all storage conditions, with greater degradation at 30 °C and in PET bottles. Samples stored in PETA bottles showed the highest stability. The research demonstrated that ageing-related changes during storage are influenced by the oxygen permeability of the containers and can be slowed by the use of PET materials with enhanced oxygen barrier capacity.     

Ascorbic acid,aroma compounds and browning of orange juices related to PET packaging materials and pH

The ascorbic acid content of orange juice made from concentrate was measured after 9 months of storage at 20 °C in glass, standard monolayer polyethylene terephthalate (PET₁), multilayer PET (PET₂) and plasma‐treated PET (PET₃) containers. Glass enabled the best preservation of ascorbic acid and, in plastic packaging materials, ascorbic acid losses were correlated with their oxygen permeability. PET₂ and PET₃, which exhibit oxygen permeability 10 times less than that of PET₁, enabled a gain of 100 mg L^?1 after 9 months of storage. Freshly hand‐squeezed orange juice samples were adjusted to various pH values using sodium hydroxide; a rise in the pH from 3.2 to 4.0 significantly reduced the amounts of off‐flavours (i.e., furfural and α‐terpineol) appearing during storage, by 79% and 65%, respectively. Moreover, an increase in the pH from 3.2 to 4.0 enabled the protection of ascorbic acid levels without detrimentally increasing non‐enzymatic browning. Copyright © 2006 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effect of Initial Dissolved Oxygen Levels on the Degradation of Ascorbic Acid and the Browning of Lemon Juice during Storage

The effect of different initial dissolved oxygen concentrations (0.41, 1.44, and 3.74 mg/L) on rate of deteriorative quality changes [ascorbic acid degradation, browning, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and furfural production) in lemon juice stored at 36°C was investigated. No significant effects on rate of ascorbic acid degradation and furfural formation could be attributed to the different oxygen levels. Degradation of ascorbic acid appeared to be predominantly anaerobic. Lag period before browning increased depended on oxygen level. Zero-, first- and second-order kinetic models were fitted to various degradative reactions occurring in lemon juice during storage. Highly significant correlations were obtained between browning index, HMF, and furfural formation, suggesting that all three would be suitable as chemical indices of storage temperature abuse in lemon juices.     

Changes in nutritional and sensory properties of orange juice packed in PET bottles: An experimental and modelling approach

Sensitivity to oxidation of an orange juice was investigated through packaging in standard PET or active PET with oxygen scavenger bottles. The evolution of dissolved oxygen was found to be similar in all bottles, whereas ascorbic acid degradation was related to the oxygen transfer with higher losses in standard PET (53%) against active PET (31%). Moreover, when juice was exposed to high intensity light, a fold faster degradation of ascorbic acid was observed compared to total darkness. Depending also on the light intensity and regardless of the package permeability, changes in the aromatic profile of the juice were observed due to the degradation of limonene and the formation of α-terpineol, an off-flavour. A mechanistic model was developed to predict the shelf life of orange juice. This model, coupling O₂ transfer and ascorbic acid oxidation reaction in the bottled juice, confirmed that oxygen permeation through packaging material could not be neglected.     

Is It Advisable to Store Olive Oil in PET Bottles?

To assess the role of the container material on the quality of olive oil, literature results concerning the analytical definition of the quality of oils stored in PET or glass bottles were critically reviewed. The performance of active and passive barrier PET containers may move towards that of glass bottles. The influence of storage conditions was also considered: the main factors affecting the sensory quality loss upon storage are light and the initial oil oxygen concentration, aside from the bottle material. Further research needs are anticipated since new active and passive barrier bottles indeed deserve further attention.     

Influence of PET and PET/PEN Blend Packaging on Ascorbic Acid and Color in Juices Exposed to Fluorescent and UV Light

ABSTRACT: Apple and orange juices packed in polyester bottles were stored in dark, intense fluorescent (1500 lux), and UV light conditions in temperature-controlled (22 °C) chambers and monitored more than 7 mo for ascorbic acid content and color changes. Polyester beverage bottles were made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or PET blended with 0.25%, 1%, and 4% polyethylene naphthalate (PEN). The cut-off wavelength ranged from 322 nm for PET to 373 nm for the 4% PEN/PET blend. Spectral irradiance, visible light intensity, and light distribution were evaluated in the light chambers and compared with supermarket display lighting and outdoor daylight conditions. Only the UV chamber and sunlight showed significant irradiance at wavelengths below 400 nm. Ascorbic acid (AA) degradation and concurrent color changes occurred in both juices during storage in all 3 lighting conditions and in all 4 bottle types. Zero-order reaction kinetics described the AA degradation rate for all treatments. Apple juice stored in UV had a significantly higher ( P < 0.05) AA degradation rate than juice stored in the dark or in fluorescent light. Under UV conditions, apple juice in PET/ PEN bottles had a lower AA degradation rate than the juice in PET bottles. AA degradation in orange juice was less affected by UV exposure than in apple juice. Both juices darkened over time when stored in dark and fluorescent conditions, whereas UV exposure caused some initial bleaching of color before darkening. The bleaching effect was reduced in apple juice stored in the PET/PEN bottles.     

Effect of bottle colour and storage conditions on browning of orange wine

We investigated the effect of bottle colour, storage temperature and storage time on the browning of orange wine. Kozan orange variety was used for the production of wine. The fermentation was performed spontaneously at 20 degrees C. The wine was bottled in three differently coloured bottles: clear white, green and brown. Then each was divided into two parts: one part was stored at 13-14 degrees C in the cellar and the other at 23-26 degrees C in the laboratory for 150 days. During the storage, browning index and ascorbic acid content of the wines were measured at day 0, 75 and 150. The results showed that the use of brown bottles and the short-time storage reduced the browning in orange wines, however, storage at two different temperatures did not significantly affect the browning index.     

Chemical Changes during Storage of an Alcoholic Orange Juice Beverage

Chemical stability of a pasteurized, noncarbonated, alcoholic orange juice beverage, (8% ethanol and 30% reconstituted Valencia frozen concentrated orange juice), was investigated. It was hot-filled into clear glass bottles under nitrogen and subjected to 14-wk storage at 4, 25, and 40°C. pH, °Brix, titratable acidity, and % alcohol remained constant throughout storage. Accumulation of furfural and darkening paralleled ascorbic acid degradation. The beverage exhibited 25 times more browning at 40°C and 9 times more at 25°C than at 4°C after 14-wk. d-Limonene decreased at all temperatures. Nitrogen headspace slightly improved stability at 40°C. Time and temperature were most significant in storage and long-tem shelf-life could only be achieved with refrigeration.     

Chemical changes in powdered infant formulas during storage

Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), furosine (FUR), lactulose (LU), lysine loss, ascorbic acid and colour (ΔE) were determined in powdered infant formulas stored under nitrogen and oxygen conditions at 20°C and 55°CC during 15, 30 and 90 days. The indicators of the assay at 20°C showed similar behaviour in nitrogen or oxygen atmospheres. Changes in furosine and lysine loss after 90 days occurred under oxygen. Storage at 55°C produced considerable browning. Browning was always greater in nitrogen than in oxygen. Most of the studied parameters increased with the storage time and are useful in controlling the extent of browning in powdered infant formulas under adverse storage conditions.     

Degradation of sorbic acid in fruit squashes and fish paste

Degradation of sorbic acid (SA) in fruit squashes and fish paste has been found to be influenced by the nature of the food material and the packaging system. Losses in SA ranged from 60–90% in polypropylene and 41–65% in saran coated cellopoly pouches to 22–30% in paper-aluminium foil-polyethylene laminate pouches and glass bottles after 150–210 days at 37°C. The rate of degradation was significantly higher in fish paste than in fruit squashes.
The major portion of the added SO, in fruit squashes was lost during the initial stages of storage and the residual SO, (< 100 ppm) did not significantly influence the rate of degradation of SA. Browning intensity in fruit squashes and fish paste was also related to the oxygen permeability of the packaging materials. Addition of 0.1 % SA did not significantly influence the rate of browning but at 0.2%, a slight increase in the rate was observed.     

Vitamin C stability in encapsulated green West Indian cherry juice and in encapsulated synthetic ascorbic acid

Kinetic studies on the degradation of vitamin C and nonenzymatic browning of green West Indian cherry juice and synthetic ascorbic acid, encapsulated in maltodextrin DE20 and a mixture of this with gum arabic, were carried out at different temperatures (15, 25, 35 and 45 °C). Vitamin C degradation followed the first‐order and nonenzymatic browning a zero‐order kinetic model. At higher storage temperatures the formulation containing a mixture of maltodextrin and gum arabic (3:1) was the most effective for vitamin C protection. An increase in storage temperature showed a greater impact on the degradation of synthetic vitamin C than on that of the green West Indian cherry juice. These differences could be due to the presence of phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity, protecting the vitamin C. Copyright © 2006 Society of Chemical Industry     

Time and Temperature Effect on Stability of Moroccan Processed Orange Juice during Storage

The loss of quality of processed pasteurized orange juice stored at 4°C, 22.5°C, 35°C, and 45°C for up to 14 wks was evaluated. The results showed that parameters such as pH, total solids, titratable acidity, formal index, and total sugars did not significantly change during storage at all temperatures. However, a major change was observed for ascorbic acid content, reducing sugars and furfural production, except for storage temperature at 4°C. Ascorbic acid degradation, sucrose hydrolysis, and furfural build-up followed pseudo-zero order reaction kinetics. The minimal change of formol number and total sugars suggested that nonenzymatic browning was mainly due to ascorbic acid degradation. Fufurfal formation during storage was found to be much higher than that reported in the literature.     

Effects of ascorbic acid retention on juice color and pigment stability in blood orange (Citrus sinensis) juice during refrigerated storage

Blood orange juice samples with two different levels of ascorbic acid content were placed in HDPE plastic bottles, pasteurized, and stored at 4.5 °C. The influence of ascorbic acid retention on color stability of blood orange juice was investigated using CIE L*a*b*, hue, chroma, polymeric color, and browning index during the storage period. Changes in monomeric anthocyanin pigments, total carotenoid contents, cyanidin-3-glucoside, and ascorbic acid were also measured. Ascorbic acid degradation was highly correlated (r>0.93) to anthocyanin pigment degradation. Ascorbic acid content also showed linear correlation with red color intensity (CIE a*, and chroma) in the juice. Polymeric color and browning index increased with storage time and were more pronounced for juice fortified with ascorbic acid.     

Novel Browning Inhibitor Formulation for Fresh-cut Apples

ABSTRACT: Development of a browning inhibitor for fresh-cut apples that would not support human pathogen survival was investigated. Granny Smith and Fuji wedges were treated with acidic or neutral browning inhibitors with and without addition of sodium hexametaphosphate. Wedges in modified atmosphere packaging pouches were observed for browning during storage at 4 °C and 10 °C. A pH 2.9 dip containing ascorbic acid, citric acid, and sodium hexametaphosphate suppressed browning for at least 3 wk at 4 °C, whereas formulations without hexametaphosphate failed within 1 wk. These results demonstrate that browning in fresh-cut apples can be controlled with a formulation unlikely to support human pathogen survival or growth.     

Degradation kinetics of ascorbic acid in encapsulated spray-dried honey powder packaged in aluminium laminated polyethylene and high-density polyethylene

The present study evaluated the stability of nutritionally rich encapsulated spray-dried honey powders in terms of hygroscopicity, glass transition temperature, total phenolic content, antioxidant activity and ascorbic acid using maltodextrin, gum arabic, and whey protein concentrate as carriers during a storage period of 180 days using high-density polyethylene and aluminium laminated polyethylene as packaging materials at 25°C (room temperature) and 35°C (accelerated temperature). The results revealed that temperature caused a negative influence on the glass transition temperature and stability of ascorbic acid. The kinetics of ascorbic acid degradation followed a first-order reaction with a reaction rate constant dependent on temperature and packaging material. Honey powder developed with whey protein concentrate as carrier agent and stored in aluminium laminated polyethylene pouches at 35°C possessed the highest antioxidant activity and ascorbic acid due to the presence of phenolic compounds in honey, aonla (Emblica officinalis. Gaertn), and basil (Ocimum sanctum) extract. The honey powders stored in aluminium laminated polyethylene pouches showed comparatively better antioxidant properties (total phenolic content, ascorbic acid, and antioxidant activity) and minimum hygroscopicity than the powders stored in high-density polyethylene at both the storage temperatures.     

ORANGE PEEL COLOR EXTRACT: ITS USE AND STABILITY IN CITRUS PRODUCTS

SUMMARY— Storage stability of the color was tested alone and in various citrus products using an extraction process which had been developed for obtaining a highly colored concentrated extract from orange peel. When concentrated color extract was added to single-strength orange juice in tin-lined or enamel-lined cans or clear glass bottles, color stability was good during storage at 35° F; except for some fading in glass-packed samples, no notable changes in color were observed after 10 wk. However, at 70° F and 85° F color changes occurred, mainly from darkening due to browning. These storage changes were more predominant in glass-packed juice and enamellined cans. Color in frozen concentrated orange juice remained stable more than 10 wk, showing no notable change in color during storage at −5° F. Stored in the concentrated form the color extract required protection from light and heat. Color was stable for more than 6 months when stored at −5° F in the dark.