Assessment of foodborne pathogen presence in the peach supply chain and its potential risk to the end consumer

Peaches are popular, nutritious and widely consumed. Being a tree crop, it is considered a low risk fruit, with no direct water contact, and no previous foodborne disease outbreaks associated with its consumption. However, in 2014 the pioneer association between stone fruit and a foodborne illness was reported, linking Listeria monocytogenes to stone fruit. This highlights the need for better understanding of risk associated with contaminated fresh stone fruit, in order to implement adequate preventative measures. No information is available on the presence of foodborne pathogens on peaches in the supply chain. A case study approach was therefore followed to assess foodborne pathogen presence on the farm, focusing on the impact of irrigation water, facility sanitation and hygiene by collecting various fruit and environmental samples (n = 428). This study demonstrates the effectiveness of integrating basic microbial testing with safety management and risk assessment tools that can be collectively used to improve the food safety management system. No Salmonella Typhimurium was detected from samples, however, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria spp. and Staphylococcus aureus were detected on fruit and environmental samples. Despite the GlobalG.A.P. certification status of the farm, livestock frequented water sources which lead to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. This conclusion was based on positive detection of foodborne pathogens from the water sources and subsequent removal of livestock which resulted in a definite decrease in pathogen detection. A number of E. coli O157:H7 and S. aureus were detected during the second year of monitoring from environmental samples and it was observed that the personal hygiene and facility sanitation was not adequately enforced. Based on feedback given to the farmer, enforcement was improved and a definite decrease in foodborne pathogens was observed in the following sampling cycle. Areas of risk that were still identified following the fourth year of monitoring included the water source used for irrigation and poor sanitation in the production and processing facilities. Limited foodborne pathogen prevalence on peaches over the full study period as well as the extended export supply chain at controlled temperatures resulted in low-to-medium calculated consumer risk. The correct and meticulous implementation of integrated and holistic pre- and post-harvest food safety management systems is therefore essential to prevent produce contamination, reduce the consumer risk and therefore ensure overall product safety.     

Effects of latitude and weather conditions on sugars,fruit acids and ascorbic acid in currant (Ribes sp.) cultivars

BACKGROUND: Sugars, acids and vitamin C are essential components influencing the sensory and nutritional properties of currants (Ribes sp.). In this study the effects of growth latitude and weather conditions on these components in red, white and green currant cultivars were systematically investigated for the first time. RESULTS: Red Dutch (a red Ribes rubrum cultivar) contained more malic acid but fewer sugars and had a lower sugar/acid ratio than Vertti (a green Ribes nigrum cultivar) and White Dutch (a white R. rubrum cultivar). Fructose (27–56 g L^?1 juice) and glucose (21–54 g L^?1) were the major sugars in all currant samples, but sucrose (7–20 g L^?1) was present only in Vertti. Vertti contained the most ascorbic acid. Sugars, malic acid and the sugar/acid ratio in Red Dutch were 11–28% higher in southern Finland than in northern Finland. The corresponding values in Vertti were 6–16% lower in the south than in the north, but no differences were found in White Dutch. As the relative humidity decreased, the amounts of citric acid and total acid increased in all cultivars, while the amount of sugars increased in Vertti but decreased in White Dutch and Red Dutch. In Red Dutch, high temperature and radiation levels increased the sugar content. CONCLUSION: The influence of latitude and weather conditions on qualitative parameters of currants varies with the cultivar. This study provides important guidance for currant cultivation and for further physiological and enzymological studies. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry     

基于FOABHC＿SVM的微电网短期负荷预测模型

为适应微电网的建设和发展对负荷预测效率及精度的要求,针对微电网负荷基数小、间歇性和随机性大等特点,提出一种基于历史认知果蝇优化算法（FOABHC）－优化支持向量机（SVM）的微电网短期负荷预测模型。以国内某微电网示范工程项目为例,将FOABHC＿SVM用于微电网短期负荷预测。实例仿真结果表明,所提出的FOABHC＿SVM预测模型优于SVM预测模型,更适用于当前微电网短期负荷预测需要。     

观赏果树在漳州城市园林绿化中的应用

阐述漳州观赏果树的选择原则,介绍漳州观赏果树的主要种类,总结分析了观赏果树在漳州城市园林绿化中的具体应用,并针对观赏果树在漳州城市园林绿化应用中存在的问题,提出解决对策。     

果蔬保鲜剂的研究进展

针对果蔬在采摘后由于呼吸生理代谢、病原微生物侵染、储藏方法不当等问题引起腐烂损耗问题,人们常常利用化学保鲜剂与生物保鲜剂来抑制这些对果蔬贮藏的不利因素。果蔬保鲜剂的特性来可分为三大类:生物保鲜剂、化学保鲜剂、食品添加剂型保鲜剂,本文分别阐述了化这三类保鲜剂对果蔬保鲜的作用原理、发展现状和各自优缺点。并对今后果蔬保鲜剂的进展提出一些见解。     

Carotenoid Pigments and Colour of Hermaphrodite and Female Papaya Fruits ( Carica papaya L) cv Sunrise During Post-Harvest Ripening

The predominant carotenoids in extracts of female and hermaphrodite Papaya fruits (Carica papaya L) Solo cv Sunrise were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography on a C₁₈ reversed-phase column using a diode-array detector. Three classes of carotenoids were separated and identified from the papaya extract without saponification; these were xanthophylls, hydrocarbon carotenoids and carotenol fatty acid esters. The xanthophylls were identified as trans-zeaxanthin, cryptoflavin and β-cryptoxanthin; other xanthophyls were detected in very small quantities. The major hydrocarbon carotenoid was identified as lycopene. Carotenol fatty acid esters were identified as carotenol fatty acid esters of β-cryptoxanthin, cryptoxanthin-5,6-epoxide, lutein, zeaxanthin and violaxanthin. There were no qualitative differences among the carotenoid pattern of female and hermaphrodite papaya fruits. Changes in carotenoid composition during ripening in hermaphrodite and female papaya fruits (cv Sunrise) were investigated in three different stages of ripeness. These changes could be shown in terms of Hunter colour values.     

浅探水果快递纸箱的绿色化优化思路与方法

近年来,由于人们消费观念的转变,水果电商快速发展,由此带来大量水果快递包装。本文以水果快递纸箱这一特定领域,分析了目前水果快递纸箱的环保现状,从选材、设计与回收等方面,提出了水果快递纸箱的绿色化、可循环、标准化与减量化的优化思路与方法,为水果快递纸箱的设计、开发与生产提供有效借鉴。     

果酒中活性羰基化合物的研究进展

果酒多由水果发酵制备,其香气浓郁,且富含多种营养成分,深受消费者喜爱。但目前国内果酒行业发展处于上升阶段,产品质量良莠不齐,对于果酒生产和储藏过程中,可能产生的潜在危害物——活性羰基化合物(reactive carbonyl species, RCS)关注度不够。RCS不仅能破坏人体细胞正常生理功能,引发多种慢性疾病,还会对果酒品质造成不良影响。本文介绍了果酒中潜在危害物RCS的种类和危害、形成路径、含量以及分析方法,分析了果酒中富含的多酚类化合物对RCS的抑制活性、作用机制及其在食品中的应用,为果酒行业今后的开发方向及发展提供一定的理论基础和借鉴依据。     

电子束辐照对新疆干果品质的影响及其最高耐受剂量的确定

目的 探究电子束辐照对4种新疆干果品质的影响,确定干果辐照工艺的最高耐受剂量。方法 采用0、2、4、6、8和10 kGy不同剂量电子束处理枸杞干、红枣干、无花果干、小白杏干,研究不同辐照剂量对水分、维生素C、总酸、总糖4种理化指标及色度、外观、风味、色泽和口感等5种感官品质的影响。结果 仅8 kGy辐照处理对枸杞干口感指标有不良影响,其他3种干果的感官指标几乎不受辐照处理的影响; 10 kGy以内的辐照处理对红枣干的品质无不良影响;无花果干的总酸含量在辐照剂量>6kGy时有所上升,维生素C含量在10 kGy处理时显著低于对照;辐照剂量≥6 kGy时,小白杏干维生素C含量显著降低。结论 通过对电子束辐照新疆干果的品质影响及最高耐受辐照剂量的研究,确定枸杞干、红枣干、无花果干和小白杏干的最高耐受剂量分别是8、10、6和6 kGy。为电子束辐照在新疆干果灭菌工艺中的应用提供了理论基础。