Commodity characteristics of tropical fruits

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to analyze the commodity characteristics of the most common types of tropical fruits. The article considers the commodity characteristics of tropical fruits presented on the Russian market, taking into account the peculiarities of their nutritional value, chemical composition, structure, assortment, quality and useful properties assessment. It has been established that tropical fruits are distinguished by low calorie content (except for avocados), the presence of natural sugars, valuable mineral and vitamin composition, as well as the presence of biooxidants represented by tannins and dyes. Promising pomological varieties of tropical fruits under consideration are indicated; general and specific quality indicators envisioned in the modified standards, and their useful properties are identified. The features of packaging and storage of tropical fruits, including the specific conditions for their ripening, are analyzed