{"title":"Sweet Cherry Skin Colour Measurement as an Non-Destructive Indicator of Fruit Maturity","authors":"P. Chełpiński, I. Ochmian, P. Forczmański","doi":"10.2478/aucft-2019-0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2019-0019","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Colour measurement is one of the methods used to evaluate food quality. Aim of completed research was the evaluation of a fast and non-destructive method which consisted of assessing colour changes. It was used to determine the ripeness of cherries during their harvest. Additionally, the most significant parameter determining fruit ripeness was identified. Colour measurements of the Burlat cherry on the PHL A rootstocks were supposed to provide standards for practical evaluation of fruit ripeness of this species at an orchard. During the research, the measurements concerned the internal quality of the cherry fruit (firmness, extract content) and the force required to tear off the stem, depending on the size of the fruit. The extract appeared to be the most important indicator to be used for the determination of an optimum harvesting period. It was most prominently correlated with the cherry’s colour. Changes in the skin colour were the most reflected by the value of the parameter CIE a*. The coordinates CIE L* and b* are also important for the determination of fruit quality. Burlat cherries achieve their optimum harvesting ripeness if the coordinate a* is within the range 30.0 to 0.0, the coordinate b* within 10.0 to 0.0 and the coordinate L* within 30.0 to 20.0, which corresponds to the extract value of 12-20%.","PeriodicalId":377090,"journal":{"name":"Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127958224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Carbon Dioxide Injury Prediction Model for Fresh-Cut Apples","authors":"Y. Hu, Yicheng Hao, Zengyu Wei","doi":"10.2478/aucft-2019-0015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2019-0015","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Carbon dioxide (CO2) injury is one of the key cause affecting the sales of fresh-cut apples during the sales period. The method to warn the time till occurring CO2 injury would be convenient for businesses and consumers, but so far, no one has paid attention. This research aimed to study the change rule of the mechanism of carbon dioxide injury of fresh-cut apples treated with high CO2 concentration. The experiment was conducted at 5, 15, 25 and 35°C for 4 days. Every twelve hours, the fresh-cut apple was analyzed by measuring the changes of firmness, soluble solids concentration, browning index and sensory evaluation. The results showed that sensory scores, firmness and soluble solids concentration decreased over time, while the browning index of freshly cut apple increased rapidly with time. Based on the dynamic model of the browning index, with the CO2 Injury warning model of ready-to-eat apples treated with high CO2 concentration was determined.","PeriodicalId":377090,"journal":{"name":"Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130665603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Physicochemical Characteristics and Nutritional Compositions of Some Date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Fruit Cultivars","authors":"Ouarda Djaoudene, M. Bachir bey, H. Louaileche","doi":"10.2478/aucft-2019-0016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2019-0016","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract A comparative study was carried out for eight mature date fruit cultivars to assess physicochemical and nutritional values. Results showed that fruit and flesh weights and seed sizes indicated wide diversity among studied cultivars. The highest pH, acidity, and ash levels were obtained from Tazizaout and Oukasaba cultivars; protein contents varied from 0.47 (Tazizaout) to 0.31 g/100g DM (Delat), while free amino acids concentrations were found between 1.47 (Oukasaba) and 0.79 g/100g DM (Tazarzeit). Total carbohydrates were ranged from 96.28 to 84.51 g/100g DM. The date is low in fat, the highest concentration was 0.11 g/100g DM. Principal Component Analysis indicated that Ourous and Delat cultivars have specific characteristics and can be distinguished from the other cultivars.","PeriodicalId":377090,"journal":{"name":"Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124613424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Closed Model for Energy Independent Production System in Cacao Processing Industry","authors":"T. Bantacut, Moh. Riyan Pratama","doi":"10.2478/aucft-2019-0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2019-0014","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The objective of this research was to assess energy independent and develop a model of closed system production process of cocoa butter and cocoa powder. Mass balance analysis and potential energy assessment of byproducts were used to develop the closed system of cacao processing industry. The results showed that cacao industry with 4,500 kg of cacao capacity per day has the potential energy of 14,561,290 k cal per day derived from the pod husk and bean shells. This potential energy meets the energy needs for the production process. This study explained that the cacao industry can be developed to be an energy independent industry by using the by-products for energy source.","PeriodicalId":377090,"journal":{"name":"Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123981783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quality Evaluation of Tigernut Milk-Based Popsicles Produced with Date Palm Fruits as Sweetener","authors":"J. Adeloye, Precious Uhakheme","doi":"10.2478/aucft-2019-0017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2019-0017","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Popsicle is a flavored and edible ice on stick that can be produced with dairy products. This study aimed to investigate the possibility of using milk from tigernut as a non-dairy source and date palm fruits as sweetener for producing popsicles with enhanced bioactive properties and acceptability. Tigernut milk-based popsicles sweetened with sugar, unroasted date or roasted date were made. The physical properties, antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, melting rate, and sensory characteristics were evaluated. The roasting process significantly influenced the total phenol, antioxidant activity and sensory characteristics of the popsicles. Melting resistance was higher in the popsicles containing both the roasted and unroasted dates compared to the sugar sweetened popsicles. Popsicles sweetened with roasted dates exhibited the most acceptable sensory properties in terms of flavour, taste and overall acceptability.","PeriodicalId":377090,"journal":{"name":"Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116804109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study on the Effects of Lemon Juice on Chemical and Functional Properties of Some Fruit Juices","authors":"Virun Vichaibun, Panan Kanchanaphu","doi":"10.2478/aucft-2019-0022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2019-0022","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Natural antioxidants from fruit juices have been interesting in terms of safety and low risk of side effects. Lemon juice was added to apple, grape, orange, pineapple and watermelon juices to obtain various concentrations. The blends were assayed for total phenolic content and total antioxidant capacity as well as superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like activity. The highest phenolic content was present in 50% (v/v) lemon juice in pineapple blend (425.1±5.1 μg/ml) in comparison to original juice. The total antioxidant capacity and SOD-like activity in the juice blends increased with increasing the proportion of lemon juice when compared with original juice. Our study indicated that lemon juice enhanced health benefits in terms of total phenolic content, total antioxidant capacity and SOD-like activity.","PeriodicalId":377090,"journal":{"name":"Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116996080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Variation in Nutritional Properties of Mango (Mangifera indica) Juice Based on Varietal Difference and Thermal Holding Time","authors":"Olusola Samuel Jolayemi","doi":"10.2478/aucft-2019-0006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2019-0006","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This research demonstrated the significance of variety and thermal holding time (THT) at constant temperature (95 °C) on quality characteristics of mango juice. Eighteen samples from Mado, Julie and Kent mango varieties were produced using full factorial design. Quality parameters, sensory and microbial properties were determined. Variety and THT were significant for most notable variables considered except for some sensory properties. Juice of Julie had the highest vitamin C at 60s, while Mado were superior in virtually all other chemical parameters; having 31.93 – 49.97 µg/100g pro-vitamin A, 51.10 – 113 mg/100g total phenol, 25.60 – 81.40 mg/100g total flavonoid, 1.26 – 1.48 mg/L tannin and 12.60 – 13.60% °Brix. Microbial qualities were influenced by THT; with 60s long enough to achieve stable products. PCA cluster analysis further emphasized variety as the most quality-determining factor in mango juice.","PeriodicalId":377090,"journal":{"name":"Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117148168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shelf-Life Prediction Model of Chitosan Coated Eggs at Different Storage Temperatures","authors":"Y. Hu, Liping Zhang, Jinjin Wei, Zengyu Wei","doi":"10.2478/aucft-2019-0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2019-0007","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In order to study the quality changes and shelf life of chitosan coated eggs during storage, the quality, gas chamber diameter, yolk coefficient and the quality change of Hough unit during storage were measured at temperature of 5, 20 and 35 ℃. The Pearson correlation between the quality indexes and the egg Hough’s unit value was analyzed, and the yolk coefficient was analyzed dynamically and the shelf life prediction model was based on the basis of the Arrhenius equation. The results showed that the quality of eggs, egg yolk coefficient, and Huff units all decreased with the extension of storage time, and the diameter of the air chambers of eggs showed an increasing trend with the extension of storage time. Moreover, the storage environment at high temperature (20 and 35 ℃) had a significant effect on the quality deterioration than the low temperature (5℃) storage environment; The correlation coefficient between egg yolk coefficient and Hough unit is the highest at all temperatures, which can be used as an important indicator for shelf life prediction; According to the changing rule of egg quality, the yolk coefficient can establish a first order kinetic model. According to the model established by the egg yolk coefficient, the coefficient R2 of the fitting curve of the predicted value and the measured value is 0.9825, and the average relative error P is 9.32% and less than 10%. The kinetic relationship between yolk coefficient and temperature is well described. At the same time, based on the dynamic model, the shelf life prediction model of chitosan-coated eggs based on yolk coefficient was determined by the dynamic model. The average relative error was 7.6%, less than 10%, which indicated that the egg shelf life prediction model based on the change of egg yolk coefficient was feasible.","PeriodicalId":377090,"journal":{"name":"Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125673168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qiqi Zheng, G. Shu, Jianbo Kou, Xiuxiu Cui, J. Meng
{"title":"The Effect of Eight Thermal Protectants on the Survival Rate and the Viable Counts of Lactobacillus casei After Heat Treatment in Fermented Goat Milk","authors":"Qiqi Zheng, G. Shu, Jianbo Kou, Xiuxiu Cui, J. Meng","doi":"10.2478/aucft-2019-0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2019-0001","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In order to improve the survival rate of probiotics and produce probiotic goat milk from fermented goat milk of Lactobacillus casei L61 by spray drying. Spray drying has been applied to large-scale industrial production of milk powder due to its high efficiency and low cost. However, high temperatures in spray drying can result in the loss of large numbers of probiotic.The purpose of this paper is to study the effects of eight thermal protectants including skim milk, sucrose, glucose, β-cyclodextrin, gelatin, maltodextrin, glycerol, trehalose on the survival rate and viable counts of L.casei L61 after heat treatment by the single factor experiment. All protective agents have a positive effect on increasing the survival rate of L.casei L61 (p<0.05). The results indicated that the survival rates of L.casei L61 were up to the maximum of 10.94%, 1.13%, 3.04%, 0.21%, 6.97%, 0.075, 4.71% and 0.29%, while the additions of skim milk, sucrose, glucose, β-cyclodextrin, gelatin, maltodextrin, glycerol, trehalose were 20mg/L, 10%, 7%, 15%, 1.5%, 3%, 8mL/L, 10%, respectively; the viable counts after heat treatment are 19.69, 0.81, 1.78, 0.455, 12.2, 0.12, 2.75, 0.435(×106CFU/mL), respectively. This paper provides technical a reference for the development of probiotic goat milk powder.","PeriodicalId":377090,"journal":{"name":"Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129050367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Shu, Chun Yin, Haipeng Qin, Haiyan Kou, Shuai He, Dan Huang
{"title":"Effect of Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Glycerol, Vitamin B2, Mannitol and Solid Malt Extract on Survival of Bifidobacterium bifidum During Freeze-Drying","authors":"G. Shu, Chun Yin, Haipeng Qin, Haiyan Kou, Shuai He, Dan Huang","doi":"10.2478/aucft-2019-0009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2019-0009","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The effect of sodium tripolyphosphate, glycerol, vitamin B2, mannitol and solid malt extract on the freeze-dried powder survival rate and the viable cells of the B. bifidum BB01 were studied by single-factor test in this study. The optimal concentration of protectant for B. bifidum during freeze-drying were 1.5% (W/V) sodium tripolyphosphate, 12% (W/V) glycerol, 6% (W/V) vitamin B2, 6% (W/V) mannitol and 6% (W/V) solid malt extract, and the survival rate of bacteria was 18.63%, 22.98%, 24.13%, 24.19% and 39.77%, respectively.","PeriodicalId":377090,"journal":{"name":"Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128915596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}