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Different Irrigation Rates Effect On The Yield And Quality Of Greenhouse Cultivated Platycodon Grandiflorum Crops Considering Transpiration, Jia Liu, Xuecan Li, Yuanyuan Sui, Haiye Yu Feb 2024

Different Irrigation Rates Effect On The Yield And Quality Of Greenhouse Cultivated Platycodon Grandiflorum Crops Considering Transpiration, Jia Liu, Xuecan Li, Yuanyuan Sui, Haiye Yu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Abstract: The consumption of agricultural water resources is enormous, and in the face of water scarcity, optimizing the utilization rate of water resources is urgent. As a common medicinal plant, the planting area of platycodon grandiflorus crops has increased. Therefore, in order to maximize the yield and quality of platycodon crops, different irrigation treatment methods are developed based on their evaporation capacity, and the impact of different irrigation amounts on platycodon crops is explored. Different irrigation amounts affect multiple indicators of the platycodon plant. The experimental results indicated that for the daily transpiration of the platycodon plant, 120% irrigation was …


Evaluation Of Crocus Sativus L. Quality Using Ftir Spectroscopy, Lina M. Alnaddaf, Mohamad Nabil Ksaier, Salim F. Bamsaoud Nov 2023

Evaluation Of Crocus Sativus L. Quality Using Ftir Spectroscopy, Lina M. Alnaddaf, Mohamad Nabil Ksaier, Salim F. Bamsaoud

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

Crocus sativus L. is one the important spices that gives food a distinctive color and taste as well as its medicinal value. Its quality can be estimated using different analysis methods. In This study we used FTIR spectroscopy to Evaluate Crocus sativus L. quality at MEDICO Lab 2023. FTIR Spectroscopy is a fast and reliable analytical method for quality saffron evaluation. The results of FTIR spectra indicated functional groups related to O-H, C=C, C=O, C-O, C(O)–O, C-H, C-H (cis-) and C-H (trans-). Also, our samples lacked the distinctive bands of the active substances of crocetin. Furthermore, …


Effects Of Different Microwave Drying Conditions On Drying Characteristics And Quality Of Preserved Apricots, Zhao Hong-Xia, Wang Ying-Qiang, Ma Yu-He, Liu Ye-Rong, Wen Jian-Hua, Zhang Bian-Fei Jun 2023

Effects Of Different Microwave Drying Conditions On Drying Characteristics And Quality Of Preserved Apricots, Zhao Hong-Xia, Wang Ying-Qiang, Ma Yu-He, Liu Ye-Rong, Wen Jian-Hua, Zhang Bian-Fei

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to improve the drying efficiency and product quality of preserved apricot. Methods: The preserved apricots were dried using the rotary microwave oven (RMD) and the microwave coupled with convection dryer (MCD). The effect of microwave power, microwave emission mode, cutting and material movement on drying characteristics, the scorching rate, color and sensory quality were investigated and compared with traditional hot air drying (HD). Results: Compared with 1 040 min (16 pieces) and 840 min (48 pieces) of HD, the drying time was significantly shortened by microwave drying, ranging from 40 to 400 min. The drying time …


Research Progress Of Concentrated Fruit Juice And Its Fermented Wine, Yin Zi-Ying, Guan Jun-Feng, Liu Jin-Long Jun 2023

Research Progress Of Concentrated Fruit Juice And Its Fermented Wine, Yin Zi-Ying, Guan Jun-Feng, Liu Jin-Long

Food and Machinery

This paper expounded the characteristics of concentrated fruit juice, and the advantages, disadvantages and optimization of common concentrated technologies, summarized the research status of fermented fruit wine with concentrated fruit juice as raw material, and looked forward to the research direction of fermented fruit wine with concentrated fruit juice as raw material.


Quality Change Of Prawn During Low-Frequency Electric Field Ice Temperature Storage, Yu Ming, Xu Li-Juan, Chen Hai-Qing, Liang Zuan-Hao, Chen Shan-Shan, Liang Feng-Xue, Ao Fei-Fei Apr 2023

Quality Change Of Prawn During Low-Frequency Electric Field Ice Temperature Storage, Yu Ming, Xu Li-Juan, Chen Hai-Qing, Liang Zuan-Hao, Chen Shan-Shan, Liang Feng-Xue, Ao Fei-Fei

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to explore the feasibility of low-frequency electric field assisted controlled freezing-point storage (CFPS) technology improving the quality of shrimp. Methods: Low-frequency electric field was applied on the basis of controlled freezing-point storage (LFEF+CFPS) to preserve prawns, and the contents of malondialdehyde and salt soluble protein, as well as the changes of Ca2+-ATPase activity, pH value, shear force, color difference and protein molecular weight of prawns were monitored. Results: Compared with the conventional CFPS, the LFEF+CFPS had no significant effect on the content of malondialdehyde, salt-soluble protein, pH, shear force and color of prawn meat. …


Research Progress On Quality Evaluation System Of Fruit Fermented Wine, Yin Zi-Ying, Guan Jun-Feng, Zhao Jiang-Li, Liu Jin-Long, Zhao Guo-Qun Apr 2023

Research Progress On Quality Evaluation System Of Fruit Fermented Wine, Yin Zi-Ying, Guan Jun-Feng, Zhao Jiang-Li, Liu Jin-Long, Zhao Guo-Qun

Food and Machinery

The evaluation indicators of fruit wine including sensory evaluation, physicochemical indicator, safety indicator, flavor composition and efficacy are summarized, and the impact of each index on fruit wine quality and research progress are also introduced. Moreover, the quality improvement and the relative quality evaluation system of the fruit wine is prospected.


Quality Changes In The Unwashed Silver Carp Surimi During The Immersion Frozen Storage, He Yu-Xi, Bo Ni, Wang Yu-De, Yu Jian, Liu Yong-Le, Wang Fa-Xiang Apr 2023

Quality Changes In The Unwashed Silver Carp Surimi During The Immersion Frozen Storage, He Yu-Xi, Bo Ni, Wang Yu-De, Yu Jian, Liu Yong-Le, Wang Fa-Xiang

Food and Machinery

Objective: To evaluate the effect of immersion frozen storage (IFS) on quality of the unwashed silver carp surimi. Methods: The surimi samples were immersed into liquid coolant non-contacted and stored at (-20±2) ℃ for 60 days, and changes in the Ca2+-ATPase activity, carbonyl content, thiobarbituric acid value (TBA), as well as the strength, water holding capacity and structure of surimi gel during frozen storage were analyzed, using the traditional frozen storage (TFS) as a control. Results: The results were showed that surimi in IFS group passed through the maximum ice crystal formation zone in 10 min, which was …


Changes In Quality Of Unsalted Sauerkraut During Fermentation And Storage, Chen Le-Le, Xu Di-Jing, Wu Jun-Kai, Wang Yi-Yi Apr 2023

Changes In Quality Of Unsalted Sauerkraut During Fermentation And Storage, Chen Le-Le, Xu Di-Jing, Wu Jun-Kai, Wang Yi-Yi

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the quality changes during the fermentation of sauerkraut without salt and inoculated with lactic acid bacteria and during low-temperature storage. Methods: The basic physicochemical indexes and quality changes of sauerkraut during fermentation were analyzed. Results: The unsalted sauerkraut reached maturity at 5 d of fermentation and the pH, nitrite content, reducing sugar content and vitamin C content decreased significantly (P<0.05) during the fermentation process. This included a decrease in vitamin C of up to 88.62% and a significant increase in total and overall organic acid levels (P<0.05). At fermentation maturity, the nitrite content was extremely low at (0.23±0.10) mg/kg; The organic acids were mainly lactic, oxalic and acetic acids and succinic acid. Except for succinic acid, other organic acids and other organic acids, such as oxalic and citric acids, increased after fermentation, and the lactic acid content increased by 26.5 times. Conclusion: The fermentation process effectively improved the sour and umami taste of the sauerkraut without salt, and ensured the excellent sensory quality. The storage performance was good at 4 ℃, and the storage period was 60 days.


Research Progress On The Effect Of Different Improvers On The Quality Of Frozen Dough, Xin Chen, Zhou Rui-Li, Gong Fang-Yuan Apr 2023

Research Progress On The Effect Of Different Improvers On The Quality Of Frozen Dough, Xin Chen, Zhou Rui-Li, Gong Fang-Yuan

Food and Machinery

Frozen dough is widely used in the food industry. But there are several problems arising such as: the deterioration of dough and the reduction of fermentation activity properties during frozen storage. Frozen dough improvers are important way to solve these problems. Currently, the commonly used improvers are polysaccharides, emulsifiers, proteins and others. This paper summarizes the main problems and influencing factors in the application of frozen dough, and the mechanism and application of different improvers on the quality of frozen dough were reviewed. The paper also prospects the research and development trend of improvers.


Effects Of Different Organic Acid Impregnating Treatments On The Quality Of Freeze-Dried Apple Slices, Qian-Ju Wang, Ting-Cai Yan, Qiu-Ju Yan, Chun Hua, Feng Zhou, Hai-Ou Wang Feb 2023

Effects Of Different Organic Acid Impregnating Treatments On The Quality Of Freeze-Dried Apple Slices, Qian-Ju Wang, Ting-Cai Yan, Qiu-Ju Yan, Chun Hua, Feng Zhou, Hai-Ou Wang

Food and Machinery

The fresh-cut apple slices were impregnated with different concentrations (1%, 2%, 3% and 4%) of organic acid including citric acid, ascorbic acid, malic acid and acetic acid. The color, yield, rehydration, deformation rate, texture characteris-tics and microscopic pore structure of freeze-dried apple chips were used as indicators to analyze the effect of different acid immersion on the quality of vacuum freeze-dried apple chips. The results showed that the △E value of freeze-dried apple slices treated with citric acid, ascorbic acid and malic acid increased with the increase of acid concentration, with relatively small △E value treated with acetic acid, …


Advances In Research And Industrial Development Of Plant-Based Cereal Beverage, Ting-Yu Liu, Su-Mei Zhou, Li-Ya Liu, Cui-Ping Yi Feb 2023

Advances In Research And Industrial Development Of Plant-Based Cereal Beverage, Ting-Yu Liu, Su-Mei Zhou, Li-Ya Liu, Cui-Ping Yi

Food and Machinery

In recent years, with the increase of consumer demand for plant-based, vegetarian and convenient food, the researches and development of beverage products from cereals, such as oats and rice et al. were also increased rapidly, different from their traditional use for staple food. In this study, the products and industrial development of plant-based cereal beverages at home and abroad were reviewed. The selection of raw materias, key technology, core problems affecting the product quality and the improvement of techniques during the process of plant-based cereal drinks were elaborated in detail. Finally, the future research and development of plant-based cereal beverages …


Research On Process Optimization And Quality Of Alkali Soaking And Steam Fixing For Golden Matcha Green Protection, Ying Lu, Yong-Sheng Tan, Mao-Jun Yao, Qian Yang, Wen Sun Feb 2023

Research On Process Optimization And Quality Of Alkali Soaking And Steam Fixing For Golden Matcha Green Protection, Ying Lu, Yong-Sheng Tan, Mao-Jun Yao, Qian Yang, Wen Sun

Food and Machinery

In this study, golden tea was used as the raw material to optimize the green protection technology in the process of preparing golden matcha by the alkali soaking and steam fixing. Three significant influencing factors were obtained by Plackett-Burman design, including the alkali concentration, alkali soaking time and steam fixing time, and the process optimization was studied by the steepest ascent design and Box-Behnken design. The optimal conditions were as follows: The alkali concentration 0.15%, alkali soaking time 20 min, steam fixing time 92 s, solid-liquid ratio 1∶20 (g/mL), and the thickness of leaves 1 cm. Undercontrol of these conditions, …


Research On Process Optimization And Quality Of Intermittent Microwave-Hot Air Coupling Drying Peanut, Zheng-Zheng Ling, Guang-Yue Ren, Xu Duan, Lin-Lin Li, Li-Ping Ma, Tie-You Dong, Xin-Lin Li Feb 2023

Research On Process Optimization And Quality Of Intermittent Microwave-Hot Air Coupling Drying Peanut, Zheng-Zheng Ling, Guang-Yue Ren, Xu Duan, Lin-Lin Li, Li-Ping Ma, Tie-You Dong, Xin-Lin Li

Food and Machinery

In order to explore the optimal process parameters of intermittent microwave-hot air coupled peanut drying, the optimal process parameters of peanut intermittent microwave-hot air coupled drying were determined using the response surface optimization analysis method. The comprehensive score of peanut drying rate and drying energy efficiency as response values. The optimal conditions were as followed: hot air temperature 45 ℃, microwave intensity 1.25 W/g, microwave intermittent ratio 1.10. Under these conditions, it was verified that the peanut intermittent microwave-hot air coupling drying rate was 0.517 g/min, the energy efficiency was 0.433 MJ/g, the comprehensive drying score was 0.710, and the …


Optimization Of Fermentation Agent For Dry Mustard, Wen-Qing Li, Feng-Lian Luo, Quan Qing, Yi-Lin Jiang Feb 2023

Optimization Of Fermentation Agent For Dry Mustard, Wen-Qing Li, Feng-Lian Luo, Quan Qing, Yi-Lin Jiang

Food and Machinery

The fermentation characteristics of Lactic acid bacteria strains like Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus pentosaceus were researched respectively. According to the growth situation, acid-producing ability, salt resistance, temperature tolerance and adaptability to different pH value of strains, the Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus pentosaceus were all could be used as mustard’s fermentation strains. In the mixed strains proportioning optimization experiment, the ferment effect of Leuconostoc mesenteroides∶Lactobacillus plantarum∶Pediococcus pentosaceus = 2∶3∶2 which was the best, the total acid content of the fermented product was 1.07%, the amino acid nitrogen content was 0.16%, the volatile ester content was 2.48 g/kg, …


Effects Of Typical Hot Processing On The Quality Of Chestnut, Zhou Kui, Li Ming-Juan, Zhang Ya-Yuan, Zhou Qing Dec 2022

Effects Of Typical Hot Processing On The Quality Of Chestnut, Zhou Kui, Li Ming-Juan, Zhang Ya-Yuan, Zhou Qing

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to explore the appropriate cooking method of chestnut. Methods: Nine kinds of thermal treatment on the quality of chestnut were compared. The thermal treatment included chestnut fruit (roasting, cooking without water under normal-pressure, cooking within water under normal-pressure, cooking without water under high-pressure, cooking within water under high-pressure) and chestnut kernel (cooking without water under normal-pressure, cooking within water under normal-pressure, cooking without water under high-pressure, cooking within water under high-pressure). Results: The content of starch and polyphenols in chestnut were decreased by the nine kinds of thermal treatment, while the amylose content …


Effects Of Drying Methods On The Quality And Microstructure Of Armillaria Luteo-Virens, Meng Di, Dang Bin, Zhang Jie, Jie Xiaoxia, Gasongchenglin Nov 2022

Effects Of Drying Methods On The Quality And Microstructure Of Armillaria Luteo-Virens, Meng Di, Dang Bin, Zhang Jie, Jie Xiaoxia, Gasongchenglin

Food and Machinery

Objective:This study aimed to determine the most suitable drying method for Armillaria luteo-virens.Methods:The effects of solar drying, hot air drying, vacuum-freeze drying, vacuum drying and microwave-hot-air combined drying on the nutrition, functional components, color, rehydration ratio, shrinkage ratio, rehydration structure and microstructure of A. luteo-virens were compared.Results:The content of crude protein, crude polysaccharide and total flavonoids in vacuum-freeze drying group was the highest, and the content of total phenol was second highest and lower than the vacuum drying group. Its color difference was the smallest, with high rehydration ratio, and the shrinkage degree was …


Study On Mixing Design And Freezing Resistance Optimization Of Glutinous Rice Balls, Lu Yibei, Du Tongshen, Ma Junhua, Fan Jiong, Yang Hua, Yang Liuming Nov 2022

Study On Mixing Design And Freezing Resistance Optimization Of Glutinous Rice Balls, Lu Yibei, Du Tongshen, Ma Junhua, Fan Jiong, Yang Hua, Yang Liuming

Food and Machinery

Objective:To improve the poor quality of glutinous rice balls during the freezing process. Methods:The appropriate addition amount of sweet potato starch and wheat starch was obtained through single factor experiment, and then the D-optimal mixture experiment was designed by using sweet potato starch, wheat starch and glutinous rice flour as raw materials to improve the sensory quality and texture characteristics of glutinous rice balls. On the basis of the mixture formula, the effect of deep-sea fish antifreeze protein addition on the frost resistance of glutinous rice balls was explored, and the optimal addition amount was obtained. Results:The …


Effects Of Guava Leaf Extract On The Quality And Antioxidant Capacity Of Sugar Free Bread, Liu Jinjin, Zhu Siming, Lu Huiling, Zheng Kaifan, Xu Jialu Nov 2022

Effects Of Guava Leaf Extract On The Quality And Antioxidant Capacity Of Sugar Free Bread, Liu Jinjin, Zhu Siming, Lu Huiling, Zheng Kaifan, Xu Jialu

Food and Machinery

Objective: In order to develop a sugar-free, antioxidant and low-cost bread. Methods: Guava leaf extract and neohesperidin dihydrochalcone were added as functional ingredients to the bread. The specific volume, texture, water retention and free radical scavenging capacity of bread were tested to analyze its quality and antioxidant capacity. Results: There was no obvious linear relationship between the additive amount of the guava leaf extract and the comprehensive quality of the bread, but the additive amount of guava extract was positively correlated with the total phenolic content, DPPH+ and hydroxyl radical scavenging of bread. When the additive amount …


Effects Of Raw Material Composition On The Quality Of Fish-Chicken Dual Protein Vermicelli, Ren Yang-Ying, An Yue-Qi, Dang Mei-Qi, Yang Mei, Xu Guo-Dong, Xiong Shan-Bai Oct 2022

Effects Of Raw Material Composition On The Quality Of Fish-Chicken Dual Protein Vermicelli, Ren Yang-Ying, An Yue-Qi, Dang Mei-Qi, Yang Mei, Xu Guo-Dong, Xiong Shan-Bai

Food and Machinery

Objective:This study aimed to increase the diversity of surimi products and promote the industrialized production of high-quality traditional food. Methods:Using frozen surimi and chicken breast as raw materials, double-protein vermicelli was prepared by extrusion molding. The effects of raw material composition on the quality of double-protein vermicelli were studied by measuring its holding capacity, pulping value, color, stretch, texture and sensory evaluation. Results: The optimal mixing ratio of surimi and chicken was 8∶2, and the optimal amount of water was 20%. The tensile strength, tensile deformation and total sensory scores of the dual protein fish filaments prepared under …


Prediction Of Safe Storage Period And Quality Of Fresh Yellow Peach Based On Correlation And Time Series Analysis, Zhou Hui-Juan, Gao Xiao-Feng, Ye Zheng-Wen, Feng Zi-Yao, Su Ming-Shen, Du Ji-Hong, Zhang Xia-Nan, Li Xiong-Wei, Zhang Ming-Hao Oct 2022

Prediction Of Safe Storage Period And Quality Of Fresh Yellow Peach Based On Correlation And Time Series Analysis, Zhou Hui-Juan, Gao Xiao-Feng, Ye Zheng-Wen, Feng Zi-Yao, Su Ming-Shen, Du Ji-Hong, Zhang Xia-Nan, Li Xiong-Wei, Zhang Ming-Hao

Food and Machinery

Objective: In order to study the correlation between fruit firmness, total soluble solids, red and green color, sensory scores of fresh yellow peaches, a prediction model of safe storage period of yellow peach was established to realize early warning and prediction of fruits quality. Methods: Solute Jinxiu peach was used as test material,firmness with skin, firmness without skin, fruit color difference,soluble solid contentand other indexes of the fruits in storage in three picking periods were measured, and sensory scores were made in four modules: fruit texture, color, flavor and aroma. The correlation analysis and time series analysis techniques …


Effects Of Yam Powder On The Quality Of Xylitol Chiffon Cake, Zhang Min-Hua, Zheng Zong-Ping, Chen Hong-Bin, Wang Bao-Bei, Ma Li-Na, Li Jin-Gui Oct 2022

Effects Of Yam Powder On The Quality Of Xylitol Chiffon Cake, Zhang Min-Hua, Zheng Zong-Ping, Chen Hong-Bin, Wang Bao-Bei, Ma Li-Na, Li Jin-Gui

Food and Machinery

Objective: The yam powder was applicated and added in xylitol chiffon cake to investigate its effects on the quality of cake. Methods: In the process of preparing xylitol yam chiffon cake,the specific volume, relative density of batter, moisture content, color and texture of cake were taken as the investigation indexes to study the effects of different proportions of yam powder (10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%) on thequality of cake. Results: The specific volume of cake decreased, whereas the relative density and moisture content of batter increased with the increasing amount of yam powder. On the other hand, …


Research And Development Of Fruit Quality Sorting Machine, Wang Wen-Chao, Ge Feng-Li, Xu Wen-Kai, Zhao Lu-Hai, Li Juan Oct 2022

Research And Development Of Fruit Quality Sorting Machine, Wang Wen-Chao, Ge Feng-Li, Xu Wen-Kai, Zhao Lu-Hai, Li Juan

Food and Machinery

Objective: Improve the quality and efficiency of fruit quality sorting and reduce labor costs. Methods: A fruit quality sorting machine is designed to detect and sort for fruit quality. The sorting machine uses STC8A8K64S4A12 as the slave computer and uses Jetson Xavier NX as the master computer. The sorting machine can achieve the detection and sorting of the fruit on damage and sugar content by artificial intelligence. Results: The accuracy, resolution of sugar degree and speed of the sorter for detecting fruit were 99%, 0.1% and 7 200 h-1, respectively. Conclusion: The device can …


Refining And Quality Analysis Of Fish Oil From Mandarin Fish Viscera Byproducts, Wu Yong-Xiang, Yong Zhang, Wang Yin, Wu Li-Ping, Hu Chang-Yu Oct 2022

Refining And Quality Analysis Of Fish Oil From Mandarin Fish Viscera Byproducts, Wu Yong-Xiang, Yong Zhang, Wang Yin, Wu Li-Ping, Hu Chang-Yu

Food and Machinery

Objective: To optimize the refining process of crude fish oil from mandarin fish viscera and to improve the quality of fish oil. Methods: With phosphoric acid volume fraction, addition amount of NaOH and activated clay as influencing factors, the acid value and peroxide value as the evaluation indexes, the refining process was optimized by Box-Behnken response surface analysis. The sensory quality, physicochemical indexes and fatty acid composition of fish oil before and after refining process were analyzed. Results: The optimal refining conditions were obtained as follows, phosphoric acid volume fraction of 50%, addition amount of 2% NaOH, …


Effect Of Ethephon Ripening And Peeling On Quality Of Fresh Walnut During Freezing Storage, Wu Xiao-Hua, Chen Bai, Li Ming-Ze, Zhang Rui, Feng Ji-Hu Sep 2022

Effect Of Ethephon Ripening And Peeling On Quality Of Fresh Walnut During Freezing Storage, Wu Xiao-Hua, Chen Bai, Li Ming-Ze, Zhang Rui, Feng Ji-Hu

Food and Machinery

Objective:To evaluate the feasibility of the production of ethephon in the freezing thawing and fresh keeping of fresh walnut, and to provide theoretical basis and technical support for fresh walnut freezing thawing and fresh keeping technology system. Methods:The late fruiting walnut variety 'Qingxiang' from Longnan county of Gansu province was used as the experimental material, and then the green walnut was picked by hand and then peeled by Ethephon. Meanwhile, the artificial peeling was used as the control (CK). The fresh walnut was peeled and stored in a constant temperature freezer with temperature of -7~-5 ℃ and humidity …


Mineral Element Discrimination Of Selenium-Enriched Rice In Ningxia And Its Quality Evaluation, Yang Xiao-Chen Jul 2022

Mineral Element Discrimination Of Selenium-Enriched Rice In Ningxia And Its Quality Evaluation, Yang Xiao-Chen

Food and Machinery

Objective:The element content and physical and chemical quality were analyzed from the nutritional quality of Selenium (Se)-enriched rice in Ningxia.Methods:25 rice samples from different brands in Ningxia were selected as the research object, and 26 mineral elements in which were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and multivariate statistical analysis of these elements was conducted.Results:Through the analysis of the difference of element content between Se-enriched rice and ordinary rice, the quality of Se-enriched rice was distinguished. Moreover, it was found that Se-enriched rice was rich in four kinds of elements such as Ca, …


Effects Of O2/Co2 Active Modified Atmosphere Packaging On Storage Quality And Microstructure Of Postharvest Truffles, Jiang Fang-Guo, Hu Hai-Yang, Gong Xiao-Yuan, Liu Jie, Li Xiang Jul 2022

Effects Of O2/Co2 Active Modified Atmosphere Packaging On Storage Quality And Microstructure Of Postharvest Truffles, Jiang Fang-Guo, Hu Hai-Yang, Gong Xiao-Yuan, Liu Jie, Li Xiang

Food and Machinery

Objective:To find a new and effective fresh storage method for truffles.Methods:Set 80% O2+20% CO2 (AMAP1), 60% O2+40% CO2 (AMAP2), 40% O2+60% CO2 (AMAP3), 10% O2+90% CO2 (AMAP4) 4 air-conditioned groups and a control group of natural air without encapsulation (CK), stored at 4 ℃, regularly check the nutritional quality and physio-chemical indicators of truffles during storage, the microstructure of truffle fruit bodies was observed at 0, 14, 28 d.Results:The CK group spoiled rapidly within 7 days after harvest, and the quality dropped sharply. The truffles treated with AMAP4 had high weight loss and increased degradation …


Effect Of Marinated Process On The Quality And Flavor Of Hunan Flavor Marinated Beef, Yu Kun, Zhao Liang-Zhong, Yin Shi-Xian, Liu Bin-Bin, Shu Min Jul 2022

Effect Of Marinated Process On The Quality And Flavor Of Hunan Flavor Marinated Beef, Yu Kun, Zhao Liang-Zhong, Yin Shi-Xian, Liu Bin-Bin, Shu Min

Food and Machinery

Objective:This study aimed to provide a theoretical support for enhancing the quality of Hunan flavor marinated beef and improve the marinated process.Methods:The laws of beef quality and flavor change during pulse marinated, vacuum marinated micro pressure marinated and traditional marinated were investigated.Results:The NaCl content and percentage loss from cooked increased gradually in each marinated process beef with increased marinated time. The chromatic difference L* value decreased gradually, and the chewiness, hardness, elasticity increased first and then decreased. The sensory evaluation found the highest score and the time required to reach the highest score of pulse …


Effects Of Heat Pump Drying Temperature On Drying Characteristics And Quality Of Persimmon Slices, Tang Xiao-Xian, Zheng Jing, Ren Ai-Qing, Duan Zhen-Hua, Wei Zhen-Zhen, Qin Yan-Ting, Fu Hai-Ping Jul 2022

Effects Of Heat Pump Drying Temperature On Drying Characteristics And Quality Of Persimmon Slices, Tang Xiao-Xian, Zheng Jing, Ren Ai-Qing, Duan Zhen-Hua, Wei Zhen-Zhen, Qin Yan-Ting, Fu Hai-Ping

Food and Machinery

Objective:In order to explore the effect of heat pump drying temperature on the drying characteristics and quality of persimmon slices;Methods:Taking persimmon as the raw material, the effects of different drying temperatures were compared, on the drying time, drying rate, color, hardness, rehydration rate, tannin content, total sugar, vitamin C and total acid content of dried persimmon slices.Results:when the heat pump drying temperature was 65 ℃, the drying rate was higher and the drying time was shorter. The dried persimmon slices dried at 65 ℃ had bright color, similar to fresh fruit color, good rehydration performance, the lowest …


Effects Of Simultaneous Combination Of Steam And Microwave Cooking On The Quality Of Pork Ribs, Yao Qing, Chen Yan-Ping, Sun Ying-Ying, Fang Kun, Cao Ya-Qun, Xu Yan-Shun Jul 2022

Effects Of Simultaneous Combination Of Steam And Microwave Cooking On The Quality Of Pork Ribs, Yao Qing, Chen Yan-Ping, Sun Ying-Ying, Fang Kun, Cao Ya-Qun, Xu Yan-Shun

Food and Machinery

Objective:To determine the quality changes of the quality of pork ribs in simultaneous combination of steam and microwave cooking.Methods:The physicochemical quality, texture, fatty acids, amino acids, total thiol group, total carbonyl and vitro protein digestibility of pork ribs treated with simultaneous combination of steam and microwave were investigated.Results:The simultaneous combination of steam and microwave could significantly reduce the cooking time compared with the single steaming. And the combined cooking of microwave with 500 W and steam with 1 300 W for 13 min (MS-13) could reduce 48% of the cooking time. Compared with other groups, the pork …


Biochemical Content Of Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus L.) Fruits With Edible Coatings Based On Caseinat, Semperfresh And Lecithin, Yasemi̇n Yavuz Abanoz, Zühal Okcu Jan 2022

Biochemical Content Of Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus L.) Fruits With Edible Coatings Based On Caseinat, Semperfresh And Lecithin, Yasemi̇n Yavuz Abanoz, Zühal Okcu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Cherry laurel is one of the most important cherry species and naturally grown in Black sea region in Turkey. Its fruits are sold at high price in local markets in northern parts of Turkey. Cherry laurel fruits are very perishable with a limited shelf life due to a high metabolic activity and susceptibility to mechanical damage and microbial attack. The effect of edible coatings (EC) based on caseinat, Semperfresh and lecithin on the fruit quality, bioactive content and antioxidant activity of cherry laurel fruits stored at 4 ± 1 °C for 15 days was evaluated. The EC fruits compared with …