Effect of controlled atmosphere storage on pericarp browning, bioactive compounds and antioxidant enzymes of litchi fruits
Effect of controlled atmosphere storage on pericarp browning, bioactive compounds and antioxidant enzymes of litchi fruits
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DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.03.021
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发表时间:
2016-09-01
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8.8
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Shahid, Muhammad
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Ali, Sajid;Khan, Ahmad Sattar;Shahid, Muhammad
'Gola' litchi fruits were stored under ten different CA-combinations at 5 +/- 1 degrees C to investigate its effects on pericarp browning, biochemical quality and antioxidative activities. Control fruit turned completely brown after 28 days of storage and were excluded from the study. Fruit-stored under CA7-combination (1% O-2 + 5% CO2) showed reduced weight loss, pericarp browning, membrane leakage and malondialdehyde contents. Soluble solid contents, titratable acidity and ascorbic acid contents were higher in CA7-stored fruit. Activities of catalase and superoxide dismutase enzymes, levels of total anthocyanins, DPPH radical-scavenging-activity and phenolic contents were significantly higher in CA7-stored litchi fruit. In contrast, activities of polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase enzymes were substantially lower in fruit kept under CA7-combination. Fruit subjected to CA7-conditions also maintained higher organoleptic quality. In conclusion, 1% O-2 + 5% CO2 CA-conditions delayed pericarp browning, maintained antioxidative activities and biochemical characteristics along with better organoleptic quality of litchi fruit for 35 days. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.