Physical-chemical and Biochemical Properties of Rama Forte Persimmons Submitted to UV-C Radiation

Title:Physical-chemical and Biochemical Properties of Rama Forte Persimmons Submitted to UV-C Radiation

Volume: 7 Issue: 1

Author(s): Veridiana Zocoler de Mendonca, Erica Regina Daiuto, Rogerio Lopes Vieites and Robert E. Smith

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Keywords: Diospyros kaki, persimmons, quality, bioactive components, UV-C.

Abstract: Background: Persimmons of the Rama Forte variety are well-accepted in the market, but the harvest season is short. The use of post-harvest treatment, such as UV-C radiation can extend the shelf life of the fruits. So, the ability of UV-C radiation and refrigeration to preserve these persimmons was studied.

Methods: The fruits were harvested manually while their peels were yellow and then exposed to UV-C for 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 min, placed in polystyrene bags and stored at 7±1ºC and 85±5% relative humidity.

Results: The loss of mass did not exceed 0.5% for any treatment. The peak respiratory activity occurred on the 5th day, but the production of CO2 was lower (50.2 mL of CO2 Kg-1 h-1) for the fruits that were exposed to UV-C for 10 min. The pH, soluble solids, titratable acidity and color did not show significant differences between different methods of post-harvest treatment. On the other hand, the concentrations of total phenolics, anthocyanins and carotenoids decreased after the fruits were irradiated with UV-C light.

Conclusion: The loss of mass did not exceed 0.5% for any treatment. The peak respiratory activity occurred on the 5th day, but the production of CO2 was lower (50.2 mL of CO2 Kg-1 h-1) for the fruits that were exposed to UV-C for 10 min. The pH, soluble solids, titratable acidity and color did not show significant differences between different methods of post-harvest treatment. On the other hand, the concentrations of total phenolics, anthocyanins and carotenoids decreased after the fruits were irradiated with UV-C light.

Cite this article as:

Mendonca Zocoler de Veridiana, Daiuto Regina Erica, Vieites Lopes Rogerio and Smith E. Robert, Physical-chemical and Biochemical Properties of Rama Forte Persimmons Submitted to UV-C Radiation, The Natural Products Journal 2017; 7 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210315506666161017124034

DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210315506666161017124034	Print ISSN 2210-3155
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher	Online ISSN 2210-3163