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Evaluation of Selected Organic Acids in some common Fruits Cucumber, Water Melon, Soursop in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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  • Adekunle Adebo Ajayi

    (Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria)

  • Ibukun Caroline Vining-Ogu

    (Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria)

  • Xavier Chizimuzo Akalonu

    (Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria)

  • Jeremiah Garba Danladi

    (Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria)

  • Tamunotonye Abel Briggs

    (Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria)

  • Chukwu-Eze U.S.

    (Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria)

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The effects of storage on selected organic acid in some commonly consumed natural fruit juices were examined. The fruits (cucumber, water melon, soursop, grape, orange, lemon, and lime) were randomly selected and their juice extracted and store at 250 C. Analysis for acetic, citric and lactic acid were done for 5 days using standard method of analysis. The acetic, citric and lactic acid concentrations showed days dependent increase in all the natural fruits juice from days 1-5. However, acetic, citric and lactic concentrations increased mostly in lime juice on days 3 and 4. While on day 5, all the organic acids gave highest concentrations in orange juice compared to other fruit juices. This study revealed that continuous storage of fruit at room temperature might increase the concentration of organic acid in it.

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  • Adekunle Adebo Ajayi & Ibukun Caroline Vining-Ogu & Xavier Chizimuzo Akalonu & Jeremiah Garba Danladi & Tamunotonye Abel Briggs & Chukwu-Eze U.S., 2023. "Evaluation of Selected Organic Acids in some common Fruits Cucumber, Water Melon, Soursop in Ebonyi State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 8(1), pages 15-18, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:8:y:2023:i:1:p:15-18
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