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Dents Occurrence, Potential Energy and Weight Loss of Dropped Hog Plum (Spondias Mombin L.) Fruits

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  • Samuel O. Ogundipe

    (Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, 100 Cedar Street, Athens, GA 30602, USA)

  • Rahman Akinoso

    (Department of Food Technology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria)

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This study investigated the impact of bruise damage on the physiological response of hog plum during short-term storage, examining susceptibility at various ripening stages and impact forces on different platforms (metal, foam, and paper). Results indicated that hog plums are highly sensitive to bruising based on ripeness and platform material. Bruising probability was highest in ripe fruits and significantly lower in unripe ones, with bruise severity increasing with drop height and impact energy, especially on hard surfaces like metal. Over five days of storage, cumulative weight loss (CWL) was notably higher in ripe fruits dropped from greater heights, with ambient conditions exacerbating this effect compared to refrigerated storage. The findings emphasize impact energy as a critical factor in bruise susceptibility, suggesting that minimizing impacts during harvest and handling could reduce damage.

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  • Samuel O. Ogundipe & Rahman Akinoso, 2024. "Dents Occurrence, Potential Energy and Weight Loss of Dropped Hog Plum (Spondias Mombin L.) Fruits," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 9(11), pages 374-387, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:11:p:374-387
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