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Antioxidant activity and sensory changes of strawberry tree fruits during cold storage and shelf life

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  • Costantino Fadda

    (Department of Agriculture, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy)

  • Paolo Antonio Maria Fenu

    (Department of Agriculture, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy)

  • Giampaolo Usai

    (Department of Agriculture, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy)

  • Alessandra Del Caro

    (Department of Agriculture, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy)

  • Yolanda Matia Diez

    (Department of Agriculture, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy)

  • Anna Maria Sanguinetti

    (Department of Agriculture, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy)

  • Antonio Piga

    (Department of Agriculture, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy)

Abstract

The influence of storage time on a range of quality parameters, in vitro antioxidant activity, and the sensory acceptability of fully ripe strawberry tree fruits packaged into polypropylene trays under plastic film was assessed. Fruits were stored at 0°C for 6, 12 or 18 days and then transferred to shelf life at 20°C for 2 days. The parameters most influenced by cold storage and shelf life were firmness, colour, and antioxidant activity. Firmness decreased significantly during storage and colour parameters showed a decrease in saturation. Significant increases in polyphenols and anthocyanins were registered during storage, with a resulting increase in total antioxidant activity. The sensory analysis demonstrated that fruits maintain an acceptable quality level for up to 1 day under shelf life conditions following 18 days of cold storage.

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  • Costantino Fadda & Paolo Antonio Maria Fenu & Giampaolo Usai & Alessandra Del Caro & Yolanda Matia Diez & Anna Maria Sanguinetti & Antonio Piga, 2015. "Antioxidant activity and sensory changes of strawberry tree fruits during cold storage and shelf life," Czech Journal of Food Sciences, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 33(6), pages 531-536.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlcjf:v:33:y:2015:i:6:id:171-2015-cjfs
    DOI: 10.17221/171/2015-CJFS
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