The equations for predicting the electrical conductivities of red grape juice at different concentrations have been evaluated in this study.Three samples of red grape juice having concentrations of 10.5,12.5 and 14.5&...The equations for predicting the electrical conductivities of red grape juice at different concentrations have been evaluated in this study.Three samples of red grape juice having concentrations of 10.5,12.5 and 14.5°Brix were ohmically heated by applying three different voltage gradients(10,12 and 15 V/cm)in the temperature range of 25-80℃.The mathematical models using multiple linear regression analysis indicated that electrical conductivity depended on temperature and concentration.The predictions of electrical conductivities using the mathematical models was found to be highly accurate with R2 value of 0.9975 when compared with the experimental data of red grape juice with concentration of 11.5°Brix.The reducing chi-square(χ^(2))and the root mean square error(RMSE)from the mathematical models were calculated and compared with the experimental data.As the results,multiple linear regressions on the coefficients of the mathematical model of electrical conductivity prediction have given highest values of the R2 and lowestχ^(2)and RMSE so the established model was confirmed as highly accurate when estimating electrical conductivities of red grape juice.展开更多
Packaging material has an important role in extending the shelf-life of fruits.This study investigated the effectiveness of cellulose nanocrystals(CNCs)derived from Kudzu(Pueraria montana)vine to reinforce to starch-b...Packaging material has an important role in extending the shelf-life of fruits.This study investigated the effectiveness of cellulose nanocrystals(CNCs)derived from Kudzu(Pueraria montana)vine to reinforce to starch-based films.In addition,the essential oil was incorporated into these nanocomposite films to evaluate further improvement in film properties and applications.Different packaging materials,including the pearl millet starch(PMS),PMS reinforced with Kudzu CNCs,and PMS reinforced with Kudzu CNCs stabilized pickering emulsion containing clove bud oil(CBO),was used to develop biodegradable nanocomposite films.The films were investigated for their thermal,morphological,mechanical,and barrier properties.In addition,the films were used as packaging material to improve the shelf life of the grapes for 15 days at 5℃.PMS films reinforced with Kudzu CNCs stabilized pickering emulsion of CBO were most effective in extending the shelf life of red grapes up to 15 days at 5℃ by maintaining the weight,firmness,and soluble solids in grapes for a longer duration during storage.The study suggests that PMS+Kudzu CNCs+EO films have the potential for commercial packaging of fruits during short storage periods without adversely affecting their quality and sensory attributes.展开更多
文摘The equations for predicting the electrical conductivities of red grape juice at different concentrations have been evaluated in this study.Three samples of red grape juice having concentrations of 10.5,12.5 and 14.5°Brix were ohmically heated by applying three different voltage gradients(10,12 and 15 V/cm)in the temperature range of 25-80℃.The mathematical models using multiple linear regression analysis indicated that electrical conductivity depended on temperature and concentration.The predictions of electrical conductivities using the mathematical models was found to be highly accurate with R2 value of 0.9975 when compared with the experimental data of red grape juice with concentration of 11.5°Brix.The reducing chi-square(χ^(2))and the root mean square error(RMSE)from the mathematical models were calculated and compared with the experimental data.As the results,multiple linear regressions on the coefficients of the mathematical model of electrical conductivity prediction have given highest values of the R2 and lowestχ^(2)and RMSE so the established model was confirmed as highly accurate when estimating electrical conductivities of red grape juice.
基金supported by the Dr.Whiteside Laboratory in the Department of Food,Nutrition,and Packaging Science,Clemson University.
文摘Packaging material has an important role in extending the shelf-life of fruits.This study investigated the effectiveness of cellulose nanocrystals(CNCs)derived from Kudzu(Pueraria montana)vine to reinforce to starch-based films.In addition,the essential oil was incorporated into these nanocomposite films to evaluate further improvement in film properties and applications.Different packaging materials,including the pearl millet starch(PMS),PMS reinforced with Kudzu CNCs,and PMS reinforced with Kudzu CNCs stabilized pickering emulsion containing clove bud oil(CBO),was used to develop biodegradable nanocomposite films.The films were investigated for their thermal,morphological,mechanical,and barrier properties.In addition,the films were used as packaging material to improve the shelf life of the grapes for 15 days at 5℃.PMS films reinforced with Kudzu CNCs stabilized pickering emulsion of CBO were most effective in extending the shelf life of red grapes up to 15 days at 5℃ by maintaining the weight,firmness,and soluble solids in grapes for a longer duration during storage.The study suggests that PMS+Kudzu CNCs+EO films have the potential for commercial packaging of fruits during short storage periods without adversely affecting their quality and sensory attributes.