Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(8), P. 864 - 864
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
A
superior
cultivar
of
dried
jujube
in
China
is
‘Huizao’
(HZ)
jujube.
Nonetheless,
detailed
evaluations
the
texture
quality
HZ
fruit
have
been
subject
few
studies.
Texture
a
significant
indicator
sensory
and
processed
fruit.
Here,
we
differentiate
characterize
from
four
primary
producing
regions
southern
Xinjiang,
as
well
develop
system
for
assessing
Correlation
investigation
indicated
strong
relationships
between
springiness,
chewiness,
cohesiveness,
gumminess,
hardness
Furthermore,
according
to
factor
molecules,
production
areas
was
evaluated
Bazhou
(1.24)
>
Hotan
(0.773)
Kashi
(−0.577)
Aksu
(−0.852).
RDA
analysis
six
parameters
24
climate
conditions
identified
higher
mean
temperature
(TEM)
lower
relative
humidity
(RHU)
factors
contributing
improved
Xinjiang.
This
study
variations
Southern
The
exhibit
springiness
stickiness,
while
greater
hardness.
significantly
influenced
by
hardness,
adhesiveness,
comprehensive
evaluation
model
has
established
through
this
research.
will
provide
theoretical
foundation
optimizing
dominant
regional
varieties
LWT,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
200, P. 116193 - 116193
Published: May 1, 2024
Drying
is
a
crucial
process
in
the
production
of
tea.
The
effects
sun
drying
(SD),
hot
air
(HAD),
microwave
(MD),
vacuum
(VD)
and
freeze
(FD)
on
color,
taste,
bioactive,
aroma
coffee
pulp
tea
(CPT)
were
evaluated
systematically.
results
showed
that
FD
could
better
retain
original
total
phenolics
(4.75
mg/mL),
trigonelline
(0.31
chlorogenic
acid
(0.067
protocatechuic
(0.81
soluble
sugars
(24.33
mg/mL)
CPT,
but
its
time
was
longer
(32.56
h),
taste
flavor
worst.
HAD
SD
displayed
highest
loss
rates
most
bioactive
components,
exceeding
40%.
In
contrast,
MD
can
improve
quality
giving
it
superior
retention
attractive
aroma,
decrease
by
66.1%
96.5%,
respectively.
Overall,
promising
method
for
obtaining
high-value-added
CPT
products.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57, P. 104334 - 104334
Published: April 4, 2024
Fresh
ginseng
has
a
high
moisture
content
and
is
easy
to
be
deteriorated,
thus
an
effective
drying
method
needed.
Infrared
known
as
low
energy
consumption,
heat
transfer,
the
far
infrared
(FIR)
near
(NIR)
characteristics
of
were
investigated
compared.
Influences
temperature,
radiation
distance,
slice
thickness
on
kinetics,
specific
color
change
rehydration
ratio
analyzed.
Results
indicated
that
rate
increased
with
increasing
temperature
decreasing
distance
thickness.
The
time
under
FIR
was
shortened
by
33.3%,
25%
20%
at
40
°C,
50
60
°C
compared
NIR,
indicating
efficiency
superior
NIR
decrease
this
improvement
became
more
obvious.
consumption
can
reduced
up
40%
much
energy-efficient
than
hot
air
drying,
reduction
51.1%.
Optimization
showed
optimal
conditions
2
mm
4th
layer.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 90 - 90
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
The
effects
of
different
mild
drying
conditions
using
various
methods
[freeze
(FD),
vacuum
at
15
kPa
pressure
(VD15),
1
(VD1),
convective
(CD),
and
infrared
(IRD)]
on
kinetics,
proximate
composition,
yield
extracted
pectin,
methoxyl
content,
sugar
total
carotenoids
antioxidant
potential,
color
parameters
carrot
wastes
were
examined
experimentally.
CD
was
the
shortest
treatment
compared
to
other
processes,
270
min,
followed
by
IRD,
VD1,
FD,
VD15.
results
showed
a
higher
retention
pectin
in
CD-dried
samples.
Moreover,
along
with
able
maintain
sucrose
potential
greater
extent
than
methods.
Based
parameters,
FD
IRD
had
most
significant
changes
relation
CIELab
values,
∆E*
values
close
33
34
units,
whereas
VD15,
(without
differences)
16,
18,
21
respectively.
Therefore,
current
findings
suggest
that
short
period
exposure
waste
temperature
is
essential
for
obtaining
high-quality
use
food
industry.
Phytochemical Analysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 11, 2024
Abstract
Introduction
Licorice,
the
dried
roots
and
rhizomes
of
Glycyrrhiza
uralensis
Fisch.,
holds
a
prominent
status
in
various
formulations
within
realm
Chinese
medicinal
practices.
The
traditional
processing
methods
licorice
hinder
quality
assurance,
thus
prompting
medicine
researchers
to
focus
on
fresh
enhancing
efficiency
quality.
Objective
This
study
aimed
identify
differential
compounds
between
provide
scientific
basis
for
further
research
mechanism.
Methodology
A
methodology
integrating
ultra‐performance
liquid
chromatography
with
quadrupole‐time‐of‐flight
tandem
mass
spectrometry
combined
multivariate
statistical
analysis
was
employed
characterize
present
processing.
Results
results
derived
from
principal
component
heat
map
analyses
underscored
significant
differences
content
bioactive
two
methods.
By
applying
conditions
VIP
>
1.5
p
<
0.05,
total
38
were
identified
through
t
tests,
transformation
mechanisms
select
illustrated.
Conclusion
adoption
techniques
not
only
improved
but
also
significantly
enhanced
preservation
licorice.
has
established
rapid
efficient
analytical
method
identification
differently
processed
products.
Food Chemistry X,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 102052 - 102052
Published: Nov. 30, 2024
is
widely
used
as
healthy
food
and
herbal
medicine
for
its
anti-inflammatory,
analgesic,
antihypertensive,
antiviral
functions.
The
drying
behavior
physicochemical
quality
of
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(14), P. 2297 - 2297
Published: July 21, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
impact
of
variety
and
harvest
time
on
visual
appearance,
nutritional
quality,
functional
active
substances
six
lotus
root
cultivars:
"Xinsanwu",
"Wuzhi
No.
2",
"Baiyuzhan",
"Huaqilian",
"Elian
6",
5".
Samples
were
collected
monthly
from
December
2023
to
April
2024.
A
nutrient
analysis
revealed
a
decrease
in
water
content
with
delayed
harvest.
The
total
soluble
solids
sugar
peaked
towards
end
middle-to-late
periods,
respectively.
Starch
levels
initially
increased
before
declining,
while
protein
exhibited
triphasic
trend
an
initial
rise,
dip,
final
increase.
vitamin
C
(Vc)
varied
across
cultivars.
Functional
displayed
dynamic
changes.
phenolics
decreased,
then
increased,
ultimately
declining
again.
flavonoid
by
both
cultivar
time.
phenolic
acid
mirrored
trends
observed
for
flavonoids.
Gastrodin
was
most
abundant
non-flavonoid
compound
all
varieties.
2"
"Baiyuzhan"
higher
starch,
Elian
series
"Xinsanwu"
greater
Vc,
sugar,
protein.
Specific
periods
yielded
optimal
results:
(H1
H5),
"Huaqilian"
(H2),
(H3
H4)
demonstrated
high
substance
content.
Overall,
roots
harvested
period
H4
achieved
highest
score.
this
provides
foothold
rapid
identification
superior
cultivars
valorization
by-products
via
advanced
processing
methods.
Additionally,
it
offers
valuable
insights
market
participants
consumers
select
varieties
times
based
their
specific
needs.