Sensory evaluation and instrumental methods were applied to the
evaluation of strawberry juice concentrate (68°Brix) stored at
20°C which had been produced both commercially (C-SJC) and in a
pilot plant (SJC). Sensory evaluation included taste and aroma
ratings by intensity scaling and time-intensity of taste, and visual
colorimetry by matching...
Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to study the effect
of two variables, sugar level (12-16 °Brix) and acid level (0.3-0.7
% T.A.) on sensory qualities and desirability of blackberry juice
drinks. Three blackberry juice levels (10%, 15%, and 20%) were used
to study the influence of juice flavor on...
Fresh ripe, cantaloupes were processed into juice and
juice concentrate. Processing trials were conducted on
fresh and frozen fruits with and without rind. The effects
of maceration enzymes and fining agents on yield and quality
were investigated. Compositional measurement included
°Brix, pH, titratable acidity, formol values, ascorbic acid
content, total...
Heat treated orange juice, both pasteurized and concentrate, are being increasingly
consumed in the U.S. Orange juice is primarily heat treated to increase its shelf life, by
curbing the growth of microorganisms; and to inactivate pectin methylesterase, which
demethylates pectin and leads to cloud loss in the juice. However, because...
Volatile compounds of eight pear varieties were isolated and identified by
GC/MS. A total of 112 components were identified from headspace of intact fruits,
including 47 compounds reported for the first time in pear. The volatile profiles of
these pear varieties were characterized by esters, alcohols, hydrocarbons, aldehydes
and ketones....
Acidulants are an important functional ingredient group in the food industry, providing sourness, lowering pH, ensuring safe processing, and extending shelf life. Hence, understanding the effect of acids on sensory characteristics of foods is critical. Of the many topics dealing with acidulants, sourness is a topic where considerable research has...
'Marion' and 'Thornless Evergreen' blackberry volatiles were analyzed by capillary gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FED) and GC-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Based on total percentage of FID area 'Thornless Evergreen' contains significantly more alcohols, hydrocarbons, and phenols than the 'Marion'; 'Marion' contains more acids and esters. Both cultivars contained comparable amounts of...
A previous study conducted in our laboratory demonstrated the critical role that retronasal odors play in vegetable liking and disliking. It remains unclear, however, why some individuals like certain vegetable odors, while others do not. A possible explanation is that some individuals have learned to like the odor of a...
The effect of refluxing on the aromas of Valencia aqueous orange essences was
determined through analysis by GC, MS, Osme, and by a descriptive panel. The strengths
and descriptions of volatiles were investigated to determine if differences in essence aroma
character and intensity existed. During production, 1 sample was subjected...