Physiological and biochemical bases of blackheart disorder alleviation on waxed 'queen' pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr.) fruits
2005
Aung, S.S.
The mechanism of alleviation of blackheart (BH) disorder by waxing in 'Queen' pineapple fruits was investigated. To determine the critical temperature at which BH disorder will develop, fruits were stored at 5, 10, 15, 20 deg C or at ambient (28-30 deg C). Various wax formulations were also used to identify the concentration that will effectively alleviate BH disorder. The critical temperature at which BH disorder developed was at 20 deg C, while severe BH was observed in fruits stored at 15 deg C. Waxing, using with 20.58% mineral oil formulation, significantly alleviated BH disorder during four weeks storage at 15 deg C and additional two days holding at ambient (28-30 deg C). Significantly high internal CO2 and low O2 levels during the first and third weeks of storage period were consistently noted in waxed fruits compared with unwaxed fruits. Associated with BH alleviation by waxing were reduced ion leakage, respiration rate, ethylene production, total phenolics and reduced activities of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and ascorbate oxidase (AAO) concomitant with insignificant changes in the levels of ascorbic acid (AA). Waxing also delayed changes in peel color and pulp quality. However, weight loss, changes in pH, TSS [total soluble solids], TA [total acids] and internal ethylene level were not significantly influenced by waxing. Higher sensory ratings in terms of flavor, aroma, firmness and good blend of sweetness and sourness were obtained in waxed fruits stored at 15 deg C and in both waxed and unwaxed fruits stored at ambient for three weeks.
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