Use of NIRS technology for on-vine measurement of nitrate content and other internal quality parameters in intact summer squash for baby food production
2017
Sánchez, María-Teresa | Pérez-Marín, D.C. | Torres, Irina | Gil, Belén | Garrido-Varo, Ana | De la Haba, María-José
This study sought to assess the feasibility of using NIR spectroscopy to predict the physico-chemical composition of summer squash during on-vine ripening, with a view to deciding on its possible use in baby food production depending on nitrate content at harvesting. NIR calibration models were developed using a set of 157 samples scanned in situ in the 1600–2400 nm region, using a portable handheld MEMS-NIR spectrophotometer working in reflectance mode. Modified partial least squares (MPLS) regression was used to interpret spectra and develop calibrations for summer squash composition. Results (R2cv = 0.83; SECV = 112.44 mg L−1) showed that NIRS technology has great potential for measuring nitrate content and also other quality parameters in intact summer squashes during on-vine ripening. In addition, suitable wavelengths for nitrate content determination were identified by x-loading weights and regression coefficients. These findings suggest that NIRS may be a valuable tool for the rapid, accurate and non-destructive measurement of nitrate content, with a view to ascertaining the suitability of individual fruits for use in the production of baby foods.
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