Comparing the Effects of High Hydrostatic Pressure and Ultrahigh Temperature on Quality and Shelf Life of Cloudy Ginger Juice

The effects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) at 500 MPa for 10 min and ultrahigh temperature (UHT) at 110 °C for 8.6 s on the quality of cloudy ginger juice (CGJ) were investigated during storage for 91 days at 4 and 25 °C. The quality aspects studied were microbial stability and selected properties, including pH, total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), total phenols, gingerols, antioxidant capacity, color, and aroma composition. The results showed that HHP treatment led to a 3.0 log cycle reduction of microbial load but did not influence pH, TSS, TA, antioxidant capacity, and color (day 0). Total phenol content increased by 5.31 % after HHP treatment but decreased significantly by 14.74 % after UHT treatment (day 0). Gingerols increased by 14.43 and 14.18 % after HHP and UHT treatments (day 0), respectively. Monoterpenoids, which are the main volatile aroma compounds, did not change significantly after HHP treatment but decreased significantly by 2.27 % after UHT treatment (day 0). During storage, the decreases in total phenols, gingerols, and antioxidant capacity in the UHT-treated GCJ were more noticeable than those in the HHP-treated GCJ. Kinetic data of changes in total phenols, gingerols, and antioxidant capacity fitted into the combined model well. The changes in antioxidant capacity were positively and significantly correlated to total phenols and gingerols. Color darkened and aroma faded in both HHP-treated and UHT-treated CGJs during storage. The quality changes in samples stored at 25 °C were also more noticeable than those stored at 4 °C.     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure and high temperature short time on antioxidant activity,antioxidant compounds and color of mango nectars

High hydrostatic pressure (HHP, 600 MPa/1 min) and high temperature short time (HTST, 110 °C/8.6 s) treatments of mango nectars were comparatively evaluated by examining their effects on antioxidant activity, antioxidant compounds, color, and browning degree (BD) immediately after treatments and during storage of 16 weeks at 4 and 25 °C. Steam blanching was used prior to HHP and HTST to inactive endogenous enzymes. Results showed that antioxidant capacity (FRAP assay), L-ascorbic acid, sodium erythorbate, total phenols, total carotenoids, the redness (a*), the yellowness (b*), and BD changed insignificant after HHP or HTST treatment. The lightness (L*) exhibited a significant decrease in HTST-treated mango nectars, while no significant changes in HHP-treated samples. After 16 weeks storage at 4 and 25 °C, there were significant changes in antioxidant activity, antioxidant compounds, color, and BD of mango nectars, whereas differences between HHP- and HTST-treated samples were not significant except for the decrease in L-ascorbic acid and sodium erythorbate, which was more pronounced in HHP-treated samples. Kinetic data of changes in L-ascorbic acid, sodium erythorbate, total phenols, and total carotenoids during storage fitted well into a combined model for both HHP- and HTST-treated samples.Industrial relevanceMango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the important tropical fruits, and its processed products are of high commercial and economic importance. This research paper presents a comparison on HHP- and HTST-treated mango nectars, and also provides information about storage stability of antioxidant activity, antioxidant compounds, and color of mango nectars. The available data would provide technical support for the evaluation and application of HHP or HTST in the mango nectar industry, and also for the establishment of criteria for commercial production of high quality mango nectars with safety requirements.     

超高压和热处理对发酵石榴汁品质的影响

以发酵石榴汁为研究对象,分别用超高压(High hydrostatic pressure,HHP,600 MPa/10 min)和热处理(Thermal processing,TP,65 ℃/20 min)进行杀菌,比较处理前、后及4 ℃贮藏期间发酵石榴汁各理化指标的变化。结果表明,经超高压和热处理后,发酵石榴汁中菌落总数小于10 CFU/mL,且菌落总数在贮藏结束时小于100 CFU/mL,符合行业标准要求;pH、可滴定酸(Titratable acidity,TA)和可溶性固形物含量(Total soluble solids,TSS)在两种处理前、后均无显著变化(p>0.05),在贮藏期内pH、TSS无显著变化(p>0.05),而TA显著下降(p<0.05);超高压处理后的样品具有更高的总酚、花色苷、总黄酮和抗氧化活性;在贮藏过程中,总酚、花色苷、总黄酮含量和抗氧化活性均呈下降趋势,超高压处理能更好地保持样品的总酚、花色苷和抗氧化活性,而热处理组能更好地控制样品中总黄酮的损失;与未处理组相比,超高压和热处理对发酵石榴汁色泽的影响较小,贮藏期间热处理组的色泽变化程度高于超高压处理组。结论:超高压处理的发酵石榴汁在总酚、总黄酮、花色苷和抗氧化性等品质方面优于热处理组。     

Alterations of phenolic compounds in red raspberry juice induced by high-hydrostatic-pressure and high-temperature short-time processing

Most studies on health-promoting attributes of red raspberries have been conducted using extracts or freeze-dried powders instead of commercially processed products. This work aimed to trace the alterations of phenolic compounds in HHP- and HTST-treated juices. In total, 151 phenolic compounds were identified: 13 and 26 differential phenolics were discriminated in HHP- and HTST-treated juices, respectively. The alterations of phenolic compounds could be related to the increased oxidative stress derived from the indirect oxidation and thermal degradation. HTST processing promoted the release of free phenolic acids from their conjugated forms, while HHP processing could maximize the flavonol glycosides. Furthermore, morin was observed with a 7400-fold increase in HTST-treated juice, indicating the potential use for juice authenticity. Generally, HHP processing showed less impact on phenolic profiles in comparison with HTST processing. These findings provide novel insights into the impacts of sterilization processes on phenolic compounds in red raspberries.     

Effect of Ultrafiltration Combined with High-Pressure Processing on Safety and Quality Features of Fresh Apple Juice

Ultrafiltration (UF, 0.05 μm) with a ceramic membrane was combined with high-pressure processing (HPP) at 500 MPa/6 min and high-temperature short time (HTST) at 110 °C/8.6 s to process fresh apple juice. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of UF + HPP and UF + HTST on quality features of fresh apple juice and analyze the quality changes of the juice treated by UF + HPP and stored during 60 days at 4 °C. Applying UF, total plate count (TPC) and yeasts and molds (Y&M) significantly decreased by 0.29 and 0.28 log cycle, total phenols and ascorbic acid decreased by 33.50 and 26.52 %, and antioxidant capacity, using the DPPH and FRAP assay, significantly decreased by 26.40 and 25.37 %. Meanwhile, the juice clarity was 99.75?±?0.07 % and seven aroma compounds were changed. TPC and Y&M in juices treated by UF + HPP and UF + HTST were <1 log cycle. When compared to the juice treated by UF + HTST, the juice treated by UF + HPP showed lower browning degree and higher total phenols and clarity, and retained seven main volatile aroma compounds. Fresh apple juice processed by UF + HPP was microbiologically safe (TPC <1.8 log cycles and Y&M <1 log cycle) during 60 days of storage at 4 °C. The first-order model was a suitable model for all quality parameters of refrigerated fresh apple juice; however, rate constant k of first-order model was between ?0.0157 and 0.0350, showing the quality features of the refrigerated juice was stable.     

Quality comparison of carrot juices processed by high-pressure processing and high-temperature short-time processing

The effects of high-pressure processing (HPP) at 550 MPa for 6 min and of high-temperature short-time (HTST) processing at 110 °C for 8.6 s on carrot juice were evaluated. After HPP and HTST, the total plate count (TPC) was found to significantly decrease by 4.30 and 4.88 log₁₀ CFU/mL, respectively, and yeasts and molds (Y&M) were completely inactive. HPP-treated juice showed higher carotenoids, polyphenols, antioxidant capacity, viscosity, turbidity, and lower browning degrees (BDs) than HTST-treated juice, while HTST-treated juice contained higher polyacetylenes. HPP provided a more fresh-like quality and exhibited better aroma, taste, and overall acceptability. During 20 days of storage at 4 °C, both HPP- and HTST-treated juices were microbiologically safe (i.e., TPC < 2.4 log₁₀ CFU/mL, and Y&M were not detected), and their antioxidant capacities decreased linearly due to a decrease in carotenoid and polyphenol contents. The two juices did not precipitate any solids when their particle sizes decreased, and their viscosity increased; however, their organoleptic properties deteriorated as storage time increased.Industrial RelevanceThis study was intended to develop fresher and more stable carrot juice, which is not available on the market now. Acid blanching for a proper time was proved as an effective process in preventing juice serum isolation phenomenon of HPP juice, which is more likely to be accepted by consumers. HPP-treated juice had an advantage in nutritional and organoleptic properties than HTST-treated juice. This study provided a comprehensive technical support for novel application of HPP in carrot juice processing.     

Effects on microbial inactivation and quality attributes in frozen lychee juice treated by supercritical carbon dioxide

In this paper, we described the use of high-pressure carbon dioxide (HPCD) for the inactivation of natural microbes in lychee juice and evaluated its effects on lychee juice quality, compared to a conventional high-temperature, short-time (HTST) method. The HPCD treatments were carried out using a HPCD unit (8 MPa, 36 °C, 2 min), and the HTST was performed at 90 °C for 60 s. The results showed that five log reduction for yeasts and molds and total aerobic microorganisms occurred at 8 MPa for 2 min. And effects of the treatments on pH and concentrations of microbes, organic acids, titratable acidity (TA), total soluble solid (TSS), sugars, polyphenols, color, and free amino acids were also investigated. HPCD could efficiently maintain the concentration of polyphenols and original color at 8 MPa, 36 °C for 2 min. Insignificant differences in colors were observed between unprocessed and HPCD juices, while significant differences were observed between unprocessed and HTST juices. Furthermore, HTST decreased the total free amino acids, whereas HPCD caused a significant increase (increased by 45.92% at 8 MPa) (p < 0.05). The increase in total amino acids induced by HPCD treatment is beneficial for nutritional value of commercial ready-to-drink lychee juice. In general, HPCD treatment had less influence on the measured quality parameters of lychee juice than HTST treatment. Therefore, HPCD treatment could be a useful alternative to traditional heat treatment.     

超高压和高温短时杀菌对绿色复合果蔬汁的杀菌效果与品质影响

通过感官评价,综合基本理化指标得出了一种较优的绿色复合果蔬汁的配方,并对比超高压(high hydrostatic pressure,HHP)和高温短时杀菌(high temperature short time,HTST)处理前后及其在4 ℃贮藏过程中的杀菌效果和理化品质变化。结果表明:对复合果蔬汁分别进行HHP(600 MPa/5 min)处理和HTST杀菌(86 ℃/15 s)处理后,果蔬汁中菌落总数从5.18 lg CFU/mL,下降至1.07 lg CFU/mL和1.11 lg CFU/mL,霉菌酵母、乳杆菌和嗜冷菌均未检出,达到国家要求的果蔬汁卫生标准;HHP处理后的果蔬汁总酚含量为43.645 μg/mL,显著高于HTST绿色复合果蔬汁;与HTST处理相比,HHP处理可以更好地保持复合果蔬汁的悬浮稳定性、色泽和抗氧化性等营养和品质指标。在4 ℃,15 d的贮藏期间,经HHP处理和HTST杀菌后的复合果蔬汁微生物指标均未超出国家卫生标准,且经HHP处理后的复合果蔬汁的悬浮稳定性、色泽品质、总酚含量和抗氧化能力等各项品质指标均优于HTST杀菌组。因此,HHP绿色复合果蔬汁保持了更好的品质。     

Combinatory Effect of Thermal Treatment and Blending on the Quality of Pomegranate Juices

In the food industry, browning and colour alteration are usually the main problems to solve in red juices. In an attempt to ease complications due to pomegranate juice processing, the combination of thermal treatment, storage at selected temperature and blending of juices was assessed as a novel and combined solution. A pure monovarietal juice, a combination of two widely distinct varietal juices (75 % Mollar de Elche + 25 % Wonderful) and a blend of pomegranate juice plus lemon (75 % + 25 %, respectively) were compared after pasteurization at two different heat treatments (high temperature–short time (HTST) and low temperature–long time (LTLT)). The effect of processing on the bioactive composition and colour parameters was monitored during juice shelf-life at two storage conditions (room and refrigeration temperatures). The reaction kinetics of main phytochemicals and a factorial analysis were also performed in order to achieve comprehensive data on the evolution of juice quality during storage. Results displayed how blending can protect the desirable properties of pomegranate juices better than pure monovarietal juices. Likewise, a high specificity between thermal treatment and kind of juice was found for each considered parameter. HTST exhibited a higher protective role than LTLT for blends of varietal pomegranate juices, whilst LTLT seemed to protect mixtures with lemon much better than HTST. Moreover, the concomitant degradation of anthocyanins and vitamin C and their role in colour variations were exposed. Overall, the array of outcomes might provide a satisfactory solution of colour alteration in pomegranate juices as well as red fruits in general.     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on the quality and shelf-life of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) pulp

This study evaluated the effects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) on the microbial counts, physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant capacity of jujube pulp. Additionally, this study compared the shelf life of jujube pulp following HHP (600 MPa/20 min) and thermal treatment (100 °C/10 min) during 40 days of storage at 4 °C and 15 °C. The microbial count of HHP-treated jujube pulp (≥ 400 MPa/20 min) was below the detection limit. Total soluble solids and total sugars were not significantly affected by HHP processing, and > 90% ascorbic acid was retained in HHP-treated samples. HHP slightly reduced pH and browning degree and increased total phenolic content, flavonoid content, and antioxidant capacity. HHP can be used as an alternative to thermal pasteurization of freshly squeezed jujube pulp.Industrial relevanceEffects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) processing and thermal treatment (TT) on microbiological quality, physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in jujube pulp were investigated. Greater inhibition of microorganisms and better retention of ascorbic acid, total phenolics, flavonoid and antioxidant capacity were observed after HHP-treatment. The available data could be used to design the HHP parameters for high quality jujube juice. Further, this research would provide a useful method for preservation of jujube products and potential technical support for jujube commercial production.     

Effect of high hydrostatic pressure on immunomodulatory activity of cloudy apple juice

Present study investigated the effects of high hydrostatic pressure treatment (HHP, 500 MPa/3 min/ 25°C) on bioactive compound as well as antioxidant, immunomodulatory potentials, and microbial safety of cloudy juice from ‘Fuji’ apples. HHP did not cause any significant changes in vitamin C content whereas total polyphenol content was increased. The antioxidant potentials measured by DPPH and nitric oxide (NO) radical scavenging tests were preserved by HHP, while thermal treatment reduced antioxidant potentials. NO scavenging activity was greater than DPPH scavenging activity. The immunomodulatory effect assessed by splenocyte proliferation was increased in a dose-dependent manner, and HHP preserved immunomodulatory activity of apple juice. Furthermore, HHP treated juice was microbiologically safe without any physicochemical changes during 21 days of storage at 4°C. These results demonstrated the efficacy of HHP for preserving both nutritional and immunomodulatory functional characteristics of apple juice, and alternative method for preserving as freshly squeezed for up to 21 days.     

Effect of high pressure carbon dioxide on the quality of carrot juice

The effect of high pressure carbon dioxide (HPCD) on the quality of carrot juice was investigated. The L-value of HPCD-treated juices increased significantly (P < 0.05) as compared to untreated juices, and the a-value exhibited an increase tendency with increasing the treatment time. However, the b-value of HPCD-treated juices did not change. The browning degree (BD) and pH of HPCD-treated juices decreased, the cloud and titratable acidity (TA) increased significantly, the UV–visible spectra of juices were lower, but the total soluble solid (TSS) and the carotenoids of juices were stable. The particle size of juices treated by HPCD for 15, 30 and 45 min increased significantly (P < 0.05), for 60 min showed a noticeable decrease and was almost close to untreated juice. HPCD treatment could not alter the Newtonian flow behavior of the carrot juice, but caused a significant increase in juice viscosity (P < 0.05).Industrial relevanceCarrot juice is one of the most popular vegetable juices, but it requires severe heat treatment for protection from spoilage due to a higher pH, its heat-sensitive quality is inevitably destructed. In this study, HPCD can avoid the drawbacks of the heat treatment as a novel non-thermal pasteurization, available data are provided for the application and evaluation of HPCD in the juice industry.     

Comparative study on cloudy apple juice qualities from apple slices treated by high pressure carbon dioxide and mild heat

Qualities of cloudy apple juices from apple slices treated by high pressure carbon dioxide (HPCD) and mild heat (MH) were evaluated. Temperatures were from 25 to 65 °C, time 20 min, and pressure 20 MPa. Polyphenol oxidase (PPO) was completely inactivated by HPCD and its minimal residual activity (RA) by MH at 65 °C was 38.6%. RA of pectin methylesterase (PME) with HPCD was significantly lower than MH and its minimum was 18%. L value of cloudy apple juice from HPCD-treated apple slices was significantly greater than that from MH-treated apple slices, however, b value, browning degree (BD) and turbidity were lower. And no differences in a value, total soluble solids, pH and conductivity were observed. After 7-day storage at 4 °C, HPCD caused no BD alteration but a significant turbidity loss. MH increased BD at 55 and 65 °C, and led to turbidity loss from 35 to 65 °C. The turbidity was not well related to RA of PME.Industrial relevanceCloudy apple juice is one of the popular fruit juices, and it requires strict processing treatment conditions to protect its quality, especially to prevent enzymatic browning and cloud loss. HPCD is one promising novel non-thermal technique and is likely to replace or partially substitute thermal processes. This study analyzed the effect of HPCD as a pretreatment means on qualities of cloudy apple juice, including inactivating enzymes which are crucial to quality control. Available data provided in this study will benefit the fruit juice industry.     

超高压对草莓果肉饮料的杀菌效果与品质影响

研究不同超高压条件(压力600MPa,保压时间分别为0、2、4、6、8、10min)对草莓果肉饮料的杀菌效果及600MPa、4min超高压处理前后草莓果肉饮料理化品质的变化。结果表明：在600MPa、4min的超高压条件下,草莓果肉饮料中的细菌、霉菌和酵母可全部被杀死,并且该处理前后草莓果肉饮料中的可溶性固形物、pH值、可滴定酸、颜色、总酚含量及抗氧化性均无显著性差异(P＞0.05),但VC含量损失9.2%、花青素含量损失20.6%;超高压处理后草莓果肉饮料中部分酯类成分损失,醇类物质种类及数量增加(P＜0.05),但仍保持草莓原有的特征风味。     

High Hydrostatic Pressure and Temperature Applied to Preserve the Antioxidant Compounds of Mango Pulp (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Mangifera indica</Emphasis> L.)

High hydrostatic pressure (HHP) processes combined with moderate heating can be used to preserve foods while maintaining general quality. The effect of these conditions on the total phenolic (TP), vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid (AA)), carotenoids, and antioxidant activity (AOA) of mango purees was evaluated. Purees were processed at 400–550 MPa/34 and 59 °C at different holding times. Unprocessed puree had TP of 26.6 mg gallic acid/100 g, 21.1 mg L-ascorbic acid/100 g, AOA of 885 μmol trolox equivalents/100 g, and total carotenoids of 6.0 mg β-carotene/100 g. HHP treatments increased the phenolic concentrations up to 34% (550 MPa/59 °C/2 and 4 min) compared with the initial content, probably due to improvement of their extraction. AA content was reduced significantly (10–45%) after all HHP processes performed at 59 °C, while at 34 °C, they were diminished only after 8 and 16 min of treatment (13–26%). At 34 °C and lower times, AA concentration increased in average 18%. Total carotenoid retention in HHP-treated samples varies from 77 to 98%, being the higher the temperature the lower the retention observed. The concentration of most individual carotenoids remains unchanged, but violaxanthin content was reduced (21–26%) and 9-cis-violaxanthin was increased by about 10%. The AOA was also increased (up to 39%) at some processing conditions. A linear correlation between the TP and AOA was obtained. HHP at 550 MPa combined with moderate temperature (34 °C) at processing times up to 8 min is recommended for the maximum retention of the antioxidant compounds of mango puree.     

High hydrostatic pressure treatment and storage of carrot and tomato juices: Antioxidant activity and microbial safety

The application of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) (250 MPa, 35 °C for 15 min) and thermal treatment (80 °C for 1 min) reduced the microbial load of carrot and tomato juices to undetectable levels. Different combinations of HHP did not cause a significant change in the ascorbic acid content of either juice (P > 0.05). Both heat treatments (60 °C for 5–15 min and 80 °C for 1 min) resulted in a significant loss (P < 0.05) in the free‐radical scavenging activity as compared to untreated samples. HHP‐treated juices showed a small loss of antioxidants (below 10%) during storage. The ascorbic acid content of pressurized tomato and carrot juices remained over 70 and 45% after 30 days of storage, respectively. However, heat treatment caused a rapid decrease to 16–20%. Colour changes were minor (ΔE = 10) for pressurised juices but for heat‐pasteurised samples it was more intense and higher as a result of insufficient antioxidant activity. HHP treatment (250 MPa, 35 °C for 15 min) led to a better product with regard to anti‐radical scavenging capacity, ascorbic acid content and sensory properties (colour, pH) of the tomato and carrot juices compared to conventional pasteurisation. Therefore, HHP can be recommended not only for industrial production but also for safe storage of fresh juices, such as tomato and carrot, even at elevated storage temperatures (25 °C). Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry     

Influence of high hydrostatic pressure processing on physicochemical characteristics of a fermented pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) beverage

The effect of high hydrostatic pressure at 500 MPa/10 min (HHP1), 550 MPa/10 min (HHP2) and 600 MPa/5 min (HHP3) on the microbiological, physicochemical, antioxidant and sensory characteristics of a fermented pomegranate (FP) beverage, stored for 42 days (4 ± 1 °C), was evaluated. The FP beverage was also pasteurized at 63 °C/30 min (VAT) and 72 °C/15 s (HTST). The high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) and VAT pasteurized beverages did not show microbial growth (<10 CFU/mL) throughout 42 days of storage. The physicochemical characteristics were not affected (p > 0.05) by HHP or pasteurization. Color of the samples showed significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) in all HHP processed and pasteurized beverages. Antioxidant activity, total phenolic compounds, flavonoids and anthocyanins increased slightly after HHP processing. Antioxidants decreased throughout the storage in all treatments. Both HHP processed and pasteurized beverages were well accepted by average consumers when evaluated using a 9-points hedonic scale.Industrial relevanceThe high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) improves the microbiological, antioxidant and sensorial stability of fermented pomegranate beverages during storage. The HHP is more common for processing fruit juices than for fermented beverages; therefore, it can be expanded to the fermented beverages industry, which could modify the today usual thermal processing methods and, or the addition of preservatives, that are not natural, for delivering high quality and healthier pomegranate fermented beverages to consumers.     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure and high-temperature short-time on mango nectars: Changes in microorganisms,acid invertase, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural,sugars, viscosity,and cloud

High hydrostatic pressure (HHP, 600 MPa/1 min) and high-temperature short-time (HTST, 110 °C/8.6 s) treatments of mango nectars were comparatively evaluated by examining their effects on natural microorganisms, acid invertase, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), sugars, pH, titratable acid (TA), viscosity, and cloud, immediately after treatments and during 16-week storage at 4 and 25 °C. At both stages of the experiment, the counts of yeast and mold in treated mango nectars were less than 1.00 log₁₀CFU/mL, while total aerobic bacteria were less than 1.70 log₁₀CFU/mL. Both HHP and HTST treatments caused a significant decrease in fructose, glucose and total sugar, as well as a significant increase in HMF and cloud of mango nectars, while changes in sucrose, pH, and TA were insignificant. During the 16-week storage, however, fructose, glucose, TA and HMF increased, while sucrose, total sugar, pH and cloud decreased significantly. The kinetic data of changes in sucrose, fructose and glucose fitted well into a combined model. The activity of acid invertase was reduced by 91.4% in HTST-treated mango nectars and, increased by 8.57% after HHP treatment. In both cases, these levels remained stable during storage. There was no significant change in the viscosity of mango nectars after HHP treatment, while a significant increase after HTST treatment. Both HHP- and HTST-treated mango nectars showed a gradual decrease in the viscosity during storage.Industrial relevanceMango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the important tropical fruits, and its processed products are of high commercial and economic importance. This work presents a comparison on HHP- and HTST-treated mango nectars after processing and during storage, on natural microorganisms, acid invertase, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, sugars, pH, titratable acid, viscosity, and cloud. The available data would provide technical support for the evaluation and application of HHP or HTST in the mango nectar industry, and also for the establishment of criteria for commercial production of high quality mango nectars with safety requirements.     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on shelf life of lager beer

Filtered bright lager beer samples were either treated with high hydrostatic pressure (HHP, 350 MPa for 3 and 5 min at 20 °C) or conventional heat pasteurization (60 °C for 15 min). A storage period of 56 days showed that HHP and heat pasteurization had similar results in terms of pH and color (p<0.05). However HHP-treated samples had lower bitterness and protein sensitivity and higher chill haze values than the heat pasteurized samples at the end of the storage period. The microbiological stability of HHP-treated beers was the same as that of heat-treated beers, and the development of both lactic and acetic acid bacteria was inhibited for 56 days of storage. Although more studies should be carried out to investigate the effects of HHP treatment on different types of lagers and ales, our results revealed that HHP could be successfully used to increase the shelf life of beer even at temperatures well below those required for heat pasteurization.     

超高压和高温短时杀菌对沙棘汁品质的影响

为了筛选出适合制汁的沙棘品种,对‘中国沙棘’‘圣果一号’‘深秋红’3 种沙棘的理化品质进行比较。结果表明,‘中国沙棘’具有最高的超氧化物歧化酶（superoxidative dismutase,SOD）活力（（1 029.14±77.72）U/g）、总酚含量（（8.37±0.20）mg GAE/g）及抗氧化能力（1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼自由基清除能力（11.04±0.27）mmol TE/100 g、铁离子还原抗氧化能力（6.06±0.32）mmol TE/100 g）。沙棘汁（经‘中国沙棘’制得,下同）经浓缩后SOD活力提高2.5 倍以上,可作为功能性产品。对超高压（high pressure processing,HPP）（500 MPa/6 min）或高温短时（high-temperature short-time,HTST）（100 ℃/15 s）处理后的沙棘汁品质进行了比较。两种处理都可以使沙棘汁中的菌落总数下降超过3（lg（CFU/mL））,且使霉菌和酵母无法检出。此外,两种处理均提高了沙棘汁中SOD的活性,其中HPP处理组的SOD活性在贮藏期间更高。两种处理均很好地保留了总酚、抗坏血酸含量及抗氧化能力,且这些品质指标在4 ℃冷藏期间同样得到很好的保留。综上,HPP和HTST处理的沙棘汁都是具有高SOD活性和抗氧化能力的产品。