Changes in the physical properties of honey powder during storage

Honey powders produced by spray drying with the addition of Arabic gum and sodium caseinate were characterised in terms of the influence of storage time on the following physical properties: particle size, moisture content, water activity, bulk density, flowability and hygroscopicity. The storage affected those properties; after 12 weeks of storage, particle size decreased (except Arabic gum powder treated as a control sample), moisture content and water activity increased, hygroscopicity decreased. Changes in bulk density, particle size and moisture content caused the rise of Hausner ratio value; however, the powders were still characterised by a very good flow properties and low cohesiveness. The colour of reconstituted powders was also affected by storage; in most of samples, the darkening, reduction in redness and yellowness were observed. Colour parameters were the most stable in powders obtained with the addition of 2% w/w of sodium caseinate.     

不同温度储藏条件下鲅鱼生物胺变化的研究

为研究鲭鱼中毒的组胺来源以及温度对鲅鱼生物胺的影响,通过HPLC-柱后衍生-FLD检测技术分析了鲅鱼体内7种生物胺(酪胺、腐胺、尸胺、组胺、胍丁胺、亚精胺、精胺)的含量以及在不同储藏温度的变化情况。结果表明,新鲜鲅鱼肌肉中没有检出组胺。鲅鱼体内生物胺的变化随温度的升高而加快,0℃(冰藏)、4℃、20℃储藏8d的生物胺总量变化范围分别为3.09～6.77、16.28～274.65、154.96～1846.29mg/kg。因此,细菌是引起组胺中毒的主要来源,低温储藏是控制鲅鱼产生生物胺的有效措施。     

Changes in volatile aroma compounds of organic fragrant rice during storage under different conditions

BACKGROUND: Aroma of fragrant rice greatly affects palatability as well as consumer acceptability. Loss of desirable volatile compounds such as 2‐acetyl‐1‐pyrroline (2‐AP) and increase in volatile lipid oxidation products in aged rice have been reported. The aim of this study was to monitor the changes in key volatile compounds of organic red fragrant rice cv. Hom Daeng during storage. Effects of packaging material, storage temperature and time were evaluated using solid phase microextraction/gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. RESULTS: Thirteen key volatile compounds including ten lipid oxidation products were monitored. For samples vacuum packed in Nylon/LLDPE pouches at ambient temperature, significant increases in hexanal, 2‐pentylfuran, 1‐octanol and 4‐vinyl guaiacol and significant decreases in 2‐AP and geranyl acetone were found after the second month (P?0.05). Vacuum packing in OPP/Al/LLDPE pouches or storage at 15 °C better retarded the formation of volatile lipid oxidation products and greater retained desirable odorants, including 2‐AP. However, accumulation of lipid oxidation products and 4‐vinyl guaiacol was apparent after the sixth month under these storage conditions. CONCLUSION: A greater extent and higher rate of undesirable changes in volatile compounds were found in samples stored under Nylon/LLDPE/ambient temperature condition. Nevertheless, this condition is acceptable for the retail trade of organic rice in Thailand. Storage conditions using reduced temperature or better packaging materials may be more appropriate for exported rice or superior‐grade fragrant rice to better maintain the desirable rice aroma. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry     

Chemical changes in the volatile fractions of Brazilian honeys during storage under tropical conditions

The chemical transformations of the volatile fractions of two different Brazilian honeys (cashew and marmeleiro) were monitored during storage under tropical conditions. Five systems, namely: 1 – fresh samples; 2 and 3 – samples heated for 3 and 6 months at 35 – 40 °C; 4 and 5 – samples kept under similar conditions to systems 2 and 3, but containing sodium metabisulphite, were tested. The transformations noted in the volatile fractions of these honeys could be mainly associated to acid or enzymatic hydrolysis of glycosides, volatilization, oxidation or esterification processes. The formation of furan derivatives, linalool derivatives and esters appears to be quite affected by the sodium metabisulphite. The concentrations of most powerful odorants increased during the storage (e.g.: benzenemethanol and isovaleric acid) or remained unchangeable (e.g.: vanillin, furfuryl mercaptan, 2-methoxyphenol).     

Changes in physicochemical characteristics of rice during storage at different temperatures

This study investigated the changes in the physicochemical properties of rice during storage at different temperatures. Milled rice stored at high temperatures showed higher fat acidity than rice stored at low temperatures. Although the moisture content of milled rice stored at 30 °C and 40 °C decreased below 15.5% (15.33% and 15.22%, respectively) after 1 month, adequate values were maintained with storage at 4 °C for 3 months (15.50%) and at 20 °C for 2 months (15.53%). Rice stored at low temperatures retained its white coloration, whereas low color retention values were obtained at higher storage temperatures. Peak viscosity increased during 4 months of storage and larger changes were found at higher storage temperatures. Breakdown decreased and setback increased with storage, regardless of storage temperatures. Storage at higher temperatures increased cohesiveness and hardness in compared with storage at lower temperatures. High temperatures also led to a decrease in adhesiveness with age. High temperatures (30 °C and 40 °C) significantly decreased all sensory values even after 1 month of storage. These results are similar to those obtained in an analysis of cooked rice texture. The results of this study indicate that storage temperature is an important factor affecting the physicochemical properties of rice. Short storage periods below room temperatures are recommended to maintain rice quality.     

Changes in physicochemical properties of organic hulled rice during storage under different conditions

Effects of packaging materials, storage temperatures and time on physicochemical properties of organic hulled red fragrant rice cv. Hom Daeng were investigated. The samples were vacuum-packed in oriented polypropylene/aluminium/linear low-density polyethylene or nylon/linear low-density polyethylene pouches and stored at ambient temperature or 15 °C for up to 12 months. Results from differential scanning calorimetry indicated that onset and peak temperature of gelatinisation of the aged rice samples increased after the 6th month while enthalpy of gelatinisation initially increased and then decreased after the 8th month. Measurements from the Rapid Visco Analyzer revealed that peak viscosity and breakdown of the rice pastes increased within the first 2 months, then decreased after the 6th month, whereas setback gradually increased during storage. Swelling power, at 70 and 90 °C, of the aged samples, tended to decrease after the 4th month. Lower storage temperature retarded those changes while packaging materials did not influence the changes. Changes in thermal and pasting properties of the aged samples were reversed after adding 2-mercaptoethanol. Hence, an increase in disulphide linkages of oryzenin during storage could play a crucial role in altering those properties. Sensory evaluation indicated a significant increase in hardness of the cooked rice prepared from the longer-aged samples (p ? 0.05). However, the cooked rice samples, deriving from the samples stored at ambient temperature for up to 12 months, were still acceptable for Thai consumers.     

Influence of simulated industrial thermal treatments on the volatile fractions of different varieties of honey

The aim of this study was to determine if the volatile fraction of honey is affected by the application of standard industrial thermal treatment processes. Four types of Spanish honey were studied: three of floral origin (citrus, rosemary and polyfloral) and the fourth from honeydew. Each sample of honey was divided into three parts: one was left untreated, one was liquefied (at 45 °C for 48 h) and the other was both liquefied and pasteurized (at 80 °C for 4 min). All the samples analyzed were characterized to determine their melissopalynological, physicochemical (pH, moisture, total acidity, conductivity, hydroxymethylfurfural, and diastase activity), and volatile profiles. Type of honey had a greater impact on volatile fraction variations than did heat treatment. The overall volatile profile of each kind of honey permitted the classification of the honeys by botanical origin, revealing that there were practically no differences between the raw, liquefied, and pasteurized samples of each honey. These findings suggest that industrial processes conducted under controlled conditions should not significantly alter the intrinsic aroma of honey.     

甬优15在储藏期间挥发性成分的变化

通过HS-SPME/GC-MS技术,对不同含水量以及储藏时间的甬优15优质稻的挥发性成分进行分析,结果表明:随着储藏时间的延长,烯烃类、醇类、醛类物质的含量呈上升趋势,酮类和酯类变化不明显,烷烃类和酸类呈下降趋势。含水量14.5%的甬优15的清香物质含量高于13.1%和13.8%含水量的甬优15;当储藏180 d时,很多清香物质的含量达到峰值,继续储藏清香物质含量降低,储藏效果变差。1-壬醇随着储藏时间延长呈上升趋势,可作为甬优15储藏时间延长的醇类标志物;邻苯二甲酸二异丁酯的含量随着储藏时间的延长先下降后上升再下降,可作为甬优15的酯类标志物;反式-2-壬烯醛的含量随着储藏时间先上升后降低,且含水量越高,其含量越高,可作为甬优15的醛类标志物。关键字     

不同贮藏温度下鲐鱼生物胺变化的研究

为探究不同温度和预处理对鲐鱼生物胺含量变化的影响,用高效液相色谱法分析了整鱼和去内脏鱼在不同贮藏温度下8种生物胺以及总生物胺含量的变化,结果发现,鲐鱼中主要的生物胺为组胺、腐胺、尸胺、酪胺。随着温度的升高,鲐鱼中总生物胺含量的增加迅速变快。在0、4、10、15、20、25和30 ℃贮藏1 d后,整鱼中总生物胺的积累量分别为40.34、93.44、107.95、73.39、119.99、4649.90、6446.43 mg/kg。在0、4、10、15、20、25和30 ℃贮藏条件下,整鱼中组胺的含量超过国家规定的高组胺鱼类安全限量(400 mg/kg)的时间分别为12、5、4 d和48、36、15、14~16 h,-18 ℃贮藏6个月,组胺积累量仅为13.45 mg/kg。另外,去内脏能减少生物胺的生成,在-18、0、4、10、15、20、25和30 ℃贮藏条件下,去内脏后总生物胺最终积累量减少程度分别为14.22%、39.79%、13.83%、29.06%、22.60%、13.56%、26.13%、21.26%。因此,低温冷冻和去内脏处理能够有效控制鲐鱼中生物胺的生成,防止腐败。本研究为有效控制鲐鱼生物胺的产生提供了参考依据。     

Changes in volatile compounds and sensory quality during toasting of Spanish almonds

Toasting is one of the most important unit operations in turrón manufacture. The main objective was to study changes in volatile compounds and sensory odour and aroma during almond toasting. Two almond cultivars were studied 'Comuna' and 'Marcona'. CIE L * a * b * colour, instrumental aroma and sensory odour and flavour were evaluated in toasted almonds (200 °C: the most popular temperature for almond toasting in convection ovens) at five times from 12 to 23 min. The main pyrazines found were: 2,5-dimethylpyrazine, 2-ethyl-3-methylpyrazine, 2-methylpyrazine and 2,4-dimethyl-3-ethylpyrazine. Pyrazines, furans and pyrroles concentrations in 'Comuna' almonds were higher than in 'Marcona' samples at the end of toasting; however, sensory analysis showed that 23 min were too long for 'Comuna' almonds (burnt notes) and shorter toasting time must be applied. Based on both instrumental and sensory colour and aroma data, the recommended toasting time at 200 °C in convection ovens for 'Comuna' and 'Marcona' almonds should be 20 min.     

两种贮藏温度对鲤鱼肉感官品质影响的差异性分析

以淡水鲤鱼为研究对象,研究两种贮藏温度对鲤鱼肉感官品质的影响。采用色差、电子鼻与质构并结合感官评定分析,探讨鲤鱼肉在冰温贮藏（-2℃）与冷藏（4℃）的两种贮藏温度条件下感官品质变化的差异。结果表明:-2℃下鲤鱼的感官分值明显优于4℃,前者在贮藏12 d时感官评分仍保持在18分以上,新鲜度良好,后者则在第8 d后迅速降至13分,失去其食用与商业价值;两组贮藏温度下的鱼肉颜色与贮藏时间显著相关,其中-2℃的鱼肉样品颜色变化更为缓慢;电子鼻分析结果得出,Linear Discriminant Analysis（LDA）分析较Principal Component Analysis（PCA）分析能更好反映冰温和冷藏条件下鲤鱼肉挥发性物质的变化情况;冰温和冷藏条件下样品的弹性指标与贮藏天数均显著相关（p<0.05）,说明贮藏时间对鱼肉的弹性影响较大。综合来看,-2℃贮藏的鱼肉在感官品质,色泽与挥发性成分的变化上优于4℃,在鱼肉硬度与弹性变化上,-2℃的样品变化更为平缓;在粘聚性,胶着度与咀嚼度方面,-2℃与4℃的差别较小。      

Changes in thermoluminescence properties of minerals separated from irradiated potatoes and garlic during long-term storage under different light conditions

The effect of different light conditions on the specificity and reliability of thermoluminescence (TL) analysis to detect irradiated samples (potatoes and garlic) during 2?years of storage was investigated. The silicate minerals separated from the nonirradiated samples provided a low-intensity TL glow curve with a maximum peak after 300?°C demonstrating the absence of an irradiation history. The TL glow curve from the irradiated samples provided easy discrimination with TL glow curves of high intensity and maximum peak in temperatures range of 160?C185?°C. The results were also confirmed by calculating the TL ratio (TL₁/TL₂) through normalization (re-irradiation) step. The key parameters of the TL analysis including the TL intensity, TL glow curve shape, and the TL ratio exhibited a time-dependent change. The bleaching effect of different light conditions was also significant, which was most prominent in the case of natural light with a prominent decrease in the TL intensity and ratio. The maximum TL glow peak also showed a shift towards the higher temperature. However, all irradiated samples, irrespective of the storage conditions and time, were easily discernable from the nonirradiated ones considering the shape and intensity of the TL glow curve.     

Changes in volatile composition and sensory attributes of wines during alcohol content reduction

A desirable sensory profile is a major consumer driver for wine acceptability and should be considered during the production of reduced‐alcohol wines. Although various viticultural practices and microbiological approaches show promising results, separation technologies such as membrane filtration, in particular reverse osmosis and evaporative perstraction, in addition to vacuum distillation, represent the most common commercial methods used to produce reduced‐alcohol wine. However, ethanol removal from wine can result in a significant loss of volatile compounds such as esters (ethyl octanoate, ethyl acetate, isoamyl acetate) that contribute positively to the overall perceived aroma. These losses can potentially reduce the acceptability of the wine to consumers and decrease their willingness to purchase wines that have had their alcohol level reduced. The change in aroma as a result of the ethanol removal processes is influenced by a number of factors: the type of alcohol reduction process; the chemical‐physical properties (volatility, hydrophobicity, steric hindrance) of the aroma compounds; the retention properties of the wine non‐volatile matrix; and the ethanol level. This review identifies and summarises possible deleterious influences of the dealcoholisation process and describes best practice strategies to maintain the original wine composition. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry     

Changes in the carotenoids and sterol fractions during the prolonged storage of wheat flour

Changes in the carotenoid and sterol fractions of three wheat flours have been studied during storage. Total carotenoid decreased throughout the storage period; the relative rates of loss in each flour were the same as the relative rates of oxidation of polyenoic acids previously found to occur in these flours. Hexane-extractable total sterol content remained unchanged during storage. Esterification of free sterol was demonstrated and esterification of free lutein was also indicated.     

Changes in lipid fractions and sensory properties of Idiazabal cheese induced by lipase addition

This work studied the addition of an adequate lipase to enhance lipolysis reactions and the development of piquant flavour and sharp odour in Idiazabal cheese, as an alternative to the use of lamb rennet paste. Cheeses were manufactured from bulk raw ewes' milk in 50 l vats with commercial bovine rennet and 80 lipase units of pregastric or 180 lipase units of fungal lipase and ripened for 180 days. A higher lipolytic activity was induced by lipase addition promoting strong changes in odour and flavour attributes. Both fungal and pregastric lipases increased the content of total free fatty acids (FFA), but the fungal lipase released mainly medium- and long-chain FFA. In contrast, the pregastric lipase preferably released short-chain FFA. Diglyceride (DG) content was considerably higher in cheeses made with added pregastric lipase compared with those made with fungal lipase or with no lipase. Monoglycerides (MG) were detected only in cheeses made with either lipase added, reaching comparable concentrations after ripening for 180 days. The cheeses made with pregastric lipase had the highest scores for odour and flavour intensity, and sharp and rennet odours, desirable attributes for the Idiazabal cheese made with lamb rennet paste. None of the texture attributes were significantly influenced by the concentrations of MG and DG in the cheeses made with either lipase. Thus, the pregastric lipase was more appropriate than the fungal lipase to develop a more traditionally-flavoured Idiazabal cheese.