Quality Attributes of Cold-Stored Khalal Barhi Dates Treated with Guava Leaf Extract and/or Lactic Acid as Natural Preservatives.

ABSTRACT: The use of natural ingredients to preserve the quality of fresh fruits is a promising approach to healthier products and a more sustainable industry. The present study was carried out to assess the effect of lactic acid (LA) and guava leaf extract (GLE) as natural preservatives on the quality parameters of Khalal Barhi dates. Physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, color parameters, firmness, sensory properties, and yeast and mold counts of date fruits were evaluated during five weeks of storage at 4 ± 1 °C. The bioactive compounds in GLE were estimated by HPLC, which exhibited that GLE contains significant amounts of bioactive compounds, mainly, phenolics and flavonoids. With prolonged storage, the moisture content decreased, while the total soluble solids (TSS) increased in all

SUBMITTER: Alqahtani NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10252430 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature