Effect of Drying and Freezing on the Phytochemical Properties of Okra during Storage.

ABSTRACT: Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) is known for its high nutritional value, including its content of phytochemicals. This study aims to investigate the effect of drying and freezing conditions on the phytochemical content of okra. Our results indicated that both air-drying and freezing okra during 6 months of storage showed a significant decrease in total phenolic content, flavonoid content, anthocyanin content, and antioxidant activity. Furthermore, higher levels of phytochemicals were found for okra samples treated with Na₂SO₄ solution when compared to untreated okra. The freezing process appeared to better preserve the content of the investigated phytochemicals when compared to the decrease after drying. Our research has determined that both immersing and free

SUBMITTER: Rababah TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10536064 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature