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Effect of Processing on Nutrient Composition and Antioxidant Capacity of Loquat Jam and Concentrated Syrup

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Last updated: 29 Dec 2024

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Food and Nutrition research

Abstract

Loquat fruit is nutritious food rich in vitamins, carotenoids, and polyphenolic compounds, offering a range of health benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties. This study examined the effects of processing loquat fruit into syrup and jam on their functionality. Producing loquat jam and syrup from fresh fruits extends their shelf life beyond the typical 3-4 days at room temperature, allowing us to preserve their nutritional benefits and enjoy them longer. The chemical, physical, and biological properties of syrup and jam were compared with those of fresh fruit. The findings revealed that total soluble solids (TSS), Brix value, protein, and total carbohydrate levels increased in both syrup and jam. However, the mineral content was higher in syrup than in jam. Sensory evaluations indicated that jam scored higher for flavor, texture, aroma, and overall acceptability. Additionally, the viscosity (743.21 cP) and shear stress (96.77 dyn/cm3) of the jam were noted. Color analysis showed that syrup had higher L*, a*, and b* values. Interestingly, the antioxidant activity of jam was higher than that of syrup and fresh fruit (73.56%). Despite this, the syrup had a higher content of phenolic acids (132.06 mg/100g), flavonoids (69.37 mg/100g), vitamin C (6.41 mg/100g), and total carotenoids. Finally, FTRI-AIR analysis identified functional groups, including those of phenolic acids, amino acids, carboxyls, and aromatics.
 

DOI

10.21608/ftrj.2024.294063.1076

Keywords

Loquat, Jam, syrup, antioxidant, FTRI-AIR

Authors

First Name

Doaa

Last Name

Hassan

MiddleName

Fathy

Affiliation

Special Food and Nutrition. Res. Department, Food Tech. Res. Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt

Email

doaafathy23@yahoo.com

City

Egypt

Orcid

-

First Name

sahar

Last Name

Mohamed

MiddleName

A

Affiliation

Special Food and Nutrition. Res. Department, Food Tech. Res. Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt

Email

omarshams2000@yahoo.com

City

cairo

Orcid

-

First Name

Esraa

Last Name

Mousa

MiddleName

A.

Affiliation

Special Food and Nutrition. Res. Department, Food Tech. Res. Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt.

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esraa_am228@yahoo.com

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cairo

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-

Volume

4

Article Issue

2

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48500

Issue Date

2024-06-01

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2024-05-30

Publish Date

2024-06-01

Page Start

123

Page End

133

Online ISSN

2974-3990

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https://ftrj.journals.ekb.eg/article_363868.html

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2,601

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Food Technology Research Journal

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https://ftrj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Effect of Processing on Nutrient Composition and Antioxidant Capacity of Loquat Jam and Concentrated Syrup

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29 Dec 2024