Shelf Life Extension of Banana (musa Sapientum) by Gamma Radiation
نویسندگان
چکیده
The effect of gamma radiation on the shelf life extension of Bananas was studied. Bananas were treated with three gamma radiation doses of 0.30k Gy; 0.40k Gy and 0.50k Gy for 5 mins respectively and stored in a dry place under room conditions (25±2°C/ 80± 5% RH). The physical conditions of the radiation treated and control bananas were observed at every 2 days interval for their organoleptic properties till spoilage. The control bananas ripened within 6 days while the gamma irradiated bananas ripened within 26 days, indicating that the shelf life of banana was extended by 20 days thereby delaying banana ripening. The nutrient contents as well as some important physico-chemical parameters of the irradiated Bananas and the control Bananas were analyzed quantitatively at an interval of 2-4 days throughout the experimental period. A minor decrease in the ascorbic acid content was the only adverse effects observed in irradiated bananas and no other major changes occured in nutritional and organoleptic qualities and the chemical constituents of banana is maintained. A taste-testing panel of 16 panelists determined the acceptability of the fruit. The scores given by the panelists were statistically analyzed and the treated bananas were found to be acceptable up to 26 days at room temperature whereas in the case of control the fruits were spoiled within 6 days. Thus, radiation can be used for the shelf life extension of Bananas and is not harmful to health.
منابع مشابه
Plantain or Edible Banana (musa X Paradisica Var – Sapiemtum) Some Lesser Known Folk Uses in India
Plantain Or edible banana (Musa X paradisiacal var. Sapientum), an important commercial fruit item of the tropics, is known in India since time immemorial. Apart from its use as a valuable food item, banana fruits and the different part of plant find diverse uses in various folk practices, customs, religious rituals and medicine among the villagers and tribal communities of the country which ar...
متن کاملEffects of Banana (Musa Sapientum Linn) Consumption for Physical Strength, Metabolic Response, Oxidative Stress, Lipid Profiles, and Interleukin-23 in Healthy Men: A Preliminary Study
RESEARCH ARTICLE Effects of Banana (Musa Sapientum Linn) Consumption for Physical Strength, Metabolic Response, Oxidative Stress, Lipid Profiles, and Interleukin-23 in Healthy Men: A Preliminary Study Jirakrit Leelarungrayub, Arisa Parameyong, Wichai Eungpinichpong and Jakkrit Klaphajone Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50...
متن کاملThe partial purification and properties of antibiotic substances from the banana (Musa sapientum).
متن کامل
Effects of Musa sapientum stem extract on experimental models of anxiety
Objective: The Musa sapientum (banana) plant extract has shown antioxidant activity in previous studies. Oxidative stress is one of the important factors implicated in the pathogenesis of anxiety disorders. The present study aimed to evaluate the anxiolytic activity of aqueous extract of M. sapientum stem (MSSE) in experimental models in mice. Material and Methods: Elevated Plus Maze method and...
متن کاملOptimization of In Vitro Micropropagation Protocol for Banana (Musa Sapientum L.) Under Different Hormonal Concentrations and Growth Media
This study was aimed to develop a simple, comprehensive and efficiently repetitive protocol for micropropagation of banana (Musa sapientum L.) using shoot meristem. After growing in-vitro cultures on different hormonal combinations, Murashige and Skoog’s medium supplemented with BAP and IAA (5.0 + 1.0 mg/l, respectively) and 10% CW were found to be most efficient and productive combination for ...
متن کامل