The preservative efficacies of bemul-wax coatings in combination with calcium chloride dip on low temperature stored Citrus O. Sinensis

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dc.creatorAfolabi , Israel Sunmola
dc.date2009
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-28T18:56:15Z
dc.descriptionThe capacity of developing countries for citrus fruits exportation is limited by the lack of adequate storage techniques. In studying this problem citrus sinensis Osbeck was treated with, a locally developed bemul-wax, calcium chloride dip, and a combination of the two. The treated fruits were assessed during four month low temperature storage (7.0 ± 3.0oC; 90-94% RH.) for their biochemical and sensory qualities. Fruits treated with bemul-wax and the combination manifested significantly reduced (p < 0.05) physiological weight, delayed ripening, and texture values. All the treated oranges showed significantly reduced titratable acidity. Combined treatment significantly reduced (p < 0.05) ascorbic acid level, while the combined and calcium chloride dip treatments reduced, and increased significantly (p < 0.05) the density of the juice respectively. All treatments showed significantly increased (p < 0.05) pH and �-amylase activities but no effects on total sugar levels, pectin esterase activities, taste and flavor of the juice. In conclusion, the combined and bemul-wax treatments preserved the nutritional, biochemical, and sensory qualities of the stored oranges for the four month storage period considered adequate to cover the orange off-season period in Nigeria as well as sufficient to export orange from Nigeria to other parts of the world.
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dc.identifierhttp://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/7031/
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/handle/123456789/36322
dc.languageen
dc.publisherBioline International (Toronto)
dc.subjectQ Science (General)
dc.titleThe preservative efficacies of bemul-wax coatings in combination with calcium chloride dip on low temperature stored Citrus O. Sinensis
dc.typeArticle

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