POSTHARVEST QUALITY AND SAFETY MAINTENANCE OF DAUCUS CAROTA L. FRUITS BY NEEM OIL AND MORINGA OIL TREATMENT

Dr Adetunji Charles Oluwaseun and Fawole O.B, Arowora K.A, Nwaubani S.I, Oloke J.K, Adetunji J.B, Ajani A.O   (Published 2013)

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Abstract

Biodegradable edible coatings from Moringa oil(MO) and Neem oil (NO) was applied to carrot fruits in order to provide environmentally friendly, healthy treatments (with which to better preserve fresh fruit quality) and safety during postharvest storage at ambient temperature of 27± 3oC and relative humidity of 50-60% . Physical properties like weight loss and texture were determined throughout the storage period of 6 weeks. The coatings had a significant effect on the development of quality variables.The overall results showed the superiority of the coatings in extending the shelf-life of carrot fruit as compared to controlin the following order Moringa Oil>Neem Oil>Control.


Item Type: Journal article(non-copyrighted)
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Keywords: Edible Coatings, Moringa Oil, Neem Oil, Carrot, Firmness and Weight Loss
Department: Natural Science
Field of Study: Biology
Uploaded By: Enoyoze Esosa
Date Added: 19 Feb 2019 10:44am
Last Modified: 19 Feb 2019
Journal URL: https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/oer/journal/postharvest_quality_and_safety_maintenance_of_daucus_carota_l_fruits_by_neem_oil_and_moringa_oil_treatment


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