Investigation of the Influence of Antimicrobial Preparations on the Shelf Life of Broccoli Cabbage

Studies of the effect of antimicrobial agents on the conservation of broccoli cabbage have been conducted. The late hybrids of broccoli Ironman F1, Agassi F1, Beaumont F1, grown under the conditions of the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine were studied. The content of the main components of the chemical composition (dry substances, dry soluble substances, sugars, vitamin C) of broccoli cabbage is analyzed depending on the characteristics of the hybrid. The effect of antimicrobial treatment on the natural loss of cabbage, microbiological lesions during storage has been studied. Antimicrobial preparations Baikal EM-1 (dilution of working solution in water 1: 500), 0.5 % solution of citric, 0.2 % benzoic, 0.05 % sorbic acid, and also 0.5:0.5 % solution of vitamins C and P (ascorutin), water for the preparation of solutions had a temperature of 23 ... 25 °C.The processing of fruit and vegetable products with various chemicals is aimed at prolonging the shelf life, increasing the shelf life and increasing the yield of commercial products at the end of storage.It is established that the natural loss of broccoli cabbage during storage depends on the characteristics of the hybrid and the type of antimicrobial preparation. Treatment with preparations increases the shelf life of broccoli cabbage to 30 - 50 days with a natural weight loss of up to 6.1 %, and ensures minimal disease burden.Treatment with antimicrobial agents reduces the loss of dry substances, dry soluble substances, sugars, vitamin C. The most effective is the treatment of broccoli with acids. It has been established that ascorbic acid is contained in broccoli cabbage, with hydrolysis from which ascorbic acid is split off, the content of which is increased.The maximum effective storage of broccoli cabbage at a temperature of 0 ± 1 oС and relative humidity of 90-95 %, pretreatment with preparations of antimicrobial action.The proposed method of processing broccoli cabbage with antimicrobial preparations before storage allows the use of vegetable raw materials for post-harvest treatment. In the development of new, low-cost, environmentally friendly and affordable storage technologies, this is an important technique

Study Of Mass Losses Of Cauliflower At Storage Depending On A Packing Way

Tissues of fresh vegetables are characterized by the high quantity of moisture (80…96 %), active metabolism, low resistance to mechanical lesions, are spoiled fast. Metabolism in cells of tissues, so mass losses, depends on the content of water and dry substances.It is impossible to manage abiotic factors under conditions of open soil. So, there appears a necessity to study the influence of abiotic factors on the process of mass decrease at cauliflower storage that gives a possibility to prognosticate its mass losses and aptitude to storage.The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of weather conditions of the vegetation period of cauliflower, volume, specific mass and porosity of heads and packing methods on the intensity of natural mass losses of cauliflower at storage. The research gives a possibility to decrease natural losses of cauliflower heads and to prolong the storage duration of it. Cauliflower mass losses at the expanse of water evaporation depend on weather conditions of the vegetation period of the plant. It has been established, that there is a middle force reverse connection with the coefficient correlation r=–0,465 between the intensity of water evaporation at cauliflower heads storage and GTC, middle force connection with the coefficient correlation r=0,437 – with the average day temperature, and strong reverse connection r=–0,776 with the relative air humidity. There was elaborated the regression equation that gives an understanding about mass losses of cauliflower heads, packed in PF, at the expanse of water evaporation.The intensity of water evaporation of cauliflower at storage depends on package method. At packing in a stretch-film (SF), the intensity of moisture decrease, % a day, was the least, equal to 0,30–0,31. The ratio between moisture losses to ones of dry substances was 0,45–0,68. At packing in a performed stretch-film (PSF), the intensity of moisture decrease, % a day, was higher a little – 0,37–0,43.The more storage duration of cauliflower of late ripeness was provided by individual packing of heads in a polyethylene stretch-film. This packing type provided less total natural losses of products: in Skywoker F1– 6,0 %, in Kasper F1 and Santamaria F1 – 6,3 %. Natural losses for a day in variants with using a stretch-film were within 0,05–0,06 % depending on hybrid

ИсслЕдованиЕ сохранностИ капустЫ брокколИ В завИсИмостИ обработкИ препаратамИ антимикрОбнОгО действиЯ переД хранениеМ

We studied the effect of antimicrobial preparations on the preservation and quality of broccoli. We established that antimicrobial preparations such as Baikal EM-1, 0.5 % citric acid solution, 0.2 % benzoic acid solution, 0.05 % sorbic acid solution, 0.5:0.5 % solution of vitamins C and P (ascorutin) ‒ contribute to prolonging the storage life of broccoli for 5‒20 days depending on the hybrid. The treatment with preparations reduces losses per day by 1.2‒3.0 times, it provides the yield of commercial products at 76.8‒86.2 %.The treatment of broccoli with antimicrobial preparations, with ascorutin especially, provides a dry matter content of 1.1‒2.6 times higher than in the control variant, which contributes to a decrease in the intensity of consumption of dry soluble substances and vitamin C. At the end of storage, the content of total sugar and disaccharides is equal to the level of the control variant, or exceeds its content by 1.2 and 1.5‒2.0 times, respectively. The variants with acids and ascorutin have more of them. The content of monosaccharides remains at the initial level. The loss of mass due to evaporation of water is 1.3‒1.8 times higher.Baikal EM-1 and ascorutin inhibit intensity of expansion of pathogenic microorganisms better than other drugs for 10‒15 days. Ascorutin provides 0.8‒2.2 % lower loss of weight due to diseases and physiological disorders and a 4.1‒7.6 % larger yield of commercial products at prolonged storage. Ascorutin, citric acid, sorbic acid and benzoic acid inhibit development of pathogenic microorganisms on broccoli more actively.The proposed method for the treatment of broccoli with antimicrobial preparations before storage makes it possible to use antiseptics, such as Baikal EM-1, 0.5 % citric acid solution, 0.2 % benzoic acid solution, 0.05 % sorbic acid solution, 0.5:0.5 % solution of vitamins C and P (ascorutin) ‒ for the post-harvest treatment of vegetable raw materials. This is an important technique for the development of new, low-cost, environmentally friendly and affordable storage technologies

Determiningcarrot Preservation Depending on the Root Quality and Size, as Well as on Storage Techniques

This study aimsto scientifically substantiate the influence of the quality, size of carrot roots, as well as storage techniques, on safety that couldprolong their consumption. The research into carrot roots has not been developed properly. In this regard, it is important to conduct comprehensive studies of objective indicators that exert the greatest impact on the intensity of natural weight loss of carrot roots and their preservation. The study reported here aimed to scientifically substantiate the influence of the quality, size of carrot roots,as well as storage techniques, on safety, which could allow them to be consumed longer. It has been theoretically substantiated and experimentally confirmed that the longest storage period of 206 days with a commercial yield of 89.27 %characterized large root crops. The output of marketable products of medium root crops was 86.56 %, small ones after 161 days ‒ 80.30 %. Compared with large root crops, the shelf life of both small and mechanically damaged carrots decreased by 46 days, and the yield of marketable products decreased by 9.0 and 11.1 %, respectively. Carrot roots damaged by pests were preserved almost the same as chopped ones. On average, over 191–192 days of storage, the yield of marketable products amounted to 83.43 and 83.90 %, respectively. The shortest shelf life (142) and the worst preservation (68.34 %)were observed in carrots with a torn peel, due to a large number of diseased root crops (18.53 and defective ones (6.85 %). Storage of carrots in boxes at a permanent storage facility with forced-air and exhaust natural ventilation turned out to be ineffective. The yield of marketable products amounted to 85.5 %. The highest safety of 96.3–94.3 % was observed when the roots were stored in plastic bags and perforated bags, respectively. A greater yield of marketable products is provided by bags with a capacity of 5 kg. It was found that the storage in cardboard boxes and paper bags contributed to the development of microorganisms. The number of affected root crops ranged from 2.4 to 2.8 %

Research Ofwintergarlic Storage Depending on the Elements of the Post-harvest Refinement

The object of research is the effect of post-harvest treatment with biological products on the safety of winter garlic. One of the most problematic places is to increase the shelf life of winter garlic for food and at the same time reduce disease damage. Processing of products with biological preparations before laying them in storage, the active strains of which are able to suppress the development of plant diseases, reduce production losses during storage.During the study, varieties of Merefiansky white and Merefiansky pinkwinter garlic grown in the forest-steppe of Ukraine are used. The preparations Gliokladin and Phytosporin are used at a concentration of 2% during the growing season and before being stored. Natural losses, the number of sprouted bulbs of garlic and affected by microbiological diseases, the total losses and the yield of standard products are determined.Processing vegetable products with biological products of various actions helps to extend the shelf life and increase the yield of standard products at the end of storage. It was found that treatment with biological products reduces the incidence of garlic diseases. After 6 months of storage, the untreated bulbs defy themselves with diseases of 8.33–8.93 %. Treatment with Phytosporin reduces the damage to microorganisms to 6.28–6.88 %. The most effective is the treatment of bulbs with Glyocladine. The number of affected bulbs decreases to 2.67–2.69 %. Biological treatment most suppresses the development of fusarium and bacteriosis. The number of affected bulbs is 0.2–0.65 and 1.1–1.6 %, respectively.The safety of winter garlic has a strong direct relationship with weight loss, the number of people affected by diseases and the amount of sprouted bulbs. The processing of garlic by biological preparations for storage does not ensure complete elimination of the harmful species, but only reduces the harmfulness of microorganisms to an acceptable level.The proposed method for processing garlic bulbs with biological products before storage will reduce losses and extend the period of consumption. In the development of new, low-cost, environmentally friendly and affordable storage technologies, this is an important technique

Studying the Preservation of Brussels Sprout Depending on Its Treatment with Antimicrobial Preparations Before Storage

The effect of antimicrobial preparations on the intensity of losses in the quality of Brussels sprout heads during storage has been scientifically substantiated. Brussels sprout heads were treated with antimicrobial solutions before storage. The following solutions were used: 0.05 % sorbic acid, 0.2 % benzoic, 0.5 % citric acid, Baikal EM-1, 0.5 % solution of ascorutin. The heads were stored in boxes lined with a 40 µm thick polyethylene film.Treatment with antimicrobial preparations increases the shelf life of Brussels sprout to 50 days without significant weight loss. A solution of sorbic acid significantly reduces the natural mass loss by Brussels sprout after 10 days of storage. The effect of other preparations is observed only on day 30 of storage. Standard product output is 85.2–86.9 % depending on the features of the hybrid.Antimicrobial preparations contribute to the preservation of chemical components in Brussels sprout heads. At the end of storage, the content of dry matter, dry soluble substances, total sugar, and ascorbic acid is 5‒8 % higher than that in the control variant. A greater content of some components of the chemical composition is observed in produce treated with solutions of sorbic and benzoic acids before storage.Solutions of sorbic and benzoic acids effectively hinder the development of harmful microorganisms on the heads of Brussels sprout.The result of this study has established that a 0.05 % solution of sorbic acid and a 0.2 % solution of benzoic acid are more effective at contributing to the preservation of quality by Brussels sprout heads. Sorbic and benzoic acids do not affect the organoleptic properties of products and are safe for humans. This makes it possible to recommend to use their solutions as an effective and safe measure to preserve the quality of vegetable produce over its long-term storag

Study Into Formation of Nutritional Value of Cauliflower Depending on the Agri­biological Factors

We studied the effect of the sum of active temperatures above 10 °C, the amount of precipitation, and the hydrothermal coefficient (HTC), on the formation of dry, dry soluble substances, sugars, and ascorbic acid, in cauliflower, depending on special characteristics of the hybrid. It was established that over the years of research the dry soluble substances in the heads of cauliflower hybrids accumulated in the range from 7.2 % (in the hybrid Kul F1) to 8.3 % (in the hybrid Opal F1) on average. An analysis of variance revealed that the special feature of the hybrid affected the content of dry soluble substances in the heads of cauliflower by 10 %, while conditions of the growing season ‒ by 77 %.Over the years of research, Livingston F1 was characterized, on average, by the high total sugar content. An analysis of variance revealed that a 55 % effect on the total sugar content in the heads of cauliflower was exerted by the special feature of the hybrid. The effect of conditions of the growing season accounted for 4 %. The hybrids differed significantly by the content of reducing sugars. The dependence of influence of weather conditions on the content of the components of the chemical composition in the heads of cauliflower hybrids was established.The content of dry substances has a strong reverse relationship with the humidity of air during formation of the head: r=–0.78...–0.93; a direct average relationship to the mean daily air temperature and the sum of active temperatures, as well as a strong direct connection to the amount of precipitation and HTC of the vegetation period.The content of dry soluble substances in cauliflower heads has a strong inverse relationship with air humidity: r=–0.78...–0.97. The content of ascorbic acid demonstrates a strong direct dependence on air humidity during formation of the head (r=0.67–0.75). As regards other weather conditions, the connection was weak. An analysis of variance revealed that the content of ascorbic acid in the heads of cauliflower depended by 56 % on the special features of the hybrid; 15 % accounted for conditions of the vegetation perio

The Effect of Storing Temperature and Variety Features on the Culinary Properties of Potato

This study aimed to determine the effect of storage temperature on the preservation and culinary properties of different varieties of potatoes. It was established that at a storage temperature of 2…4 °С the yield of marketable products for early ripening varieties is 88.22±1.53 % on average, for medium ripening ones is 96.87±1.09 %. Natural weight loss by tubers of all varieties during the storage period averaged 4.2 %, of which 72.9 % accounted for moisture evaporation, 27.1 % due to weight loss. Storage temperatures 0…2 °С lead to an increase in the natural weight loss to 5.53±0.2 % in early ripening varieties, to 5.21±0.53 % in medium ripening ones. The yield of marketable products for early varieties is, respectively, 87.46±1.37 and 89.92±1.09 %.In terms of dry matter, starch, and vitamin C, raw protein, the early group of varieties outperform the medium ripening one. The difference in dry matter content between the varieties reached 8.2 %, starch ‒ 7.0 %, sugar ‒ 0.05 %, vitamin C ‒ 5.6 mg/100 g, raw protein ‒ 1.4 %. When stored, the loss of dry matter was in the range of 2.8–5.2 %, starch ‒ 7.1 % of its initial content, while sugars increased to 12.6 %. The losses of vitamin C by the ripening groups were in the range of 14.8–34.5 %.It was established that the varieties Savannah and Tornado are distinguished by the set of indicators for the content of basic nutrients after harvesting and after storage. The total quality ratio at the end of storage is 0.88 and 0.86, respectively. According to the set of indicators that characterize the culinary properties of potato, the varieties Banba and Christina should rank first both at laying and at the end of storage; among the medium ripening varieties ‒ the variety Setanta.The overall estimate of potato tuber quality largely depends on the organoleptic characteristics (mealiness, taste, and tuber cooking property). The correlation coefficient is 0.918, 0.845, and 0.733, respectively. The mealiness of potato tubers has a strong direct link to taste (r=0.894) and an inverse strong link to sugar content (r=−0.725). The mealiness of tubers depends on the content of sugars and starch (r=−0.679 and r=0.571). The potato tuber crumb resistance to darkening depends on the content of vitamin C (r=0.872

Studying the Loss of Mass by Cauliflower Depending on Agrobiological Factors, Varietal Features, and Package Technique

The aim of this study was to scientifically substantiate influence of weather conditions during vegetation season of cauliflower, the content of some components of the chemical composition, physical properties, as well as packaging techniques, on the intensity of loss of cauliflower heads during storage. We established that the following types of loss occur during storage of cauliflower: weight loss due to a decrease in dry matter, weight loss due to partial evaporation of water, development of microorganisms and physiological disorders.Weather conditions over the years of study were very variable. The sum of average daily temperatures ranged from 1,743.4 to 2,544.3 °C over the years of study, it exceeded the upper limit of the optimal amount by 58.9–380.3°C. HTC (hydrothermal coefficient) was 0.58–1.10. Humidity was sufficient during the vegetation period. Conditions of the vegetation period affected weight loss of late-ripening cauliflower heads during storage in the following way: the greatest loss was 12.8–16.9 % in control in 2015, it was less in 2016 ‒ 11.7–13.8 %, depending on a hybrid. The difference between hybrids over the years of study was significant. The natural decreases in weight loss of cauliflower heads during unpacked storage were for Casper F1 hybrid ‒ 13.7 %, for Santamaria F1 ‒ 12.7 %, for Skywalker F1 ‒ 15.5 % in 2015–2017.The intensity of moisture reduction when cauliflower was stored at a temperature of 1±0.5°C ranged from 0.27 to 9.3 %, depending on the packaging technique. The intensity of moisture evaporation in all hybrids was the same and it was 0.3 % per day under packaging by stretch film. Perforated stretch film increased the moisture evaporation slightly, from 0.37 % in Casper F1 hybrid to 0.43 in Skywalker F1 hybrid. The ratio of moisture loss to the loss of dry matter ranged from 11.2 in heads of Santamaria F1 to 13.2 in heads of Casper F1 during storage without packaging. And it was 0.23–0.23 when stored under SF, and 0.35–0.43 during storage under PSF.We found out the correlation between cauliflower weight loss during storage on HTC, average daily temperature, and relative humidity of air in the vegetation period and on dry matter content, volume, and porosity of a head. The regression equations made it possible to forecast cauliflower weight loss during storage, depending on weather conditions of the vegetation period and on the dry matter content and physical indicators of heads