Evaluation of shelf life of walnut kernel coated by antioxidants in combination with packaging under different storage conditions

Authors

  • Roghieh Talebi Habashi Department of Horticultural Sci ence and Agronomy, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Author
  • Shahin Zomorodi Agricultural Engineering Research Department, West Azarbaijan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Urmia, Iran. Author
  • Alireza Talaie Department of Horticultural, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. Author
  • Sepideh Kalateh Jari Department of Horticultural Sci ence and Agronomy, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Author

Keywords:

Antioxidants, Packaging, Shelf life, Walnut

Abstract

The interaction effects of edible coating and packaging on Persian walnut kernel to extend shelf life by reducing oxidation and changing of  color were evaluated. Coating with chitosan (1%) in combination with thyme essential oil (TEO) at different concentrations (500 and 1000  μL/L) (CT500, CT1000) or chitosan alone (CT) in corporate with different packaging methods (Loose packaging, packaging in polypropylene bags  and Active packaging) (LP, PP, AP) compared with control walnut (C) were used. Storage conditions: (darkness; 55% RH, 4ºC and 45% RH,  25ºC). The results showed that amounts of L*, a*, b* values in treated samples decreased and samples which stored at 4ºC have acceptable  amount. The minimum moisture fluctuations in all packaging related to 4°C. The peroxide and conjugated diene values at 4°C were lower amount. Treatments did not have positive effect on free fatty acids of walnut kernels. 

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Published

2019-06-30

How to Cite

Habashi, R.T., Zomorodi, S., Talaie, A., & Jari, S.K. (2019). Evaluation of shelf life of walnut kernel coated by antioxidants in combination with packaging under different storage conditions . Journal of Postharvest Technology, 7(3), 87–95. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/jpht/article/view/15420