Mechanical characteristics of Hanfu apple at low temperature

Authors

  • Zhang Benhua College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110886, China
  • Guan Shujie Shenyang Agricultural University
  • Ning Xiaofeng College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110886, China
  • Gong Yuanjuan College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110886, China

Keywords:

Hanfu apple, low temperature storage, mechanical characteristics, weight loss rate

Abstract

To find out a low temperature storage method for the maintenance of Hanfu apple firmness, crispness and moisture content, three storage methods in refrigerator, large cellar, and small cellar were experimented. Tests and comparisons were conducted for parameters including maximum absolute deformation, elastic modulus, firmness in compression test, and weight loss rate using mechanical characteristics monitoring and regular weighing during and after storage. Five testing groups with different pretreatments were arranged for refrigerator tests. The results showed that lower weight loss rates were achieved in two cellars than in the refrigerator; and difference between the large and small cellars was insignificant. However, cellar storage was only feasible for a relatively short term. Refrigeration storage with humidification sealing treatment yielded the optimal result in maintaining firmness, crispness and moisture of Hanfu apples, showing advantage in long-term storage. Keywords: Hanfu apple, low temperature storage, mechanical characteristics, weight loss rate DOI: 10.3965/j.ijabe.20140703.013 Citation: Zhang B H, Guan S J, Ning X F, Gong Y J. Mechanical characteristics of Hanfu apple at low temperature. Int J Agric & Biol Eng, 2014; 7(3): 107-113.

Author Biographies

Zhang Benhua, College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110886, China

Professor

Ning Xiaofeng, College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110886, China

Professor

Gong Yuanjuan, College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110886, China

Professor

References

[1] Wei B D, Leng J Y, Cheng S C, Cheng S C, Ren X L, Feng X Q. Effect of 1-MCP and its structural analogue on hanfu apple quality during storage at ambient temperature. Food Science, 2012; 33(12): 281

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Published

2014-06-25

How to Cite

Benhua, Z., Shujie, G., Xiaofeng, N., & Yuanjuan, G. (2014). Mechanical characteristics of Hanfu apple at low temperature. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 7(3), 107–113. Retrieved from https://ijabe.migration.pkpps03.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/ijabe/article/view/1066

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2014): IJABE

Section

Agro-product and Food Processing Systems

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