Effect of ultra violet (UV-C) and cold storage on orange juice quality.

The effect of the UV-C treatment on the physico-chemical characteristics, pectin methylesterase activity (PME) as well as microbial quality of orange juice, compared to fresh juice, was studied. The juice samples were UV-C (254 nm) irradiated for different exposure times (15, 30, 45 and 60 min) and stored at 4 ± 1 °C for 30 days. UV-C treatment didn't significantly ( ≤ 0.

Effects of kiwi's pectin methylesterase inhibitor, nanomilling and pasteurization on orange juice quality.

Endogenous pectin methylesterase (PME) is the enzyme responsible for phase separation and cloud loss in orange juice (OJ) manufacturing. The effect of kiwi's PME inhibitor (PMEI), nanomilling, and pasteurization on OJ quality was evaluated. The microbial quality, PME activity, OJ separation, pH, ascorbic acid content and the sensory characteristics of the juice were followed during 5 weeks storage (4°C).

Screening, mutagenesis and protoplast fusion of Aspergillus niger for the enhancement of extracellular glucose oxidase production.

Various strains of Aspergillus niger were screened for extracellular glucose oxidase (GOD) activity. The most effective producer, strain FS-3 (15.9 U mL(-1)), was mutagenized using UV-irradiation or ethyl methane sulfonate.

Extension of shelf life of whole and peeled shrimp with organic acid salts and bifidobacteria.

Microbiological and sensory characteristics of treated whole and peeled shrimp from the east coast of Saudi Arabia were evaluated. Shrimp samples were treated with organic acid salts with or without Bifidobacterium breve culture and stored in ice. Peeling alone extended the microbiological shelf life by 4 days.