Abstract
This study evaluates the use of vacuum impregnation (VI) for developing nutritionally fortified fresh cut apples (Royal Gala). Cut apples were immersed in diluted high fructose corn syrup (20% w/w or 50% w/w) containing calcium or zinc. A vacuum pressure of 50 mmHg was applied for 15 min following atmospheric pressure restoration for 30 min while samples remained in the VI solution. Nutraceutical content and physicochemical properties of the apples immediately after VI were determined. Storability of VI apples at 6 degrees C and 90% relative humidity was also studied based on the color and texture of apples. Results indicated that 15-20% of the Daily Reference Intake of calcium and above 40% of the Daily Reference Intake of zinc could be obtained in 200 g fresh cut apples. VI treatments in 20% w/w high fructose corn syrup solutions had little effects on the physicochemical properties of apples. Storage study showed that VI with zinc significantly improved color stability, and calcium enhanced the firmness of the apples.
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Claims 5
Claim · model-written summary
Vacuum impregnation provided 15–20% of daily calcium intake in 200 g fresh-cut apples.
- Taxon
- apples
Malus domesticae0 - Material
- Royal Galae1
- Treatment
- vacuum impregnation (VI)e1
- Outcome
- Daily Reference Intake of calciume0
- Value
- 15-20%e0
- Qualifier
- 200 g fresh cut applese0
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Verbatim
e0“Results indicated that 15-20% of the Daily Reference Intake of calcium and above 40% of the Daily Reference Intake of zinc could be obtained in 200 g fresh cut apples.”
e1“This study evaluates the use of vacuum impregnation (VI) for developing nutritionally fortified fresh cut apples (Royal Gala).”
Claim · model-written summary
Vacuum impregnation provided above 40% of daily zinc intake in 200 g fresh-cut apples.
- Taxon
- applesMalus domesticae0
- Material
- Royal Galae1
- Treatment
- vacuum impregnation (VI)e1
- Outcome
- Daily Reference Intake of zince0
- Value
- above 40%e0
- Qualifier
- 200 g fresh cut applese0
Not reportedComparatorDirection
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Results indicated that 15-20% of the Daily Reference Intake of calcium and above 40% of the Daily Reference Intake of zinc could be obtained in 200 g fresh cut apples.”
e1“This study evaluates the use of vacuum impregnation (VI) for developing nutritionally fortified fresh cut apples (Royal Gala).”
Claim · model-written summary
VI in 20% high-fructose corn syrup had little effect on apple physicochemical properties.
- Taxon
- applesMalus domesticae0
- Treatment
- VI treatments in 20% w/w high fructose corn syrup solutionse0
- Outcome
- physicochemical propertiese0
Not reportedComparatorDirection
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“VI treatments in 20% w/w high fructose corn syrup solutions had little effects on the physicochemical properties of apples.”
Claim · model-written summary
VI with zinc significantly improved apple color stability during storage.
- Taxon
- applesMalus domesticae0
- Treatment
- VI with zince0
- Outcome
- color stabilitye0
- Direction
- improvede0
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Storage study showed that VI with zinc significantly improved color stability, and calcium enhanced the firmness of the apples.”
Claim · model-written summary
Calcium enhanced apple firmness during storage.
- Taxon
- applesMalus domesticae0
- Treatment
- calciume0
- Outcome
- firmnesse0
- Direction
- enhancede0
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Storage study showed that VI with zinc significantly improved color stability, and calcium enhanced the firmness of the apples.”
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- positive
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