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Rice is typically stored in the form of whole kernel (rough rice with husk) to minimize quality changes, although storage of milled rice is more convenient and economically feasible. Expenses associated with low temperature storage of rough rice have prompted the need for alternative processing and storage methods, especially in developing countries. Thus, the effects of temperature (30-60 °C) on quality characteristics of milled Catahoula rice during 31 d of storage were investigated. Additionally, the physicochemical properties and cooking quality of rice milled at different intensities (light, medium, and heavy milling) were analyzed. Storage temperature and milling intensity were found to affect the quality of stored and cooked rice, respectively. Higher levels of rice milling intensity correlated with greater water absorption, easier compression, and faster gelatinization of the cooked kernels. During the storage time, protein contents were consistent, while lipid contents slightly decreased. The milled rice experienced an increase in lightness and decrease in moisture content with increasing storage temperatures. This study revealed that by adjusting rice milling parameters and storage temperature the quality of Catahoula rice can be controlled.

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AbstractDetermining the ripeness levels of avocados is still having difficulties because the fruit does not change color when ripe. Smart labels based on color indicators of ammonium molybdate with potassium permanganate can be used to detect the maturity of avocados by detecting ethylene gas (C2H4) produced during the ripening process. This study aims to examine the physiological and physicochemical changes that occur in avocados during the ripening process, design packaging of color indicator labels to determine the level of maturity of avocados and changes in color indicators to the maturity level of avocados. Parameters measured were respiration rate and ethylene production, hardness, total dissolved solids and color change. The data obtained were tested using ANOVA and  Duncan's further test to obtain the best treatment. The best performance was obtained from label composed by 2 grams ammonium molibdat and 3 grams potassium permanganate because it has a good and even color gradation response to different level of ripeness by detecting the presence of ethylene in packaging.AbstrakPenentuan kematangan buah alpukat masih mengalami kesulitan karena buah tidak mengalami perubahan warna saat matang. Label cerdas berbasis indikator warna amonium molibdat  dengan kalium permanganat dapat digunakan untuk mendeteksi kematangan buah alpukat dengan mendeteksi gas etilen (C2H4) yang dihasilkan selama proses pematangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji perubahan fisiologi dan fisiko kimia yang terjadi pada buah alpukat selama proses pematangan, perancangan kemasan label indikator warna untuk mengetahui tingkat kematangan buah alpukat dan perubahan indikator warna terhadap tingkat kematangan buah alpukat. Parameter yang diukur adalah laju respirasi dan pembentukan etilen, kekerasan, total padatan terlarut dan uji warna. Data yang diperoleh diuji dengan ANOVA dan dilakukan uji lanjut Duncan untuk mendapatkan perlakuan terbaik. Kinerja terbaik diperoleh dari label yang disusun oleh 2 gram amonium molibdat dan 3 gram kalium permanganat karena memiliki respons gradasi warna yang baik dan merata terhadap tingkat kematangan yang berbeda dengan mendeteksi keberadaan etilen dalam kemasan.

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