Andean Berry (<scp><i>Vaccinium meridionale</i></scp>Swartz)

Celis, María Elena Maldonado; Tobón, Yuly Nataly Franco; Agudelo, Carlos Daniel; Arango, Sandra S.; Rojano, Benjamín Alberto

doi:10.1002/9781119158042.ch40

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“…The latter grows in the Andean region of South America at 2300-3300 m above sea level (m.a.s.l.) [2].…”

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“…Moreover, they significantly reduced the respiration rate and the water loss of the Andean blueberries throughout the 21 days of refrigerated storage. Alginate and alginate/CNFs coatings may be considered a useful alternative for the delay of the postharvest deterioration of Andean blueberries.Polymers 2020, 12, 824 2 of 13 have several biological activities, including antioxidant, cardioprotective, antiproliferative, and anti-inflammatory properties [2]. Therefore, these fruits have a high potential of use as an antioxidant or functional ingredient in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and agri-food applications [2].…”

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“…Alginate and alginate/CNFs coatings may be considered a useful alternative for the delay of the postharvest deterioration of Andean blueberries.Polymers 2020, 12, 824 2 of 13 have several biological activities, including antioxidant, cardioprotective, antiproliferative, and anti-inflammatory properties [2]. Therefore, these fruits have a high potential of use as an antioxidant or functional ingredient in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and agri-food applications [2]. However, Andean blueberry fruit decays quickly at ambient temperature after harvest and is susceptible to mechanical injury, water loss, and microbial attack during postharvest storage [4].…”

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Alginate-Edible Coatings for Application on Wild Andean Blueberries (Vaccinium meridionale Swartz): Effect of the Addition of Nanofibrils Isolated from Cocoa By-Products

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Edible coatings and films are appealing strategies for the postharvest management of blueberries. In the current work, alginate and alginate/cellulose nanofibril (CNF) edible coatings crosslinked with calcium chloride were developed for application on Andean blueberry (a promissory wild blueberry). Cocoa by-products were valorized through the isolation of their CNFs, and these were incorporated in the edible coatings. Edible coating formulations were based on blends of alginate (2% w/v), CNFs (0%, 0.1%, or 0.3%), glycerol, and water. In addition, stand-alone films were prepared, and their light and water vapor barrier properties were studied before applying the coating on the fruit surface. The results show that the addition of CNFs caused a significant decrease in the transparency and the water vapor permeability of the alginate films. After applying on the Andean blueberry fruits, the alginate and alginate/CNF coatings enhanced the appearance and the firmness of the fruits. Moreover, they significantly reduced the respiration rate and the water loss of the Andean blueberries throughout the 21 days of refrigerated storage. Alginate and alginate/CNFs coatings may be considered a useful alternative for the delay of the postharvest deterioration of Andean blueberries.

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“…The latter grows in the Andean region of South America at 2300-3300 m above sea level (m.a.s.l.) [2].…”

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Alginate-Edible Coatings for Application on Wild Andean Blueberries (Vaccinium meridionale Swartz): Effect of the Addition of Nanofibrils Isolated from Cocoa By-Products

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“…The Andean blueberry ( Vaccinium meridionale Swartz) is a delicatessen fruit with high economic value and several health benefits, which grows in the Andean region of South America at 2300–3300 m above sea level (m.a.s.l.). This fruit is rich in bioactive compounds such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids which have been identified as responsible for its antioxidant, cardioprotective, antiproliferative, and anti-inflammatory properties [ 23 , 24 ]. However, the Andean blueberry is a perishable fruit that decays rapidly during postharvest exhibiting weight loss, softening, color changes, and microbial growth.…”

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Improvement of Andean Blueberries Postharvest Preservation Using Carvacrol/Alginate-Edible Coatings

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Edible coatings are attractive strategies for blueberries postharvest preservation. In this work, carvacrol/alginate coatings were developed for application on Andean blueberries. Coating formulations were prepared based on blends of sodium alginate (2% w/v), carvacrol (0%, 0.03%, 0.06% or 0.09%), glycerol, and water and applied to the fruits by dip-coating. Then, the fruits were immersed in a calcium batch to induce a crosslink reaction. Changes in the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of the blueberries were monitored during 21 days of storage at 4 °C. Coated blueberries were better preserved throughout the 21 days of storage because of their lower respiration rate and water loss, in comparison with the uncoated ones. Besides, the coatings enhanced the appearance and the gloss of the fruits. Control fruits showed a significant decrease in the firmness, while, in the coated fruits, this critical postharvest quality was preserved during the entire storage. Coating formulations with 0.09% of carvacrol was the most effective in preventing mesophilic aerobic bacteria and molds/yeasts growth on the fruits during the storage. Edible carvacrol/alginate coatings can be considered as a useful alternative to complement the benefits of refrigerated storage by delaying post-harvest spoilage of Andean blueberries.

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“…Vaccinium meridionale Swartz (Andean blueberry) is one of the species of the genus Vaccinium that grows in the Andean region of South America at 2300-3300 m above sea level (m.a.s.l.) [2]. The fruit Andean berries (Vaccinium meridionale Swartz) at maturity stage 4 (100% purple) and dry content (%) of 23.58 ± 1.90 were obtained from a local supermarket (Duitama, Colombia).…”

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Characterization of Starches Isolated from Colombian Native Potatoes and Their Application as Novel Edible Coatings for Wild Andean Blueberries (Vaccinium meridionale Swartz)

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Andean blueberry is a promissory fruit native to South America. The current work aimed to characterize starches isolated from Colombian native potatoes and to evaluate the effect of the application of starch edible coatings on the changes in the physicochemical quality parameters of the Andean blueberry during storage. Starches were isolated from three different potatoes varieties (pacha negra, mora, and alcarrosa) and characterized. Then, starch-based coatings were applied to Andean blueberries, and the changes in their quality parameters were monitored during 12 days of storage. Despite the phenotypical differences in the starch sources used, starches were similar in terms of their granule morphology, amylose content (~19%), crystallinity degree (~46%), and thermal properties. Coatings were able to reduce the gaseous exchange of the fruit, and, thus, the respiration rate of all coated blueberries was ~27% lower compared to the uncoated fruits (p < 0.05) at the end of the storage. While the application of starch coatings did not prevent water loss, all samples reached water loss of up 20%. Besides, the coated fruits showed soluble solids contents ~14% higher compared to the control one, as well as better bright and firmness. The new edible coatings can help add value to the Andean blueberry.

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Andean Berry (Vaccinium meridionaleSwartz)

Cited by 11 publications

References 62 publications

Alginate-Edible Coatings for Application on Wild Andean Blueberries (Vaccinium meridionale Swartz): Effect of the Addition of Nanofibrils Isolated from Cocoa By-Products

Alginate-Edible Coatings for Application on Wild Andean Blueberries (Vaccinium meridionale Swartz): Effect of the Addition of Nanofibrils Isolated from Cocoa By-Products

Improvement of Andean Blueberries Postharvest Preservation Using Carvacrol/Alginate-Edible Coatings

Characterization of Starches Isolated from Colombian Native Potatoes and Their Application as Novel Edible Coatings for Wild Andean Blueberries (Vaccinium meridionale Swartz)

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