Effects of cinnamon essential oil and Persian gum on preservation of pomegranate arils

Abstract

Iran is one of the largest pomegranate producers in the world, with a local area under extensive cultivation of more than 70,000 hectares and an annual production of about one million tons (Ahmadi et al., 2019). The extraordinary level of pomegranate cultivation and its increasing production typically induces us to devote particular attention to proper storage and postharvest effective control of contributing factors which naturally causing spoilage and waste.Recently, the use of ready-to-eat nutritious fruits and vegetables has been increased due to improving consumers' food habits.Pomegranate arils (edible part of the fruit) have become enormously popular, as they are so wealthy in sugar, pectin, ascorbic acid, ellagic acid, amino acids, minerals, fibers, anthocyanin, phytoestrogens, and flavonoids. In this manner, it undoubtedly contains

Applications of lemon or cinnamon essential oils in strawberry fruit preservation: A review

“…In guava, the firmness decreased at a slower rate when the fruit was treated with cinnamon essential oil, with firmness of 60 Newtons after 14 days for the treated fruit versus 47 Newtons for the control (Etemadipoor et al, 2019). Jokar et al (2021) did not find any difference in firmness of pomegranate arils coated with edible gum when treated with cinnamon essential oil. The effect of oils on firmness seems to vary depending on the oil and the fruit.…”

“…Essential oil of cinnamon decreased the total soluble solids loss in strawberries and guavas when the fruit was exposed for several days (Etemadipoor et al, 2019; Tzortzakis, 2007). However, it did not affect pomegranate arils (Jokar et al, 2021).…”

“…Application of cinnamon essential oil for preservation include its incorporation into edible coating and as vapor. Cinnamon essential oil has been proven effective in preserving certain fruits such as tomatoes or pomegranate (He et al, 2021; Jokar et al, 2021; Tzortzakis, 2007).…”

Prolonging post-harvest quality and storage life of pomegranate wonderful as affected by Arabic gum and different edible coatings

“…Rosemary oil caused extravasation of cellular fluid and inhibited the growth of Fusarium verticillioides [38] and used as antioxidant activity and has antimicrobial properties [39]. Jojoba (Simmodsia chinensis) oil is frequently referred to as liquid wax because of its unusual physical and chemical characteristics and lack of color and flavor.…”

Polymeric nanoparticles containing different oils as insecticides against the storage pest Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

“…It has been used to treat tuberculosis, coughs, colds, and vascular disorders, decrease cholesterol and blood pressure, and reducing plasma aggregation 7,8 . Cinnamon oil (CO), with the scientific name Cinnamomum cassia (L.) is used as a spice and flavoring additive, 9,10 has countless properties such as antidermatophytic, 11 anti‐mutagenic, antibacterial, 12 antioxidant and antimicrobial features to prevent food spoilage 13–15 . Furthermore, in treating anorexia, heart disease, carmine infections, healing, and reducing the pain of oral aphthous are other effective properties of this oil 10,16 .…”