Postharvest Physiology, Biochemistry and Quality Management of Chili Plum (Spondias purpurea var. Lutea): A Review

The fruit of Spondias purpurea L. is well accepted from different regions of Latin America. In many cases, however, their postharvest quality and physiological behavior have not been adequately studied. These aspects were therefore examined in five commercially grown ecotypes from Mexico. To this end, samples of green-, half ripe-, and ripe-harvested fruit were stored at 25 °C (60 % RH) for 5 d – with several indicators of quality and postharvest behavior periodically assessed. Four out of the five ecotypes examined produced drupes that were large (> 15 g in ‘Costeña’, ‘Amarilla’, ‘Morada’, and ‘Costilluda’). On the other hand, large differences in weight loss (5–21 %) and in the total soluble solids of ripe fruit (9–17 %) were apparent, as was a 9.3 % increase in the weight of drupes when they transitioned from the green to the half ripe stage on trees, suggesting that harvesting should take place during this period. Increments in the production of CO2 and ethylene were both associated with a shortening of postharvest life. Based strictly on firmness, the ecotypes most likely to resist postharvest handling were ‘Morada’ and ‘Conservera’. Best global quality on the other hand, belonged to ‘Amarilla’ and ‘Costeña’

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Conservation advances on Physalis peruviana L. and Spondia purpurea: a review

Vega

Galarza

Ortega

et al. 2022

Food Sci. Technol

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This research aims to describe the different methodologies that have been developed for the conservation of two fruits (Physalis peruviana L. and Spondia purpurea) present in the Ecuadorian highlands, as well as in other American countries. Information has been collected regarding the development of alternative and efficient technologies for the conservation of these fruits and their bioactive compounds. The studies performed to date are associated with the effect that the different conservation methods have shown in the post-harvest behavior (color, antioxidant potential, polyphenols, etc.) of the fruits, as well as its characterization in different maturation stages (soluble solids, acidity, pH, etc.). The contrast and comparison of this information will support choosing the most appropriate methodology according to the objectives to be achieved and the available resources. The research concludes that the knowledge about the healthy components in fruits increase their consumption and therefore motivates, the research to preserve these components for a longer time, reducing costs and waste.

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Postharvest Physiology, Biochemistry and Quality Management of Chili Plum (Spondias purpurea var. Lutea): A Review

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Postharvest quality and physiological changes in five ecotypes of Spondias purpurea L. harvested at three distinct maturity stages

Conservation advances on Physalis peruviana L. and Spondia purpurea: a review

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