Authors :
Alexander Aondongu Tyovenda; Soweh Raymond Mbinkong; Nguvan Becky Akaagerger; Isidore Komofor Ngongiah; MumbiLaurantine Ngenteh
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 1 - January
Google Scholar :
http://bitly.ws/gu88
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5913456
Abstract :
Irradiation is an effective alternative to other
preservative techniques.This study aimed at assessing the
effects of Diagnostic X-rayson some physicochemical
properties and the shelf life of four mango Varieties
(Broken, Dawshia, Julie, and the Peter variety) grown in
Benue State, Nigeria. Mango samples at the green
mature stage were subjected to X-rays within the range of
60-100 kVp and stored at room temperatures (27-30 oC).
Data regarding Physicochemical properties and shelf-life
were collected following laboratory guidelines. Results
reveal an increase in density, moisture content, and pH
with mango ripening. Ripening and increase in
physicochemical properties were faster in controlled
samples than in irradiated samples. Mass shrinkage was
equally observed to be higher and faster in the controlled
samples than in the irradiated samples. This resulted in
higher shelf life (11 days) in irradiated samples than in
controlled samples (7 days). Diagnostic X-rays can be
used in mango preservation.
Keywords :
X-rays, Physicochemical, shelflife, Mangoes, Benue State.
Irradiation is an effective alternative to other
preservative techniques.This study aimed at assessing the
effects of Diagnostic X-rayson some physicochemical
properties and the shelf life of four mango Varieties
(Broken, Dawshia, Julie, and the Peter variety) grown in
Benue State, Nigeria. Mango samples at the green
mature stage were subjected to X-rays within the range of
60-100 kVp and stored at room temperatures (27-30 oC).
Data regarding Physicochemical properties and shelf-life
were collected following laboratory guidelines. Results
reveal an increase in density, moisture content, and pH
with mango ripening. Ripening and increase in
physicochemical properties were faster in controlled
samples than in irradiated samples. Mass shrinkage was
equally observed to be higher and faster in the controlled
samples than in the irradiated samples. This resulted in
higher shelf life (11 days) in irradiated samples than in
controlled samples (7 days). Diagnostic X-rays can be
used in mango preservation.
Keywords :
X-rays, Physicochemical, shelflife, Mangoes, Benue State.
