Shelf-life extension of pomegranate arils using banana powder-based nanocomposite coatings functionalized with cellulose nanofiber and zinc-oxide nanoparticles

This study explored a novel nanocomposite comprising banana powder (BP), cellulose nanofiber (CNF), and 0.6% zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). The treatment involved immersing arils in the respective nanocomposite coatings for 4 min, followed by air-drying at room temperature (25°C) and subsequent...

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Main Authors: Tshiamo B. Leta, Jerry O. Adeyemi, Olaniyi A. Fawole
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:CyTA - Journal of Food
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19476337.2024.2405633
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Jerry O. Adeyemi
Olaniyi A. Fawole
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description This study explored a novel nanocomposite comprising banana powder (BP), cellulose nanofiber (CNF), and 0.6% zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). The treatment involved immersing arils in the respective nanocomposite coatings for 4 min, followed by air-drying at room temperature (25°C) and subsequent storage in polyethylene terephthalate punnets at 4°C and 85% relative humidity for 21 d. Results demonstrated that the nanocomposites significantly (p < .05) reduced total plate and yeast counts, delayed colour and texture degradation, and decreased weight loss and respiration rates while maintaining levels of total soluble solids and titratable acidity compared to the control (water) and standard BP/CNF treatment. The BP/CNF/ZnO-PPW was more effective as it displayed a lower respiration rate (50 mL CO2 kg−1 h −1), weight loss (0.4%), and maintained higher firmness (12.4 N) compared to the control treatment. Overall, the nanocomposite treatments with ZnO NPs resulted in a 6-day shelf-life extension, offering a promising solution through nanotechnology applications.
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spelling doaj-art-c4c3830ecab5409a9d7f0b0b4e53efdd2024-12-18T13:34:52ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCyTA - Journal of Food1947-63371947-63452024-12-0122110.1080/19476337.2024.2405633Shelf-life extension of pomegranate arils using banana powder-based nanocomposite coatings functionalized with cellulose nanofiber and zinc-oxide nanoparticlesTshiamo B. Leta0Jerry O. Adeyemi1Olaniyi A. Fawole2South African Research Chairs Initiative in Sustainable Preservation and Agroprocessing Research, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaSouth African Research Chairs Initiative in Sustainable Preservation and Agroprocessing Research, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaSouth African Research Chairs Initiative in Sustainable Preservation and Agroprocessing Research, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaThis study explored a novel nanocomposite comprising banana powder (BP), cellulose nanofiber (CNF), and 0.6% zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). The treatment involved immersing arils in the respective nanocomposite coatings for 4 min, followed by air-drying at room temperature (25°C) and subsequent storage in polyethylene terephthalate punnets at 4°C and 85% relative humidity for 21 d. Results demonstrated that the nanocomposites significantly (p < .05) reduced total plate and yeast counts, delayed colour and texture degradation, and decreased weight loss and respiration rates while maintaining levels of total soluble solids and titratable acidity compared to the control (water) and standard BP/CNF treatment. The BP/CNF/ZnO-PPW was more effective as it displayed a lower respiration rate (50 mL CO2 kg−1 h −1), weight loss (0.4%), and maintained higher firmness (12.4 N) compared to the control treatment. Overall, the nanocomposite treatments with ZnO NPs resulted in a 6-day shelf-life extension, offering a promising solution through nanotechnology applications.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19476337.2024.2405633Antioxidant capacityshelf-lifemicrobial loadpostharvest qualityrespiration
spellingShingle Tshiamo B. Leta
Jerry O. Adeyemi
Olaniyi A. Fawole
Shelf-life extension of pomegranate arils using banana powder-based nanocomposite coatings functionalized with cellulose nanofiber and zinc-oxide nanoparticles
CyTA - Journal of Food
Antioxidant capacity
shelf-life
microbial load
postharvest quality
respiration
title Shelf-life extension of pomegranate arils using banana powder-based nanocomposite coatings functionalized with cellulose nanofiber and zinc-oxide nanoparticles
title_full Shelf-life extension of pomegranate arils using banana powder-based nanocomposite coatings functionalized with cellulose nanofiber and zinc-oxide nanoparticles
title_fullStr Shelf-life extension of pomegranate arils using banana powder-based nanocomposite coatings functionalized with cellulose nanofiber and zinc-oxide nanoparticles
title_full_unstemmed Shelf-life extension of pomegranate arils using banana powder-based nanocomposite coatings functionalized with cellulose nanofiber and zinc-oxide nanoparticles
title_short Shelf-life extension of pomegranate arils using banana powder-based nanocomposite coatings functionalized with cellulose nanofiber and zinc-oxide nanoparticles
title_sort shelf life extension of pomegranate arils using banana powder based nanocomposite coatings functionalized with cellulose nanofiber and zinc oxide nanoparticles
topic Antioxidant capacity
shelf-life
microbial load
postharvest quality
respiration
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19476337.2024.2405633
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