Evaluation of engineering, physiochemical and nutritional properties of three different varieties of pomelo fruit

Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the engineering, physiochemical, and nutritional properties of selected varieties of pomelo fruit. Research method: The study was carried out using a one-way analysis of variance with three replications on selected varieties of pomelo fruit. The experim...

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Main Authors: Simple Sharma, Barinderjit Singh, Yashi Srivastava
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Language:English
Published: University of Birjand 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research
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description Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the engineering, physiochemical, and nutritional properties of selected varieties of pomelo fruit. Research method: The study was carried out using a one-way analysis of variance with three replications on selected varieties of pomelo fruit. The experiment consisted of three cultivars, namely red, pink, and white pomelo to analyze the engineering, physiochemical, and nutritional properties. Findings: The results revealed that the geometrical and gravimetric analysis showed variation among different parameters of varieties of pomelo fruit. Textural property, such as the puncture resistance test was highest for the pink variety at 20.19 N. The color analysis in the optical parameter showed the highest values for the white variety of pomelo. The identification of functional compounds done by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy provides advancement for the production of different functional products. The assessment of physicochemical and nutritional properties provides knowledge of nutrients, essential minerals (boron, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorous, potassium, iron, copper, zinc), and quality of fruit, making it an expert functional food ingredient and can be utilized for various applications in food industries. The physicochemical and nutritional properties indicated significant variation (p<0.05) among different parts of selected varieties of pomelo fruit. Research limitations: There was no limitation. Originality/Value: Pomelo is an underutilized fruit with a rich source of bioactive compounds, has a favorable nutritional profile, and has health-improving effects. With its great nutritive value, utilization of this fruit is still very limited because of a lack of information regarding its physicochemical, nutritional, and processing technologies. This research work on different food properties provides a broad area of knowledge regarding designing, processing, storage, transportation, product development and is useful to encourage commercialization.
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spelling doaj-art-35657fc605004aad96a1347191777e9c2025-01-22T05:17:17ZengUniversity of BirjandJournal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research2588-48832588-61692025-03-018Issue 1678810.22077/jhpr.2024.7757.13883126Evaluation of engineering, physiochemical and nutritional properties of three different varieties of pomelo fruitSimple Sharma0Barinderjit Singh1Yashi Srivastava2Department of Food Science and Technology, I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, Punjab-144603, IndiaDepartment of Food Science and Technology, I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, Punjab-144603, IndiaDepartment of Applied Agriculture, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab-151401, IndiaPurpose: The aim of this study was to identify the engineering, physiochemical, and nutritional properties of selected varieties of pomelo fruit. Research method: The study was carried out using a one-way analysis of variance with three replications on selected varieties of pomelo fruit. The experiment consisted of three cultivars, namely red, pink, and white pomelo to analyze the engineering, physiochemical, and nutritional properties. Findings: The results revealed that the geometrical and gravimetric analysis showed variation among different parameters of varieties of pomelo fruit. Textural property, such as the puncture resistance test was highest for the pink variety at 20.19 N. The color analysis in the optical parameter showed the highest values for the white variety of pomelo. The identification of functional compounds done by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy provides advancement for the production of different functional products. The assessment of physicochemical and nutritional properties provides knowledge of nutrients, essential minerals (boron, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorous, potassium, iron, copper, zinc), and quality of fruit, making it an expert functional food ingredient and can be utilized for various applications in food industries. The physicochemical and nutritional properties indicated significant variation (p<0.05) among different parts of selected varieties of pomelo fruit. Research limitations: There was no limitation. Originality/Value: Pomelo is an underutilized fruit with a rich source of bioactive compounds, has a favorable nutritional profile, and has health-improving effects. With its great nutritive value, utilization of this fruit is still very limited because of a lack of information regarding its physicochemical, nutritional, and processing technologies. This research work on different food properties provides a broad area of knowledge regarding designing, processing, storage, transportation, product development and is useful to encourage commercialization.https://jhpr.birjand.ac.ir/article_3126_9a7ec1c9b376c4a6bcf19a6ab37365c6.pdfcitrus maximaengineering propertiesgeometric propertiesmineral analysistexture
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Evaluation of engineering, physiochemical and nutritional properties of three different varieties of pomelo fruit
Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research
citrus maxima
engineering properties
geometric properties
mineral analysis
texture
title Evaluation of engineering, physiochemical and nutritional properties of three different varieties of pomelo fruit
title_full Evaluation of engineering, physiochemical and nutritional properties of three different varieties of pomelo fruit
title_fullStr Evaluation of engineering, physiochemical and nutritional properties of three different varieties of pomelo fruit
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of engineering, physiochemical and nutritional properties of three different varieties of pomelo fruit
title_short Evaluation of engineering, physiochemical and nutritional properties of three different varieties of pomelo fruit
title_sort evaluation of engineering physiochemical and nutritional properties of three different varieties of pomelo fruit
topic citrus maxima
engineering properties
geometric properties
mineral analysis
texture
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