Physical Characterization of Malay Red-Apple Fruits

Authors

  • Cláudia Leite Munhoz Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, IFMS, campus Coxim
  • Thales Henrique Barreto Ferreira Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, UFGD
  • Miriam Cristina da Silva Gomes Técnica de Laboratório, IFMS, campus Coxim

Keywords:

Syzygium malaccensis, Pulp Firmness, Biometry.

Abstract

The malay red-apple is a tropical fruit tree, which produces fruits with a deep red color and pleasant aroma. The objective of this work was to determine the physical characterization of malay red-apple fruits. Fruit biometry, pulp firmness, soluble solids, pH and instrumental color were performed. The fruits presented a longitudinal diameter of 5.41 cm, transversal diameter of 4.70 cm and mass of the whole fruit of 54.67 g. The fruit had acid pH, with pulp firmness of 105.50 N, total soluble solids of 7.33 º Brix and dark red coloration. The fruits present potential for use in the food industry especially for making jellies.

Author Biographies

Cláudia Leite Munhoz, Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, IFMS, campus Coxim

Profa. Dra. Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, IFMS, campus Coxim.

Thales Henrique Barreto Ferreira, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, UFGD

Acadêmico do curso de Engenharia de Alimentos da UFGD.

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Published

2018-12-29

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2018): Anais do AGROECOL 2018; 11 a 14 de novembro de 2018, Campo Grande/MS

Section

AGROECOL - Agroindústria Familiar dos produtos da sociobiodiversidade e agregaç