Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)

ERKAN M., Kader A. A.

POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY OF TROPICAL AND SUBTROPICAL FRUITS, VOL 4: MANGOSTEEN TO WHITE SAPOTE, sa.209, ss.287-311, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Dergi Adı: POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY OF TROPICAL AND SUBTROPICAL FRUITS, VOL 4: MANGOSTEEN TO WHITE SAPOTE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.287-311
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: pomegranate, Punica granatum, controlled atmosphere, modified atmosphere packaging, arils, CONTROLLED-ATMOSPHERE STORAGE, SHELF-LIFE, ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY, JUICE CONSUMPTION, CHILLING INJURY, KEEPING QUALITY, ORGANIC-ACIDS, FRUIT, ARILS, ANTHOCYANINS
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

During the past decade, research and development activities on pomegranate fruit were focused on the application of new postharvest storage technologies to extend the storage life and keeping the original quality of the freshly harvested fruits. These technologies included use of fungicides to control decay, and modified atmosphere packaging or controlled atmosphere storage to maintain postharvest quality and to alleviate chilling injury symptoms which occur during the storage of pomegranates below 5-7 degrees C, depending on the variety and storage duration. Today, consumption of fresh pomegranates and their juice is booming due to the mounting evidence about their health benefits. Pomegranate juice processing allows the use of fruits with external defects that do not influence aril quality. These fruits and the remaining tissues after juice extraction may be used for preparation of new products, such as flavonoids capsules and other nutraceuticals. This chapter provides an overview of postharvest biology and technology of pomegranates in relation to maintaining their quality between harvest and fresh consumption or processing.