Sulphur dioxide sheet and cold storage synergy for post-harvest management of Thompson seedless grapes (Vitis vinifera)

Mahajan, Komal; Chudasama, Mehul

doi:10.22077/jhpr.2024.7477.1372

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Komal Mahajan ¹
Mehul Chudasama ²

¹ Department of Food Technology, PIAS, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

² Department of Food Technology, PIT, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2024.7477.1372

Abstract

Purpose: This study examined the influence of various storage conditions on Thompson seedless (Vitis vinifera) grapes quality. Research method: Grapes were stored under four conditions: control (room temperature i.e., 20-22°C, no SO₂), T1 with SO₂ sheets at room temperature i.e., 20-22°C, T2 with SO₂ sheets in cold storage at 1°C and T3 without SO₂ sheets in cold storage at 1°C. Changes in acidity, total soluble solids (TSS), total anthocyanin content, total phenols, sugars (glucose and fructose), trans-resveratrol, decay %, weight loss % and antioxidant activity were monitored over 60 days. Findings: The findings revealed a synergistic effect between SO₂ and cold storage. Grapes stored with both SO₂ sheets and cold storage (T1) exhibited the slowest decline in anthocyanin, phenols and antioxidant activity of 211.06 mg/L, 2102.39 mg/L and 7.19 mM DPPH, respectively after 60 days. T1 grapes found to have slower reduction in sugars and trans-resveratrol concentration i.e., 15.47 to 15.37 g/100mL and 695 to 516 µg/g, respectively compared to control samples 15.47 to 14.81 g/100mL and 695 to 500 µg/g, respectively. Research limitations: The study focused solely on storage conditions of Thompson seedless variety grapes, limiting the generalizability of the findings to different grape varieties and maturity levels. Originality/value: These results highlighted the importance of proper storage techniques, particularly the combined use of SO₂ and cold storage, for maintaining grape quality and extending shelf life.

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Main Subjects

Postharvest Biology and Technology

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Sulphur dioxide sheet and cold storage synergy for post-harvest management of Thompson seedless grapes (Vitis vinifera)

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Volume 7, Issue 3 - Serial Number 27September 2024September 2024Pages 249-262

Volume 7, Issue 3 - Serial Number 27
September 2024
September 2024
Pages 249-262