Preparation and developmental protocol for new biofilms process for
protection quality, phytochemicals and taste compounds of apple
ingredients during storage period through advanced methods as natural
resources for future chemical and food industry of green technologies
future
Abstract
A study was planned to ensure the post-harvest quality of apple during
storage periods through natural plant resources instead of using
chemicals. Melia azedarach (Dharek) and Azadirachta indica (Neem) is
well known as rich resources of bioactive compounds with antioxidants
potential, used to maintain the quality of apple fruit and to avoid
decay during storage periods. The pure compounds were isolated and used
in films with the concentration of (30mg Ditriterpenoids and
Secomeliacins films) and applied to apples, were purchased from the
local market of Haripur Pakistan. The three main quality enzymes like
superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and proximate (POX,) were
measured in stored fruits. Moreover, total phenolic compounds (TPC) and
TA found retained during the storage period under (30 mg triterpenoids
and Secomeliacins) film treatments. The HPLC-DAD analysis of stored
fruits and fresh apple fruits showed the presence of five bioactive
compounds with a minor variation for 9 days of storage periods. The
phytochemical screening of treated fruits during the storage period
showed the eight important bioactive compounds when compared with fresh
fruits. It was concluded that new active films were helpful to used
(Diterpenoids + Secomeliacins) are effective in maintaining the fruit
quality during storage periods. The protocol and development of film’s
with their engineering trails of thickness, water vapour permeability
measurement in active films are discussed in the relevant section of
this article to maintain the postharvest quality of apple fruits during
storage periods as films are used in future green technologies in
chemicals and food industry.