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Original Articles

Application of Phenolic Extracts from Selected Plants in Fruit Juice

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Pages 479-488 | Received 26 Feb 2006, Accepted 04 Jul 2006, Published online: 10 Aug 2007
 

Abstract

Plant phenolics have gained considerable interest in recent years for their potential effects against food related microorganisms. In the present study, phenolic extracts from the leaves of three plants namely Moringa oleifera, Morus indica, and Mentha spicata were prepared by a mixture of methanol/acetone/water. The UV spectra of extracts were recorded and contents of total phenolics determined. The extracts were incorporated in pineapple juice and their solubility and stability were studied. In addition, the acceptability of treated juice samples was sensory evaluated. The solubility of M. indica and M. oleifera extracts was found to be more than that of M. spicata. The two extracts were also stable in the pH environment of pineapple juice when stored at 4°C for two weeks. The pineapple juice treated with M. indica extract was more acceptable compared to that of M. oleifera, according to sensory evaluation. Therefore, the effect of addition of phenolic extract from M. indica on the shelf life of pineapple juice stored at 4°C was investigated by monitoring the changes in titrable acidity and sensory parameters for 8 weeks. Results indicated that the extracts of natural phenolic compounds can be used to improve the quality and safety of foods.

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34. Unpublished observations.

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