Effect of calcium addition and acidification on the quality characteristics of canned okra (Hibiscus esculentus L).
A study was conducted on calcium chloride treatments of canned okra acidified by adding either acetic, citric, lactic, malic or tartaric acids or by lactic fermentation. The quality of the processed okra was determined by physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory analyses after a two month storage period at room temperature. The results indicated the possibility of processing high quality canned okra by small canneries, with low cost equipment and low energy requirements. The acidification procedures ensure minimal risk of botulism.
Nogueira
J N
JN
Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture, University of S. Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Cantarelli
P R
PR
Gallo
C R
CR
Moreno
I A
IA
Matsuura
F C
FC
Tiba
M A
MA
D019342:Acetic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D001906:Botulism / Q000517:prevention & control; D002122:Calcium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D019343:Citric Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005511:Food Handling / Q000592:standards; D005519:Food Preservation / Q000592:standards*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D019660:Malvaceae / Q000737:chemistry*; D013696:Temperature
D019343:Citric Acid; D019344:Lactic Acid; D002122:Calcium Chloride; D019342:Acetic Acid