Flavour chemistry of dehydrated exotic fruits

Lasekan, O. and N. Hashim, . and Lasekan, A. (2022) Flavour chemistry of dehydrated exotic fruits. International Food Research Journal (Malaysia), 29. 1256 -1269. ISSN 2231 7546

Dehydrated fruit pieces and purées are commonly used in many food formulations and toppings for food products like yogurts, ice creams, and cereals. However, one of the biggest problems in fruit dehydration is the prevention of the development of unpleasant off-flavour that can negatively impact on the sensory quality of the final dried fruit products. In recent years, fruit dehydration has been conducted using either thermal or non-thermal drying techniques. Therefore, the present review examines how the different dehydration technologies, namely conventional hot air-drying, ultrasonic-assisted hot airdrying, sun-drying, spray-drying, Refractance WindowTM drying, cast-tape drying, thin layer catalytic far-infrared radiation drying, withering, freeze-drying, microwave-drying, and osmotic dehydration impact on the volatile constituents of the final dried fruit products. Drying processes result in noticeable losses/reduction of several impact odorants. Moreover, some compounds are produced either via: (1) hydrolysis of relevant glycosides under high temperatures, or (2) thermal degradation of volatile and non-volatile precursors as well as oxidation and Maillard reactions which result in the production of heterocyclics, and saturated and unsaturated aldehydes. Of significance is the Refractance WindowTM drying which exhibits high retention potential (~ 90%) of volatile compounds present in fresh fruits. Refractance WindowTM drying technology ensures rapid drying of food products at very low temperature.

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Abstract

Dehydrated fruit pieces and purées are commonly used in many food formulations and toppings for food products like yogurts, ice creams, and cereals. However, one of the biggest problems in fruit dehydration is the prevention of the development of unpleasant off-flavour that can negatively impact on the sensory quality of the final dried fruit products. In recent years, fruit dehydration has been conducted using either thermal or non-thermal drying techniques. Therefore, the present review examines how the different dehydration technologies, namely conventional hot air-drying, ultrasonic-assisted hot airdrying, sun-drying, spray-drying, Refractance WindowTM drying, cast-tape drying, thin layer catalytic far-infrared radiation drying, withering, freeze-drying, microwave-drying, and osmotic dehydration impact on the volatile constituents of the final dried fruit products. Drying processes result in noticeable losses/reduction of several impact odorants. Moreover, some compounds are produced either via: (1) hydrolysis of relevant glycosides under high temperatures, or (2) thermal degradation of volatile and non-volatile precursors as well as oxidation and Maillard reactions which result in the production of heterocyclics, and saturated and unsaturated aldehydes. Of significance is the Refractance WindowTM drying which exhibits high retention potential (~ 90%) of volatile compounds present in fresh fruits. Refractance WindowTM drying technology ensures rapid drying of food products at very low temperature.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	fruits
AGROVOC Term:	rare species
AGROVOC Term:	flavour
AGROVOC Term:	dehydrated feeds
AGROVOC Term:	dehydration
AGROVOC Term:	drying
AGROVOC Term:	food analysis
AGROVOC Term:	foods
Geographical Term:	United States
Depositing User:	Nor Hasnita Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2024 02:36
Last Modified:	20 Sep 2024 02:36
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/176

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