Influence of vacuum packaging on seed quality and mineral contents in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

Abstract

Studies were carried out to find out the influence of vacuum packaging on physical parameters of whole chilli and biochemical constituents in chilli seeds. Chilli fruits were stored in vacuum packed and jute bags stored at room temperature (25±2°C), cold storage (4±1°C) under both light and dark conditions for a period of 24 months. At the end of the storage period, seeds were separated from fruits and various parameters viz., moisture content, capsaicin content, ascorbic acid, carbohydrates, protein and mineral elements like Fe, P, Na and K were analyzed. It was observed that the samples stored in vacuum packed bags maintained the quality with least deterioration in all the quality parameters compared to samples stored in jute bags.

Comparative Study of Quality and Nutritive Parameters of Insect Infested Bengal Gram under Vacuum and Modified Atmosphere Storage in Laminated LDPE Bags

“…Similar trend also was found by Oluwatosin et al, (2016) for Moringa oleifera kernels and by Deepa et al, (2013) for stored chili seeds under vacuum. (Table 4).…”

“…It could be due to property of protein chains, which form loose mesh with increase in moisture content, when sample stored at room temperature in control conditions and under vacuum and modified atmosphere storage, it was found in decreased state. This trend was also found by Deepa et al, (2013) for chili seeds stored under vacuum.…”

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