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Influence of Brine Soaking on Quality Characteristics of Dried Apples  

Kang, Sung-Won (Division of Applied Life Science, Graduate School, Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences Gyeongsang National University)
Heo, Ho-Jin (Division of Applied Life Science, Graduate School, Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences Gyeongsang National University)
Yang, Han-Sul (Division of Applied Life Science, Graduate School, Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences Gyeongsang National University)
Kerr, William L. (Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia)
Choi, Sung-Gil (Division of Applied Life Science, Graduate School, Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences Gyeongsang National University)
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Journal of agriculture & life science / v.46, no.6, 2012 , pp. 147-156 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study evaluated the effects of presoaking apple slices in 2 or 5% brine solution prior to air-drying at $50^{\circ}C$. Several quality factors of the dried apples were measured including moisture content (MC), water activity ($a_w$), shear force, color values, appearance and consumer likability. Except at time 0, the $a_w$ of presoaked samples was lower than those of control during and after drying. The relationship between MC and water activity during drying was well-fit by an exponential model. During drying, the moisture contents of presoaked samples were slightly higher than control samples with no presoaking. However, the $a_w$ of presoaked slices were lower than control at a given drying time. At a given $a_w$, presoaked slices had higher moisture content. The shear force was lower for samples presoaked in brine solution, particularly at shorter drying times. Presoaked apple slices also were lighter in color after drying than controls. Sensory evaluations suggest that presoaking of apple slices before drying may help enhance palatability. Samples presoaked in 2% brine solution had the highest scores for taste, texture and overallacceptability, while those presoaked in 5% brine solution had the highest scores for appearance.
Keywords
Apple; Brine soaking; Moisture content; Water activity; Texture;
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