Effects of Konjac Glucomannan Coating on Shelf Quality of Ox Horn Pepper
Effects of konjac glucomannan coating on shelf quality of ox horn pepper fruit were studied.At room temperature (20± 3)℃,ox horn pepper fruits were treated with different concentration of konjac glucomannan(3,6,9 g/L) respectively,which were compared with untreated control(CK1) and the sample washed by 0.1% sodium hypochlorite(CK2).Mass loss rate,commodity rate,lightness,hue angle,chroma,chlorophyll content and the activities of POD and PPO were investigated.The results showed that konjac glucomannan coating could decrease the mass loss rate and the degradation of the chlorophyll,maintain the commodity rate,the lightness,hue angle and chroma of the fruits.Besides,compared with controls,the activities of POD and PPO were inhibited.In conclusion,konjac glucomannan coating delayed the senescence process of ox horn pepper fruits and had good effects on shelf and commercial quality.