Dong, Y.
Li, Y.
Long, H.
Liu, Z.
Huang, Y.
Zhang, M.
Wang, T.
Liu, Y.
Bi, Y.
Prusky, D.B.
Trans-2-hexenal is a naturally occurring volatile phytochemical with antimicrobial activity. It has not been widely used for the preservation of fruit and vegetables owing to its rapid volatilization. In this study, β-cyclodextrin-trans-2-hexenal microcapsules (β-CTHM) were prepared using the saturated aqueous solution method and their efficacy in preserving pears was evaluated. Results from scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy indicated that β-CTHM was successfully prepared with an encapsulation efficiency of 67.52 %. The release of trans-2-hexenal from the microcapsules was dependent on the storage temperature. β-CTHM significantly inhibited the mycelial growth of Alternaria alternata in vitro. Furthermore, β-CTHM at 0.4 g/L fumigation treatment inhibited black rot of ‘Zaosu’ pears, maintained fruit firmness and titratable acidity, and reduced the respiration rate. Our present study suggested that β-CTHM might be used as an alternative to other preservative methods in retaining postharvest fruit quality.
Dong, Y.
Li, Y.
Long, H.
Liu, Z.
Huang, Y.
Zhang, M.
Wang, T.
Liu, Y.
Bi, Y.
Prusky, D.B.
Trans-2-hexenal is a naturally occurring volatile phytochemical with antimicrobial activity. It has not been widely used for the preservation of fruit and vegetables owing to its rapid volatilization. In this study, β-cyclodextrin-trans-2-hexenal microcapsules (β-CTHM) were prepared using the saturated aqueous solution method and their efficacy in preserving pears was evaluated. Results from scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy indicated that β-CTHM was successfully prepared with an encapsulation efficiency of 67.52 %. The release of trans-2-hexenal from the microcapsules was dependent on the storage temperature. β-CTHM significantly inhibited the mycelial growth of Alternaria alternata in vitro. Furthermore, β-CTHM at 0.4 g/L fumigation treatment inhibited black rot of ‘Zaosu’ pears, maintained fruit firmness and titratable acidity, and reduced the respiration rate. Our present study suggested that β-CTHM might be used as an alternative to other preservative methods in retaining postharvest fruit quality.