Effects of Charcoal Preservation Methods on the Biochemical Parameters of Three Varieties of Plantain (Musa ssp)
Sabli Loh Tinnde Charles
Department of Biochemistry and Food Technology, Nangui Abrogoua University, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Wohi Maniga *
Department of Biochemistry-Genetics, University Peleforo Gon Coulibaly Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire.
Coulibaly Souleymane
Formerly Laboratory of Food Technology, National Center for Agronomic Research, Côte d'Ivoire.
Kouadio N’guessan Eugene Jean Parfait
Department of Biochemistry and Food Technology, Nangui Abrogoua University, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aims: To contribute to solving plantain post-harvest losses, six preservation methods combining charcoal and polyethylene bags were experimented on three different varieties of plantain (SACI, Big-Ebanga, and Orishele).
Place and Duration of Study: This work was carried out at the Biocatalysis and Bioprocesses Laboratory of Nangui Abrogoua University in Abidjan and the Food Technology Laboratory of the National Center for Agronomic Research in Côte d'Ivoire.
Methodology: Some Biochemical parameters of these fruits are monitored to know the effects of these preservation methods during storage.
Results: The outcomes indicate an average shelf green life extension of up to 30 days for fruits preserved in polyethylene containing charcoal, while fruits preserved in polyethylene without charcoal have only 24 days on average. The control test (fruits stored in the open air) showed an average shelf green life of 12 days. During storage, total carbohydrate levels increase and values range from 92.49% to 70.05%. Those of total sugars also increase and the levels evolve from 0.47 to 30.83 g/100 g DM. On the other hand, there is a decrease in starch levels (42.66 and 64.05 mg/100g DM).
Conclusion: Charcoal can extend the shelf green life of plantain bananas for up to a month. These methods can be recommended to actors in the sector to reduce post-harvest losses.
Keywords: Plantain, conservation, charcoal, polyethylene
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