Studies on Destructive and Non-Destructive Quality Evaluations of Mango Fruit

Studies on Destructive and Non-Destructive Quality Evaluations of Mango Fruit
Author: Krishna Kumar Patel
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2020-01-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781647607425

Principal Aspects of the Book: - It presents the study of the variability of mango quality at the harvest stage, during post-harvest storage and due to cultivar difference. - It presents the study of the potential of four different cameras (monochrome, color, ultra-violet and near-infra-red) in a computer vision system for quality evaluation of a mango. - The development of an algorithm for the extraction of various morphological features of a mango fruit using each camera setup. - The development of algorithms for the detection of the defects on the surface of a mango fruit using a monochrome and color (RGB) camera computer vision system. - The development of an algorithm for bruise detection just below the peel of a mango fruit using near infra-red camera-based computer vision system. - The investigation of various types of defects responsible for the loss of quality of a mango and its market value using UV camera-based computer vision system. - Mathematical models were developed for predicting the mass and volume of the fruit using various morphological features, geometrical characteristics and derivative parameters as the independent variables

Rapid and Nondestructive Detection Techniques for Agri-Product Quality

Rapid and Nondestructive Detection Techniques for Agri-Product Quality
Author: Te Ma
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2024-08-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 2832553133

Agri-product such as grains, fruits and vegetables play a very important role in people's daily life. The agri-product quality directly affects human life and health. Agri-product quality refers to the quality characteristics acceptable to consumers, which mainly includes external factors such as size, shape, color, defect and texture, and internal factors such as physical properties, chemical composition and tissue diseases. Generally speaking, variety, climate, soil, cultivation techniques, diseases and pests are all factors that affect the agri-product quality. Traditional methods for agri-product quality evaluation are time-consuming, complex, and expensive. With the continuous development of modern science and technology, rapid and nondestructive detection technologies are applied to evaluate the quality of agri-product. These technologies could obtain the optical, acoustics and electrical properties of a specific substance and then reveal the appearance and internal quality of the agri-product. Furthermore, the trend today is that consumers have become more exigent for information about the products they purchase, which makes the nondestructive detection technology has more important application value in the field of agri-product quality evaluation.

Spectroscopy of Tropical Fruits: Sala Mango and B10 Carambola (Penerbit USM)

Spectroscopy of Tropical Fruits: Sala Mango and B10 Carambola (Penerbit USM)
Author: Ommi Kalsom Mardziah Yahaya
Publisher: Penerbit USM
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2017
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9674611304

This research work plays an important role in transforming current conventional methodology in fruit quality definition and evaluation into scientific and technological objectives and implementation. Conventional definition in evaluating fruit quality is based on its physical attributes such as colour, size, shape and percentage of physical defects. While the conventional practice is dominating fruit industry, the efforts to transform this conventional definition towards a more valuable and scientific interpretation has been put forth by various research groups worldwide. For every presented variable, evaluating or quantifying methodologies will be introduced and promoted by scientific societies. Similarly to fruit quality evaluation, several methodologies have been introduced, based on its physical or intrinsic definition. Despite many efforts that have been carried out in this research area, gaps still exist for the new research to take place especially in the area related to development of low cost measuring system, miniature and mobile system, online monitoring system with rapid time of measurement and high accuracy and precision measurement algorithm. Hence, this book is written particularly to explore the ability of visible and near infrared spectroscopy in quantitatively determining fruit intrinsic qualities with in-depth case studies on two prominent tropical fruits, Sala mango and B10 carambola.

Nondestructive Quality Assessment Techniques for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Nondestructive Quality Assessment Techniques for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Author: Pankaj B. Pathare
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2022-11-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811954224

This book describes the various techniques for nondestructive quality assessment of fruits and vegetables. It covers the methods, measurements, operation principles, procedures, data analysis, and applications for implementing these techniques. The book presents the details of nondestructive approaches focusing on the present-day trends and existing future opportunities in the fresh food supply chain. First, it overviews different nondestructive techniques in food quality detection. Then it presents nondestructive methods: monochrome computer vision, imaging techniques, biospeckle laser technique, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, Raman spectroscopy, near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, X-ray computed tomography, ultrasound, acoustic emission, chemometrics, electronic nose and tongue. Selected applications of each method are also introduced. As a result, readers gain a better understanding of how to use nondestructive methods and technologies to detect the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables. With a wide range of interesting topics, the book will benefit readers including postharvest & food scientists/technologists, industry personnel and researchers involved in fresh produce quality detection. The book can also serve as a readily accessible reference material for postgraduate students.

Suitability of portable NIR sensors (food-scanners) for the determination of fruit quality along the supply chain using the example of tomatoes (Band 50)

Suitability of portable NIR sensors (food-scanners) for the determination of fruit quality along the supply chain using the example of tomatoes (Band 50)
Author: Simon Goisser
Publisher: Cuvillier Verlag
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3736965435

Food-scanners are novel, portable and miniaturized devices, which operate on the principle of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). According to the manufacturers, these devices are suitable for measuring a wide range of important quality parameters on fresh produce. This research evaluated the suitability of food-scanners for determining fruit quality along the supply chain of fruit and vegetables. Using the qualitative research approach, the first step of this research comprised interviews of experts at different positions along the fresh produce value chain in Germany. Thereby, preferences and concerns regarding the utilization and implementation of this technology for fresh produce were investigated. Based on these findings, non-destructive prediction models for various important quality characteristics and secondary plant constituents were developed using the model fruit tomato. In addition, food-scanner predictions of relevant quality traits on a wide range of produce from the fruit and vegetable assortment were examined. The evaluations showed a high degree of conformity between the results of non-destructive food-scanner predictions and conventional destructive measurement methods. The results illustrate the great potential of these novel devices for the application in everyday practice of fruit quality control along the fresh produce supply chain.

Nondestructive Evaluation of Food Quality

Nondestructive Evaluation of Food Quality
Author: Shyam N. Jha
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2010-11-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642157963

Numerous works on non-destructive testing of food quality have been reported in the literature. Techniques such as Near InfraRed (NIR) spectroscopy, color and visual spectroscopy, electronic nose and tongue, computer vision (image analysis), ultrasound, x-ray, CT and magnetic resonance imaging are some of the most applied for that purpose and are described in this book. Aspects such as theory/basics of the techniques, practical applications (sampling, experimentation, data analysis) for evaluation of quality attributes of food and some recent works reported in literature are presented and discussed. This book is particularly interesting for new researchers in food quality and serves as an updated state-of-the-art report for those already familiar with the field.

Technological Interventions in the Processing of Fruits and Vegetables

Technological Interventions in the Processing of Fruits and Vegetables
Author: Rachna Sehrawat
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351795007

Technological Interventions in Processing of Fruits and Vegetables presents a wide selection of the latest concepts in the fast-changing field of processing of fruits and vegetables (FAV). It provides key information on many new and different techniques used for processing of fruits and vegetables while also exploring the pros and cons of the various methods. There is an urgent need to explore and investigate waste in the processing of fruits and vegetables and how different processing technologies can be used most effectively. This volume, in short, conveys the key concepts and role of different technology in processing of fruits and vegetables, keeping mind the special processing requirements of fruits and vegetables, waste issues, nutritional value, and consumer concerns. This volume offers a wealth of information on today’s technology for fruit and vegetable processing and will be a valuable resource for industry professionals, agricultural/food processing researchers, faculty and upper-level students, and others.

IGC 2018

IGC 2018
Author: Paolo Manunta
Publisher: European Alliance for Innovation
Total Pages: 457
Release:
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1631901826

The conference is hosted by Program Pascasarjana Universitas Syiah Kuala (recognizably abbreviated as PPs UNSYIAH), the largest and the oldest national university in Aceh. The IGC will provide an excellent opportunity for academics, teachers, students, educators, researchers and education stakeholders to share knowledge and research findings as well as to present ideas raising awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals to promote research and action in Innovation, Creativity, Digital and technopreneurship for Sustainable Development and technological Contexts.

Sensor-Based Quality Assessment Systems for Fruits and Vegetables

Sensor-Based Quality Assessment Systems for Fruits and Vegetables
Author: Bambang Kuswandi
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2020-12-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000170438

Here is an abundance of valuable information on different sensing techniques for fruits and vegetables. The volume covers emerging technologies, such as NMR, MRI, wireless sensor networks (WSN), and radio-frequency identification (RFID) and their potential for industrial applications. Key features of the volume: • Provides an inclusive review of the developments of sensors for quality analysis and inspection of fresh fruits and vegetables • Fosters an understanding of the basic sensing techniques for quality assessment of fresh fruits and vegetables • Covers advanced sensing technologies, including computer vision, spectroscopy, X-rays, magnetic resonance, mechanical contact, wireless sensor networks, and radio-frequency identification sensors • Reviews the significant progress in sensor development of noninvasive techniques for quality assessment of fruits and vegetables