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A previous study found that mass transfer occurring during the osmotic dehydration (OD) process. This phenomena is possible causing modification in physicochemical properties; therefore, understanding the OD effect on quality attributes is important. This research aimed to study the impact of sucrose concentration and immersion time on the kinetics of mass transfer and the physicochemical properties of avocado (Persea americana var. Miki) during the OD process. The samples were immersed in a sucrose solution (45, 55 and 65 ° Brix) for up to 300 min, then the mass transfer parameter and physicochemical properties were evaluated. The results showed that the highest rate of water removal (WR) was -0.037 g.g-1.h-1 using the 55 ° Brix solution, which also led to an increase in the soluble solid gain (SSG) value to 0.0126 g.g-1.h-1, while the highest WR/SSG ratio was obtained after 180 min of immersion using 65 ° Brix (2.451). A 2nd-order polynomial model accurately describes avocado mass transfer kinetics and their relationship to physicochemical properties. The model showed the best adjustment for WR, SSG, and weight loss (WL), as pointed out by R2 = 0.9671, 0.8968 and 0.9573, respectively. WR has a negative effect on firmness (R2 = 0.9278), vitamin C (R2 = 0.9349), and total fat (R2 = 0.8954). The uptake of sucrose correlated with decrease of vitamin C (R2 = 0.9391), whereas WL also affected the loss of total fat (R2 = 0.8288). The OD process modified the chroma of the avocado by reducing lightness, increasing greenness and yellowness, and yet protecting the flesh from the browning effect. Overall, this study provides insights into the relationship between mass transfer and physicochemical properties, and it is useful to predict the final condition of the osmo-avocado before subsequent processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) is a popular edible flower in Indonesia that is rich in antioxidants. However, they are perishable and sensitive to temperature changes during storage and transportation. The use of ice gel in distribution packaging has been identified as an effective solution to maintain its quality. This study aimed to determine the optimal positioning of ice gel in two types of distribution packaging: a Styrofoam box and an insulated box. The experiment involved cooling 36 g of flowers per distribution package over 2 h of simulation using six pieces of ice gel at two different positions (positions 1 and 2). The results showed that the ice gel placed in position 2 reduced the temperature inside the packaging more rapidly and maintained the lowest temperature for a longer period than the ice gel placed in position 1. Therefore, placing the ice gel in position 2 is the best option for application in the distribution package. Ice gel position 2 can reduce the flower’s temperature from 20°C to 10.7°C in the Styrofoam box and from 20°C to 11°C in the insulated box during simulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Arumanis mango is a tropical fruit with high economic value for export. One of the technologies that can delay fruit ripeness is ethylene adsorber, which is applied according to the picking date of mango and the duration of the delay in ripeness (green life phase) required for export. This study aimed to examine the effect of using ethylene adsorber and mango green life phase on the physical quality and eating quality of Arumanis mangoes at different picking dates, that's 100 (P1) and 110 (P2) HSBM (Days After Flowers Bloom). Ethylene adsorber bag (EAB) was applied to mangoes packaged using LDPE plastic weighing 1,000±50g. The green life phase studied was 32 and 48 days since the EAB was applied. During the green life phase, mangoes were stored at 13±2℃. EAB was removed from the packaging according to the green life phase. The results showed that the EAB application could maintain the green life of mangoes with a shelf-life scenario of 32 days. Mangoes were ready to be consumed from the first day EAB was released. The time from ripe until the panelists did not accept the mangoes was four days, thus the length of time was 36 days from storage until they were not accepted for consumption. Eating quality expressed in oBrix, showed that mangoes delayed with EAB yielded a value of 12,3oBrix for P1 and 17.3oBrix for P1, while the control yielded values of 13,7oBrix for P1 and 16.8oBrix for P2. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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There are still many micro-business actors who package their products with the appearance of less attractive packaging. However, it is not easy for micro-business actors to create product packaging ideas that is able to be accepted by the broad market. This study aimed to determine the attributes of packaging labels, determine the most influential graphic elements, and generate tone and manner for label specialty coffee packaging. Label attribute was analyzed with FAST and Pairwise Comparison methods. The graphic element was analyzed with the QFD method. The visual perception was analyzed with the Mind Mapping method quantified by the PCA method. It was concluded that experts expect more product information clarity and the impression of premium products on coffee packaging labels. In addition, experts also expect convenience in reading the information needed on packaging labels. Based on graphic element analysis, the priorities of the graphic element of packaging were 1) identity of the coffee product; 2) text hierarchy; 3) color labels; and 4) typical label style. The must-have tone and manner for specialty coffee packaging labels were familiar (friendly), premium, simple, and special. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Edible flower is a flower that is safe for consumption both in fresh and processed form. In fresh form, edible flowers are used as garnishes or food decorations and a unique flavor enhancer. Kenikir (Cosmos sulphureus) is one of the edible flowers that are safe for consumption in fresh form. However, in fresh condition, flowers are easily damaged so that their market share is limited. Coating using aloe vera, which can hold moisture while having antimicrobial properties, is a method to maintain flower freshness. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of aloe vera coating application to maintain the quality of kenikir as a fresh edible flower. The experimental design used was a two-factor completely randomized design with the first factor being the concentration of aloe vera flour (0.5% and 1%) and the second factor being spray frequency (1 application and 2 applications). Quality parameters measured during storage were respiration rate, weight loss, moisture content, and color. The results showed that the coating with the L2S2 formulation (1% aloe vera flour concentration with 2 applications) was the best treatment with a weight loss value of 7.3%, water content 82.57%, respiration rate 898.99 ml kg-1 hour-1, and has the highest brightness value. Based on these parameters, the L2S2 treatment could maintain the quality of kenikir as fresh edible flowers for up to 5 days compared to the control, which lasted 2 days at 10°C storage temperature. Edible flower is a flower that is safe for consumption both in fresh and processed form. In fresh form, edible flowers are used as garnishes or food decorations and a unique flavor enhancer. Kenikir (Cosmos sulphureus) is one of the edible flowers that are safe for consumption in fresh form. However, in fresh condition, flowers are easily damaged so that their market share is limited. Coating using aloe vera, which can hold moisture while having antimicrobial properties, is a method to maintain flower freshness. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of aloe vera coating application to maintain the quality of kenikir as a fresh edible flower. The experimental design used was a two-factor completely randomized design with the first factor being the concentration of aloe vera flour (0.5% and 1%) and the second factor being spray frequency (1 application and 2 applications). Quality parameters measured during storage were respiration rate, weight loss, moisture content, and color. The results showed that the coating with the L2S2 formulation (1% aloe vera flour concentration with 2 applications) was the best treatment with a weight loss value of 7.3%, water content 82.57%, respiration rate 898.99 ml kg-1 hour-1, and has the highest brightness value. Based on these parameters, the L2S2 treatment could maintain the quality of kenikir as fresh edible flowers for up to 5 days compared to the control, which lasted 2 days at 10°C storage temperature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Food price volatility broadly impacts the country's food security. Rice price stabilization in Indonesia is carried out by BULOG, the food state-owned enterprise (SOE) that the WTO has identified as Indonesia's state trading enterprise (STE). This study was conducted to evaluate the price stabilization program in Indonesia by reviewing the efforts that have been made and analyzing the factors that influence the price of rice at the consumer level using Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) analysis. The analysis showed that BULOG's market share affected consumer-level rice prices with a negative coefficient sign, which means that the larger BULOG's market share, the lower the price of rice will be. Other variables that affect the price of rice at the consumer level are the price of rice itself at the previous time lag, the producer-level paddy price, rice production, rice consumption, and BULOG's operational rice stock. On the basis of the results of these studies, to realize the stabilization of rice prices in Indonesia, the government can complement stock management through a public policy approach with market-approach-based policies by optimizing the role of Food SOEs as market players in the rice industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]