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From freshness to preservation: insights into processing and storage impacts on purple passion fruit volatilome. [PDF]

J Sci Food Agric
Abstract BACKGROUND Purple passion fruit is highly appreciated for its distinctive sweet flavour, low acidity, and aromatic profile, making it a desirable choice for fresh consumption and juice production. To ensure microbiological safety and extend shelf life, juice products typically undergo thermal pasteurization, which can alter their ...
Fonseca AM, Pinto CA, Saraiva JA, Silvestre AJ, Rocha SM.   +4 more
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Dissecting the genome of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.) [PDF]

Horticulture Research, 2020
AbstractAverrhoa carambola is commonly known as star fruit because of its peculiar shape, and its fruit is a rich source of minerals and vitamins. It is also used in traditional medicines in countries such as India, China, the Philippines, and Brazil for treating various ailments, including fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and skin disease.
Yannan Fan, Sunil Kumar Sahu, Ting Yang, Weixue Mu, Jinpu Wei, Le Cheng, Jinlong Yang, Ranchang Mu, Jie Liu, Jianming Zhao, Yuxian Zhao, Xun Xu, Xin Liu, Huan Liu   +13 more
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Nutritional and medicinal properties of Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola): A review [PDF]

Food Science & Nutrition, 2021
AbstractStar fruit (Averrhoa carambola), a popular fruit in many parts of the world, is considered to have many beneficial nutritional and medicinal effects. However, harmful nephrotoxic and neurotoxic effects have also been described. In this review, we have discussed the reported beneficial effects of star fruit, explored the potential mechanisms for
Kasun Lakmal, Pamodh Yasawardene, Umesh Jayarajah, Suranjith L Seneviratne   +3 more
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Study on Optimization of fermentation technology of carambola enzyme [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2020
in this paper, a new type of Carambola enzyme was developed from tropical fruit carambola. Through single factor experiment and orthogonal experiment, the mixed fermentation was carried out by using yeast and plant lactobacillus.
Chen Baihua, Liu Hua, Zheng Qiqi
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Liming and postharvest quality of carambola fruits [PDF]

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2005
To determine the effects of lime application on the postharvest quality of carambola fruit, an experiment with carambola trees cultivated on an acid soil was conducted at the Bebedouro, São Paulo, Brazil. The trees were treated with increasing doses of lime during the pre-planting period.
Prado, Renato de Mello, Natale, William, Corrêa, Márcio Cleber de Medeiros, Silva, José Antônio Alberto da   +3 more
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Data_Sheet_1_Alleviation of Postharvest Chilling Injury of Carambola Fruit by γ-aminobutyric Acid: Physiological, Biochemical, and Structural Characterization.docx [PDF]

, 2021
Chilling injury is a physiological disorder affecting the quality of carambola fruit. In the present study, the effect of exogenous γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on CI development in carambola fruit during storage at 4°C for 15 days was investigated.
Xiangbin Xu (338925), Wenhui Duan (1604884), Tianye Chen (11712050), Francine Ngaffo Mekontso (11712047), El Hadji Malick Cisse (10116706)   +4 more
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Averrhoa carambola L., Cyphomandra betacea, Myrciaria dubia as a Source of Bioactive Compounds of Antioxidant Properties

Foods, 2023
Natural bioactive compounds play an important role in the prevention of various diseases. The exotic fruits Averrhoa carambola L. (star fruit), Cyphomandra betacea (tamarillo) and Myrciaria dubia (camu-camu) can be valuable sources of phytochemicals with
Dariusz Nowak, Michał Gośliński, Krzysztof Przygoński, Elżbieta Wojtowicz   +3 more
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Carissa carandas L. and Its Methanol Extracts Promote Hematopoiesis and Thrombocytopoiesis: A Sub‐Acute Toxicological Study in Experimental Rats [PDF]

Food Sci Nutr
Carissa carandas powder and extracts improve hematological indices, for example, hemoglobin and hematocrits. Supplementation of C. carandas significantly enhances thrombocytopoiesis and platelets. Incorporation of Carissa carandas exhibited no toxic effects on liver and kidney histology. ABSTRACT Carissa carandas—a member of the family Apocynaceae, has
Saeed W, Qamar M, Suleman R, Amir R, Waseem M, Bhatti S, Rehman A, Akram I, Khan M, Mugabi R, Ismail T.   +10 more
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SUITABILITY OF CARAMBOLA (<i>AVERRHOA CARAMBOLA</i>) FRUIT JUICE AS A SUBSTRATE FOR WINE FERMENTATION [PDF]

, 2005
The physico-chemical characteristics of carambola (Averrhoa carambola) fruit juice were determined to assess the suitability of the fruit as raw material for local wine production.
Kwaku Tano-Debrah, Grace Anim, Tano-Debrah, Kwaku, Anim, Grace   +3 more
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Averrhoa carambola Linn: Is It Really a Toxic Fruit? [PDF]

International Journal of Medical Reviews, 2018
Averrhoa carambola, or star fruit, is a tropical fruit found throughout Southeast Asia and is usually consumed fresh or as fruit juice. The fruit is a very good source of natural antioxidants, phenolic compounds such as gallic acid in gallotannin form, catechins, and epicatechins. Various medicinal uses for carambola are found in folk medicine.
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