Fruit-Softening Enzymes, Sugars, and Phenolic Compounds Influence the Shelf Life of Fruits: A Comparative Study of Different-Colored Guava Genotypes

Nutritional Quality, Bioactive Compounds, and Functional Characteristics of Guar ( Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) Genotypes: Multi‐Trait Selection of Superior Genotypes Using MGIDI Index

ABSTRACT Guar ( Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) is a valuable and multifunctional summer legume crop that is widely exploited for seed gum extraction due to the presence of galactomannan in the seed endosperm, as well as for its protein‐rich by‐products (germ and hull), which are extensively used in various industries. The...

Biochemical, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Characterization of Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Processing By-Products from Côte d'Ivoire

Background: Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), is a widely cultivated fruit valued globally for its high ascorbic acid content. In Côte d'Ivoire, the fruit is predominantly processed for juice production within both informal and industrial sectors. However, processing by-products—namely the peel, pulp membrane, and seeds—...

Compositional Variability of Rowanberry Genotypes and Sugar–Organic Acid Distribution Between Juice and Pomace

This study evaluated the compositional and processing characteristics of 17 rowanberry (Sorbus spp.) genotypes, including sweet cultivars, interspecific hybrids, and a wild rowanberry. Fruit weight, colour parameters, soluble solids content (SSC), and titratable acidity (TA) were determined to assess fruit quality, and...

Developmental Dynamics of Physicochemical Traits, Polyphenols, and Antioxidant Capacity in ‘Dorsett Golden’ Apples and Valorization of Unripe Fruits

Evaluation of Plant Bio-Regulators and Antioxidants on Fruit Quality and Physiological Attributes of Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) cv. Bhagwa

The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the effect of plant bio-regulators and antioxidants on fruit growth, quality, and physiological parameters of pomegranate. The experiment comprised different treatments including NAA, GA₃, salicylic acid, ascorbic acid, and control. The results revealed that applica...

Optimization of Spray-Drying Conditions and Storage Stability of Black Lychee Extracted Powder: Impact of Maillard Conjugation on Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity

The development of functional ingredients from perishable tropical fruits supports sustainable food systems by reducing postharvest losses while retaining bioactive compounds. This study developed and optimized black lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) extracted powder (BLEP) by spray drying and evaluated its physicochemic...