Evaluating the Effect of Pectin Based Coating on Cucumber Storage Quality

Pectin Effect on Cucumber Storage Quality

Authors

  • Baha’a M. Abu Salma Department of Food and Nutrition Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Jerash University, Jordan
  • Hanan A. Hasan Department of Plant Production and Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Jerash University, Jordan
  • Samar Shawaqfeh Department of Plant Production and Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Jerash University, Jordan
  • Ahmad E. Rabi Department of Food and Nutrition Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Jerash University, Jordan

Keywords:

storage, total soluble solid, shelf life, firmness

Abstract

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide polymer that has many advantages when used as a coating material. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of pectin based coatings on cucumber quality................................................................the TSS value of uncoated cucumbers increased by 21% at 9th days and 11.6% in pectin based coated cucumbers. In addition, 13.9% the reduction in hardness was observed in uncoated cucumbers when compared to 7% in pectin-coated cucumbers. Pectin based coatings extend the shelf life, enhance preservation and improve appearance.

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Published

2025-07-10

How to Cite

Baha’a M. Abu Salma, Hanan A. Hasan, Samar Shawaqfeh, & Ahmad E. Rabi. (2025). Evaluating the Effect of Pectin Based Coating on Cucumber Storage Quality: Pectin Effect on Cucumber Storage Quality. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 68(2), 207–214. Retrieved from https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/3134

Issue

Vol. 68 No. 2 (2025): Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research Series B: Biological Sciences

Section

Articles