Comparative Study of Quality Changes in Okra Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench Stored at Different Relative Humidities

Authors

  • F. O. Adetuyi * Food Science and Technology Department, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria
  • A. U. Osagie Biochemistry Department, University of Benin, Benin City,
  • A. T. Adekunle Crop Science Department, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

Keywords:

relative humidity, antioxidant, okra, storage conditions

Abstract

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L) pods were stored at the relative humidity of 90% and 100% for up to 10 days. The moisture content, crude fibre, and protein, fat, viscosity, hydrolysable and condensed tannin, total phenol, vitamin C and reducing power of the okra were determined on alternate days. Okra pods stored at 100%RH experi- enced the least percentage loss in all the determined parameters though the loss of antinutrient was lower at this relative humidity.

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Published

2008-12-25

How to Cite

Adetuyi, F. O., Osagie, A. U., & Adekunle, A. T. (2008). Comparative Study of Quality Changes in Okra Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench Stored at Different Relative Humidities. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 51(6), 304–308. Retrieved from https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/702

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 6 (2008): Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

Section

Articles