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2010(Vol.2, Issue:5)
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Optimization of Processing Parameters for Clarification of Blended Carrot-orange Juice and Improvement of its Carotene Content

E. Karangwa, H. Khizar, L. Rao, D.S. Nshimiyimana, M.B.K. Foh, L. Li, S.Q. Xia and X.M. Zhang
Corresponding Author:  Karangwa Eric 
Submitted: 2010 August, 17
Accepted: 2010 September, 17
Published: 2010 September, 25
Abstract:
The aim of this work was to optimize the processing parameters for the clarification of blended carrot-orange juice using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and to improve the carotene content. The blended carrot-orange juice was treated with Pectinex Ultra SP-L enzyme at different concentrations (0.04- 0.12%), pH (2.5-5), reaction temperature (40-60ºC) and time (70-110 min). The effect of these independent variables on clarity, turbidity, and viscosity of the carrot-orange juice was evaluated (coefficient of determination (R2) greater than 0.9). From the RSM analysis, the optimum processing conditions were found as; 0.06% (w/v) enzyme concentration, 3.6 pH, 49ºC temperature, 91 min reaction time. The estimated carotene content in raw juice was higher (>5 mg/mL) than that of clear juice (<5 mg/mL) following enzymatic clarification. None the less, the combination of blended carrot-orange juice w ith 2-Hydroxypropyl-β- Cyclodextrin prior to clarification improved carotene content by threefold compared to clear juice. Hence, the clear carrot-orange juice favorably improves the nutritional content and consumer acceptance.

Key words:  Blended carrot-orange juice, carotene content, enzyme clarification, 2-hydroxypropyl-β and (γ-Cyclodextrin, response surface methodology, ,
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E. Karangwa, H. Khizar, L. Rao, D.S. Nshimiyimana, M.B.K. Foh, L. Li, S.Q. Xia and X.M. Zhang, . Optimization of Processing Parameters for Clarification of Blended Carrot-orange Juice and Improvement of its Carotene Content. Advance Journal of Food Science and Technology, (5): Page No: 268-278.
ISSN (Online):  2042-4876
ISSN (Print):   2042-4868
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