Microbiological and physicochemical evaluation of Biquinho-type peppers from different markets
Given that storage conditions can affect the composition and commercial viability of peppers, this study aimed to evaluate the quality of Biquinho peppers sold in four establishments in Southeastern Brazil. Analyses were performed to assess firmness, color, pH, soluble solids, titratable acidity, moisture, total phenolics, antioxidant activity, water activity, and microbiological quality of the peppers. The levels of the compounds analyzed in the Biquinho peppers varied according to the sampling location. The peppers from market ‘A’ presented the best antioxidant, phenolics and soluble solids levels. The peppers presented microbiological contamination, emphasizing the importance of care in handling the fruits.
Authors
- Ingrid Alves Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6110-9550)
- Eduardo Valério de Barros Vilas Boas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0252-695X)
- Anderson Henrique Venâncio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9784-8806)
- Beatriz Lourdes de Souza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7550-0144)
- Roberta Hilsdorf Píccoli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2334-9400)
- E. Pereira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1306-8835)
- Marcelo Henrique Avelar Mendes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5929-4371)
- Lucimeire Pilon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1919-6918)
- Danielle Ribeiro da Silva Honorato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1738-9716)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista Agraria Academica
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.32406/v8n3/2025/99-110/agrariacad
- Primary Topic
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais