Effect of Impaction on Bruise of “Xichu (P2)” Persimmons
Keywords:
persimmon, bruise growth, impact test, impulse, texture propertiesAbstract
In this paper, the effect of impaction on bruise of Xichu (P2) persimmons was investigated. Both mature and ripe persimmons from Mae-hae Royal Project Development Centre, Mae-Jam, Chiang Mai, were analysed for their texture properties and bruise caused by impulse force. Four impact heights of 20, 30, 40 and 50 cm were applied on the fruit and left at 25C for 1, 3, 5 and 7 days. During that, the bruise volume was measured. The results suggested that mature persimmon exhibited higher hardness and more deformation resistance than the ripe one. At the same drop height, impulse force on mature persimmon was also higher. Bruise volume was increased with impulse force and time. At the impact height more than 30 cm, bruise expansion occurred on ripe persimmon was higher than the mature persimmon. In order to prevent bruise, the impulse force more than 100 N and impact height more than 20 cm should be avoided.
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