Physicochemical characterization of andean papaya in southern Peru
The Andean papaya (Carica pubescens) is an underexplored fruit with significant agro-industrial potential due to its unique characteristics and non-seasonal production. This study aimed to characterize Andean papaya produced by the “Asociación de Productores de Papaya Andina Orgánica de la Provincia...
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| author | Zapana Yucra, Franklyn Elard Valdez Baca, Winy del Pilar Chila Choque, Edwin Valenzuela Antezana, Ricardo Nahuel |
| author_browse | Chila Choque, Edwin Valdez Baca, Winy del Pilar Valenzuela Antezana, Ricardo Nahuel Zapana Yucra, Franklyn Elard |
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| description | The Andean papaya (Carica pubescens) is an underexplored fruit with significant agro-industrial potential due to its unique characteristics and non-seasonal production. This study aimed to characterize Andean papaya produced by the “Asociación de Productores de Papaya Andina Orgánica de la Provincia de Sandia” (ASPPAO) in Peru. Random samples were analyzed one-day post-harvest to assess weight distribution, physicochemical properties, and color. Results indicated an average fruit weight of 192.26 ± 19.86 g, with a distribution of 56.62% mesocarp, 26.73% endocarp (including 5.61% seeds and 21.12% mucilage), and 16.65% peel. The endocarp, which is the most used part for processing, had a favorable proportion and high value compared to other fruits. The fruit had an average width of 93.18 ± 9.36 mm, height of 69.61 ± 9.55 mm, and volume of 220.50 ± 35.39 cm³, showing variation due to size differences between fruits. Each fruit contained an average of 150.10 ± 19.93 seeds, with a texture of 9.52 ± 2.28 kg/cm², a mesocarp thickness of 11.57 ± 1.30 mm, and a pH of 4.75 ± 0.71. The color analysis revealed that the peel was yellow, the pulp slightly yellow, the mucilage values close to white, and the seeds light brown. The fruit had a low total solids content and titratable acidity expressed in vitamin C with a maturity index of 14.37 ± 3.29. Additionally, chemical differences were observed between the pulp and mucilage, with the latter having higher values of total solids and titratable acidity and slightly more acidic pH values. Further studies are necessary to investigate the chemical content of this product and its potential health effects. |
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| spelling | oai:cris.upeu.edu.pe:20.500.15037/15572026-10-30T17:10:35ZPhysicochemical characterization of andean papaya in southern PeruZapana Yucra, Franklyn ElardValdez Baca, Winy del PilarChila Choque, EdwinValenzuela Antezana, Ricardo NahuelPapaya andinaCarica pubescensÍndice de madurezSandiaASPPAOAndean papayaMaturity indexThe Andean papaya (Carica pubescens) is an underexplored fruit with significant agro-industrial potential due to its unique characteristics and non-seasonal production. This study aimed to characterize Andean papaya produced by the “Asociación de Productores de Papaya Andina Orgánica de la Provincia de Sandia” (ASPPAO) in Peru. Random samples were analyzed one-day post-harvest to assess weight distribution, physicochemical properties, and color. Results indicated an average fruit weight of 192.26 ± 19.86 g, with a distribution of 56.62% mesocarp, 26.73% endocarp (including 5.61% seeds and 21.12% mucilage), and 16.65% peel. The endocarp, which is the most used part for processing, had a favorable proportion and high value compared to other fruits. The fruit had an average width of 93.18 ± 9.36 mm, height of 69.61 ± 9.55 mm, and volume of 220.50 ± 35.39 cm³, showing variation due to size differences between fruits. Each fruit contained an average of 150.10 ± 19.93 seeds, with a texture of 9.52 ± 2.28 kg/cm², a mesocarp thickness of 11.57 ± 1.30 mm, and a pH of 4.75 ± 0.71. The color analysis revealed that the peel was yellow, the pulp slightly yellow, the mucilage values close to white, and the seeds light brown. The fruit had a low total solids content and titratable acidity expressed in vitamin C with a maturity index of 14.37 ± 3.29. Additionally, chemical differences were observed between the pulp and mucilage, with the latter having higher values of total solids and titratable acidity and slightly more acidic pH values. Further studies are necessary to investigate the chemical content of this product and its potential health effects.Articlehttp://dx.doi.org/10.33996/revistaalfa.v8i23.29310.33996/revistaalfa.v8i23.293https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/1557W4402155962enRevista Alfa2664-09022024-05-022026-06-13T14:14:06Z2026-06-13T14:14:06Z |
| spellingShingle | Papaya andina Carica pubescens Índice de madurez Sandia ASPPAO Andean papaya Maturity index Zapana Yucra, Franklyn Elard Valdez Baca, Winy del Pilar Chila Choque, Edwin Valenzuela Antezana, Ricardo Nahuel Physicochemical characterization of andean papaya in southern Peru |
| title | Physicochemical characterization of andean papaya in southern Peru |
| title_full | Physicochemical characterization of andean papaya in southern Peru |
| title_fullStr | Physicochemical characterization of andean papaya in southern Peru |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physicochemical characterization of andean papaya in southern Peru |
| title_short | Physicochemical characterization of andean papaya in southern Peru |
| title_sort | physicochemical characterization of andean papaya in southern peru |
| topic | Papaya andina Carica pubescens Índice de madurez Sandia ASPPAO Andean papaya Maturity index |
| topic_facet | Papaya andina Carica pubescens Índice de madurez Sandia ASPPAO Andean papaya Maturity index |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.33996/revistaalfa.v8i23.293 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/1557 |
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