Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Characterization and Antifungal Activity of Pomegranate Peel Extract and its Use in Polysaccharide-Based Edible Coatings to Extend the Shelf-Life of Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.)

  • Original Paper
  • Published:
Food and Bioprocess Technology Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Effect of pomegranate peel extract (PPE) in two polysaccharide-based edible coatings namely chitosan and alginate on capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) was studied during storage at 10 °C. The characterization of PPE confirmed the presence of polyphenols such as punicalagin, catechin, and rutin. PPE also demonstrated antifungal activity against the fungal strain of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Incorporation of PPE in chitosan coating recorded significant (P < 0.05) retention of physiological loss in weight, firmness, color, and ascorbic acid in the samples as compared to the control. The restricted losses in total chlorophyll were found to be 22, 29, 38, and 48 in the samples coated with PPE-enriched chitosan, chitosan alone, PPE-enriched alginate, and alginate alone respectively as compared to higher loss of around 71% in control samples during storage. The addition of PPE in these two coatings could also inhibit the microbial growth, maintain sensory scores, and extend the shelf-life up to 25 days at 10 °C.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Al-Askar, A. A. (2012). In vitro antifungal activity of three Saudi plant extracts against some phytopathogenic fungi. Journal of Plant Protection Research, 52(4), 458–462.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Ali, A., Muhammad, M. T. M., Sijam, K., & Siddiqui, Y. (2011). Effect of chitosan coatings on the physicochemical characteristics of Eksotika II papaya (Carica papaya L.) fruit during cold storage. Food Chemisty, 124(2), 620–626.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Ali, A., Noh, N. M., & Mustafa, M. A. (2015). Antimicrobial activity of chitosan enriched with lemongrass oil against anthracnose of bell pepper. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 3, 56–61.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Aloui, H., Khwaldia, K., Sanchez-Gonzalez, L., Muneret, L., Jeandel, C., Hamdi, M., & Desobry, S. (2014). Alginate coatings containing grapefruit essential oil or grapefruit seed extract for grapes preservation. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 49(4), 952–959.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • AOAC. (2005). Official methods of analysis (18th ed.). Washington, D.C.: Association of Official Analytical Chemists.

    Google Scholar 

  • APHA (1992). In: Speck, M. L. (Ed.), Compendium of methods for the microbiological examination of foods, 16th ed. American Public Health Association, Washington DC, p. 734.

  • Aqil, F., Munagala, R., Vadhanam, M. V., Kausar, H., Jeyabalan, J., Sschultz, D. J., & Gupta, R. C. (2012). Anti-proliferative activity and protection against oxidative DNA damage by punicalagin isolated from pomegranate husk. Food Research International, 49(1), 345–353.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Breda, C. A., Morgado, D. L., de Assis, O. B. G., & Duarte, M. C. T. (2017). Effect of chitosan coating enriched with pequi (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.) peel extract on quality and safety of tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum mill.) during storage. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.13268.

  • Chen, C., Peng, X., Zeng, R., Chen, M., Wan, C., & Chen, J. (2016). Ficus hirta fruits extract incorporated into an alginate-based edible coating for Nanfeng mandarin preservation. Scientia Horticulturae, 202, 41–48.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Chiabrando, V., & Giacalone, G. (2015). Anthocyanins, phenolics and antioxidant capacity after fresh storage of blueberry treated with edible coatings. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 66(3), 248–253.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Choi, W. S., Singh, S., & Lee, Y. S. (2016). Characterization of edible film containing essential oils in hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and its effect on quality attributes of ‘Formosa’ plum (Prunus salicina L.). LWT-Food Science and Technology, 70, 213–222.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • De Leon-Zapata, M. A., Saenz-Galindo, A., Rojas-Molina, R., Rodriguez-Herrera, R., Jasso-Cantu, D., & Aguilar, C. N. (2015). Edible candelilla wax coating with fermented extract of tarbush improves the shelf life and quality of apples. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 3, 70–75.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Elsherbiny, A., Amin, B. H., & Baka, Z. A. (2016). Efficiency of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peels extract as a high potential natural tool towards Fusarium dry rot on potato tubers. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 111, 256–263.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Endo, E. H., Cortez, D. A. G., Ueda-Nakamura, T., Nakamura, C. V., & Dias Filho, B. P. (2010). Potent antifungal activity of extracts and pure compound isolated from pomegranate peels and synergism with fluconazole against Candida albicans. Research in Microbiology, 161(7), 534–540.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Fawole, O. A., Makunga, N. P., & Opara, U. L. (2012). Antibacterial, antioxidant and tyrosinase-inhibition activities of pomegranate fruit peel methanolic extract. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 12(1), 200.

    Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

  • Fischer, U. A., Carle, R., & Kammerer, D. R. (2011). Identification and quantification of phenolic compounds from pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel, mesocarp, aril and differently produced juices by HPLC-DAD–ESI/MS n. Food Chemistry, 127(2), 807–821.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Gao, P., Zhu, Z., & Zhang, P. (2013). Effects of chitosan–glucose complex coating on postharvest quality and shelf life of table grapes. Carbohydrate Polymers, 95(1), 371–378.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Guerra, M., Magdaleno, R., & Casquero, P. A. (2011). Effect of site and storage conditions on quality of industrial fresh pepper. Scientia Horticulturae, 130(1), 141–145.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Guerreiro, A. C., Gago, C. M., Faleiro, M. L., Miguel, M. G., & Antunes, M. D. (2015). The effect of alginate-based edible coatings enriched with essential oils constituents on Arbutus unedo L. fresh fruit storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 100, 226–233.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Han, C., Zuo, J., Wang, Q., Xu, L., Zhai, B., Wang, Z., & Gao, L. (2014). Effects of chitosan coating on postharvest quality and shelf life of sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) during storage. Scientia Horticulturae, 166, 1–8.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Hussain, P. R., Meena, R. S., Dar, M. A., & Wani, A. M. (2010). Carboxymethyl cellulose coating and low-dose gamma irradiation improves storage quality and shelf life of pear (Pyrus Communis L., Cv. Bartlett/William). Journal of Food Science, 75(9), M586–M596.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Kazemi, M., Karim, R., Mirhosseini, H., & Hamid, A. A. (2016). Optimization of pulsed ultrasound-assisted technique for extraction of phenolics from pomegranate peel of Malas variety: punicalagin and hydroxybenzoic acids. Food Chemistry, 206, 156–166.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Krasniewska, K., Gniewosz, M., Synowiec, A., Przybyl, J. L., Baczek, K., & Weglarz, Z. (2014). The use of pullulan coating enriched with plant extracts from Satureja hortensis L. to maintain pepper and apple quality and safety. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 90, 63–72.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Krasniewska, K., Gniewosz, M., Synowiec, A., Przybyl, J. L., Baczek, K., & Weglarz, Z. (2015). The application of pullulan coating enriched with extracts from Bergenia crassifolia to control the growth of food microorganisms and improve the quality of peppers and apples. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 94, 422–433.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Larmond, E. (1977). Laboratory methods for sensory evaluation of foods. Research branch. Canada: Department of Agriculture Publication.

    Google Scholar 

  • Li, H., Wang, Y., Liu, F., Yang, Y., Wu, Z., Cai, H., & Li, P. (2015). Effects of chitosan on control of postharvest blue mold decay of apple fruit and the possible mechanisms involved. Scientia Horticulturae, 186, 77–83.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Malviya, S., Jha, A., & Hettiarachchy, N. (2014). Antioxidant and antibacterial potential of pomegranate peel extracts. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 51(12), 4132–4137.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Mohammadi, A., Hashemi, M., & Hosseini, S. M. (2016). Postharvest treatment of nanochitosan-based coating loaded with Zataria multiflora essential oil improves antioxidant activity and extends shelf-life of cucumber. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 33, 580–588.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Nair, M. S., Saxena, A., & Kaur, C. (2018). Effect of chitosan and alginate based coatings enriched with pomegranate peel extract to extend the postharvest quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.). Food Chemistry, 240, 245–252.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Nicosia, M. G. L. D., Pangallo, S., Raphael, G., Romeo, F. V., Strano, M. C., Rapisarda, P., Droby, S., & Schena, L. (2016). Control of postharvest fungal rots on citrus fruit and sweet cherries using a pomegranate peel extract. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 114, 54–61.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Nubling, S., Hagele, F., Wohlt, D., Graf, B., Schweiggert, R. M., Carle, R., Schmidt, H., & Weiss, A. (2017). Effects of Quillaja saponaria extract and N α-lauroyl-l-arginine ethyl ester on reducing selected foodborne pathogens in vitro and maintaining quality of fresh-cut endive (Cichorium endivia L.) at pilot plant scale. Food Control, 73, 393–400.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Pagliarulo, C., Sansone, F., Moccia, S., Russo, G. L., Aquino, R. P., Salvatore, P., & Volpe, M. G. (2016). Preservation of strawberries with an antifungal edible coating using peony extracts in chitosan. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 9(11), 1951–1960.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Saxena, A., Saxena, T. M., Raju, P. S., & Bawa, A. S. (2013). Effect of controlled atmosphere storage and chitosan coating on quality of fresh-cut jackfruit bulbs. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 6(8), 2182–2189.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Siripatrawan, U., & Harte, B. R. (2010). Physical properties and antioxidant activity of an active film from chitosan incorporated with green tea extract. Food Hydrocolloids, 24(8), 770–775.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Tabaraki, R., Heidarizadi, E., & Benvidi, A. (2012). Optimization of ultrasonic-assisted extraction of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel antioxidants by response surface methodology. Separation and Purification Technology, 98, 16–23.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Tepe, B., Daferera, D., Sokmen, A., Sokmen, M., & Polissiou, M. (2005). Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the essential oil and various extracts of Salvia tomentosa Miller (Lamiaceae). Food Chemistry, 90(3), 333–340.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Tesfay, S. Z., & Magwaza, L. S. (2017). Evaluating the efficacy of moringa leaf extract, chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose as edible coatings for enhancing quality and extending postharvest life of avocado (Persea americana Mill.) fruit. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 11, 40–48.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Valero, D., Diaz-Mula, H. M., Zapata, P. J., Guillen, F., Martinez-Romero, D., Castillo, S., & Serrano, M. (2013). Effects of alginate edible coating on preserving fruit quality in four plum cultivars during postharvest storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 77, 1–6.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Wang, Y., Li, B., Zhang, X., Peng, N., Mei, Y., & Liang, Y. (2017). Low molecular weight chitosan is an effective antifungal agent against Botryosphaeria sp. and preservative agent for pear (Pyrus) fruits. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 95, 1135–1143.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Xiao, C., Zhu, L., Luo, W., Song, X., & Deng, Y. (2010). Combined action of pure oxygen pretreatment and chitosan coating incorporated with rosemary extracts on the quality of fresh-cut pears. Food Chemistry, 121(4), 1003–1009.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Xing, Y., Li, X., Xu, Q., Yun, J., Lu, Y., & Tang, Y. (2011). Effects of chitosan coating enriched with cinnamon oil on qualitative properties of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Food Chemistry, 124(4), 1443–1450.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Yang, G., Yue, J., Gong, X., Qian, B., Wang, H., Deng, Y., & Zhao, Y. (2014). Blueberry leaf extracts incorporated chitosan coatings for preserving postharvest quality of fresh blueberries. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 92, 46–53.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Funding

The financial support of University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India in the form of a scholarship to the first author for conducting her doctoral work is gratefully acknowledged.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Amity Institute of Food Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, 201303, India

    M. Sneha Nair & Alok Saxena

  2. Division of Food Science and Post Harvest Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India

    Charanjit Kaur

Authors
  1. M. Sneha Nair
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Alok Saxena
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Charanjit Kaur
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Alok Saxena.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Nair, M., Saxena, A. & Kaur, C. Characterization and Antifungal Activity of Pomegranate Peel Extract and its Use in Polysaccharide-Based Edible Coatings to Extend the Shelf-Life of Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.). Food Bioprocess Technol 11, 1317–1327 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-018-2101-x

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-018-2101-x

Keywords

Search

Navigation