Abstract
The improved technology of the production of candied table and sugar beet, carrot, parsnip, root celery, and rutabaga was offered. The technology is based on increasing the osmotic pressure in the cells of plant raw materials by increasing the concentration of solids. The advanced technology involves the use of the process of osmotic dehydration in 70 % sugar solution of the temperature of 50 °C as an alternative to the process of blanching. This ensures the reduction of drying time up to 1 hour due to the partial transition of water from root cells into the sugar solution. Inactivation of enzymes, which occurs during dehydration, positively influences the organoleptic quality indicators of candied vegetables. Candied vegetables have a good smell, characteristic natural color, and can be used as a ready-made dessert dish and fillers in the production of fermented milk products and confectionery. The influence of the traditional methods for processing plant raw materials on its nutritional and biological value was analyzed. The methods of making candied vegetables were studied and the shortcomings of these methods were revealed. A dataset on the modes of maintenance of dehydration and drying processes was obtained. The technology which includes: crushing raw material, osmotic dehydration, drying in vacuum drying chambers was proposed. The technology involves crushing raw material into cubes with the dimensions of 5/5/5 mm. Osmotic dehydration of raw materials occurs in the oversaturated sugar solution for 2.5 hours at the temperature of 50 °C with subsequent drying in vacuum drying chambers for 1 hour at 50 °C. The design of the apparatus for osmotic dehydration, which ensures maintenance of the assigned temperature mode, preparation, and stirring the sugar solution, constant stirring of raw materials with the purpose of mass exchange intensification was developed. The organoleptic (appearance, consistency, taste, smell, color) and physical and chemical quality indicators (mass fraction of sucrose, moisture, total ash) of candied table beets manufactured according to the improved technology were analyzed. Their compliance with the requirements of DSTU 6075:2009 was established.
Highlights
The value of fruits and vegetables includes their containing, first of all, vitamins and mineral substances
The resulting sugar solution is pasteurized at the temperature of 65 °C with keeping for 10 min, and pieces of vegetables are put into it
The series of experimental research revealed the optimum concentration of the sugar solution, dehydration time, Packaging and drying time
Summary
The value of fruits and vegetables includes their containing, first of all, vitamins and mineral substances. Fruit and vegetable raw materials are widely used in the production of various food products, including sour-milk products. Fruits and vegetables are usually used as fillers in the form of powders, pastes, jams, candied vegetables, etc. Organoleptic, and structural-mechanical properties of sour-milk products depend on the properties of fillers. Candied vegetable manufacturing technology involves significant transformations of plant raw materials. During mass exchange and heat processes, there is the loss of moisture, minerals, and vitamins and a change in the structure and organoleptic properties of raw materials. That is why the choice of the method for processing vegetable raw materials, which best preserves its native properties, is an important task for manufacturers of candied vegetables
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
