Abstract

Ultrasound (US) has been recognized as a non-thermal technology for accelerating blueberry wine aging for flavor development. However, influence of US on anthocyanin and color characteristics is uncertain. In this study, US was applied to new blueberry wine, and changes in color characteristics, anthocyanin content and anti-oxidant capacity were evaluated at early stage of aging period. Low-frequency power US resulted in an improvement in color characteristics and lower chromatic aberration as compared to untreated samples, specially at condition of 180 W, 20 min and 2 cycles. Furthermore, this contribution was attributed to unattenuated anthocyanins protected from US stress. Importantly, the structural polarity dependence was mediated by the impact of US on anthocyanins. Additionally, anti-oxidant activity of blueberry wine was not adversely affected under a moderate US condition. US treatment of blueberry wine was therefore considered to significantly enhance the color presentation, hinting at the possibility of promoting blueberry wine aging.

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