Quality Assurance in Tropical Fruit Processing

1 Quality Assurance Management.- 2 Analytical Methods.- 2.1 Determination of Moisture.- 2.2 Total Soluble Solids (Brix).- 2.3 Determination of Sugars.- 2.4 Starch Test.- 2.5 Determination of Alcohol Insoluble Solids.- 2.6 Determination of Acidity.- 2.7 The Brix/Acid-Ratio.- 2.8 Measurement of pH.- 2.9 Determination of Ash.- 2.10 Determination of Vitamin C.- 2.11 Determination of Carotenoids.- 2.12 Determination of Anthocyanins.- 2.13 Determination of Benzoic Acid.- 2.14 Determination of Sorbic Acid.- 2.15 Determination of Sulphur Dioxide.- 2.16 Determination of Pectinesterase Activity.- 2.17 Measurement of Cloud Stability.- 2.18 Colour Index.- 2.19 Determination of Non-enzymatic Browning.- 2.20 Determination of Furfural.- 2.21 Determination of Hydroxymethylfurfural.- 3 Physical Measurements.- 3.1 Measurement of Colour.- 3.2 Measurement of Consistency.- 3.3 Distance Consistometer.- 3.4 Puncture Testing.- 3.5 Distance Measuring Instruments.- 3.6 Measurement of Water Activity.- 4 SensoryAnalysis.- 4.1 Organization of the Tests.- 4.2 Statistical Test Designs.- 4.3 Selection and Training of Panel Members.- 4.4 Statistical Tables.- 5 Microbiological Analysis.- 5.1 Facilities, Equipment, Glassware, and Media for a Modest Microbiological Laboratory.- 5.2 Microbiological Examination of Tropical Fruit Products.- 5.3 Classification of Microorganisms.- 5.4 Detection of Microbial Contamination and Spoilage Using Chemical Methods.- 6 Water Control.- 6.1 Importance and Standards.- 6.2 Methods of Analysis.- 6.3 Microbiological Examination.- 7 Sanitation Control.- 7.1 Definition and Terminology.- 7.2 Factors Affecting Cleaning Efficiency and Costs.- 7.3 Evaluation of Cleanliness and Sanitation.- 7.4 Control of Employee Hygienic Practices.- 7.5 Pest Control.- 8 Waste Disposal Control.- 8.1 Definition and Terminology.- 8.2 Factors to be Considered in Waste Disposal Control.- 8.3 Methods of Analysis.- 9 Assessment and Improvement of Quality.- 9.1 Inspection, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance.- 9.2 Total Quality Management.- 9.3 Standards for Quality Assurance Management Systems.- 9.4 Quality Improvement.- Appendix 1.- Appendix 2.