Some Physical Characteristics, Mechanical, Sound and Physiological Properties of a Young Coconut Fruit
Weerakul Meeklangsaen, Bundit Jarimopas, Anupan Terdwongworakul, Sakda Chantong
Proceedings: Abstract Summary, International Conference on Agricultural, Food and Biological Engineering & Post Harvest/Production Technology, Sofitel Raja Orchid Hotel, Khon Kaen, Thailand, 21-24 January 2007. 204 p.
2007
บทคัดย่อ
The purpose of this research was to determine some mechanical and physiological properties of a young coconut fruit. Mechanical properties were obtained by slow compression test upon fruit components with the universal testing machine. Physiological properties of the related fruit were obtained by conventional physiological measurements on total soluable solid and acidity of coconut juice, and dry matter of coconut flesh as well. Experiment was performed with Nam Hom variety, three maturity stages (i.e. immature, mature and overmature) and forty replications for each maturity.
Results showed that rupture force of the exsocarp decreased while that of the mesocarp increased regarding maturity stage. Flesh dry weight and juice total soluable solid increased while the juice acidity decreased which complies with the fruit nature. Quantitative details were given in the paper.