scholarly journals Physico-Chemical Features of Sangiovese Wine as Affected by a Post-Fermentative Treatment with Chitosan

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 6877
Author(s):  
Antonio Castro Marin ◽  
Fabio Chinnici

Chitosan is a natural biopolymer, which is gaining interest in red winemaking thanks to its ability to inhibit the development of Brettanomyces spp. yeast, or other undesired wine microbial threats. However, little is known about potential side-effects of its addition on the physico-chemical parameters of red wines. To fill the gap on this aspect, this work focused on changes in color, phenolic and volatile composition of red wines treated for 7 days with 0.5 g/L of fungoid chitosan, added in both undissolved and dissolved form. When compared to untreated samples, minor changes in phenolic compounds were observed in chitosan added wines, mainly involving hydroxycinnamic acids and flavonols, with reductions of 3 mg/L and 1.5 mg/L respectively. Ellagic acid, however, was absorbed up to 2 mg/L, which reduced his content by 40%. Since some of these compounds actively participate to co-pigmentation with anthocyanins, the color of wines was influenced accordingly. Chitosan marginally absorbed some aroma compounds, including volatile phenols whose amounts were slightly but significantly decreased after treatment. Overall, at the dose adopted, chitosan appeared suited to be used in red winemaking for microbial or physical stability purposes, not severely impairing the quality parameters of the final wines.

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lieza Corsita ◽  
Arwin Arwin ◽  
Barti Setiani Muntalif ◽  
Indah Rachmatiah Salami

Physico-chemistry and biological data were investigated  from  October 2010 until April 2011 of Jatiluhur reservoir. A total of six sampling stations were selected for this study. The discharge and hidrological data were obtained from Perum Jasa Tirta II Jatiluhur. The results showed that the hydrological regime in the reservoir Jatiluhur was affected by global phenomenon La Nina events in 2010 and early in 2011. Stream flows were determined during sampling to range from 78  to 482.5 m3/s. The water quality findings were as follows: pH (6.93-8.81), temperature (26.37-30.6°C), dissolved oxygen (0.733-5.2 mg/l), conductivity (2.45-233µmhos/cm), COD (7.36-96.9 mg/l), turbidity (4.063-65.6 NTU), total phosphate (0.002-0.324 mg/l), total nitrogen (0.99-5.96 mg/l), chlorophyl (2.237-43.37 mg/m3), visibility (30-160 cm). The eutrophication was pronounced at Jatiluhur reservoir. Canonical Correspendence Analysis found that some water quality parameters correlated positively with the discharge and the water level.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-57
Author(s):  
Ganesh Bahadur Thapa ◽  
Joydeb Pal

Tarahara Fish Farm includes 37 large ponds as a fish super zone. Physicochemical parameters viz., air and water temperature, pH, DO, BOD, CO2, Cl-, TA and TH of these ponds were studied for two years (Nov. 2008 to Oct. 2010). The air temperature had positive and significant correlation with water temperature (r=0.893, P<0.01) but inverse and significant correlation with DO (r = - 0.669 P<0.05) and TH (r = - 0.673, P<0.05). Both air and water temperature showed a decreasing trend during the winter months of November to January and again September to October in both years. Similarly, positive and significant correlation showed by pH with DO (r =0.660, P<0.05) and BOD (r =0.846, P<0.05); by free CO2 with DO (r=0.854, P<0.01), chloride (r=0.648, P<0.05) and TA (r=0.616, P<0.05); by DO with TA (r =0.715, P<0.01) and chloride (r =0.625, P<0.05) and by TH with TA (r= 0.592, P<0.05) but inverse and significant correlation showed by pH with water temperature (r =-0.671, P<0.05); by free CO2 with BOD (r=-0.627, P<0.05) and by DO with BOD (r = -0.810, P <0.01). The water quality parameters were within suitable range for the fish growth and breeding with small fluctuations in different months during the first and second years. Physico-chemical parameters significantly (P<0.01; 0.05) differed between different months. However, no mass mortality of fish was recorded from this site. So, the area selected as fish super zone is fruitful to meet the expected production level of fishes and fish seeds in peripheral areas.


2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominik Szczukocki ◽  
Radosław Dałkowski ◽  
Barbara Krawczyk ◽  
Renata Juszczak ◽  
Luiza Kubisiak-Banaszkiewicz ◽  
...  

Abstract Cyanobacterial blooms occur frequently in artificial lakes, especially in water reservoirs with small retention exposition to anthropopressure. The abundant occurrence of cyanobacteria is accompanied by danger of oxygen imbalance in the aquatic environment and the secretion of toxins that are possible threat to human health and life. Cyanobacterial cell growth depends on a number of physical (temperature, light exposure), chemical (pH, concentration of compounds containing nitrogen and phosphorus) and biological (the presence of other organisms) factors. This paper presents the results of the analysis of water from reservoirs located in southern Wielkopolska region (Pokrzywnica-Szałe, Gołuchów and Piaski-Szczygliczka). Some important physico-chemical parameters of water samples taken from investigated reservoirs as well as cyanotoxins concentration were determined. Furthermore, the cyanobacterial species were identified. There was also an attempt made to correlate the water parameters with the cyanobacteria development and cyanotoxins production. On the basis of the results obtained in the analyzed season, it can be concluded that water from Pokrzywnica and Gołuchów reservoirs was rich in nutrients, hence the intense cyanobacterial blooms and cyanotoxins in water were observed


2010 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 79-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayal Desta Yimer ◽  
Seyoum Mengistou

The wetlands located at the periphery of Jimma town, southwestern Ethiopia, have critical roles in providing a range of ecological and socio-economic benefits, yet they are subject to increasing anthropogenic disturbances, notably through agriculture, settlement, intensive grazing and brick-making. This study assessed the ecological status of these wetlands, and examined the scale of the human disturbances that local communities might impose on them. Macroinvertebrate communities, water quality parameters, and human disturbance scores were assessed. Except for electrical conductivity and water temperature, no significant difference (P < 0.05) was found in physico-chemical parameters between the sampled sites. Nitrate was the only parameter that correlated with significant influence on species richness of the sampled macroinvertebrates. A total of 10 metrics were used to generate the index of biotic integrity (IBI). This IBI was then tested based on macroinvertebrate data collected. Ways of assessing and evaluating the existing ecological status of the wetlands are discussed in the context of physico-chemical parameters, IBI based on macroinvertebrates and human disturbance scales. Key Words: Catchments land use; Water quality; Macroinvertebrate; Index of Biotic Integrity; Wetland DOI: 10.3126/jowe.v3i0.2265 Journal of Wetlands Ecology, (2009) Vol. 3, pp 77-93


2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (9) ◽  
pp. 3378-3382
Author(s):  
Oana Tirtoaca (Irimia) ◽  
Mirela Panainte Lehadus ◽  
Valentin Nedeff ◽  
Ion Sandu ◽  
Claudia Tomozei ◽  
...  

The state of groundwater in terms of quality and quantity are a fundamental importance in urban areas. This paper aims to identify qualitative status of groundwater in Bacau city. To determine groundwater quality in Bacau city were taken samples from ten sources. Physico-chemical parameters chosen for making determinations are represented by ammonium, magnesium, manganese, nitrite and total nitrogen. After performing of measurements, it was observe that the admissible limit values of water quality parameters were exceeded in all ten sampling points. It has been established so that any source of groundwater in Bacau is not recommend for human consumption. In this regard, it is recommended to order measures by the competent authorities for the safety and health of the population.


OENO One ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-99
Author(s):  
Rubén Del Barrio Galán ◽  
Marta Bueno Herrera ◽  
Pedro López de la Cuesta ◽  
Silvia Pérez-Magariño

Aim: The aim of this work was to determine the physico-chemical variables that differentiating red wines from the “Castilla y León” Spanish region by their Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and wine category ("young", “oak”, “crianza”, or “reserve”).Methods and results: A total of 135 commercial red wines from four Spanish PDOs in the region of Castilla and León were analysed. Forty physico-chemical parameters, related to classical enological parameters, phenolic and polysacharidic composition, and content of higher alcohols were evaluated. Differences in physico-chemical composition were found in red wines from different PDOs and different categories. Stepwise linear discriminant analysis (SLDA) was applied to find a linear combination of the physico-chemical variables that separate and classify the red wines according to the PDO or category. One SLDA model selected 15 physico-chemical variables that allowed for good discrimination and classification of the wines from different PDOs. The SLDA model selected seven variables for wine category differentiation, but only allowed for good discrimination between young wines and aged wines (“crianza” and “reserve”).Conclusions: The variables that contributed most to the separation of Tempranillo red wines were total polyphenols, total tannins, and absorbance values at 230 nm and 280 nm. The polysaccharides with an average molecular weight of 10 kDa, flavanols, stilbenes and 2-methyl-1-butanol were those most associated with the differentiation of the wines elaborated with the Mencía grape variety. The percentage of polymeric anthocyanins and absorbance at 230 nm could be proposed as good indicators for aged wines, and total tannins for young wines.Significance and impact of the study: This study provides improved knowledge of the physico-chemical variables that could be used as markers of the origin of wines and/or the grape variety (Tempranillo and Mencía) and that allow differentiating young wines from those aged for a long time.


Author(s):  
Golam Ziauddin

Physical, chemical, and biological parameters of the Kole (Open type) and Suguna (Closed type) wetlands have been investigated from January 2011 to December 2013. These lakes are locally called as Baur.The work has been carried out for one and half year period from nov 2011- May2013 in different seasons viz. monsoon, post monsoon and premonsoon respectively in order to assess water quality parameters and diversity of biotic communities. The present article attempts to investigate the possible interrelationship among the physicochemical parameters and biotic communities of both the beels. During the investigation, zooplankton diversity was observed high in the wetland. Rotifers were the most dominant group followed by Cladocera, Copepoda, Protozoa and Ostracoda during the investigation. There is a high density of zooplankton in monsoon than compare to other seasons indicate good water quality and less pollution load in both beels. These investigations will be the basic guidelines for the researcher in the field of ecology of beels. The comparison of the ecological parameters of these two lakes is attempted in the present investigation. The study aim to investigate the diversity of biotic communities in relation to physico-chemical parameters of surface water in gangetic plain. Physico-chemical parameters of both the beels revealed well marked fluctuations with maxima and minima values of each parameter during specific months and analysis of biotic communities revealed seasonal variations with an increase during summer and a fall during winter and monsoon seasons.


2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-146
Author(s):  
K Fatima ◽  
MK Hossain ◽  
MA Islam

The study was carried out to assess the water quality of the Jamuna river affected by effluents discharged from the nearby Jamuna Fertilizer Company Limited and its temporal change over wet and dry seasons due to change of the physico-chemical parameters. Effluents of the factories and water samples were collected from four different selected stations during the period of June to August 2014 and January to March 2015.The results further revealed that the water samples showed a remarkable variation in physico-chemical parameters during the wet and dry season. In wet season the mean value of temperature, pH, EC, TDS, TSS, DO, BOD, ammonium, nitrite, nitrate and chloride were28.63± 3.79 °C, 8.10± 0.85, 664.41± 599.54µscm-1, 370.91± 111.38 ppm, 74.49± 25.90 ppm, 6.11 ± 1.28 ppm, 75.39 ± 140.86 ppm 296.74± 303.03 ppm, 12.31±21.38 ppm,  15.19±24.49 ppm and 15.23±8.72 ppm, respectively In the dry season the mean value of temperature, pH, EC, TDS, TSS, DO, BOD, ammonium, nitrite, nitrate and chloride were31.69 ±3.18°C, 8.44± 0.66, 786.25±551.18µscm1, 338.37± 94.70 ppm, 72.08± 58.83 ppm, 5.45 ± 0.95 ppm, 86.93 ± 159.82 ppm, 347.91± 291.60 ppm, 13.68±23.1 ppm, 18.34± 24.92 ppm and 18.3±9.32 ppm, respectively. The comparative study showed that most of the effluent and water quality parameters were higher in dry season than those of the wet season because in dry season less quantity of water remains in the river and in wet season more water remains in river that has great dilution capacity. For existence and conservation of aquatic resources, it is essential to investigate the water quality and surrounding environment of the river.Progressive Agriculture 26 (2): 136-146, 2015


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-75
Author(s):  
A. Iddir ◽  
A M. A. Bekada ◽  
S. Kiciri ◽  
S. Boualit

The aim of this work was to determine the composi on, physicochemical and quality parameters of Chemlal EVOO from di erent regions of Algeria and at di erent harvest me. Olive-oil yield, quality indices, fa y acid composition, pigments (carotenoids and chlorophylls), phenolic compounds were evaluated for a complete descrip on of olive-oil samples. The nal results showed that the altitude and the me of harvest obviously had an in uence on the quality and the chemical composition of the olive oils. A very advanced maturity was observed for the olives coming from the low altitudes. The olives of the region of Oran at 80 m of al tude ripen very quickly that the olives of M'chedallah to 474 m and more than those of the region of Illit- en which is more than 700 m. The pro le of fa y acids was in uenced by al tude. Oleic acid, which is a nutri onal and quality criterion for olive oil, increases with al tude but does not exceed the limit set by the Interna onal Olive Council. On the other hand, the content of pigments and phenolic compounds, decreased with the matura on of olives. According to the results found, the most suitable ripening index for harves ng olives for Chemlal EVOOs of high chemical quality starts from 3.20 up to 4.


2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-250
Author(s):  
Md Ashrafur Rahman ◽  
Sabira Sultana ◽  
Md Abdus Salam

Study was conducted to determine the physico-chemical parameters of water of three different lakes in Jahangirnagar University campus from March to November, 2013. The selected parameters were water depth, water temperature, conductivity, transparency, pH, dissolve O2, free CO2, total alkalinity, hardness, sulfate and water color. Water depth fluctuated from 140 cm to 385 cm, temperature ranged from 250C to 310C, conductivities ranged from 627 ?S/cm to 1544 ?S/cm, transparency from 22 cm to 87 cm, considerable variation of water colors were found and pH ranged from 6.4 to 7.5 without having any significant fluctuation. Dissolve oxygen (DO) ranged from 2.7 mg/l to 7.6 mg/l, carbon dioxide level ranged from 16 mg/l to 62 mg/l, total alkalinity and hardness were ranged from 43 mg/l to 92 mg/l and 63 mg/l to 134 mg/l, respectively with slight variations in different lakes in different months. During the study period, all the spots showed minimum fluctuation of physico-chemical parameters from the normal range without having some exceptions.Bangladesh J. Zool. 43(2): 239-250, 2015


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