The effect of mechanized shelling and packaging on the quality of melon seeds

Chijioke Osuji; Chioma Uche; Marcquin Iheagwara; Chigozie Ofoedu; Gloria Omeire; Angela Nwakaudu; Isaac Ozumba

doi:10.5219/1884

Authors

Chijioke Osuji Federal University of Technology Owerri, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Department of Food Science and Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, Tel.: +234 803544 6808 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2848-9771
Chioma Uche Federal University of Technology Owerri, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Department of Food Science and Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, Tel.: +234 701850 3223
Marcquin Iheagwara Federal University of Technology Owerri, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Department of Food Science and Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, Tel.: +234 70134 1350
Chigozie Ofoedu Federal University of Technology Owerri, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Department of Food Science and Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The University of Adelaide, School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, Waite Campus, Glen Osmond SA 5064, Australia, Tel.: +234 706316 8866 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0835-5872
Gloria Omeire Federal University Of Technology Owerri, Department Of Food Science and Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Angela Nwakaudu Federal University Of Technology Owerri, Department Of Food Science and Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Isaac Ozumba Agro-industrial Development and Extension Department, National Center for Agricultural Mechanization, Ilorin, Nigeria, Tel.: +234 803327 4827

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5219/1884

Keywords:

Egusi-melon seed, shelling machine, free fatty acid, packaging material

Abstract

A comparative study was carried out between mechanized shelling and manual shelling of Egusi-melon seeds and the effect of different packaging materials on some quality attributes of shelled Egusi-melon seeds(Bara and Serewe). Egusi-melon seeds were manually shelled and mechanically shelled using the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) mechanical melon Sheller (2018 and 2020 models) and a Rice huller (SB-10D Rice mill). Shelled Egusi-melon seeds were packaged and stored in kraft paper, glass bottles, laminated pouches, and a low-density polypropylene bag for 10 weeks. The Shelling efficiency of different machines compared to manual shelling (control) was evaluated. Manual shelling (control) was the most efficient in terms of output quality. The 2020 NCAM mechanical melon Sheller was the most efficient of the mechanized processes, while the rice huller was the least efficient. The shelled seeds were evaluated for shelling, free fatty acid, and microbial analysis. Results showed that Bara was more efficiently shelled by machines while Serewe was more efficiently shelled manually. Kraft paper seems to reduce seed spoilage over the storage period compared to the other packaging materials, the seeds shelled using the 2020 NCAM mechanical melon Sheller consistently recorded a significantly lower percentage increase in free fatty acid and fungal load. This research has provided valuable insight that selecting a suitable variety, shelling machine, and packaging material is crucial for the overall efficiency and high-quality output of large-scale production of shelled Egusi-melon.

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