Comparison of the quality, nutrition and flavor of different varieties of muskmelon - seabuckthorn compound juice

Objective To screen suitable muskmelon cultivars, and develop a new muskmelon-seabuckthorn compound juice product with quality, nutrition and flavor

Methods Seven varieties muskmelons (BLG, YG86, JSNH, XZM25, HZX, XZM17, ZA) and seabuckthorn (S) were investigated, on a pre-test basis, the quality nutrition and flavor of different varieties muskmelon and seabuckthorn compound juice were compared and analyzed by hot sterilization technology after fresh pressing and compounding.

Results The variety of ZA muskmelon-seabuckthorn compound juice harmonized in aroma of muskmelon and seabuckthorn was bright in color, rich in nutrition, good taste with sweetness and sourness, and had the aroma or the flavor of fruit, popcorn, pear and raspberry, grape, pineapple and wood, rum and other fruits, and the highest sensory score was 89.0 points.

Conclusion The variety of ZA muskmelon is suitable for processing into muskmelon-seabuckthorn compound juice. The results provide a new idea for the processing product by the raw materials of muskmelon and seabuckthorn in Xinjiang.