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. 2022 Aug 1;89:106109. doi: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2022.106109

Table 1.

Recent selected studies about the effects of ultrasonication on food color.

Food material Application Performed conditions Results References
Red wines US assisted irradiation US power: 950 W
Time: 14 and 28 min
Frequency: 20 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic probe
Increased the color intensity and visual properties of the red wine with ultrasonic treatment
Under suitable ultrasonic irradiation conditions, it could be speeded up some aging reactions and thus shorten the winemaking time
Zhang and Wang [196]
Goat milk US power: 150, 200, 300 and 400 W
Time: 15 s
Frequency: 20 kHz
Temperature72 °C
US device: Ultrasonic probe
The color values seem to increase with ultrasonication compared to raw milk, but no statistically significant change has been observed between the valuesIt has shown that the ultrasonication irradiation did not initiate Maillard reactions
(relevant to a* value due to redness)
Ragab et al. [143]
Beetroot US power: 300 W
Time: 10 and 15 min
Frequency: 21 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic bath
The pretreatment time of beetroot from 10 min to 15 min did not cause a change in the color values
Inbeetroot powder,an increase in the red and yellow color values was observed with the increase of the time
It has been reported that the most positive effect on color values was thanks to the 15-min ultrasonic irradiation
Janiszewska-Turak et al. (2021)
Plum juice 1. (US)-US power: 600 W
Time: 30 min
Frequency: 38 kHz
Temperature: 45 °C2. (UEZ15)
-US power: 600 W
Time: 15 min
Frequency: 38 kHz
Temperature: 45 °C
Enzyme concentration, temperature and time: 0.2 % (v/v) at 90 °C for 3 min3. (UEZ30)
-US power: 600 W
Time: 30 min
Frequency: 38 kHz
Temperature: 45 °C
Enzyme concentration, temperature and time: 0.2 % (v/v) at 90 °C for 3 min4. (UEZ60)
-US power: 600 W
Time: 60 min
Frequency: 38 kHz
Temperature: 45 °C
Enzyme concentration, temperature and time: 0.2 % (v/v) at 90 °C for 3 min5. (EZ)
-Enzyme concentration, temperature and time: 0.2 % (v/v), at 45 °C for 60 min
US device: Ultrasonic bath
The brightness of juice increased in UEZ and EZ juice samples, while their redness and yellowness were significantly lowered
Changes in the redness of plum juice could also be related to enzymatic browning
By UEZ and EZ, a* and b* values were significantly decreased compared to US and control
It was seen that it showed a positive correlation with the color values
The UEZ15 was the most appropriate pretreatment conditions
Olawuyi et al. [131]
Quinoa, amaranth and millet US assisted extraction US power: 150 W
Time: 7 min
Frequency: 37 kHz
Temperature: 50 °CProtease enzyme
(2. Pretreatment)
US device: Ultrasonic bath
The lowest ΔE for quinoa and millet was obtained by the enzymatic-assisted ultrasonic method, while the lowest ΔE for amaranth was acquired when the ultrasonic method was used alone Kurek et al. [99]
Strawberry juice US power: 400 W
Time: 4, 8, 12 and 16 min
Frequency: 20 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic probe
There was a slight increase in L* value up to 12 min and a decrease in the 16. min with the ultrasonic application
An increasing trend was seen in the ΔE with increasing time
The time of 12 min (ΔE: 0.42) is beneficial for preserving the color properties
Wang et al. [180]
Hemp seeds US power: 800 W
Time: 30, 60 and 90 min
Frequency: 5 kHz
Temperature: 30, 45 and 60 °C
US device: Ultrasonic bath
The green color is due to its high content of chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments
The effect of temperature on the color index was found to be linear, while extraction time was quadratic effects
The optimum conditions were determined as 54.40 min for the extraction time and 40.26 °C for the temperature
Kenari and Dehghan [93]
Cornelian cherry 1. (M)- Time: 24 h
Temperature: 25 °C2. (UA)
- US power: 320 W
Time: 1, 20, 40, 60, 80 min
Frequency: 35 kHz3. (OHAU)
-Electric field: 20, 30 and 40 V/cmTime (holding)
: 1, 10 and 20 minTime (sonication)
: 1, 20, 40, 60 80 min
US power: 320 W
Frequency: 35 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic bath
The lightness (L*) value of the extract obtained by OHAU extraction at the optimum point was lower than the value obtained by the UA and MThe redness value
(+a*) was found to be highest in OHAU conditions
The highest total phenolic compound was obtained by OHAU extraction and the color values supported
Kutlu et al. [100]
Common carp US assisted thawing US power: 0, 100, 300 and 500 W
Frequency: 30 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic tank
300 W ultrasonic power was the best method to keep the original color Sun et al. [171]
White yak meat US power: 200, 400 and 600 W
Frequency: 20 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic tank
The ultrasonic treatment increased L* and b* values Guo et al. [65]
Pork meat US power: 150 W
Frequency: 40 kHz
US device: Sonicator
The a* and b* values of the samples thawed by ultrasonic in brine were significantly lower than the control group, whereas the ΔE values were significantly higher
The thawing treatment by ultrasonic in water did not show any differences in the a*, b*, and ΔE values from the control
Hong et al. [71]
Bighead carps US intensity: 0.135 W/mL
Frequency: 28 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic bath
There was no significant difference in the a* and b* values in terms of thawing methods, and the application of ultrasonic did not affect the color change in fish Li et al. [109]
Mango pulp US intensity: 0.037, 0.074 and 0.123 W/mL
Frequency: 28 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic bath
The color of mango pulp was not detrimentally affected by ultrasonic Liu et al. [113]
Blueberries US intensity: 20 W/g
Time: 20 min
Frequency: 45 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic bath
The L*, a*, and b* values of the blueberries increased with ultrasonic treatment, and this process had a significant influence on the color of the fruit Chen et al. [30]
Red radish US power: 120, 180, 240 and 300 W
Frequency: 20 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic tank
The L*, a*, and b* values of all thawed samples significantly decreased (P < 0.05) compared to the fresh sample
The ultrasonic treatment better preserved the redness of the red radish, and the lowest ΔE values belonged to the samples thawed by ultrasonic
Xu et al. [190]
Mushroom 1. US intensity: 16.65 W/kg
Frequency: 28 kHz
2. US power: 150, 250 and 350 W
Frequency: 20 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic-probe
The utilization of ultrasonic bath and probe in the power of 250 W and 350 W improved the color and color index of the thawed samples Farahnak et al. [54]
Mortadella US assisted cooking US power: 301 W
Time: 450 and 900 s
Frequency: 25 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic bath
There were no significant differences in the color of the ultrasonic-cooked mortadellas
In the study, a*/b* values of the ultrasonic-cooked samples were similar to the control sample
da Silva et al. [44]
Pasta US power: 50 W
Time: 8 min
Frequency: 40 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic-probe
Ultrasonic cooking better preserved the yellow color in the final product, indicating less pigment loss RasoPueyo and Álvarez Lanzarote (2018)
Corn US power: 1350 W
Time: 1 h
Frequency: 20 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic probe
The ultrasonic treatment made significant differences between the L*, C* and ΔE values of the samples Janve et al. [82]
Aquafaba US intensity: 34 and 67 W/cm2
Time: 10, 20 and 30 min
Frequency: 20 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic probe
The ultrasonic application at the highest intensity for 30 min. increased the stability, texture, and color of foams Meurer et al. [119]
Brown seaweed US assisted drying US intensity: 7, 35.61 and 75.78 W/cm2
Time: 10 min
Frequency: 20 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic probe
After rehydration L* values were increased according to controlThe lowest ultrasonic power
(7 W/cm2) gave the highest increase in L* value
Kadam et al. [87]
Tomato slices US power: 300 W and 13 L
Time: 0, 20 and 40 min
Frequency: 25 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic bath
L*, a* values increased with an increase in the ultrasonic treatment
40 min ultrasonic treatment effect color properties
ΔE values were better with 20 min US treatment
Horuz et al. [72]
Apple Frequency: 40 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic dryer
L* value of US dried samples was closed to fresh samples
a* and b* values were increased
ΔE values of ultrasonic dried samples were smaller than hot air-dried samples
Kahraman et al. [88]
Rainbow trout fillet Frequency: 40 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic bath with vacuum pump
L* values of ultrasonic assisted vacuum dried samples were higher than hot air-dried samples
Low a/b ratios were provided with ultrasonic assisted vacuum drying
Ismail and Kocabay [78]
Araçá-boi pulp US assisted pasteurization US power: 300 W
US intensity: 1000, 3000, 5000 and 7000 J/g
Frequency: 19 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic probe
Ultrasonic treatment affected pulp color properties
5000 and 7000 Ultrasonic treatment was increased L* value of pulp
1000 J/g ultrasonic treatment increased Hue angle
de Araujo et al. [46]
Raw milk US power: 100 and 457 W
Frequency: 19 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic probe
High energy densities increased L* value and decreased h values.
457 W ultrasonic treatment provided 3.9 log aerobic mesophilic heterotrophic bacteria inhibition
Scudino et al. [157]
Strawberry juice Time: 5, 10 and 15 min
Frequency: 40 kHz
Temperature: 25, 40 and 50 °C
US device: Ultrasonic bath
50 °C 15 min ultrasonic treatment provided 2.92 cfu/ml log aerobic mesophilic bacteria, 2.05 cfu/ml log mold and 2.86 cfu/ml log coliform (35 °C) inhibition
The highest L* value was detected in 50 °C 15 min ultrasonic treatment
Color parameters were less affected with 25 °C treatment (smallest ΔE value)
Hue angle increased with time and temperature
Menelli et al. [118]
Perilla leaves US assisted blanching US power: 360 W
Time: 1, 2 and 3 min
Frequency: 40 kHz
Temperature: 70 and 80 °C
Ultrasonic treatment increased greenness (lower ΔE and lower a*)
L* and b* values decreased by heat
70 °C,3 min ultrasonically treated samples gave the lowest ΔE and a* values
Song et al. [167]
Mushroom US assisted frying US power: 120 W
Frequency: 28 kHz
US device: Ultrasonic source
L* values were highest in UMVF
Lowest a* value provided by UMVF
b* value of UMVF was higher than other methods
Devi et al. [49]