Research Article

Vacuum Concentration Improves the Quality and Antioxidant Capacity of Pear Paste

Table 1

Sensory evaluation of “Yali” pear paste.

GradeColor (2 points)Smell (2 points)Taste (3 points)Organization status (3 points)

BetterBright yellow and uniform color (1.6–2.0 points)With fresh pear, light caramel flavor, and no peculiar smell (1.6–2.0 points)Sweet and sour taste delicious (2.1–3.0 points)Translucent paste and stable state (2.1–3.0 points)

GoodBright yellow and more uniform color (1.1–1.5 points)With fresh pear, caramel flavor, and no peculiar smell (1.1–1.5 points)Sweet and sour taste moderate (1.1–2.0 points)Translucent paste and more stable state (1.1–2.0 points)

CommonSlight yellow and uneven color (0.5–1.0 points)No fresh pear, strong caramel taste, and slightly peculiar smell (0.5–1.0 points)Sour and sweet imbalance (0.5–1.0 points)The paste is opaque and unstable (0.5–1.0 points)