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  1. Noradira Suhaime, Masniza Sairi, Nur Biha Mohamed Nafis, Suriati Paiman, Tity Nazleen Mohamed, Zulkifly Abbas, et al.
    Sains Malaysiana, 2018;47:1571-1578.
    The maturity of mango is usually assessed by the determination of its moisture content (m.c.), soluble solid content (SSC)
    and pH. However, these techniques are either time consuming, tedious or destructive. In this research, we extend the
    application of the open-ended coaxial probe technique to determine m.c. and pH of Chok Anan mango from its dielectric
    properties from week 5 to week 17 after anthesis. The effects of frequency and m.c. on the values of the dielectric constant
    and loss factor were also investigated. The critical frequency separating the different polarizations was found to be
    inversely proportional to m.c. Also, in this research we proposed a new classification of fruit ripeness related to the number
    of weeks after anthesis. The actual dielectric properties, m.c., SSC and pH of Chok Anan mango were measured using
    standard methods. Relationships were established between the dielectric constant, loss factor, critical frequency, pH and
    m.c. The accuracy for the determination of m.c. and pH using the coaxial probe was within 1.7% and 3.0%, respectively.
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