scholarly journals Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of ethanolic extracts of guarana, boldo, rosemary and cinnamon

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeannine Bonilla ◽  
Paulo Jose do Amaral Sobral
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Aureus Strain ◽  
Rosemary Extract ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Cinnamon Extract ◽  
Active Food Packaging ◽  
Ethanolic Extracts

Abstract In this investigation, the ethanolic extracts of two less known plants, little reported in the literature (guarana and boldo leaves) were studied in comparison with the ethanolic extracts of two well studied plants (cinnamon and rosemary), regarding their colour, GC-MS profile, phenolic content and their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The rosemary (59.20 ± 0.28) and guarana (56.63 ± 0.54) extracts showed the highest values for luminosity (L*) and the UV-Vis absorption increased when L* decreased. GC-MS identified a limited number of compounds in the cinnamon and guarana extracts. The cinnamon extract showed the highest value for the total phenolic content (172 mg GA/g extract) as compared to the other extracts. The highest antioxidant capacity was observed for the boldo leaves extract in the TEAC (6.66 ± 0.17 mM) assay and for the rosemary extract in the DPPH (0.80 ± 0.14 mg/L) test. In addition, all the extracts showed antimicrobial activity against the S. aureus strain, indicating that all the extracts studied could be used by food industries to develop new active food packaging materials.

scholarly journals Active Packaging—Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Films Enriched with Tomato By-Products Extract

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katalin Szabo ◽  
Bernadette-Emoke Teleky ◽  
Laura Mitrea ◽  
Lavinia-Florina Călinoiu ◽  
Gheorghe-Adrian Martău ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Active Food Packaging ◽  
Film Forming ◽  
By Products

Active films were prepared from poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) blended with itaconic acid (Ia), and with chitosan (Ch), enriched with tomato processing by-products extract (TBE) in order to develop new bioactive formulations for food packaging. The effects of two biopolymers (Ch, Ia) and of the incorporated TBE—containing phenolic compounds and carotenoids—were studied regarding the physical and antimicrobial properties of films; in addition, their influence on the total phenolic content, viscosity, and flow behavior on the film-forming solutions was investigated. The results showed increased physical properties (diameter, thickness, density, weight) of the films containing the TBE versus their control. TBE and Ch conferred significant antimicrobial effects to PVA films toward all the tested microorganisms, whereas the best inhibition was registered against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa, with a minimum inhibitory concentration of <0.078 mg DW/mL. The Ia-PVA films also exhibited some antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa (2.5 mg DW/mL). The total phenolic content of the film-forming solutions presented the highest values for the TBE and Ch-added PVA samples (0.208 mg gallic acid/100 mL film-forming solution). These results suggest that the PVA + Ch film containing TBE can be used for the development of intelligent and active food packaging materials.

scholarly journals Anti-urease, total phenolic content and antioxidant activities of some Inula l. (Asteraceae) taxa in Turkey

Genetika ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 825-834
Author(s):  
Emre Sevindik ◽  
Sinem Aydin ◽  
Mehmet Paksoy ◽  
Bahar Sokmen
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Soxhlet Extraction ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Ethanol Extracts

The genus Inula belongs to family Asteraceae and it is medicinally important because it possesses cytotoxic, anticancer, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this research was to explore antioxidant and anti-urease activities of fifteen Inula taxa in Turkey. Ethanol extracts of Inula taxa were obtained by Soxhlet extraction. Antioxidant activity was determined through total antioxidant activity, total phenolic content and copper reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC) analyses. The highest total phenolic content and total antioxidant capacity were found in I. orientalis (158.54?0.002 ?g GAE/mL) and I. macrocephala (189.16?0.002 ?g AAE/mL). CUPRAC activity increases with the increasing concentration of the extracts and the standard. Moreover, all the tested plants exhibited better anti-urease activity than standard thiourea except for I. anatolica and I. thapsoides subsp. thapsoides. Results obtained from this study demonstrate that Inula species might be utilized as a probable natural source in the pharmaceutical and food industries but further and more specific studies are needed to determine active antioxidative and anti-urease compounds in the extracts.

scholarly journals Effect of cooking temperature and time on total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and total in vitro antioxidant activity of garlic

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thandiwe Alide ◽  
Phanice Wangila ◽  
Ambrose Kiprop
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Total Flavonoid ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Flavonoid Content ◽  
Flavonoid Content ◽  
Cooking Temperature ◽  
Ethanolic Extracts ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of cooking temperature and time on the total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and antioxidant activity of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of garlic. Results The mean total phenolic content of fresh garlic were 303.07 ± 6.58 mg gallic acid equivalent per 100 g (GAE/100 g) and 638.96 ± 15.30 mg GAE/100 g of plant material for the aqueous and ethanolic extracts respectively. The mean total flavonoid content 109.78 ± 6.78 mg quercetin equivalent per 100 g (QE/100 g) and 258.47 ± 12.37 QE/100 g for aqueous and ethanolic extracts respectively. Fourier transform infrared spectral data showed absorptions in the range for carboxylic acids, hydroxyl group, esters, and alcohols, confirming the presence of phenols and flavonoids in the extracts. Cooking temperature had a significant effect on total phenolic content and total flavonoid content while cooking time did not have a significant effect on the phytochemicals and antioxidant activity.

scholarly journals The production of ecofriendly biofilm with natural oil for food packaging

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Arman Kandirmaz ◽  
◽  
Omer Bunyamin Zelzele ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Uv Spectroscopy ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Active Packaging ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Active Food Packaging

The use of edible biofilms in food packaging reduces the use of petrochemical polymers that are harmful to human health, such as PE, PP, PET. The second most common biopolymer in nature, chitosan is a nontoxic, nonantigenic, biocompatible and biodegradable polymer. Considering these features, it is frequently used in food packaging applications. Increasing needs for food amount and quality canalized food ındustry to fund in new packaging techniques that improve storage life and grade of foods. Active packaging systems, one of these methods, can be designed as a sensor, antimicrobial or antimigrant in order to extend the shelf life of the food product and to inform the shelf life in possible degradation. Essential oils, which are antimicrobial environmentally friendly packaging material additives, are used due to their effective biological activities. Essential oils that have known antimicrobial properties include lavender, rosemary, mint, eucalyptus and geranium. These oils are also edible. In this study, it is aimed to produce antimicrobial, ecofriendly, edible, printable biofilm for active packaging, using chitosan and peppermint essential oil. For this purpose, chitosan biofilms containing different rates (0, 1, 2.5, 5, 10%) of peppermint essential oil were produced by solvent casting method. Surface morphology were examined by SEM. The transparency of biofilms was determined by UV spectroscopy. Antimicrobial properties of the obtained films were determined against S. aureus and E. coli. Biofilms were printed with screen printing. The color, gloss, contact angle, surface tension values of all printed and unprinted samples were examined. As a result, chitosan biofilms which are loaded with peppermint essential oil were successfully produced. Biofilms are colorless, highly transparent and have good printability. It is concluded that the amount of peppermint essential oil increased inhibitory feature against S. aureus and E. coli. When the obtained results are examined, it is determined that the printable, ecofriendly, edible biofilms can be used in active food packaging applications.

scholarly journals Biopolymers-Based Materials Containing Silver Nanoparticles as Active Packaging for Food Applications–A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Kraśniewska ◽  
Sabina Galus ◽  
Małgorzata Gniewosz
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Active Packaging ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Active Food Packaging ◽  
Food Applications ◽  
External Conditions ◽  
Packaged Food

Packaging is an integral part of food products, allowing the preservation of their quality. It plays an important role, protecting the packed product from external conditions, maintaining food quality, and improving properties of the packaged food during storage. Nevertheless, commonly used packaging based on synthetic non-biodegradable polymers causes serious environmental pollution. Consequently, numerous recent studies have focused on the development of biodegradable packaging materials based on biopolymers. In addition, biopolymers may be classified as active packaging materials, since they have the ability to carry different active substances. This review presents the latest updates on the use of silver nanoparticles in packaging materials based on biopolymers. Silver nanoparticles have become an interesting component of biodegradable biopolymers, mainly due to their antimicrobial properties that allow the development of active food packaging materials to prolong the shelf life of food products. Furthermore, incorporation of silver nanoparticles into biopolymers may lead to the development of materials with improved physical-mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Antioxidant properties of species from the Brazilian cerrado by different assays

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 520-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.S. Farias ◽  
T.S.N. Santos ◽  
M.R.A.B. Paiva ◽  
S.M.L. Almeida ◽  
P.T. Guedes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Brazilian Cerrado ◽  
Medicinal Plant Extracts ◽  
Ethanolic Extracts ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Promising Source

The purpose of this study was to screen the antioxidant activity of medicinal plant extracts from the Brazilian cerrado, through other methods than the total phenolic content and its correlation with the antioxidant activity. Ethanolic extracts of ten species were evaluated through three antioxidant assays, in vitro, including 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), total antioxidant activity and reducing power; and by using the Folin-Ciocalteu method the total phenolic content was determined. Ethanolic extracts of Stryphnodendron obovatum, Cecropia pachystachya and Duguetia furfuraceae showed strong antioxidant activity (IC50<5 µg mL-1) in the DPPH free radical scavenging assay; the species Vernonia phosphorea, Hymenaea stignocarpa and Jacaranda ulei may also be highlighted. These results were confirmed in the assays of total antioxidant capacity and reducing power. The extracts of S. obovatum and V. phosphorea showed an abundant phenolic content; therefore, the phenolic content may play a role in the antioxidant activity. These two species, traditionally used in Brazil, showed great power in these assay systems and may be a promising source for the development of natural antioxidants and future candidates for phytochemical and pharmacological studies in related diseases.

scholarly journals Effect of Chitosan–Tomato Plant Extract Edible Coating on the Quality, Shelf Life, and Antioxidant Capacity of Pork during Refrigerated Storage

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saraí Chaparro-Hernández ◽  
Saul Ruiz-Cruz ◽  
Enrique Márquez-Ríos ◽  
José de Jesús Ornelas-Paz ◽  
Carmen L. Del-Toro-Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Plant Extract ◽  
Tomato Plant ◽  
Microbial Population ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Edible Coating ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Natural Extracts ◽  
Microbiological Analyses

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of chitosan–tomato plant extract (C-TPE) edible coating (EC) on the physicochemical, microbiological, sensory, and antioxidant capacity changes of pork during storage. Edible coatings prepared with chitosan 1%, acetic acid 1%, glycerol, and TPE (0.1% and 0.3%) were tested. Slices of pork were submerged in different treatments (T1: C 1%; T2: C 1% + TPE 0.1%; T3: C 1% + TPE 0.3%; T4: control) and stored at 4 °C. The different treatments showed the best results in physicochemical and microbiological analyses, with reduced microbial population relative to the control. The highest antioxidant capacity and total phenolic content were shown in T3, and the overall acceptance was better in T2. The results show that the application of C with the addition of natural extracts, such as the tomato plant with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, can be an alternative method for preserving pork.

scholarly journals Effects of extraction methods of phenolic compounds from Xanthium strumarium L. and their antioxidant activity

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Scherer ◽  
HT. Godoy
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Xanthium Strumarium ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Ethanolic Extracts ◽  
Ferulic Acids

The effect of extraction methods and solvents on overall yield, total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and the composition of the phenolic compounds in Xanthium strumarium extracts were studied. The antioxidant activity was determined by using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH), and the composition of the phenolic compounds was determined by HPLC-DAD and LC/MS. All results were affected by the extraction method, especially by the solvent used, and the best results were obtained with the methanol extract. The methanolic and ethanolic extracts exhibited strong antioxidant activity, and the chlorogenic and ferulic acids were the most abundant phenolic compounds in the extracts.

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