scholarly journals Biological Activity of Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis Linneo) and Potential Uses in Human Health: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denny Miley Cárdenas Sierra ◽  
Lyz Jenny Gómez Rave ◽  
Javier Andres Soto
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Food Source ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Tumor Proliferation ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Plukenetia Volubilis ◽  
Sacha Inchi

Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis Linneo) is an ancestral plant originating in the Amazon jungle that has been adopted as a food source due to its high nutritional value, which has gradually been attributed with potential benefits for human health. Diverse prospective studies have evaluated the effect of consuming components from the plant, derivatives from its seeds, leaves and shell on preventing the risk of cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammatory disease, dermatitis and controlling tumor proliferation, especially given its recognized high content of essential fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and vitamin E, showing antioxidant, hypolipemic, immunomodulation, and emollient activity, as well as the capacity to remove heavy metals from aqueous solutions. This review offers a complete description of the information existing on the use and biological activity of P. volubilis L., based on its essentially lipid components and evidenced on its use in the field of human health, in prevention, therapeutic, and nutritional contexts, along with industrial uses, making it a promising bioresource.

scholarly journals Physico-Chemical Properties of Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) Seed Oil from Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 335-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huynh Cang Mai ◽  
Duy Chinh Nguyen ◽  
Nguyen Phu Thuong Nhan ◽  
Long Giang Bach
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Plukenetia Volubilis ◽  
Sacha Inchi

Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) seed oil was studied for physico-chemical characteristics and chemical composition. Through gas chromatography-flame ionization (GC-FID) process, the fatty acid composition in the oil was analyzed, revealing that the oil is rich in linoleic acid (42.62 %), linolenic acid (36.32 %) and oleic acid (11.64 %). The tocopherol level in the oil was also high (7.7 ± 0.005 mg/Kg), revealed by high-performance liquid chromatography/ultraviolet-visible detector (HPLC/UV-VIS). The physico-chemical properties of the oil were also examined, including viscosity (88-92 cP), acid value (2.05 ± 0.005 mg KOH/g), saponification content (183.5 ± 1.45 mg KOH/g) and iodine value (192.4 ± 1.55 g I2/100 g). The results also indicated that sacha inchi is a health beneficial oil due to the high contents of essential fatty acids (ω-3, ω-6 and ω-9).

scholarly journals Obtention, yields, chemical-microbiological properties and amino acids profile in a flour from Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis l.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 5723-5728
Author(s):  
Priscilla. Mora-Aguirre ◽  
Luis. Romero-Hidalgo ◽  
Edgar. Landines-Vera ◽  
Roberto. Ordoñez-Araque ◽  
Mario. Valdez-Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid Profile ◽  
High Protein ◽  
High Protein Content ◽  
Plukenetia Volubilis ◽  
Sacha Inchi

Sacha inchi seed (Plukenetia volubilis) has long been used for its high protein content and for its essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6 and 9). After obtaining the oil, a by-product called dry cake is generated, recent studies have shown that this cake, which is generally wasted, has a high protein content. In this investigation, the residue from the oil extraction from the Sacha Inchi seed was used, this dried cake was subjected to several treatments (dehydration, grinding and sieving) to obtain fine flour. To this product, chemical physical analyzes were performed (moisture, proteins, lipids and ashes), microbiological (microorganisms and mycotoxins) and amino acid profile. The flour had 47% of proteins, 10% of lipid fraction and 20% of fiber, the microbiological result showed that there was no presence of microorganisms due to bad manipulation or pathogens (E. coli), no presence of mycotoxins (furosin, ochratoxin and zearalenone), the most interesting result was found in the amino acid profile, the total amount of non-essential amino acids present in the flour was 601.32 g.kg-1, while in essential amino acids the presence of threonine, valine, leucine and phenylalanine (77, 35, 40 and 50 g.kg-1 respectively). These results allow us to determine that sacha inchi seed can not only provide its benefits with its oil, dry cake represents an interesting unconventional raw material because of its high protein content and can be used in the food industry to enrich different food products low in this macromolecule.

scholarly journals Preliminary sensory evaluation of salty crackers with grape pomace flour

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
M. Lídia Palma ◽  
M. Cristiana Nunes ◽  
Rita Gameiro ◽  
Marta Rodrigues ◽  
Sarah Gothe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Grape Pomace ◽  
Clear Tendency ◽  
Potential Benefits

Grape pomace, a by-product of winemaking, contains numerous chemical compounds with high nutritional value and potential benefits for human health, which enable its use for product enrichment in different industries from cosmetics to food. The aim of this study was to incorporate the grape pomace flour of the Touriga Nacional and Arinto grapes varietals from the Alentejo region of Portugal in a recipe for salty crackers, which were submitted to sensory evaluation by applying a hedonic test to 53 individuals. The results of the evaluation show a clear tendency of preference for the crackers with 10% of grape pomace flour, both in the Touriga Nacional and Arinto samples, which presented the highest result averages.

Flavonoids in Human Health: From Structure to Biological Activity

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Djebbar Atmani ◽  
Nassima Chaher ◽  
Dina Atmani ◽  
Meriem Berboucha ◽  
Nadjet Debbache ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Human Health

scholarly journals Methodologies in the Analysis of Phenolic Compounds in Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.): Composition, Biological Activity, and Beneficial Effects on Human Health

Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Bety W. Hapsari ◽  
Manikharda ◽  
Widiastuti Setyaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Analytical Methods ◽  
Environmental Influence ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Hibiscus Sabdariffa ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Positive Effects

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.), as an edible flower, has long provided an array of positive effects on human health. This benefit is a result of phenolic compounds that are naturally present mainly in the calyx. Plentiful medicinal remedies and functional foods based on this flower are available worldwide, as supported by the studies of phenolic compounds in recent decades. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the composition, biological activity, and beneficial effects on human health of phenolic compounds in roselle. This review was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A structured search in the published literature for phenolics compositions in roselle was required prior to the evaluation on the validity of the reported analytical methods. Reliable identification and quantification of phenolic compounds in roselle can be achieved by employing the proper extraction and separation methods. With ample alternative analytical methods discussed here, this review provided an aid for comprehending and selecting the most appropriate method for a particular study. The applications of the analytical methods highlighted indicated that phenolic acids, flavonoids, and their derivatives have been identified and quantified in roselle with a range of biological activities and beneficial effects on human health. It was also disclosed that the composition and concentration of phenolic compounds in roselle vary due to the growth factors, cultivars, and environmental influence. Finally, apart from the research progress carried out with roselle during the last ten years, this review also proposed relevant future works.

scholarly journals Milk Fatty Acid Profiles in Different Animal Species: Focus on the Potential Effect of Selected PUFAs on Metabolism and Brain Functions

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1111
Author(s):  
Maria P. Mollica ◽  
Giovanna Trinchese ◽  
Fabiano Cimmino ◽  
Eduardo Penna ◽  
Gina Cavaliere ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Milk Fatty Acids ◽  
Brain Functions ◽  
The Impact

Milk contains several important nutrients that are beneficial for human health. This review considers the nutritional qualities of essential fatty acids (FAs), especially omega-3 (ω-3) and omega-6 (ω-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) present in milk from ruminant and non-ruminant species. In particular, the impact of milk fatty acids on metabolism is discussed, including its effects on the central nervous system. In addition, we presented data indicating how animal feeding—the main way to modify milk fat composition—may have a potential impact on human health, and how rearing and feeding systems strongly affect milk quality within the same animal species. Finally, we have presented the results of in vivo studies aimed at supporting the beneficial effects of milk FA intake in animal models, and the factors limiting their transferability to humans were discussed.

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