Effect of Ultrasound, Steaming, and Dipping on Bioactive Compound Contents and Antioxidant Capacity of Basil and Parsley

Small succulent halophytic shrubs of the genera Salicornia and Sarcocornia (Salicornioideae, Amaranthaceae) are commonly named sea asparagus and consumed worldwide as green salad in gourmet food, as conserves, and beverages. Their shoots are rich in bioactive compounds and plants show high yields in a wide range of salinities, but little is known about how salt cultivation conditions affect their chemical composition. Two genotypes (BTH1 and BTH2) of the Brazilian sea asparagus Salicornia neei Lag. were evaluated for salt tolerance and changes in shoot concentrations of organic metabolites and antioxidant activity under different salt exposure in both greenhouse and field conditions. All greenhouse plants received full strength modified Hoagland solution in deionized water with a basic electrical conductivity (EC) of 1.7 dS m−1, and with NaCl concentrations (in mM) of ~0.1 (control), 34, 86, 171, 513, and 769. After fifty days of cultivation, both S. neei genotypes showed high salt tolerance and grew better under low salinities (34–86 mM NaCl) than under control salinity. Shoots of BTH1 genotype appeared to be undergoing lignification and used their high carotenoid content to dissipate the oxidative power, and the zeaxanthin content and de-epoxidation state of xanthophylls (DES) were positively affected by salinity. Under increasing salinity, BTH2 genotype had higher relative content of chlorophyll b, which may have lowered the plant photo-oxidation rate, and increased shoot concentration of the flavonoid quercetin (up to 11.6 μg g−1 dw at 769 mM NaCl), leading to higher antioxidant capacity. In the field experiment, after 154 days of irrigation with saline (213 mM NaCl) shrimp farm effluent, BTH2 plants grew taller, produced more metabolites (e.g., total phenolics, total free flavonoids, quercetin, and protocatechuic acid) and had a greater antioxidant capacity of shoots than that of BTH1 plants and that of traditional crops irrigated with fresh water. Yield and bioactive compound composition of S. neei genotypes’ shoots can be enhanced by cultivation under moderate saline conditions.

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Impact of refrigerated storage on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of two Algerian carrot varieties (Daucus carota L.)

Acta Universitatis Sapientiae Alimentaria ◽

10.2478/ausal-2020-0001 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 5-31

Author(s):

L. Arkoub-Djermoune ◽

H. Louaileche ◽

F. Benmeziane ◽

K. Madani ◽

L. Boulekbache-Makhlouf

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Daucus Carota ◽

Radical Scavenging Activity ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Bioactive Compound ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Daucus Carota L

Abstract Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is one of the main root vegetables rich in bioactive compounds with appreciable health-promoting properties, largely consumed in Algeria. In the current study, the storage effect (at 4 °C throughout 12 days) on bioactive compound stability and the antioxidant activity of two Algerian orange carrot varieties (Supermuscade and Touchon) were investigated. Total phenolic content of samples was determined by the Folin–Ciocâlteu method. Antioxidant capacity was determined spectrophotometrically, based on the evaluation of Free Radical Scavenging Activity (FRSA) using DPPH radical and Ferric Reducing Power (FRP). The results showed that the Touchon variety is richer in phenolics, flavonoids, and carotenoids and presents higher antioxidant activity in comparison with the Supermuscade variety. At the end of storage, the bioactive compound content and antiradical activity increased significantly (p < 0.05). Also, an extremely significant correlation (p < 0.001) was observed between the antioxidant contents and the antioxidant capacities of aqueous carrot extracts.

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Sensory, Nutritive and Functional Properties of Sweet Cherry as Affected by Cultivar and Ripening Stage

Food Science and Technology International ◽

10.1177/1082013209351868 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 15 (6) ◽

pp. 535-543 ◽

Cited By ~ 52

Author(s):

H.M. Díaz-Mula ◽

S. Castillo ◽

D. Martínez-Romero ◽

D. Valero ◽

P.J. Zapata ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Functional Properties ◽

Sweet Cherry ◽

Bioactive Compound ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Color Development ◽

Functional Quality ◽

Commercial Harvest ◽

Harvest Maturity ◽

Sweet Cherry Cultivars

In this article 11 commercial sweet cherry cultivars were selected to evaluate sensory, nutritive and functional properties over the maturation process on tree. Fruit quality was significantly different among cultivars and maturity stages at harvest, with the highest quality scores being found in the harvest which was 4 days beyond current commercial harvest maturity for all the cultivars tested. Taking into account all of the measured parameters (weight, firmness, color, acidity and total soluble solids), ‘NY-6479’, ‘Prime Giant’ and ‘Sunburst’ could be classified as having the highest quality in terms of sensory attributes. However, ‘Cristalina’ and ‘Sonata’ had the highest functional quality, as determined by the measurement of bioactive compound content and antioxidant capacity. We conclude that a delay of a few days in harvesting of sweet cherries would lead to achieve maximal nutritional (highest sugar and organic acid contents), sensory (greatest firmness and color development) and functional (greatest phenolics content, anthocyanins and antioxidant capacity) quality to provide both eating enjoyment and health benefits to the consumer.

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Commercial quality, major bioactive compound content and antioxidant capacity of 12 cultivars of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) fruits

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture ◽

10.1002/jsfa.4282 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 91 (6) ◽

pp. 1057-1063 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Hong-xia Xu ◽

Jun-wei Chen

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Bioactive Compound ◽

Eriobotrya Japonica

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Impact of Rising Temperature in the Deposition Patterns of Bioactive Compounds in Field Grown Food Barley Grains

Plants ◽

10.3390/plants10030598 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 598

Author(s):

Mariona Martínez-Subirà ◽

Marian Moralejo ◽

Eva Puig ◽

María-Paz Romero ◽

Roxana Savin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Dietary Fiber ◽

Bioactive Compound ◽

Grain Filling ◽

High Temperature Stress ◽

Grain Weight ◽

Genotypic Differences ◽

Deposition Patterns ◽

Barley Grains

High temperatures at the end of the season are frequent under Mediterranean conditions, affecting final grain quality. This study determined the deposition patterns throughout grain filling of dry matter, dietary fiber, phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity for four barley genotypes under two contrasting temperatures. Deposition pattern for dietary fiber followed that of grain weight. Genotypic differences for duration were more significant than for rate. Anthocyanins followed a second-degree polynomial pattern, reaching a maximum before grain maturation. Free and bound phenols decreased as grain developed, suggesting that they are synthesized in early stages. Rate of bound phenols deposition was more sensitive to genotypic changes. Overall, antioxidant capacity decreased over time; the decay being less steep under stress for all genotypes. Heat stress negatively affected grain weight. It did not alter the profile of β-glucans and arabinoxylans deposition but positively changed the accumulation of some phenolic compounds, increasing the antioxidant capacity differentially across genotypes. These results support the growing of food barley in high-temperature stress-prone areas, as some bioactive compound and antioxidant capacity will increase, regardless of the smaller grain size. Moreover, if a market develops for food-barley ingredients, early harvesting of non-mature grain to maximize antioxidant capacity should be considered.

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Quality, Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Capacity, and Enzymes of Raspberries at Different Maturity Stages, Effects of Organic vs. Conventional Fertilization

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10050953 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 953

Author(s):

María Noemí Frías-Moreno ◽

Rafael A. Parra-Quezada ◽

Gustavo González-Aguilar ◽

Jacqueline Ruíz-Canizales ◽

Francisco Javier Molina-Corral ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Vitamin C ◽

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Defense Mechanisms ◽

Bioactive Compound ◽

Physicochemical Characteristics ◽

Maturity Stage ◽

Organic Fertilization ◽

Maturity Stages

Raspberries are important sources of bioactive compounds, whose synthesis is influenced by the fertilization system and the maturity stage. This study evaluated the effect of organic and conventional fertilization systems on raspberries at three maturity stages, pink, ripe, and overripe. Physicochemical characteristics, bioactive compounds (phenolic profile, vitamin C), antioxidant capacity (DPPH, FRAP, TEAC, and ORAC), phenolic-associated enzyme, phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL), and antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, GPx, and APX) were evaluated. The physicochemical determination of the fruit did not reveal differences between fertilization systems. Regarding bioactive compounds, higher content of anthocyanins was found in organic raspberries at all maturity stages. Organic fertilization increased the content of ellagic acid and gallic acid at all stages of maturity. Higher content of caffeic, hydroxybenzoic, protocatechuic acid, and vitamin C was observed in organic raspberry at the overripe stage. Raspberries grown with organic fertilization exhibited higher values of antioxidant capacity by the DPPH, FRAP, and TEAC methods at all maturity stages. Raspberries under organic fertilization showed significantly greater activity of CAT, SOD, APX, GPX, and PAL. The present study suggests that organic fertilization induces oxidative stress causing an increase in antioxidant defense mechanisms, enhancing bioactive compound production, and improving antioxidant capacity in raspberries.

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The effects of different drying methods on bioactive compound yield and antioxidant capacity of Phyllanthus amarus

Acta Horticulturae ◽

10.17660/actahortic.2018.1213.46 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 317-324

Author(s):

Van Tang Nguyen ◽

Quan Van Vuong ◽

M.C. Bowyer ◽

I.A. Van Altena ◽

C.J. Scarlett

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Bioactive Compound ◽

Drying Methods ◽

Phyllanthus Amarus ◽

Compound Yield

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Bioactive Compound Yield and Antioxidant Capacity ofHelicteres hirsutaLour. Stem as Affected by Various Solvents and Drying Methods

Journal of Food Processing and Preservation ◽

10.1111/jfpp.12879 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. e12879 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Hong Ngoc Thuy Pham ◽

Van Tang Nguyen ◽

Quan Van Vuong ◽

Michael C. Bowyer ◽

Christopher J. Scarlett

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Bioactive Compound ◽

Drying Methods ◽

Compound Yield

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Effect of Grafting on the Production, Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Nutritional Quality of Fruit from Pepper Landraces

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox9060501 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 501 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ramón Gisbert-Mullor ◽

Costanza Ceccanti ◽

Yaiza Gara Padilla ◽

Salvador López-Galarza ◽

Ángeles Calatayud ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Nutritional Quality ◽

Bioactive Compound ◽

Chemical Characteristics ◽

Maturity Stage ◽

Green Fruit ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Nutritional Characteristics ◽

Discriminant Analyses

Grafting is a widely utilized agronomical technique to improve yield, disease resistance, and quality of fruit and vegetables. This work aims to assess the effect of grafting and fruit ripening on the production, physico-chemical characteristics, and nutritional quality of fruit from Spanish local pepper landraces. Landraces “Cuerno,” “Sueca,” and “Valencia” were used as scions, and “NIBER®” as the rootstock. Two ripening stages of the fruits were sampled: green and red. Grafting improved the yield and marketable quality and did not negatively influence the physico-chemical and nutritional characteristics of the fruit. It was noteworthy that the bioactive compound contents and antioxidant capacity were more related to maturity stage and genotype, and red fruit had a higher antioxidant capacity than green fruit. However, in all the scions, grafting significantly enhanced lycopene content in both red and green fruit. Another important effect of grafting was the volatile compound composition evidenced by discriminant analyses, which was characterized for the first time in the fruit of these landraces. The rootstock and scion combination could be a way to improve not only the production, but also the fruit quality of peppers.

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