scholarly journals Reduction of antinutrients and maintenance of bioactive compounds in flour from agro-industrial residue of acerola (Malpighia emarginata D.C.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e980998054
Author(s):  
Viviane Martins Barros ◽  
Jane de Jesus da Silveira Moreira ◽  
Maria Terezinha Santos Leite Neta ◽  
Tatiana Pacheco Nunes ◽  
Evelyn Horanyi Silva Costa Vasvary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Malpighia Emarginata ◽  
Industrial Residue ◽  
Drying Conditions ◽  
The Impact

This study was aimed at analyzing the reduction of antinutrients, preserving apparent phenolic compounds in acerola flour residue by employing drying techniques. The optimal drying conditions were then determined in the wet residue, analyzing antinutrient concentration and apparent phenolic compounds in the residue and subsequently in the acerola flour. The physicochemical characterization of the flour was carried out, determining its antioxidant activity, thereby assessing the impact of the drying process on the composition of volatile compounds. The optimal drying conditions were found for a temperature of 65ºC for 120 min, reducing water activity by 0.3 and moisture content by 13.89%, which are considered adequate conditions for flours. Carbohydrate content represented 68.72 g/100g, while proteins represented 12.55 g/100g of the centesimal composition of the flour. Significant reductions (p<0.5) of antinutrients were observed in saponins (35.9%), followed by phytates (32.8%) and condensed tannins (11.52%). Losses of 18.7% of apparent phenolic compounds were also observed. For volatile compounds, a significant loss of esters with a significant increase in alcohol content was noticed. Thermal processing reduced aroma complexity, but maintained important bioactive compounds, such as linalool and caryophyllene. In this regard, taking into account the results of the present study, the agro-industrial residue of acerola proved to be an alternative source of antioxidants with a reduced antinutritional impact and may be incorporated as an ingredient in the formulation of new food products. Moreover, this agro-industrial residue reduces the environmental impact caused by the fruit pulp processing industry.

scholarly journals In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion Impact on the Bioaccessibility and Antioxidant Capacity of Bioactive Compounds from Tomato Flours Obtained after Conventional and Ohmic Heating Extraction

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 554
Author(s):  
Marta C. Coelho ◽  
Tânia B. Ribeiro ◽  
Carla Oliveira ◽  
Patricia Batista ◽  
Pedro Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Solid Fraction ◽  
Ohmic Heating ◽  
Coumaric Acid ◽  
Insoluble Dietary Fiber ◽  
The Impact

In times of pandemic and when sustainability is in vogue, the use of byproducts, such as fiber-rich tomato byproducts, can be an asset. There are still no studies on the impact of extraction methodologies and the gastrointestinal tract action on bioactive properties. Thus, this study used a solid fraction obtained after the conventional method (SFCONV) and a solid fraction after the ohmic method (SFOH) to analyze the effect of the gastrointestinal tract on bioactive compounds (BC) and bioactivities. Results showed that the SFOH presents higher total fiber than SFCONV samples, 62.47 ± 1.24–59.06 ± 0.67 g/100 g DW, respectively. Both flours present high amounts of resistant protein, representing between 11 and 16% of insoluble dietary fiber. Furthermore, concerning the total and bound phenolic compounds, the related antioxidant activity measured by 2,2′-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) radical cation decolorization assay presented significantly higher values for SFCONV than SFOH samples (p < 0.05). The main phenolic compounds identified in the two flours were gallic acid, rutin, and p-coumaric acid, and carotenoids were lycopene, phytofluene, and lutein, all known as health promoters. Despite the higher initial values of SFCONV polyphenols and carotenoids, these BCs’ OH flours were more bioaccessible and presented more antioxidant capacity than SFCONV flours, throughout the simulated gastrointestinal tract. These results confirm the potential of ohmic heating to modify the bioaccessibility of tomato BC, enhancing their concentrations and improving their antioxidant capacity.

scholarly journals Physical and chemical characterization and quantification of bioactive compounds in berries and berry jams

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 1853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorena Mendes Rodrigues ◽  
Diene France de Souza ◽  
Elisângela Aparecida da Silva ◽  
Thais Odete de Oliveira ◽  
Juliana Pinto de Lima
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
The Body ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Phenolic

Brazil is the third largest producer of fresh fruits in the world. Among fruits, berries such as strawberry, blueberry and blackberry can be highlighted for the benefits they provide to the body, owing to their presence of bioactive compound content. The phenolic compounds, especially anthocyanins and ascorbic acid, are examples of bioactive compounds that mainly function in the body as antioxidants. However, the processing steps that lead to the generation of derivatives from these fruits, are damaging to these compounds, often leading to their loss. Thus, the aim of this study was to physically and chemically characterize fresh berries (strawberry, blueberry and blackberry) and their jams, and also to quantify and to evaluate the antioxidant activity of bioactive compounds in berries and their jams. The following parameters were analyzed: moisture, ash, pH, titratable acidity, soluble solids, and color. The levels of total phenolic compounds, total anthocyanins, ascorbic acid content and antioxidant activity were measured. We concluded that there were significant differences in the chemical composition of berries and jams. There was also a significant loss of bioactive compounds due to processing, nevertheless these jams remain good sources of bioactive compounds, and are still considered important to promote some favorable health effects.

scholarly journals Physicochemical characterization and bioactive compounds of stalk from hot fruits of Capsicum annuum L.

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Simonovska ◽  
Mojca Škerget ◽  
Željko Knez ◽  
Marija Srbinoska ◽  
Zoran Kavrakovski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Ftir Spectroscopy ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Capsicum Annuum ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Hot Pepper ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Degradation Temperature ◽  
Residual Weight

In stalk of red hot pepper (<em>Capsicum annuum</em> L.) with 0.25 mm, 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm particle sizes, the quantities of nutritive and volatile compounds, bioactive capsaicin and carotenoids were determined. Furthermore, the stalk was characterized using TGA, DSC and FTIR spectroscopy. The influence of the particle size on the content of proteins, ash and cellulose is insignificant. Compared to 0.5 and 1.0 mm, stalk with 0.25 mm particle size was darker with a deeper yellow-brown color, and richer in microelements. Among the quantified volatile compounds, 6 were esters, 2 terpenoids, and 1 acid. The highest quantity of extract rich fats was obtained from stalk with 0.25 mm particle size by using ethanol, which is more efficient for capsaicin extraction, while <em>n</em>-hexane is efficient for extraction of carotenoids. Stalk with 0.25 mm particle size was characterized with a higher degradation temperature and residual weight.

scholarly journals Environmental Impact on Seaweed Phenolic Production and Activity: An Important Step for Compound Exploitation

Marine Drugs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
Silvia Lomartire ◽  
João Cotas ◽  
Diana Pacheco ◽  
João Carlos Marques ◽  
Leonel Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Natural Drugs ◽  
The Impact

Seaweeds are a potential source of bioactive compounds that are useful for biotechnological applications and can be employed in different industrial areas in order to replace synthetic compounds with components of natural origin. Diverse studies demonstrate that there is a solid ground for the exploitation of seaweed bioactive compounds in order to prevent illness and to ensure a better and healthier lifestyle. Among the bioactive algal molecules, phenolic compounds are produced as secondary metabolites with beneficial effects on plants, and also on human beings and animals, due to their inherent bioactive properties, which exert antioxidant, antiviral, and antimicrobial activities. The use of phenolic compounds in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetics, and food industries may provide outcomes that could enhance human health. Through the production of healthy foods and natural drugs, bioactive compounds from seaweeds can help with the treatment of human diseases. This review aims to highlight the importance of phenolic compounds from seaweeds, the scope of their production in nature and the impact that these compounds can have on human and animal health through nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products.

scholarly journals How Climatic Seasons of the Amazon Biome Affect the Aromatic and Bioactive Profiles of Fermented and Dried Cocoa Beans?

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (13) ◽  
pp. 3759
Author(s):  
Daniela Pinheiro Gaspar ◽  
Gilson Celso Albuquerque Chagas Junior ◽  
Eloisa Helena de Aguiar Andrade ◽  
Lidiane Diniz do Nascimento ◽  
Renan Campos Chisté ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Brazilian Amazon ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Cocoa Beans ◽  
Tukey Test ◽  
Total Titratable Acidity

In addition to the vast diversity of fauna and flora, the Brazilian Amazon has different climatic periods characterized by periods with greater and lesser rainfall. The main objective of this research was to verify the influence of climatic seasons in the Brazilian Amazon (northeast of Pará state) concerning the aromatic and bioactive profiles of fermented and dried cocoa seeds. About 200 kg of seeds was fermented using specific protocols of local producers. Physicochemical analyzes (total titratable acidity, pH, total phenolic compounds, quantification of monomeric phenolics and methylxanthines) and volatile compounds by GC-MS were carried out. We observed that: in the summer, the highest levels of aldehydes were identified, such as benzaldehyde (6.34%) and phenylacetaldehyde (36.73%), related to the fermented cocoa and honey aromas, respectively; and a total of 27.89% of this same class was identified during winter. There were significant differences (p ≤ 0.05, Tukey test) in the profile of bioactive compounds (catechin, epicatechin, caffeine, and theobromine), being higher in fermented almonds in winter. This study indicates that the climatic seasons in the Amazon affect the aromatic and bioactive profiles and could produce a new identity standard (summer and winter Amazon) for the cocoa almonds and their products.

scholarly journals Impact of Different Extraction Solvents on Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity from the Root of Salacia chinensis L.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanh Van Ngo ◽  
Christopher James Scarlett ◽  
Michael Christian Bowyer ◽  
Phuong Duc Ngo ◽  
Quan Van Vuong
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Organic Solvents ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Total Solid ◽  
Extraction Solvent ◽  
Phytochemical Composition ◽  
Extraction Solvents ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to study the impact of selected common organic solvents on extractable solids, phytochemical composition, and antioxidant capacity of S. chinensis. The results showed that the tested solvents played an important role in extraction of total solid and phytochemical composition as well as antioxidant capacity of S. chinensis. Acetone (50% v/v) was found to be the optimal extraction solvent for extractable solids (12.2%), phenolic compounds (60 mg GAE/g DW), flavonoids (100 mg CE/g DW), proanthocyanidins (47.4 mg CE/g DW), and saponins (754 mg EE/g DW) as well as antioxidant capacity (ABTS 334 mM TE/g DW, DPPH 470 mM TE/g DW, FRAP 347 mM TE/g DW, and CUPRAC 310 mM TE/g DW). The extract prepared from 50% acetone had high levels of bioactive compounds (TPC 555 mg GAE/g CRE, flavonoids 819 mg CE/g CRE, proanthocyanidins 392 mg CE/g CRE, and saponins 1,880 mg EE/g CRE) as well as antioxidant capacity (ABTS 414 mM TE/g, DPPH 407 mM TE/g, FRAP 320 mg TE/g, and CUPRAC 623 mM TE/g), thus further confirming that 50% acetone is the solvent of choice. Therefore, 50% acetone is recommended for extraction of phenolic compounds, their secondary metabolites, saponins, and antioxidant capacity from the root of S. chinensis for further isolation and utilisation.

scholarly journals The impact of carbon source on cell growth and the production of bioactive compounds in cell suspensions of Hancornia speciosa Gomes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Arantes Dantas ◽  
Paula Sperotto Alberto Faria ◽  
Bruno Matheus Mendes Dário ◽  
Ana Luíza Martins Arantes ◽  
Fabiano Guimarães Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Osmotic Potential ◽  
Carbon Sources ◽  
Biomass Accumulation ◽  
Dry Cell Weight ◽  
Hancornia Speciosa ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBelonging to the Brazilian flora, the species Hancornia speciosa (Gomes), known as mangabeira, has bioactive compounds of interest, such as flavonoids, xanthones, and proanthocyanidins. The objective of this study was to determine how the supplementation of sugars in culture medium affects the osmotic potential of the medium, as well as its influence on cell growth and on the concentration of phenolic compounds. For this purpose, after 90 days of subculture, 20 mL aliquots of the cultures were added to flasks containing 20 mL of medium with different sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose, mannitol, and sorbitol) under a 16-h photoperiod with a spectral range between 400 and 700 nm of photosynthetically active radiation (45–55 μmol m−2 s−1) in a shaker at 110 rpm. After 30 days, the pH, electrical conductivity, osmotic potential, biomass accumulation, and concentrations of phenolic compounds were evaluated. Regardless of their concentration in the medium, the sugars sorbitol and mannitol provided more unfavorable conditions for water absorption at the cellular level, reducing the water potential of the medium. Sucrose favored greater water absorption and biomass accumulation. Among the various sugar concentrations, 3% (30 g/L) sucrose or glucose improved the accumulation of fresh and dry cell weight and the production of polyphenols such as chlorogenic acid, epicatechin, rosmarinic acid, hesperidin, rutin, and quercetin. In addition, they resulted in a higher osmotic potential of the medium and larger cells than other carbon sources. Despite the differences in cell size, no culture conditions compromised cell survival.

scholarly journals Location effects across northeastern Europe on bioactive compounds in apple fruit

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Viškelis ◽  
Nobertas Uselis ◽  
Mindaugas Liaudanskas ◽  
Juozas Lanauskas ◽  
Pawel Bielicki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Apple Tree ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
The South ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
North Direction ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Apple Fruits

A multi-location trial was performed in apple orchards planted in 2005 under a uniform scheme in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the geographical apple-tree growing location on the accumulation of dominant bioactive compounds in apple fruits: phenolics and triterpenes as the most valuable substances for human health. The study included two apple cultivars, ‘Auksis’ and ‘Ligol’, on B.396 rootstock and was carried out from 2016 to 2018. Geographical apple-tree growing location had a significant impact on the composition and total content of the tested bioactive compounds in apple fruits. Increased accumulation of phenolic and triterpene compounds was recorded in the south–north direction. This could be explained by the different climate conditions in the trial locations: the sum of active temperatures gradually decreased by 200–300 °C in the south–north direction, and the vegetation period becomes shorter. Apples grown in Estonia, depending on the tested cultivar, had 77–139% more total phenolic compounds. Significant differences were recorded for all groups of phenolic compounds. The differences between the trial sites in accumulation of triterpene compounds were lower, although apples in at farthest north location had 18–32% more total triterpene compounds than apples grown in south.

scholarly journals The Impact of Carbon Source on Cell Growth and the Production of Bioactive Compounds in Cell Suspensions of Hancornia speciosa Gomes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Arantes Dantas ◽  
Paula Sperotto Alberto Faria ◽  
Bruno Matheus Mendes Dário ◽  
Ana Luíza Martins Arantes ◽  
Fabiano Guimarães Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Osmotic Potential ◽  
Carbon Sources ◽  
Biomass Accumulation ◽  
Dry Cell Weight ◽  
Hancornia Speciosa ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Belonging to the Brazilian flora, the species Hancornia speciosa (Gomes), known as mangabeira, has bioactive compounds of interest, such as flavonoids, xanthones, and proanthocyanidins. The objective of this study was to determine how the supplementation of sugars in culture medium affects the osmotic potential of the medium, as well as its influence on cell growth and on the concentration of phenolic compounds. For this purpose, after 90 days of subculture, 20 ml aliquots of the cultures were added to flasks containing 20 ml of medium with different sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose, mannitol, and sorbitol) under a 16-h photoperiod with a spectral range between 400 and 700 nm of photosynthetically active radiation (45-55 μmol m -2 s -1 ) in a shaker at 110 rpm. After 30 days, the pH, electrical conductivity, osmotic potential, biomass accumulation, and concentrations of phenolic compounds were evaluated. Regardless of their concentration in the medium, the sugars sorbitol and mannitol provided more unfavorable conditions for water absorption at the cellular level, reducing the water potential of the medium. Sucrose favored greater water absorption and biomass accumulation. Among the various sugar concentrations, 3% (30 g/L) sucrose or glucose improved the accumulation of fresh and dry cell weight and the production of polyphenols such as chlorogenic acid, epicatechin, rosmarinic acid, hesperidin, rutin, and quercetin. In addition, they resulted in a higher osmotic potential of the medium and larger cells than other carbon sources. Despite the differences in cell size, no culture conditions compromised cell survival.

scholarly journals Bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) cultivars in natura and after thermal processing

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e44991110192
Author(s):  
Angela Vacaro de Souza ◽  
Jéssica Marques de Mello ◽  
Vitória Ferreira da Silva Fávaro ◽  
Victória Farias da Silva ◽  
Diogo de Lucca Sartori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Lycopersicon Esculentum ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Thermal Processing ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Β Carotene

The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of processing by cooking in natura fruits on the content of bioactive compounds - vitamin C and ascorbic acid, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, carotenoids and anthocyanins, lycopene and β-carotene - and on antioxidant activity - DPPH and FRAP - of 9 varieties of commercial and non-commercial tomatoes. The fruits were harvested when they reached the point of physiological maturation, selected and evaluated in natura, and after grinding and cooking for 30 minutes. At the end of the experiment it was found that all bioactive compounds analyzed showed quantitative reductions when the fruits were processed, with cherry cultivars - 7, 8 and 9 - those that showed superior results compared to different bioactive compounds evaluated, proving to be interesting to be better explored. Regarding the antioxidant activities, the processed fruits of these cultivars showed less losses showing potential to be submitted to processing.

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