scholarly journals Carotenoid Content and Bioaccessibility in Commercial Maize Hybrids

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 586
Author(s):  
Dora Zurak ◽  
Darko Grbeša ◽  
Marija Duvnjak ◽  
Goran Kiš ◽  
Tatjana Međimurec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Maize Hybrids ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Animal Diet ◽  
Β Carotene

The objective of the present study was to determine the content and bioaccessibility of carotenoids in 104 maize hybrids available at the market. Lutein, zeaxanthin, α- and β-cryptoxanthin, and β-carotene were determined in whole grains and micelles produced during standardized INFOGEST digestibility analysis, and their bioaccessibility was calculated as the ratio of micellar and grain carotenoids. Tested hybrids varied in total carotenoid content, with 34% having total carotenoid content in the range of 15–20 µg/g dry matter (DM) and 41% in the range of 20–25 µg/g DM. The amount of bioaccessible carotenoids increased linearly (p < 0.05) with increasing content in the grain, and decreased among determined carotenoidsd in the order: lutein (52%) > zeaxanthin (43%) > β-carotene (43%) > α-cryptoxanthin (27%) > β-cryptoxanthin (26%). Bioaccessibility of lutein, zeaxanthin, and β-carotene decreased with increasing content in the grain (p < 0.05). On average, only 43% of the total carotenoids were bioaccessible in commercial maize hybrids tested, which should be considered when formulating an animal diet.

scholarly journals Effects of selected agronomical factors on the content of health-promoting compounds in spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo L. subsp. pepo)

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Wanda Wadas ◽  
Halina Mioduszewska ◽  
Krzysztof Kalinowski
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Cucurbita Pepo ◽  
Sowing Date ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Β Carotene

Effects of selected agronomical factors on the content of health-promoting compounds in spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepoL. subsp.pepo)The study examined the effects of the sowing date (5, 15 and 25 May) and plant spacing (1 × 0.6 m, 1 × 0.8 m and 1 × 1 m) on the content of carotenoids and L-ascorbic acid in the fruits of two cultivars of spaghetti squash (‘Makaronowa Warszawska' and ‘Pyza’). The field experiment was carried out in central-eastern Poland. Fully mature spaghetti squash fruits were harvested from the beginning of September to the beginning of October. The content of total carotenoids and β-carotene was the greatest in the fruits of plants sown on 15 May. The sowing date did not affect the content of L-ascorbic acid. Increasing the plant spacing from 1 × 0.6 m to 1 × 1 m resulted in an increase of total carotenoid content, particularly for the spaghetti squash sown on 25 May. Plant spacing did not have a significant effect on the content of β-carotene and L-ascorbic acid. Fruits of the ‘Makaronowa Warszawska’ with light orange flesh contained more total carotenoids and β-carotene than fruits of the ‘Pyza’ with cream-coloured flesh. The content of L-ascorbic acid in the fruits of both cultivars did not differ significantly.

scholarly journals 058 Variation in β-carotene and Total Carotenoid Content in Capsicum Germplasm

HortScience ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 398C-398
Author(s):  
Marisa Wall ◽  
Cynthia Waddell ◽  
Paul Bosland ◽  
Stephanie Walker
Keyword(s):  
Dry Weight ◽  
Fresh Fruit ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
New Mexican ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Dried Fruit ◽  
Β Carotene

The β-carotene and total carotenoid content of different Capsicum fruit types and species were analyzed using HPLC. This information is useful for breeding high carotenoid chiles (New Mexican type) for the food industry, and also provides nutritional data for the range of fruit types within the Capsicum genus. Fresh fruit from 25 accessions and dried fruit from 39 accessions were evaluated in 1996 and 1997. β-carotene levels varied from 0 to 16.6 mg/100 g fresh weight, and carotenoid levels were from 0.1 to 89.6 mg/100 g in red ripe fruit in 1996. The range of values for β-carotene was similar in 1997, but a wider range in total carotenoids (0.4 to 117.3 mg/100 g fresh weight) was observed. Fresh fruit (100 g) of the cultivars `Greenleaf Tabasco', `Pulla', `Guajillo', `NuMex Conquistador', `Ring-O-Fire', and `Thai Dragon' contained greater amounts of β-carotene than the RDA for vitamin A for the average adult. For dried Capsicum entries, New Mexican, aji, pasilla, ancho, and guajillo types had the highest levels of β-carotene. In 1996, β-carotene levels among the dried Capsicum germplasm ranged from 0 to 739.2 μg/g dry weight, and carotenoid levels were from 21.3 to 6,225.9 μg/g. Values were higher in 1997, and ranged from 23.7 to 1,198.1 μg/g dry weight for β-carotene and from 76.9 to 10,120.6 μg/g for total carotenoids. A pasilla type (C. annuum) had the highest total carotenoid content among the dried entries in both years.

scholarly journals Variation in β-Carotene and Total Carotenoid Content in Fruits of Capsicum

HortScience ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 746-749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marisa M. Wall ◽  
Cynthia A. Waddell ◽  
Paul W. Bosland
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Ripe Fruit ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
New Mexican ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Β Carotene

The β-carotene and total carotenoid content of either fresh or dried tissue of fruits of a total of 57 cultivars of six Capsicum species were analyzed using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). β-Carotene levels in ripe fruit varied from 0 to 166 μg·g-1 fresh weight, and carotenoid levels were from 1 to 896 μg·g-1 in ripe fruit in 1996. The range of values for β-carotene was similar in 1997, but that for total carotenoids was wider (4 to 1173 μg·g-1 fresh weight). Fresh fruit of the cultivars Greenleaf Tabasco, Pulla, Guajillo, NuMex Conquistador, Ring-O-Fire, and Thai Dragon contained greater amounts of β-carotene per 100 g fresh weight than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin A for the average adult. For dried Capsicum entries, New Mexican, aji, pasilla, and ancho types had the highest levels of β-carotene. In 1996, β-carotene levels among the dried Capsicum germplasm ranged from 2 to 739 μg·g-1 dry weight, and carotenoid levels from 111 to 6226 μg·g-1. Values were higher in 1997, ranging from 24 to 1198 μg·g-1 dry weight for β-carotene and from 187 to 10,121 μg·g-1 for total carotenoids. A pasilla type (C. annuum L.) had the highest total carotenoid content among the dried entries in both years.

scholarly journals Quality characterization, phenolic and carotenoid content of new orange, cream and yellow-fleshed sweetpotato genotypes

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-304
Author(s):  
Lucimeire Pilon ◽  
Jaqueline S Guedes ◽  
Bruna S Bitencourt ◽  
Raphael Augusto de C Melo ◽  
Larissa PC Vendrame ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Ipomoea Batatas ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Β Carotene

ABSTRACT Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) is a root crop grown in many countries. This tuberous root is a source of energy, nutrients, and phytochemicals. In this study, bioactive compounds and physical and physicochemical qualities of sweetpotato genotypes were evaluated. Eight new genotypes of sweetpotato produced by Embrapa Hortaliças (orange-fleshed: MD09026-OF and MD09024-OF; cream-fleshed: MD09011-CF, MD09004-CF, MD10039-CF, and MD10004-CF; yellow-fleshed: MD09017-YF and MD12002-YF) and two cultivars used as controls (Beauregard and Brazlândia Roxa) were evaluated for color, soluble solids, dry matter, phenolic compounds, total carotenoids and β-carotene. Hue angles differed even between those sweetpotatoes with the same flesh color. The orange-fleshed genotypes MD09024-OF, MD09026-OF, and Beauregard, had the lowest L*, showing to be darker than the others. These sweetpotatoes also had the brightest flesh colors with higher C*. The orange-fleshed genotypes MD09026-OF and MD09024-OF were sweeter (10.55oBrix and 9.23oBrix) than Beauregard (5.12oBrix). Brazlândia Roxa had the highest dry matter content (38.05%), followed by the genotypes MD10004-CF, MD09017-YF, MD09026-OF MD10039-CF, and MD09011-CF, which showed similarity, ranging from 32.33% to 29.12%. The highest contents of total carotenoids were found for the orange-fleshed genotypes MD09026-OF (80.06 mg g-1) and MD09024-OF (70.56 mg g-1) and Beauregard (73.12 mg g-1). These same genotypes showed the highest total phenolic compounds (0.815 mg g-1 and 0.686 mg g-1, respectively). MD09026-OF showed the highest content of β-carotene (46.47 mg g-1). MD09026-OF was the most prominent genotype among those evaluated, as it showed the highest total carotenoid, β-carotene, phenolic compounds, and soluble solids content, in addition to a high dry matter content.

scholarly journals Stability of Carotenoids in Dried Apricots (Prunus Armeniaca L.) During Storage

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Andreea POP ◽  
Andrea BUNEA ◽  
Florina COPACIU ◽  
Carmen SOCACIU ◽  
Adela PINTEA
Keyword(s):  
Biological Effects ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Photodiode Array Detection ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Residual Concentration ◽  
Geometrical Isomers ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Β Carotene

Apricots are well known for the high content of bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals. Several studies have pointed out the chemical composition or the biological effects of apricots, but limited information are available regarding the stability of active compounds during storage or processing. The aim of this study was to determine the stability of major carotenoids in commercial dried apricots during storage.Carotenoids were extracted monthly from dried apricots kept in a dark environment, at room temperature, for twelve months. Total carotenoids were determined using the spectrophotometric method while the most relevant carotenoids were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array detection (HPLC-PDA) on a C30 column and using a gradient elution system.Initial carotenoid content of dried fruits was 6.72 mg/100g, while after six months of storage it decreased to 2.46 mg/100g. After twelve months of storage the total carotenoid content was 0.82 mg/100g, representing 20.35 % of the initial concentration. The major carotenoids identified in apricots were: all trans β-carotene, its geometrical isomers (9-cis-β-carotene; 13-cis-β-carotene; 9,13-di-cis β-carotene); β-carotene-5,8-epoxide; β-cryptoxanthin and β-cryptoxanthin palmitate. Significant decreases were observed for all pigments but all trans β-carotene appears to be the most sensitive pigment, with 15.7 % residual concentration. Although the concentrations of β-cryptoxanthin palmitate is small, it has shown significant increased stability compared to carotenes.

scholarly journals Dynamics of Selected Bioactive Substances Changes in Cucurbita Moschata Duch. Ex Poir. After Storage and Different Methods of Technological Processing

2016 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 387-393
Author(s):  
Alena Andrejiová ◽  
Alžbeta Hegedűsová ◽  
Miroslav Šlosár ◽  
Silvia Barátová
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Cucurbita Moschata ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Technological Processing ◽  
Winter Squash

The winter squash is an important source of antioxidants, especially carotenoids. The aim of submitted research work was to determine the effect of genotype, storage and different methods of technological processing (baking, boiling and sterilization) on the content of ascorbic acid and total carotenoids in fruits of winter squash (Cucurbita moschata Duch. ex Poir.). The small-plot field experiment was established at Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra in 2013. Five cultivars of winter squash (‘Liscia’, ‘Orange’, ‘Hannah’, ‘UG 205 F1’ and ‘Waltham’) were examined in experiment. The total carotenoids content in the pulp of fresh fruits was ranged from 9.33 to 15.10 mg.100 g−1. Its highest value was determined in case of ‘Orange’ variety. The storage and the thermal treatment of fruit pulp in case of baking had positive impact from the total carotenoid content point of view. The baking resulted in the increase of its value in winter squash. On the contrary, sterilization tended to the decrease of total carotenoid content in edible part of squash. The total carotenoids content in the baking pulp was ranged from 14.27 to 31.87 mg.100 g−1. The vitamin C content before storage and technological processing ranged in interval from 13.88 to 18.69 mg.100 g−1. Particular thermal methods of processing and storage resulted in decrease of vitamin C content in the pulp of all winter squash varieties.

scholarly journals Free radicals scavenging -antioxidant phytochemicals in cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicon var. Ceresiforme (DUNAL) A. Gray)

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-260
Author(s):  
Gyanendra Kumar Rai ◽  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
Ranjeet Ranjan Kumar ◽  
Sheetal Dogra
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Cherry Tomato ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Maximum Acidity ◽  
Lycopene Content

Significant differences (p ? 0.05) were observed among the cherry tomato lines for the principal antioxidants, viz. total carotenoids, lycopene and vitamin-C. Vitamin-C content ranged from 17.62 - 46.16 mg/100 g, the total carotenoid content ranged from 3.86 - 6.66 mg/100 g and lycopene content ranged from 2.83 - 5.26 mg/100 g on fresh weight basis. The total phenolics, another important class of antioxidants, also differed significantly amongst the cherry tomato line (12.41-31.17 mg gallic acid equivalent/100 g). Significant variation (p ? 0.05) was also observed for pH and titrable acidity. The pH varied from 4.15 - 4.52 and anhydrous citric acid ranged from 0.050 up to 0.323%. The total soluble solids were 3.41 - 5.16%. The maximum vitamin-C content was recorded in VRCT-6 (46.16 mg/100 g) closely followed by VRCT-7 (45.51 mg/100 g) and VRCT-15 (44.71 mg/100 g), whereas maximum total carotenoid content were recorded in VRCT-16 (6.66 mg/100 g) followed by VRCT-7 (6.48 mg/100 g) and VRCT-1(6.36 mg/100 g), respectively. On the other hand, maximum lycopene content was estimated in VRCT-16 (5.26 mg/100 g) followed by VRCT-3 (5.23 mg/100 g) and VRCT-14 (4.73 mg/100 g). Maximum acidity and total water soluble solids were recorded in VRCT-9 (0.323%) and VRCT-7 (5.16%), respectively. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v43i3.21591 Bangladesh J. Bot. 43(3): 255-260, 2014 (December)

scholarly journals Recurrent selection method for improvement of lutein and zeaxanthin in orange waxy corn populations

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ((04) 2019) ◽  
pp. 566-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Watanyoo Khamkoh ◽  
Danupol Ketthaisong ◽  
Khomsorn Lomthaisong ◽  
Kamol Lertrat ◽  
Bhalang Suriharn
Keyword(s):  
Recurrent Selection ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Color Parameter ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Waxy Corn ◽  
Β Carotene

The information on the responses to simple recurrent selection for yield and total carotenoid content in orange waxy corn is lacking. The objectives were to evaluate the responses to simple recurrent selection for two cycles for yield and carotenoids of orange waxy corn population and to investigate the correlations between color parameter with carotenoids in waxy corn kernels. Parental sources of germplasm with differences in kernel colors and levels of disease resistance were used for generation of a base population of orange waxy corn. A simple recurrent selection for superior phenotypes was practiced on this population for two selection cycles. Cycle 0 (C0), C1 and C2 were evaluated for two locations in 2016. The cycles showed significant differences for most traits except for plant height. The locations contributed to large portions of total variation in total yield, whereas selection cycle contributed to large portions of total variations in lutein, zeaxanthin, β-carotene and total carotenoid content and color parameter (ho), indicating that selection for carotenoids would be possible. Simple recurrent selection for two cycles increased total yield and husked ear weight of 23.2% and 15.0%, respectively. Simple recurrent selection for two cycles also increased lutein, zeaxanthin, β-carotene and total carotenoid content with increasing percentages ranging from 18.5 to 196.6%. The results indicated that population improvement by simple recurrent selection could be useful in increasing these traits. Color parameter at immature stage and dry stage was negatively and significantly correlated with lutein, zeaxanthin, β-carotene and total carotenoid content, indicating that color parameter can be used as an indirect selection criterion for these traits.

scholarly journals Mucosal Immune Responses and Total Carotenoid Content of Juvenile Male Guppy Fish (Poecilia Reticulata) Fed With Different Herbal Supplements ​

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Nesa Mousavi ◽  
Hamid Mohammadiazarm ◽  
Fatemeh Azadbakht
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Poecilia Reticulata ◽  
Red Pepper ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Herbal Supplements ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Immunological Parameters ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Guppy Fish

Abstract In this experiment, the influences of dietary garlic, onion, and sweet red pepper meals as herbal supplements were studied on some immunological parameters, total carotenoid content, and growth performance of male guppy fish (Poecilia reticulata) in the juvenile stage. The experimental diets were fed to fish as a control (0), and three other diets contained 20 g kg− 1 garlic, or 20 g kg− 1 red onion, and or 20 g kg− 1 sweet red pepper powders. The male guppies with the early weight of 0.642g ± 0.07 were stocked in twelve circular tanks (40 L capacity) at density of 30 fish per tank. Fish were fed to satiation the diets thrice daily. The results showed that dietary herbal additives induced a significant increase (P < 0.05) in some mucosal immunological parameters contained alternative complement (ACH50), total immunoglobulin (Ig), lysozyme, and total protein compared to control, which were the highest in the group with 20 g kg− 1 garlic powder. Also, various dietary herbal additives resulted in higher (P < 0.05) total carotenoids levels of lateral skin body and caudal fin of fish than control, which were the highest in the group with 20 g kg− 1 sweet red pepper. The growth performance and feeding indices enhanced significantly (P < 0.05) in experimental groups compared to the control. As a result, used herbal supplements had beneficial effects on immunological parameters and total carotenoid content of fish. So, the highest immunity and coloration was obtained separately at 20 g kg− 1 respectively with garlic and sweet red pepper meals.

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