scholarly journals Ghanaian Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Bean Shells Coproducts: Effect of Particle Size on Chemical Composition, Bioactive Compound Content and Antioxidant Activity

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 401
Author(s):  
Carmen Botella-Martínez ◽  
Raquel Lucas-Gonzalez ◽  
Carmen Ballester-Costa ◽  
José Ángel Pérez-Álvarez ◽  
Juana Fernández-López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Theobroma Cacao ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Bioactive Compound ◽  
Cocoa Bean ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Polyphenolic Profile ◽  
Theobroma Cacao L

The worldwide cocoa bean shell (CBS) generation is estimated at around 900,000 tons. In their composition, this coproduct showed several bioactive compounds like methylxanthines or polyphenolic compounds. Thus, the aim of this work was to investigate the effects of different particle sizes on the chemical composition, physico-chemical, bioactive compounds content, and antioxidant properties of flours obtained from cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) bean shells. The flours obtained from CBS with different particle sizes had high content of dietary fiber (61.18–65.58 g/100 g). The polyphenolic profile identified seven compounds being epicatechin and catechin (values ranged 4.56–6.33 and 2.11–4.56 mg/g, respectively) as the most abundant compounds. Additionally, the methylxanthines theobromine and caffeine were quantified with values ranging from 7.12 to 12.77 and 4.02 to 6.13 mg/g, respectively. For the fatty acid profile, the principal compounds identified were oleic, stearic and palmitic acids. CBS had antioxidant capacity with all methods assayed. For DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assays values ranged between 2.35–5.53, 3.39–11.55, and 3.84–7.62 mg Trolox equivalents/g sample, respectively. This study suggests that cocoa bean shells may constitute a valuable coproduct for the food industry due to its high content in valuable bioactive compounds.

Colour, fatty acids, bioactive compounds, and total antioxidant capacity in commercial cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao L.)

LWT ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 111629
Author(s):  
Fernando Ramos-Escudero ◽  
Sandra Casimiro-Gonzales ◽  
África Fernández-Prior ◽  
Keidy Cancino Chávez ◽  
José Gómez-Mendoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Theobroma Cacao ◽  
Cocoa Beans ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Theobroma Cacao L

Bioactive compounds by UPLC-PDA in different cocoa clones (Theobroma cacao L.) developed in the Southern region of Bahia, Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 119 (9) ◽  
pp. 2117-2127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Fonseca Maciel ◽  
Ana Lúcia de Souza Madureira Felício ◽  
Elisa Yoko Hirooka
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Bioactive Compound ◽  
Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Cocoa Bean ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Array Detector ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Many factors can influence the bioactive compounds in cocoa beans. The purpose of this paper is to characterize the bioactive compound profile of 12 cocoa bean clones produced in Bahia’s Southern region. Design/methodology/approach Total phenolic content, total flavonoids and total anthocyanins were determined using spectrophotometric methods. Caffeic acid, caffeine, theobromine, catechin and epicatechin contents were determined using Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography with a Photodiode Array Detector. Principal component analysis (PCA) was carried out using to determine the variability of the results found in relation to the clones studied. Findings The authors observed variations in the bioactive compound content between the analyzed cocoa clones. The SRN clone showed the highest levels of phenolic content, flavonoids, caffeine, catechin, and epicatechin. PCA showed that all the clones had unique characteristics related to the composition of their bioactive compounds content, classifying each clone in a well-defined manner. Originality/value This work is an important contribution for the characterization of new cocoa bean clones in relation to their content of bioactive compounds. The information reported in this paper can be decisive in the choice of the variety of cocoa in the production of chocolate with high bioactive compounds content and claim of functional property.

Instant Insights: Nutraceuticals in fruit and vegetables

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Bioactive Compound ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Specific Cell ◽  
Anthocyanin Content ◽  
Genetic Dissection

This specially curated collection features three reviews of current and key research on nutraceuticals in fruit and vegetables. The first chapter provides a brief description of the chemistry of bioactive compounds (BCs) and their presence in temperate fruits, and discusses recent advances in strategies towards improving sustainable crop production for nutraceuticals. It examines polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamin C and production practices that influence bioactive compound synthesis. The second chapter describes the claimed health benefits associated with the antioxidant properties of bioactive compounds found in mangoes, such as vitamin C, phenolics and carotenoids. The chapter also examines specific cell, animal and clinical studies that suggest mango pulp, juice and extract are effective against metabolic diseases and certain forms of cancer. The final chapter considers how developments such as genetic dissection using fruit ripening mutants, new transgenic plants, and molecular breeding have opened a road map for scientists to further unravel the intricacies and regulation of genes governing fruit quality attributes. Improvements in precision in engineering plant genomes have enabled development of novel tomatoes with marketable traits such as higher carotenoid and anthocyanin content, both beneficial for human health.

Chemical, technological and in vitro antioxidant properties of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) co-products

2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Martínez ◽  
P. Torres ◽  
M.A. Meneses ◽  
J.G. Figueroa ◽  
J.A. Pérez-Álvarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theobroma Cacao ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Theobroma Cacao L

scholarly journals PEMANFAATAN KULIT BIJI KAKAO (THEOBROMA CACAO L) MENJADI PRODUK COOKIES COKLAT

2019 ◽  
pp. 44-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jumriah Langkong ◽  
Meta Mahendradatta ◽  
Mulyati M Tahir ◽  
Nurlaila Abdullah ◽  
Marina Reski
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Theobroma Cacao ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Cocoa Bean ◽  
Theobroma Cacao L ◽  
Process Product

Cocoa bean husk is one of the product of cocoa which is only utilized as animal feed and has low economic value. Economic value of cocoa bean husks can be enhanced by extracting the husk using methanol into powder and applied to a process product namely cookies. Cookies are types of biscuit which are made from soft dough, high in fat and relatively crisp. The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of powder that was added and its impact to the cookies product. The analysis was done for sensory test, moisture content, fat content and protein content. The result showed that water content ranged from 2.39% - 4.85%. Fat content ranged from 7.57% - 8.64%, and ash content ranged from 0.73% - 2.02%. In the organoleptic test, the color and odor which were preferred by the panelists was treatment A0 (control) whereas the taste and texture was treatment A1 (addition of 5% powder).

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