Comparison of the Content of Selected Bioactive Components and Antiradical Properties in Yoghurts Enriched with Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) and Chia Seeds Soaked in Apple Juice

Due to the fact that consumers are looking for new, health-promoting products, there is a growing interest in various ingredients with a high biological activity that could enrich conventional foods. As is known, chia seeds are a rich source of various health-promoting compounds. The objective of this study was to determine the content of selected biologically active compounds and their antioxidant properties by means of DPPH●, ABTS+●, and the ability to chelate Fe (II) ions in chia seeds and yoghurts with the addition of these seeds and seeds soaked in apple juice. It was found that chia seeds are a rich source of bioactive ingredients with beneficial effects on human health—especially polyphenols. All the extracts showed antioxidant properties against the radicals used. The addition of seeds to yoghurt contributed to the presence of polyphenols, while soaking in apple juice resulted in a higher content of polyphenols in yoghurts. The enriched yoghurt extracts showed antioxidant properties against DPPH radicals and the ability to chelate Fe (II) ions. The addition of seeds soaked in apple juice significantly influenced the antioxidant activity against ABTS radicals. The addition of seeds (plain and soaked) did not cause significant changes in the pH of the yoghurts.

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Honey as a marinade component for meat semi-finished products

Animal Science and Food Technology ◽

10.31548/animal2021.02.008 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

Author(s):

L Tyshchenko ◽

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O Pylypchuk ◽

V Israelyan ◽

L Adamchuk ◽

...

Keyword(s):

New Product Development ◽

New Technologies ◽

Ph Value ◽

Current Trend ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Meat Products ◽

Biologically Active ◽

High Biological Activity ◽

Water Binding ◽

Raw Meat

The features of biochemical composition and properties of meat raw materials determine the need to find new technologies for its processing in order to obtain new products with high consumer properties. The current trend in the development of technology is the enrichment of raw meat materials with useful components with functional and technological properties that have a high biological value: apiproducts and products of plant origin. Due to its chemical composition, honey contains about 500 different biologically active substances, which are feasible to use as natural antioxidants in the production of semi-finished meat products. Different types of honey are characterized by high biological activity, dietary and medicinal properties. During heat treatment, meat marinated with honey marinade acquires new taste qualities, the appearance becomes brighter due to the caramelization of honey. The article presents the results of an investigation of the initial raw meat materials, honey, and marinated semi-finished product. We found that a decrease in the pH value of the marinated semi-finished product during a 24-hour treatment period provides meat stability to storage, since most bacteria grow at high pH values, while their growth slows down in acidic nutrient media with pH value below 6.2. Long-term marination makes it possible to obtain meat with increased water-binding and water-holding capacity and improved consistency and juiciness. The task of new product development requires new approaches and techniques in technology. The use of apiproducts, which have antioxidant properties, will allow avoiding the use of food preservatives and stabilizers of chemical origin. Therefore, honey can be used as a part of marinated meat products. The introduction of the active components of honey into the marinade will extend the shelf life and correct the organoleptic properties.

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Oxidative Stress and Marine Carotenoids: Application by Using Nanoformulations

Marine Drugs ◽

10.3390/md18080423 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (8) ◽

pp. 423 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Yasin Genç ◽

Hilal Bardakci ◽

Çiğdem Yücel ◽

Gökçe Şeker Karatoprak ◽

Esra Küpeli Akkol ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Chemical Diversity ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Bioactive Molecules ◽

Photosynthetic Organisms ◽

Stress Markers ◽

Potential Applications ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Cancer Types

Carotenoids are natural fat-soluble pigments synthesized by plants, algae, fungi and microorganisms. They are responsible for the coloration of different photosynthetic organisms. Although they play a role in photosynthesis, they are also present in non-photosynthetic plant tissues, fungi, and bacteria. These metabolites have mainly been used in food, cosmetics, and the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to their utilization as pigmentation, they have significant therapeutically applications, such as improving immune system and preventing neurodegenerative diseases. Primarily, they have attracted attention due to their antioxidant activity. Several statistical investigations indicated an association between the use of carotenoids in diets and a decreased incidence of cancer types, suggesting the antioxidant properties of these compounds as an important factor in the scope of the studies against oxidative stress. Unusual marine environments are associated with a great chemical diversity, resulting in novel bioactive molecules. Thus, marine organisms may represent an important source of novel biologically active substances for the development of therapeutics. Marine carotenoids (astaxanthin, fucoxanthin, β-carotene, lutein but also the rare siphonaxanthin, sioxanthin, and myxol) have recently shown antioxidant properties in reducing oxidative stress markers. Numerous of bioactive compounds such as marine carotenoids have low stability, are poorly absorbed, and own very limited bioavailability. The new technique is nanoencapsulation, which can be used to preserve marine carotenoids and their original properties during processing, storage, improve their physiochemical properties and increase their health-promoting effects. This review aims to describe the role of marine carotenoids, their potential applications and different types of advanced nanoformulations preventing and treating oxidative stress related disorders.

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The Effect of the Addition of Blue Honeysuckle Berry Juice to Apple Juice on the Selected Quality Characteristics, Anthocyanin Stability, and Antioxidant Properties

Biomolecules ◽

10.3390/biom9110744 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. 744 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Grobelna ◽

Kalisz ◽

Kieliszek

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Apple Juice ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Natural Antioxidants ◽

Fruit Juices ◽

Sensory Properties ◽

Blueberry Juice ◽

Red Color ◽

Bioactive Ingredients ◽

Blue Honeysuckle

Apple juice is rich in phenolic compounds that are important as natural antioxidants. In turn, blue honeysuckle berry juice is a valuable source of bioactive ingredients and can be an interesting and beneficial supplement to fruit juices. The aim of this study was to examine the physicochemical and sensory properties of the newly designed mixture of apple juice and blue honeysuckle berry juice. The addition of blue honeysuckle berry juice to apple juice had a significant effect on the content of anthocyanin and vitamin C in the newly designed fruit juices. After production, the content of anthocyanins and polyphenols in the blue honeysuckle berry juice was high (595.39 and 767.88 mg/100 mL, respectively). As the concentration of blue honeysuckle berry juice added to apple juice was increased, the polyphenol content also increased. The juices analyzed after 4 months of storage were lighter and showed a less intense red color than the juices analyzed directly after production. Antioxidant activity (ABTS assay) in the apple juice mixed with 10% blueberry juice was almost 3 times higher than the pure apple juice after 3 months of storage; the addition of 30% blueberry juice significantly increased the antioxidant activity of the apple juice. Thus, the results of this research have expanded the existing knowledge about the health and sensory properties of apple juice mixed with blue honeysuckle berry juice. These findings can be utilized in further research aiming at the development of new products that can meet consumer expectations.

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Microalgae Encapsulation Systems for Food, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Applications

Marine Drugs ◽

10.3390/md18120644 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (12) ◽

pp. 644

Author(s):

Marta V. Vieira ◽

Lorenzo M. Pastrana ◽

Pablo Fuciños

Keyword(s):

Protective Layer ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Pharmacological Activities ◽

Coating Materials ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Microalgae Biomass ◽

Prevention And Treatment ◽

Cosmetic Formulations ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Materials Used

Microalgae are microorganisms with a singular biochemical composition, including several biologically active compounds with proven pharmacological activities, such as anticancer, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, among others. These properties make microalgae an interesting natural resource to be used as a functional ingredient, as well as in the prevention and treatment of diseases, or cosmetic formulations. Nevertheless, natural bioactives often possess inherent chemical instability and/or poor solubility, which are usually associated with low bioavailability. As such, their industrial potential as a health-promoting substance might be severely compromised. In this context, encapsulation systems are considered as a promising and emerging strategy to overcome these shortcomings due to the presence of a surrounding protective layer. Diverse systems have already been reported in the literature for natural bioactives, where some of them have been successfully applied to microalgae compounds. Therefore, this review focuses on exploring encapsulation systems for microalgae biomass, their extracts, or purified bioactives for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic purposes. Moreover, this work also covers the most common encapsulation techniques and types of coating materials used, along with the main findings regarding the beneficial effects of these systems.

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Campomanesia spp. native fruits as potential source of health-promoting compounds

Bioscience Journal ◽

10.14393/bj-v37n0a2021-54318 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 37 ◽

pp. e37053

Author(s):

Silvani Verruck ◽

Anildo Cunha Junior ◽

Marcelo Maraschin ◽

Nei Fronza ◽

Jean Carlos Budke ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Scientific Data ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Total Phenolic Compounds ◽

Potential Source ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Total Flavonoids Content ◽

Bioactive Ingredients ◽

Natural Preservatives

Campomanesia xanthocarpa var. littoralis, Campomanesia xanthocarpa (Berg), and Campomanesia eugenioides are native fruit plants found in Brazil. Due to the scarce number of controlled scientific studies comparing different native Campomanesia species, this study sought to determine their bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties. C. eugenioides proved to be a rich source of total phenolic compounds, also showing the best antioxidant capacity by the ABTS, DPPH and molybdenum reduction power methods. On the other hand, C. xanthocarpa var. littoralis showed the best results for total flavonoids content, and Iron(II) chelation power. The phenolic compounds contents present in C. eugenioides could be responsible for the best antioxidant activity. This study provides key scientific data regarding the use of valuable fruits from different edible Campomanesia species to produce bioactive ingredients, as well as natural preservatives for food products. Thus, our results contribute to the discovery of the potential application of these native Campomanesia Brazilian fruits, as a natural product with functional and antioxidant properties.

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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF ULTRASONIC INFLUENCES ON THE EXTRACTION OF ANTI-OXIDANT COMPOUNDS OF BLACKBERRY BERRIES (VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS L.)

chemistry of plant raw material ◽

10.14258/jcprm.2020014425 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 167-177

Author(s):

Nadezhda Viktorovna Makarova ◽

Natal'ya Borisovna Yeremeyeva

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Vaccinium Myrtillus ◽

Ultrasonic Extraction ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Extraction Technology ◽

High Biological Activity ◽

Plant Materials ◽

Dpph Method ◽

Vaccinium Myrtillus L

The interest in berries from food manufacturers is huge, which is explained by good organoleptic characteristics and high biological activity of berries. One way to preserve the properties of berries throughout the year is to obtain extracts. Determining the conditions and type of optimal extraction technology to obtain biologically active substances from plant materials is an important stage in the production of new natural preventive additives. The aim of this work is to study the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of blueberry extracts (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) obtained by various methods: maceration, ultrasonic and microwave extraction. The use of ultrasonic extraction as a method of intensifying the process of extracting biologically active compounds from blueberries is very effective. This proves an almost 2-fold increase in the flavonoid content in the extracts. However, the content of anthocyanins in the extracts of blueberries is not the highest for ultrasonic extraction (a decrease by 3.3 times compared with maceration), in all likelihood due to the instability of this class of compounds in this type of processing. Among the extracts of blueberries obtained by three technologies (maceration, microwave and ultrasound treatment), it is the ultrasound extract that has the highest antioxidant activity (9.5±0.1 mg/cm3, 18.18 mmol±0.24 Fe2+/1 kg, 58.6%), determined by three methods: DPPH method, FRAP method, method for assessing antioxidant properties using a model system with linoleic acid. Ultrasonic extraction was chosen as a technology for obtaining a concentrated blueberry extract.

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Rosehip (Rosa canina) as a Beneficial Dietary Feed in Poultry Nutrition: Review

Advanced Research in Life Sciences ◽

10.2478/arls-2020-0012 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 11-15

Author(s):

Alexandru P. Vlaicu ◽

Raluca P. Turcu ◽

Dumitra T. Panaite

Keyword(s):

Essential Fatty Acids ◽

Storage Conditions ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Rosa Canina ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Nutrition Review ◽

Cultivation Practice

AbstractToday the aromatic and medicinal plants have gained more recognition as dietary supplements because they are characterized as natural, safe, eco-friendly, and possess many health-promoting properties, making their ongoing usage part of an emerging field at the cutting edge of science. Rosehip (Rosa canina), a medicinal plant, is widely known as a valuable source of various nutrients and biologically active substances, mostly polyphenols and vitamin C. The chemical composition differs depending on the climate, growing region, cultivation practice, maturity, soil type, harvesting and storage conditions. Over the years, significant variations in vitamins (106-967 mg/100 g), minerals (Fe 59.40-72.90 ppm; Zn 3.69-4.51 ppm; Ca 133.30-146.70 ppm), essential fatty acids (33.8% - 49.7% α-linolenic), phenols (9982 GAE - mg/100 g), antioxidants (lutein, zeaxanthin) among other bioactive components and nutrients have been reported by various researchers. Both in vivo and in vitro studies have shown that rosehip used at an appropriate dose in broilers and laying hens dietary feed, could have some beneficial effects.

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Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26010085 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 85

Author(s):

Joanna Kochman ◽

Karolina Jakubczyk ◽

Justyna Antoniewicz ◽

Honorata Mruk ◽

Katarzyna Janda

Keyword(s):

Chemical Composition ◽

Green Tea ◽

Health Benefits ◽

Growth Period ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Regular Consumption ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Positive Effect

Japanese matcha is a type of powdered green tea, grown in a traditional way. Shading of the plants during the growth period enhances the processes of synthesis and accumulation of biologically active compounds, including theanine, caffeine, chlorophyll and various types of catechins. Green tea contains four main catechins, i.e., (−)-epicatechin (EC), (−)-epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG), (−)-epigallocatechin (EGC) and (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), of which the latter is the most active and abundant and matcha is their best condensed source. Due to its unique chemical composition and prized flavour, which sets it apart from other tea beverages, it is considered the highest quality tea. Its health-promoting properties are attributed to the high content of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances. Studies confirming the high antioxidant potential of tea beverages claim that it originates from the considerable content of catechins, a type of phenolic compound with beneficial effects on human health. Due to its potential for preventing many diseases and supporting cognitive function, regular consumption of matcha may have a positive effect on both physical and mental health. The aim of this review was to compile the health benefits of matcha tea. It is the first such review to be undertaken, and presents its main bioactive compounds in a systematic manner.

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Marine Health-Promoting Compounds: Recent Trends for Their Characterization and Human Applications

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10123100 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 3100

Author(s):

Eva Quitério ◽

Cristina Soares ◽

Ricardo Ferraz ◽

Cristina Delerue-Matos ◽

Clara Grosso

Keyword(s):

Human Health ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Chemical Degradation ◽

Potential Health ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Degradation Reactions ◽

Food And Feed ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Marine Compounds ◽

Valuable Compounds

Seaweeds represent a rich source of biologically active compounds with several applications, especially in the food, cosmetics, and medical fields. The beneficial effects of marine compounds on health have been increasingly explored, making them an excellent choice for the design of functional foods. When studying marine compounds, several aspects must be considered: extraction, identification and quantification methods, purification steps, and processes to increase their stability. Advanced green techniques have been used to extract these valuable compounds, and chromatographic methods have been developed to identify and quantify them. However, apart from the beneficial effects of seaweeds for human health, these natural sources of bioactive compounds can also accumulate undesirable toxic elements with potential health risks. Applying purification techniques of extracts from seaweeds may mitigate the amount of excessive toxic components, ensuring healthy and safer products for commercialization. Furthermore, limitations such as stability and bioavailability problems, chemical degradation reactions during storage, and sensitivity to oxidation and photo-oxidation, need to be overcome using, for example, nanoencapsulation techniques. Here we summarize recent advances in all steps of marine products identification and purification and highlight selected human applications, including food and feed applications, cosmetic, human health, and fertilizers, among others.

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SYNTHESIS OF 3- (1,1-DIOXIDOTHIETAN-3-YL) -6-METHYLURACIL AND HYDRAZONE DERIVATIVES

"Medical & pharmaceutical journal "Pulse" ◽

10.26787/nydha-2686-6838-2021-23-5-181-189 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 181-189

Author(s):

Melnikov A.S. ◽

Meshcheryakova S.A.

Keyword(s):

Biological Activity ◽

Biological Activities ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Statistical Processing ◽

Biologically Active ◽

High Biological Activity ◽

Treatment And Prevention ◽

Methods Of Synthesis ◽

New Compounds ◽

Derivatives Of

Uracil derivatives containing various N1, N3 substituents are characterized by various pharmacological and biological activities. Since the beginning of the XXI century, among them, new biologically active substances have been discovered that have pronounced antiparasitic, antibacterial, antioxidant properties. Known that modern methods of treatment and prevention of many diseases involve the inclusion of substances that have the ability to stimulate immune processes. Such compounds, in particular, include derivatives of nucleoside bases with high biological activity. Derivatives of 6-methyluracil containing a hydrazone system are widely studied in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, antifungal, antiviral, antianginal, anti-eczema and other types of activity. The study of the alkylation of 6-methyluracil, which contains hydrazone systems in the role of pharmacophore fragments, is one of the topical trends in the synthesis of new chains of biologically active compounds. Purpose: For this purpose, we studied the alkylation of 6-methyl-3- (1,1-dioxidothietan-3-yl) pyrimidin-2,4 (1H, 3H)-dione with 1-chloropropan-2-one and the interaction of the resulting N1- 2-oxopropyl derivative with various hydrazines. Materials and Methods: The individuality of the new compounds was confirmed by the method of thin layer chromatography and determination of the melting point. The structure of the synthesized substances was confirmed by elemental analysis and NMR spectroscopy. Statistical data processing was carried out using variational analysis using the STATISTICA 8.0 software package. Student's test was chosen as a criterion for the representativeness of statistical processing. A preliminary analysis of toxicity and types of potential biological activity was carried out in silico using the resources of the Internet platform Way2Drag. Conclusions: Methods of synthesis have been developed and the most probable types of biological and pharmacological influence have been statistically processed, proceeding from the value of the probability of being active and the probability of inertness. Based on the analysis of data, modeled types of biological activity, some patterns of "structure-activity" are determined. In the conclusion, further directions of research are identified.

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