scholarly journals Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Profile of Selected Organic and Conventional Honeys from Poland

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Halagarda ◽  
Sabrina Groth ◽  
Stanisław Popek ◽  
Sascha Rohn ◽  
Vasilisa Pedan
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Production Method ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Pollen Content ◽  
Phenolic Profiles ◽  
The Impact

Honey is a natural food product hypothesized to have significant health-beneficial value. The results of recent studies indicate that the biological activity of honey can also be ascribed to phenolic compounds and their antioxidant activity. The aims of this study were: To determine the phenolic profiles of several varieties of Polish honey and their correlation with various factors influencing the quality of honey, plus to verify the impact of production method (organic/conventional) and the pollen content on these profiles. In total, 11 organic and 11 conventional honey samples from Poland were investigated. The botanical origin of the samples was identified through melissopalynological analysis, whereas individual phenolic compounds were determined by the LC/MS analysis. The Folin–Ciocalteau assay was used for the determination of the total phenolic content (TPC). Moreover, the CIE L*a*b* color values were measured and matched with the above-mentioned parameters. The results of the study contribute to the discussion on the health benefits of organic farming. It was found that chrysin may act as a potential indicator compound. The study confirms the existence of the link between TPC and color, and it shows that there is a correlation between pinocembrin and galangin, two compounds that are reported to ameliorate insulin resistance.

scholarly journals Optimization of the extraction parameters of Aloe Vera polyphenols and study of antioxidant and antifungal activities: application to molds isolated from durum wheat

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imen Laib ◽  
Fairouz Boubrik ◽  
Malika Barkat
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Durum Wheat ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Dry Extract ◽  
Extraction Parameters ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Medium Method

Abstract The main objectives of this work are to optimize the extraction parameters, to test the antioxidant activity of Aloe Vera extract and to study the impact of this extract on deteriorating molds of Algerian variety of wheat (CIRTA). The extraction was optimized by central composite design. Determination of the polyphenols, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins was performed by using colorimetric assays. Identification and quantification of phenolic compounds were performed by RPHPLC-UV method. The antioxidant activity was tested by three methods: 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,20-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS), and CUPRAC (Cupric reducing antioxidant capacity), the antifungal activity of Aloe Vera extract on isolated strains from durum wheat were tested by dilution in a solid medium method. The optimum of total phenolic got was1,044 x 104 µg GAE/g of dry extract. The extract is rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins. The analysis of phenolic compounds of Aloe Vera by RP-HPLC-UV revealed seven phenolic compounds. Strong antioxidant activity was obtained for Aloe Vera extract. Purification and microscopic study of isolated strains gave the possibility of identifying four strains: Alternaria spp1, Alternaria spp2, Penicillium spp, and Aspergillus spp. the antifungal potential of Aloe Veravaries according to the fungal genera and the concentrations of extract used.

scholarly journals Phytochemical screening and in vitro antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and antitumor activities of the red propolis Alagoas

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 452-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. R. G. Silva ◽  
T. M. S. Matias ◽  
L. I. O. Souza ◽  
T. J. Matos-Rocha ◽  
S. A. Fonseca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Bioactive Metabolites ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Dpph Method

Abstract The study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity, antioxidant, toxicity and phytochemical screening of the Red Propolis Alagoas. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated by disk diffusion method. Determination of antioxidant activity was performed using the DPPH assay (1.1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl), FTC (ferric thiocyanate) and determination of phenolic compounds by Follin method. Toxicity was performed by the method of Artemia salina and cytotoxicity by MTT method. The phytochemical screening for the detection of allelochemicals was performed. The ethanol extract of propolis of Alagoas showed significant results for antimicrobial activity, and inhibitory activity for Staphylococcus aureus and Candida krusei. The antioxidant activity of the FTC method was 80% to 108.3% hydrogen peroxide kidnapping, the DPPH method showed an EC50 3.97 mg/mL, the content of total phenolic compounds was determined by calibration curve gallic acid, resulting from 0.0005 mg/100 g of gallic acid equivalent. The extract was non-toxic by A. salina method. The propolis extract showed high activity with a higher percentage than 75% inhibition of tumor cells OVCAR-8, SF-295 and HCT116. Chemical constituents were observed as flavonones, xanthones, flavonols, and Chalcones Auronas, Catechins and leucoanthocyanidins. It is concluded that the extract can be tested is considered a potential source of bioactive metabolites.

scholarly journals Determination of Quality Characteristics, Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Propolis from Southeastern Mexico

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-122
Author(s):  
Enrique Sauri-Duch ◽  
Cesia Gutiérrez-Canul ◽  
Luis F. Cuevas-Glory ◽  
Lorena Ramón-Canul ◽  
Emilio Pérez-Pacheco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Dry Extract ◽  
Extract Content ◽  
The Individual

Abstract The objective of this work was to investigate the variability of physicochemical parameters, phenolic compounds and in vitro antioxidant activity of propolis collected from different apiaries in southeastern Mexico. A high variability was found in the moisture content (1.96–8.26%), ash (0.66–5.50%) and sensory characteristics of raw propolis from southeastern Mexico, but the raw propolis samples met the requirements of the quality regulations. In the same way, most of the ethanolic extracts also complied with the quality regulations. Of all the extracts, PE2 obtained from Santa Cruz showed the highest values for dry extract, content of total phenolic compounds (TPC), total flavonoids (TF) and antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS). The content of the individual phenolic compounds varied according to the geographical location of the apiary, but the PE2 extract resulted in the highest pinocembrin and chrysin content. A positive correlation was obtained between TPC and TF with antioxidant activity. Propolis extracts were classified into two groups through principal component analysis (PCA). These results indicate that the apiary location in southeastern Mexico influenced the characteristics of propolis.

scholarly journals Determination of total phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity and nutrients in Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa H. B. K.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 373-376
Author(s):  
Antonio Saravia Maldonado Selvin ◽  
Montero Fernández Ismael ◽  
Santos Alemán Ricardo ◽  
Abrahan Marcia Fuentes Jhunior ◽  
da Conceição Campelo Ferreira María
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Bertholletia Excelsa ◽  
Brazil Nuts

scholarly journals Phenolic Composition, Antioxidant Activity, andIn VitroAvailability of Four Different Berries

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Marhuenda ◽  
María Dolores Alemán ◽  
Amadeo Gironés-Vilaplana ◽  
Alfonso Pérez ◽  
Gabriel Caravaca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phenolic Composition ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Anthocyanin Concentration

Polyphenols from berries have proved healthy effects after“in vitro”and“in vivo”studies, such as preventing tumor growing and neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. We compared four different kinds of berries—strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry—with the aim to distinguish their phenolic composition, concerning their antioxidant capacity along with their“in vitro”availability. Folin-Ciocalteu method was used for the determination of phenolic compounds, and the antioxidant capacity was measured by ORAC method. Moreover, the determination of anthocyanins was accomplished with an HPLC-DAD. Finally, we carried out an“in vitro”digestion to simulate the gastrointestinal digestion. All berries showed good antioxidant capacity with significant differences, besides high total phenolic compounds. Content of anthocyanins measured by HPLC-DAD varied between the different berries, namely, blackberries and strawberries which showed higher anthocyanin concentration. After“in vitro”digestion, berries showed poor bioavailability of the analysis of anthocyanins (9.9%–31.7%). Availability of total phenolic compounds was higher than anthocyanins (33%–73%). Moreover, strawberries and blackberries presented the less availability grade. Decrease in antioxidant activity measured by ORAC method was about 90% in all berries studied. Therefore, bioavailability of phenolic compounds remains unclear and more correlation between“in vitro”and“in vivo”studies seems to be necessary.

scholarly journals Determination of antioxidant activity and total phenolic contents in yogurt added with black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) honey

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Özge Duygu Okur
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Nigella Sativa ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Black Cumin ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Total Phenolic Contents ◽  
High Level

Abstract This study aims to reveal the antioxidant activity and phenolic ingredients of yogurts added with black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) honey. Therefore, this study aimed to produce healthy food made with black cumin honey with increased total phenolic contents and antioxidant activity. The effect of varying degrees of black cumin honey addition (0, 2.5%, 5%, 10%, 15%) on the antioxidant activity and total phenolic contents of yogurt were examined for 28 days. The antioxidant activity was found between 14.33 and 17.41 mM TE. Total phenolic compounds were between 202.50 and 1415.00 mg GAE/kg. Some important differences were determined between yogurts with black cumin honey and the control with respect to phenolic contents during storage (p < 0.05). The results of study reveal that the augmentation of fortification rate increased the total phenolic characteristic and antioxidant activity of yogurt with black cumin honey. Significantly, these outcomes indicate that yogurt with black cumin honey have a high level of polyphenols and could be consumed as bioactive composition.

scholarly journals Determination of Antioxidant Activity of Selected Vegetables Grown in Iran under Reversed Phase Conditions with UPLC

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 122-125
Author(s):  
Nahid Rastakhiz ◽  
Fereshteh Khosravi ◽  
Seyyed Sina Seyyed Jafari Olia ◽  
Behzad Iranmanesh
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Reversed Phase ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Flavonoid Content ◽  
Reverse Phase

This study describes the determination of some phenolic compounds in four different vegetables of Kerman in Iran including Carrots, Celery, Lettuce and red cabbage .The  phenolic compounds analyzed were (Ascorbate, Ferulic acid, Naringin) using reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (RPUPLC). The results of analysis showed in vegetables ranged between 90 and 1080mg /kg. A high and significant correlation between antioxidant activity and total phenolic content was determined in vegetables (r2 = 0.9461 P < 0.06). However, flavonoid content was not significantly correlated with antioxidant activity in vegetables. It was observed that total phenolic content is the major contributor to the antioxidant activity of vegetables.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijls.v9i5.12712

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