scholarly journals Primary and Phenolic Metabolites Analyses, In Vitro Health-Relevant Bioactivity and Physical Characteristics of Purple Corn (Zea mays L.) Grown at Two Andean Geographical Locations

Metabolites ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 722
Author(s):  
Lena Gálvez Ranilla ◽  
Briggite Anyela Rios-Gonzales ◽  
María Fernanda Ramírez-Pinto ◽  
Claudia Fuentealba ◽  
Romina Pedreschi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Aconitic Acid ◽  
Purple Corn

Purple corn (Zea mays L.) is native to the Andean region, but limited research has been performed about the potential metabolic variability when grown under Andean environmental conditions. This study was aimed at evaluating the phenolic and primary polar metabolites composition of purple corn (kernels and cobs) grown at two Peruvian Andean locations (lowland and highland) using targeted UHPLC (ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography) and untargeted GC-MS (gas chromatography mass spectrometry) metabolomic platforms, respectively. Changes in the physical characteristics and the in vitro bioactivity were also determined. Purple corn from the highland zone showed higher contents of ash, crude fiber, total phenolic contents, DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) antioxidant capacity, and α-amylase inhibitory activity in kernels, whereas increased levels of flavonoids (anthocyanins and quercetin derivatives) and ABTS [2,2ʹ-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)] antioxidant capacity were observed in cobs in comparison to lowland samples. No effect of the Andean location was found on the α-glucosidase inhibitory activity relevant for hyperglycemia management, while yield-linked physical characteristics were high in purple corn grown at the lowland zone. Polar primary metabolites related to the carbohydrate (monosaccharides, sucrose, and d-sorbitol), amino acid (valine and alanine), and tricarboxylic acid cycle (succinic, fumaric, and aconitic acid) metabolism were higher in highland purple corn (cob and kernel) likely due to abiotic stress factors from the highland environment. This study provides the foundation for further breeding improvements at Andean locations.

scholarly journals Influence of thermal treatment on Anthocyanin, total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of Pigmented Maize (Zea mays L.)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Phuoc Minh
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Thermal Conditions ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
The Impact

Pigmented maize (Zea mays L.) is a healthy crop due to its perfect proximates and phytochemicals. Thermal treatment was widely used to enhance phytochemical constituents in different kinds of crops. This research evaluated the impact of temperature (100, 115, 130 °C) and duration (10, 15, 20 min) in roasting to anthocyanin, total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of pigmented maize. Results showed that thermal treatment at 115 °C in 10 min significantly improved anthocyanin in pigmented maize; however, this content would be lower at higher temperatures or prolonged exposing time. Meanwhile, total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity in the pigmented maize were recorded at the highest level when being roasted at 100 oC for 10 min. This research proved that phytochemical constituents and antioxidant capacity inside the pigmented maize would be seriously damaged at high temperatures and extended duration in roasting. By this, producers should pay more attention to thermal conditions in roasting.

scholarly journals Ancestral Peruvian ethnic fermented beverage “Chicha” based on purple corn (Zea mays L.): unraveling the health-relevant functional benefits

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Vargas-Yana ◽  
Brigitte Aguilar-Morón ◽  
Nelly Pezo-Torres ◽  
Kalidas Shetty ◽  
Lena Gálvez Ranilla
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Cultural Relevance ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Total Anthocyanin ◽  
Historical Perspectives ◽  
Fermented Beverage ◽  
In Vitro Inhibition ◽  
Purple Corn

Abstract Chicha is a traditional ethnic corn-based fermented beverage with a profound cultural relevance in the Andean region, especially in Peru where it has been part of religious ceremonies since pre-Inca civilizations. Chicha de Guiñapo is made with purple corn and is a typical beverage from the Peruvian region of Arequipa (South of Peru) where some local people still preserve its traditional process and use, but no investigation has been focused on the study of its potential health-relevant functional properties linking the historical perspectives. The current research was aimed at advancing the ethnic cultural relevance of this traditional beverage with an understanding of deep historical and ecological roots and further by evaluating the differences in the traditional processing of Chicha de Guiñapo from five geographical zones in Arequipa (Peru). Furthermore, to understand the potential health relevance, the influence on the total phenolic content (TPC), the total anthocyanin content (TAC), the antioxidant capacity, the in vitro inhibition of α-glucosidase and α-amylase relevant for hyperglycemia management, along with the physicochemical characteristics, were evaluated. No significant differences were observed in the physicochemical parameters, the antioxidant capacity, and the phenolic contents among the Chicha samples from different origins. However, all samples showed a remarkable in vitro inhibition of α-glucosidase and α-amylase with a significant influence of the geographical zone of origin that links historical usage and contemporary health benefits. The Z2 Chicha sample that followed the most traditional preparation had the highest values of TAC, in vitro antioxidant capacity, and anti-hyperglycemia-relevant α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibitory activities. Results from the current study reveal that Chicha has an important health-relevant functional potential and that the preservation of the traditional historical and ethnic knowledge about its processing is critical for its validation for wider use across all communities.

Silicon and cadmium interaction of maize (Zea mays L.) plants cultivated in vitro

Biologia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuzana Lukacova ◽  
Denis Liska ◽  
Boris Bokor ◽  
Renata Svubova ◽  
Alexander Lux
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Zea Mays L

Chemical composition, bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity and stability of floral maize (Zea mays L.) pollen

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 65-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slađana Žilić ◽  
Jelena Vančetović ◽  
Marijana Janković ◽  
Vuk Maksimović
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Zea Mays L

scholarly journals Establishing Relationship between Vitamins, Total Phenolic and Total Flavonoid Content and Antioxidant Activities in Various Honey Types

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (15) ◽  
pp. 4399
Author(s):  
Norhasnida Zawawi ◽  
Pei Juin Chong ◽  
Nurul Nadhirah Mohd Tom ◽  
Nurkhairina Solehah Saiful Anuar ◽  
Salma Malihah Mohammad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Flavonoid Content ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Biochemical Compounds ◽  
Phenolic And Flavonoid

Honey is a well-known natural sweetener and is rich in natural antioxidants that prevent the occurrence of oxidative stress, which is responsible for many human diseases. Some of the biochemical compounds in honey that contribute to this property are vitamins and phenolic compounds such as phenolic acids and flavonoids. However, the extent to which these molecules contribute towards the antioxidant capacity in vitro is inconsistently reported, especially with the different analytical methods used, as well as other extrinsic factors that influence these molecules’ availability. Therefore, by reviewing recently published works correlating the vitamin, total phenolic, and flavonoid content in honey with its antioxidant activities in vitro, this paper will establish a relationship between these parameters. Based on the literature, vitamins do not contribute to honey’s antioxidant capacity; however, the content of phenolic acids and flavonoids has an impact on honey’s antioxidant activity.

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