scholarly journals Nutritional Composition, Analysis of Secondary Metabolites and Antioxidative Effects of the Leaves of Globularia alypum L.

2018 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Khantouche ◽  
F Guesmi ◽  
S Motri ◽  
M Mejri ◽  
M Abderabba
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Globularia Alypum ◽  
Antioxidative Effects

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF SECONDARY METABOLITES, ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY AND COMPOUND COMPOSITION IN THE SEA CUCUMBER Bohadschia sp. EXTRACT

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 645-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Rasyid
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Sea Cucumber ◽  
Similarity Index ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Activity Test ◽  
Agar Diffusion Method ◽  
Color Reactions

Bohadschia sp. is one of the sea cucumber species that has potential to be developed as a source of antibacterial from the sea. Samples of sea cucumber Bohadschia sp. used in this study collected from the Ratai bay waters, Lampung. This study aims to determine the type of secondary metabolites, antibacterial activity and compound composition analysis containing in the sea cucumber extract. Identification of secondary metabolites by observation of color reactions, precipitation and foam. The method used to antibacterial activity test was the agar diffusion method, while identification of the composition of compounds performed with Gas Chromatogaphy-Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS) method.Top of FormThe results showed that the type of secondary metabolites contained in the extract of sea cucumber Bohadschia sp. were steroids and saponins. The extract of sea cucumber Bohadschia sp. showed antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis and Vibrio eltor. Results of GC-MS were 12 compounds and have a similarity index same or more than 90%. All compounds consist of organosilicon cyclic, fatty acid, steroid, cyclo alkene and alkena. The compound with biggest abundance was cholest-5-en-3-yl nonanoate (4.89%) and retention time was 37.370 minutes.

Lentils (Lens culinaris, L.)

2017 ◽  
pp. 42-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mo'ez Al-Islam Ezzat Faris ◽  
Amita Attlee
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
Pressure Lowering ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Bioactive Phytochemicals

Lentils have been part of human diet from ancient times. This chapter focuses on the nutritional composition, presence of bioactive substances, antioxidants and health rendering properties of lentils. Recent definitions have considered lentils as a prophylactic and therapeutic functional food due to its considerable content of essential macronutrients, namely functional proteins and carbohydrates, and essential micronutrients, as well as bioactive phytochemicals such as phytates and polyphenols. Indeed, the presence of an impressive arsenal of secondary metabolites, minerals and bioactive constituents in lentils have shown to be promising contributors in the management and prevention of several human chronic diseases, attributed to their anticarcinogenic, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic and blood-pressure lowering properties.

scholarly journals Ecology, Phylogeny, and Potential Nutritional and Medicinal Value of a Rare White “Maitake” Collected in a Mediterranean Forest

Diversity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Letizia Gargano ◽  
Georgios I. Zervakis ◽  
Omoanghe S. Isikhuemhen ◽  
Giuseppe Venturella ◽  
Roberta Calvo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cold Water ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Its Region ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Nuclear Ribosomal Dna ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Living Tree

Albino Grifola frondosa (Dicks.) Gray “maitake” mushrooms (described as G. albicans Imazeki and then placed in synonymy with G. frondosa) are particularly rare, and the few pertinent records are not treated in scientific publications. A field investigation carried out in Sicily (Italy) led to the collection of an unusual white Grifola specimen at the base of a living tree of Quercus pubescens Willd. s.l. The outcome of sequencing the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of nuclear ribosomal DNA (nrDNA) indicated that it belongs to G. frondosa and provided an insight to the phylogenetic relationships within the genus. The results of nutritional composition analysis showed that the albino basidioma possesses relatively high contents of Ca, Fe, K, and Cu and is rather low in Na when compared with literature data on edible mushrooms. Vitamin (B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, and D2) contents ranged from 0.15 to 3.89 mg per 100 g of mushroom dry weight. The cold-water extract of this specimen was effective at inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 15442 at the maximum screening concentration of 50% v/v. In addition, the extract slowed down the ability of Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 43300 to form biofilms. According to data hereby reported, the albino G. frondosa is a culinary-medicinal mushroom with a promising exploitation potential.

scholarly journals Physicochemical characterization and nutritional composition analysis of pineapple guava at three different ripening stages

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lina María García-Rivera ◽  
Henry Alexander Váquiro-Herrera ◽  
José Fernando Solanilla-Duque
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Neutral Detergent Fiber ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Current Consumption ◽  
Total Carbohydrates ◽  
Pineapple Guava ◽  
Acca Sellowiana

Pineapple guava (Acca sellowiana [O. Berg] Burret) is a fruit with export and production potential in Colombia. However, there are few reports about its composition concerning physiological behavior throughout the different ripening phases. Intending to confront this situation, a study was proposed in order to evaluate the physicochemical properties and the nutritional composition of pineapple guava fruits in three different phases of ripening, determined by the weeks elapsed after anthesis, considering it undeveloped for week 17 (W17), ripe for week 20 (W20) and overripe from week 21 (W21). Pineapple guava fruits were preliminarily characterized, they underwent a bromatological analysis and their content of vitamin A and C content was established. The results showed a significant content of crude fiber and total carbohydrates in the three evaluated phases. There was also a decrease in the neutral detergent fiber of 38% between W17 and W21. The highest level of vitamin C was reported in W17 (67.82 mg ascorbic acid/g dry sample), as well as for vitamin A (12.65 mg β-carotene/g dry sample). In a physical-chemical characterization, the existence of a particular physiological behavior is possible because of the development in size and mass of the fruit after physiological ripening. Additionally, the calcium and reducing carbohydrate content can be associated with the pulp browning phenomenon. Clearly, pineapple guava is a promising fruit thanks to its nutritional properties, according to the current consumption tendencies.

Iron Bio-accessibility and Nutritional Attributes of Selected Disease Specific Commercial Formulations

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asna Urooj ◽  
Seema Siddiqi ◽  
Lakshmi S.
Keyword(s):  
Equilibrium Dialysis ◽  
Health Benefit ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Total Iron Content ◽  
Composition Data ◽  
Simulated Digestion ◽  
Disease Specific

<p>Iron deficiency is the most common form of malnutrition in the world, affecting more than 2 billion people globally. Food labeling is an important tool that provides information on the nutritional composition data to consumers. However, the information on bio accessibility values is limited; therefore, the aim of the present study is to promote the nutritional labeling by the inclusion of bio accessibility values of micronutrients of importance along with nutritional composition data. Commercial supplements commonly used for disease specific conditions were selected &amp; their iron bio accessibility was determined by equilibrium dialysis involving an in vitro simulated digestion procedure.  The formulations were also subjected to nutritional composition analysis &amp; functional properties by standard AOAC methods. The total iron content of the supplements ranged between 8.66±0.5mg/100g to 21.72±1.44 mg/100g whereas the bio accessibility of micronutrient iron ranged between 0.05±0.01 mg/100g to 0.32±0.20mg/100g. The % iron bio accessibility was also determined &amp; ranged between 0.23-2.52%. Thus inclusion of bio accessibility values of vital micronutrients along with usual nutritional composition data employs as an effective tool to combat various micronutrient deficiencies. Therefore, application of supplements with higher bioavailability may result in usage of lower doses of iron with fewer side effects, thus improving treatment efficacy. This novel information has the potential application in nutritional labeling to improve the bioavailability of trace minerals and hence contributes to the human health benefit.</p>

scholarly journals A proximate, mineral composition and anti-nutritional factors of the aerial parts of Lablab purpureus (L.) sweet

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Sulaiman ◽  
Muhammad Abubakar Lawal
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Mineral Composition ◽  
Aerial Part ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Lablab Purpureus ◽  
Total Carbohydrate ◽  
Nutritional Factors ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents

This study evaluates the nutritional and anti-nutritional potentials of the aerial part of Lablab purpureus as it relates to its use in Animal nutrition. The preliminary phytochemical test of the plant revealed the presence of bioactive secondary metabolites; glycosides, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, alkaloids, coumarins, phenols, carbohydrates and terpenoids in the crude extract. Results from the study revealed significant mineral composition in Lablab purpureus. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopic (AAS) technique was employed in the elemental analysis. Substantial amounts of Ca, Na, K and Mg were found, while Cu, Fe, P, Mn and Zn were present in trace amounts. Proximate analysis revealed the ash and fat contents to be 5.6 % and 4.2 % respectively. The protein level, total Carbohydrate and Fibre contents were determined to be 25.4 %, 46.93 % and 7.5 % respectively. The presence of anti-nutritional secondary metabolites; tannins, saponins, oxalates, phytates, cyanogenic glycosides and free phenolics were quantitatively determined to be 0.50 %, 3.8 %, 0.70 %, 2.2 %, 1.2 % and 2.1 % respectively. The results of the phytochemical constituents, proximate composition, anti-nutritional factors and mineral composition of the aerial part of Lablab purpureus in this study demonstrates high nutrients content with potentials to meet the nutritional requirements in monogastric diets.Keywords: Anti-nutritional composition, Lablab Purpureus, Mineral composition, Proximate analysis

Distribution of Phytochemicals and Some Anti-nutrients in Selected Edible Mushrooms in Ekiti State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adedeji Olayinka Adebiyi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Edible Mushrooms ◽  
World Health ◽  
Total Phenols ◽  
Mushroom Species ◽  
Safe Limits ◽  
Health Organization

The present study was carried out to determine the phytochemical and anti nutritional composition of some selected edible mushrooms collected in Ekiti State, Nigeria such as Pleurotus sajor-caju, Termitomyces robustus, Lentinus squarosullus, Termitomyces microcarpous, Termitomyces clypeatus, Lentinus tuber-regium and Polyporus sp. The results of phytochemical analyses revealed the presence of phytochemicals such as alkaloids (0.03-0.17%), saponin (0.03-0.12%), total phenols (0.12-4.32%), flavonoids (0.20-6.04%) and tannins (0.04-2.60%). The least concentration of all the phytochemicals was found in Polyporus sp. Results of anti nutrient screening revealed the presence of phytate (0.17-0.34mg/g), oxalate (1.87-4.04mg/g) and cyanide (0.05-0.27mg/g). Furthermore, results revealed significant differences in the phytochemical as well as anti nutritional composition of the mushrooms though some species had similar compositions. The obtained values of phytochemicals and anti nutrients were significantly lower in all the mushroom species compared to their toxic levels according to World Health Organization stipulated safe limits. Thus, the study suggests that all the mushroom species are very safe for consumption while the presence of alkaloids, saponins, phenols and flavonoids indicate medicinal potentials. Hence, screening and characterization of the secondary metabolites are required.

Lentils (Lens culinaris, L.)

2018 ◽  
pp. 361-391
Author(s):  
Mo'ez Al-Islam Ezzat Faris ◽  
Amita Attlee
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
Pressure Lowering ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Bioactive Phytochemicals

Lentils have been part of human diet from ancient times. This chapter focuses on the nutritional composition, presence of bioactive substances, antioxidants and health rendering properties of lentils. Recent definitions have considered lentils as a prophylactic and therapeutic functional food due to its considerable content of essential macronutrients, namely functional proteins and carbohydrates, and essential micronutrients, as well as bioactive phytochemicals such as phytates and polyphenols. Indeed, the presence of an impressive arsenal of secondary metabolites, minerals and bioactive constituents in lentils have shown to be promising contributors in the management and prevention of several human chronic diseases, attributed to their anticarcinogenic, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic and blood-pressure lowering properties.

Nutritional Composition Analysis of Meat From Human Lactoferrin Transgenic Bulls

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Zhao ◽  
Jianxiang Xu ◽  
Jianwu Wang ◽  
Ning Li
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Human Lactoferrin ◽  
Composition Analysis
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