scholarly journals Carotenoid Assessments and Antioxidant Activities from Flower Petals

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
Khakhanang Ratananikom ◽  
Nipa Nasinporm ◽  
Tanitpan Pongjongmit
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Carotenoid Pigment ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Pigment Profile ◽  
Deep Yellow ◽  
Β Carotene

The objectives of this study were to evaluate carotenoid pigment profile and the antioxidant activity from 14 commonly grown flowers in Thailand. The result found that orange marigold showed the highest total carotenoid content at as 2,209±75.58 µg/g, followed by deep yellow chrysanthemum at 551.27±47.72 µg/g (P<0.01). The next lower total carotenoid content group was found in yellow silk cotton, yellow trumpetbush, yellow marigold and yellow golden shower with total carotenoid content of 447.42±27.56, 429.46±28.34, 409.85±34.58 and 363.88±12.74 µg/g, respectively. The highest antioxidant activities against DPPH and ABTS radicles were found from orange marigold, which were 32.34±2.16 and 50.08±0.87%, respectively. Deep yellow chrysanthemum, yellow silk cotton, yellow trumpetbush, yellow marigold and yellow golden shower also showed significantly higher antioxidant activities than other flowers (P<0.01). Total carotenoid contents well correlated with antioxidant activities against DPPH and ABTS radicals (r = 0.6924 and r = 0.8270, respectively) at P<0.01. TLC result elucidated that orange marigold, yellow silk cotton and yellow golden shower were a good source of β-carotene, while deep yellow chrysanthemum and yellow marigold were a good source of lutein and/or zeaxanthin. The result indicated that flower petals would be useful as natural carotenoid source and provide antioxidants for food industry.

scholarly journals Effects of selected agronomical factors on the content of health-promoting compounds in spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo L. subsp. pepo)

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Wanda Wadas ◽  
Halina Mioduszewska ◽  
Krzysztof Kalinowski
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Cucurbita Pepo ◽  
Sowing Date ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Β Carotene

Effects of selected agronomical factors on the content of health-promoting compounds in spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepoL. subsp.pepo)The study examined the effects of the sowing date (5, 15 and 25 May) and plant spacing (1 × 0.6 m, 1 × 0.8 m and 1 × 1 m) on the content of carotenoids and L-ascorbic acid in the fruits of two cultivars of spaghetti squash (‘Makaronowa Warszawska' and ‘Pyza’). The field experiment was carried out in central-eastern Poland. Fully mature spaghetti squash fruits were harvested from the beginning of September to the beginning of October. The content of total carotenoids and β-carotene was the greatest in the fruits of plants sown on 15 May. The sowing date did not affect the content of L-ascorbic acid. Increasing the plant spacing from 1 × 0.6 m to 1 × 1 m resulted in an increase of total carotenoid content, particularly for the spaghetti squash sown on 25 May. Plant spacing did not have a significant effect on the content of β-carotene and L-ascorbic acid. Fruits of the ‘Makaronowa Warszawska’ with light orange flesh contained more total carotenoids and β-carotene than fruits of the ‘Pyza’ with cream-coloured flesh. The content of L-ascorbic acid in the fruits of both cultivars did not differ significantly.

scholarly journals Recurrent selection method for improvement of lutein and zeaxanthin in orange waxy corn populations

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ((04) 2019) ◽  
pp. 566-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Watanyoo Khamkoh ◽  
Danupol Ketthaisong ◽  
Khomsorn Lomthaisong ◽  
Kamol Lertrat ◽  
Bhalang Suriharn
Keyword(s):  
Recurrent Selection ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Color Parameter ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Waxy Corn ◽  
Β Carotene

The information on the responses to simple recurrent selection for yield and total carotenoid content in orange waxy corn is lacking. The objectives were to evaluate the responses to simple recurrent selection for two cycles for yield and carotenoids of orange waxy corn population and to investigate the correlations between color parameter with carotenoids in waxy corn kernels. Parental sources of germplasm with differences in kernel colors and levels of disease resistance were used for generation of a base population of orange waxy corn. A simple recurrent selection for superior phenotypes was practiced on this population for two selection cycles. Cycle 0 (C0), C1 and C2 were evaluated for two locations in 2016. The cycles showed significant differences for most traits except for plant height. The locations contributed to large portions of total variation in total yield, whereas selection cycle contributed to large portions of total variations in lutein, zeaxanthin, β-carotene and total carotenoid content and color parameter (ho), indicating that selection for carotenoids would be possible. Simple recurrent selection for two cycles increased total yield and husked ear weight of 23.2% and 15.0%, respectively. Simple recurrent selection for two cycles also increased lutein, zeaxanthin, β-carotene and total carotenoid content with increasing percentages ranging from 18.5 to 196.6%. The results indicated that population improvement by simple recurrent selection could be useful in increasing these traits. Color parameter at immature stage and dry stage was negatively and significantly correlated with lutein, zeaxanthin, β-carotene and total carotenoid content, indicating that color parameter can be used as an indirect selection criterion for these traits.

scholarly journals Antioxidants in Varieties of Chicory (Cichorium intybusL.) and Wild Poppy (Papaver rhoeasL.) of Southern Italy

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Montefusco ◽  
Giuliana Semitaio ◽  
Pier Paolo Marrese ◽  
Andrea Iurlaro ◽  
Monica De Caroli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Southern Italy ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Cultivated Plants ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Papaver Rhoeas ◽  
Edible Portion ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Lipophilic Antioxidant ◽  
Basal Rosette

We report the hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidant activities, as well as the total phenol, flavonoid, tocochromanol (tocopherol and tocotrienol), and carotenoid contents in the edible portion of wild and cultivated varieties of chicory (Cichorium intybusL.) and in the basal rosette leaves of the wild species of poppy (Papaver rhoeasL.), known by natives as “paparina,” collected in the countryside of Salento (South Apulia, Italy). We analyzed (1) two cultivars of chicory, the “Catalogna” harvested in the area between S. Pietro Vernotico and Tuturano (Brindisi) and the “Otrantina” harvested in Otranto (Lecce); (2) two wild chicory ecotypes harvested in S. Pietro Vernotico (Brindisi) and Statte (Taranto), respectively; (3) the basal leaves of wild poppy harvested in Sternatia (Lecce). In all samples, our results showed that the hydrophilic antioxidant activity is, generally, higher than the lipophilic activity. Poppy leaves exhibited the highest hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidant activities and the highest concentration of total phenols and flavonoids. Tocopherols were detected only as traces. Among the extracted carotenoids, lutein andβ-carotene were the most abundant in all analyzed samples. Total carotenoid content was greater in wild than in cultivated plants.

scholarly journals Investigations on carotenoids in lichens. XXXII. Carotenoids occurring in the thalli of lichens from Kenya (Equatorial Africa)

2014 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bazyli Czeczuga ◽  
Roland Moberg ◽  
Vagn Alstrup
Keyword(s):  
Dry Weight ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Thinlayer Chromatography ◽  
Equatorial Africa ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
First Time ◽  
Β Carotene

The presence of cartenoids in nineteen species of lichens from Kenya (Equatorial Africa) was studied by column and thinlayer chromatography. This investigations revealed the presence of the following carotenoids: neurosporene, α-carotene, β-carotene, rubixanthin, α-cryptoxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, lutein, 3'-epilutein, torularhodin, diatoxanthin, neoxanthin, echinenone, 3'-hydroxyechinenone, canthaxanthin, α-doradexanthin, astaxanthin, β-carotene epoxide, antheraxanthin, lutein epoxide, violaxanthin, mutatoxanthin, flavoxanthin, capsochrome, β-apo-8'-carotenal, β-apo-10'-carotenal and apo-12'-violaxanthal. Five of these, torularhodin, 3'-hydroxyechinenone, capsochrome, β-apo-8'-carotenal and β-apo-10'-carotenal, are reported for the first time from lichens. The total carotenoid content of the material ranged from 15.88 (Pyxine cocoes) to 135.44 µg g-1 dry weight (Telaschistes chrysophthalmus).

Northern berries as a source of carotenoids.

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katya A Lashmanova ◽  
Olga A Kuzivanova ◽  
Olga V Dymova
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Gradient Elution ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Human Diet ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Β Carotene

Carotenoids are bioactive substances in human diet. The aim of the study was to determine β-carotene and xanthophylls in four berries species. An HPLC gradient elution system were used for separation and quantification of the carotenoids. The highest total carotenoid content among the berries studied was found in cloudberry (2840 μg/100g dw), followed by blueberry (2140 μg/100 g). All berries had lutein but it was a predominant carotenoid in blueberry. The highest β-carotene levels were found in cloudberry (83% of total Car content). Cranberry and cowberry were the poorest sources of carotenoids. Our data will be included in the regional database of resources with the increased nutritional value.

scholarly journals Total carotenoid content, α-carotene and β-carotene, of landrace pumpkins (Cucurbita moschata Duch): A preliminary study

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 337-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Maria Jaeger de Carvalho ◽  
Patrícia Barros Gomes ◽  
Ronoel Luiz de Oliveira Godoy ◽  
Sidney Pacheco ◽  
Pedro Henrique Fernandes do Monte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Cucurbita Moschata ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Β Carotene

scholarly journals Natural β-Carotene Production by Blakeslea trispora Cultivated in Spanish-Style Green Olive Processing Wastewaters

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 327
Author(s):  
Eugenia Papadaki ◽  
Fani Th Mantzouridou
Keyword(s):  
Production Costs ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Blakeslea Trispora ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Reference Medium ◽  
Green Olive ◽  
First Time ◽  
Β Carotene ◽  
Carotene Synthesis

In the current research, the potential of Spanish-style green olive processing wastewaters (lye and washing waters) exploitation toward natural β-carotene production by Blakeslea trispora was tested for the first time. Mating culture generated by the joint cultivation of the heterothallic fungal strains ATCC 14271 and 14272 in the non-sterile lye and washing waters was able to grow, achieving the phytotoxic hydroxytyrosol degradation by 57.3% and 66.8%, respectively. However, the low sugar and nitrogen content of the streams did not favor carotenogenesis. Alternatively, in the nutrient-enriched effluents, a notable quantity of β-carotene was produced, accounted for 61.2 mg/L (lye) and 64.1 mg/L (washing waters) (82–88% of total carotenoid content). Above all, enriched streams had a noteworthy stimulating effect on the β-carotene synthesis, because both the maximum β-carotene yield per volume of enriched effluents and specific β-carotene production rate were higher when compared with the respective values obtained from trials with synthetic reference medium without added effluents. Hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol showed high stability during the non-sterile process for β-carotene production by B. trispora grown in the enriched effluents. This finding strengthens the potential toward the generation of multiple high-value products, which could lower the natural β-carotene production costs.

Changes in Provitamin A During Paprika Processing

1997 ◽  
Vol 60 (7) ◽  
pp. 853-857 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mª ISABEL MÍNGUEZ-MOSQUERA ◽  
DÁMASO HORNERO-MÉNDEZ
Keyword(s):  
Capsicum Annuum ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Industrial Processing ◽  
A Value ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Final Effect ◽  
Β Carotene

The effect of the industrial processing of peppers for paprika on carotenoids with provitamin A activity has been investigated. The processing consists of two principal steps: drying and milling. The milling step appears to be the more destructive, leading to a loss of 42.7 to 55.2% in the total carotenoid content and 65.2 to 81.4% in that of provitamin A, depending on the variety of the fruit. However, adding seeds from the peppers during this step dilutes the paprika, reducing the carotenoid losses due to the process itself to around 20%. The drying step is less destructive, but its final effect depends markedly on the degree of ripeness of the fruit and the variety of peppers used. Carotenoids with provitamin A value present in Capsicum annuum are β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, and cryptocapsin, which are degraded during the process by 67.3 to 82.2%, 59.2 to 78.9%, and 54.1 to 58.1 % respectively, resulting in a loss of provitamin A activity of ca. 65.2 to 81.4%.

scholarly journals Multi-strategy engineering greatly enhances provitamin A carotenoid accumulation and stability in Arabidopsis seeds

aBIOTECH ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianhu Sun ◽  
Qinlong Zhu ◽  
Ziqing Wei ◽  
Lauren A. Owens ◽  
Tara Fish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Seed Maturation ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Carotenoid Accumulation ◽  
Provitamin A Carotenoids ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Β Carotene

AbstractStaple grains with low levels of provitamin A carotenoids contribute to the global prevalence of vitamin A deficiency and therefore are the main targets for provitamin A biofortification. However, carotenoid stability during both seed maturation and postharvest storage is a serious concern for the full benefits of carotenoid biofortified grains. In this study, we utilized Arabidopsis as a model to establish carotenoid biofortification strategies in seeds. We discovered that manipulation of carotenoid biosynthetic activity by seed-specific expression of Phytoene synthase (PSY) increases both provitamin A and total carotenoid levels but the increased carotenoids are prone to degradation during seed maturation and storage, consistent with previous studies of provitamin A biofortified grains. In contrast, stacking with Orange (ORHis), a gene that initiates chromoplast biogenesis, dramatically enhances provitamin A and total carotenoid content and stability. Up to 65- and 10-fold increases of β-carotene and total carotenoids, respectively, with provitamin A carotenoids composing over 63% were observed in the seeds containing ORHis and PSY. Co-expression of Homogentisate geranylgeranyl transferase (HGGT) with ORHis and PSY further increases carotenoid accumulation and stability during seed maturation and storage. Moreover, knocking-out of β-carotene hydroxylase 2 (BCH2) by CRISPR/Cas9 not only potentially facilitates β-carotene accumulation but also minimizes the negative effect of carotenoid over production on seed germination. Our findings provide new insights into various processes on carotenoid accumulation and stability in seeds and establish a multiplexed strategy to simultaneously target carotenoid biosynthesis, turnover, and stable storage for carotenoid biofortification in crop seeds.

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