scholarly journals Enrichment of Commercially-Prepared Juice With Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Peel Extract as a Source of Antioxidants

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zilmar Meireles Pimenta Barros ◽  
Jocelem Mastrodi Salgado ◽  
Priscilla Siqueira Melo ◽  
Fuvia de Oliveira Biazotto
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Pomegranate Peel ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Punica Granatum L

<p>Ready-to eat foods meet the demands of a modern lifestyle and the number of people seeking food that is convenient and safe is increasing. The extracts of peels from four different fruits were tested as potential value-added foods to offer to consumers. Physical and chemical analyses of the peel extracts were conducted to measure total phenolic compounds, tannins, phytic acid and antioxidant activity using the 1’-1’Diphenyl-2’picrylhydrazyl, and 2,2’-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid methods. The result of screening the antioxidant activity showed that the pomegranate peel had higher activity than the other peels (p&lt;0.05). In addition, flavonoids and vitamin C were measured in the pomegranate peel, and low amounts of these components were found. The pomegranate peel had a high amount of phenolic compounds and high levels of antioxidants, and this peel was used to enrich a commercially-available juice. Furthermore, the sensory evaluation showed no difference between the control and enriched juice. The product was well accepted and feasible from a technological standpoint. Because the waste is rich in bioactive compounds, value is added to the final product, as these antioxidant compounds are known to protect health and improve the quality of life of the consumers.</p>

scholarly journals Determination of Punicalagins Content, Metal Chelating, and Antioxidant Properties of Edible Pomegranate (Punica granatum L) Peels and Seeds Grown in Morocco

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Talal Sabraoui ◽  
Taleb Khider ◽  
Boubker Nasser ◽  
Rabiaa Eddoha ◽  
Abderrahman Moujahid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Pomegranate Peel ◽  
Metal Chelating ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Punica Granatum L

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L) is widely cultivated in the Mediterranean countries especially in Morocco. Pomegranate peel and seed contain considerable amounts of phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity. The aim of the present study was to phytochemically characterize the pomegranate peels and seeds obtained from three Moroccan provinces, using UHPLC-DAD. In addition, total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid contents (TFC), and metal chelating of pomegranate peel were also evaluated. The results showed that pomegranate peel possesses the highest phenolic (TPC: 224.39 mg GAE/g dw) and flavonoid (TFC: 62.64 mg rutin/g dw) contents. Punicalagin-β and punicalagin-α, are the abundant compounds found in peel: 216.36±9.94 mg/g, 154.94±5.21 mg/g, respectively. Pomegranate peels showed significantly (p<0.05) high antioxidant activity 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) EC50: 42.71±0.04 μg/mL, 2.2′-Azino-bis(3-Ethylbenzothiazoline-6-Sulfonic Acid) (ABTS) EC50: 62.15±0.01 μg/mL), and chelating activity (FRAP 1.85±0.00 mg ascorbic acid equivalents/100 g, Fe2+: 2.52±0.01 μmol EDTA equivalents/g dw) compared to seeds. A positive correlation between antioxidant activity and total phenolic was found. According to achieved results, high antioxidant capacity of pomegranate extracts, especially peel, shed light to further use as natural food preservatives. Pomegranate peel could be used for the fortification of food with fiber by introducing it in dietary, as well as in health applications due to its higher antioxidant capacity.

scholarly journals Brewing By-Product Upcycling Potential: Nutritionally Valuable Compounds and Antioxidant Activity Evaluation

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Elisabetta Bravi ◽  
Giovanni De Francesco ◽  
Valeria Sileoni ◽  
Giuseppe Perretti ◽  
Fernanda Galgano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Liquid Waste ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Brewing Industry ◽  
Antioxidant Power ◽  
Spent Grains ◽  
By Products

The brewing industry produces high quantities of solid and liquid waste, causing disposal issues. Brewing spent grains (BSGs) and brewing spent hop (BSH) are important by-products of the brewing industry and possess a high-value chemical composition. In this study, BSG and BSH, obtained from the production process of two different types of ale beer (Imperial red and Belgian strong beer) were characterized in terms of valuable components, including proteins, carbohydrates, fat, dietary fiber, β-glucans, arabinoxylans, polyphenols, and phenolic acids, and antioxidant activity (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power Assay (FRAP), 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-Azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS)). Significant concentrations of total polyphenols were observed in both BSH and BSG samples (average of about 10 mg GAE/g of dry mass); however, about 1.5-fold higher levels were detected in by-products of Belgian strong ale beer compared with Imperial red. Free and bound phenolic acids were quantified using a validated chromatographic method. A much higher level of total phenolic acids (TPA) (about 16-fold higher) was found in BSG samples compared with BSHs. Finally, their antioxidant potential was verified. By-products of Belgian strong ale beer, both BSG and BSH, showed significantly higher antioxidative capacity (about 1.5-fold lower inhibitory concentration (IC50) values) compared with spent grains and hop from the brewing of Imperial red ale. In summary, BSG and BSH may be considered rich sources of protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and antioxidant compounds (polyphenols), and have the potential to be upcycled by transformation into value-added products.

scholarly journals Antioxidant Compounds, Mineral Content and Antioxidant Activity of Several Tomato Cultivars Grown in Southwestern Romania

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Violeta NOUR ◽  
Ion TRANDAFIR ◽  
Mira E. IONICA
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Fruit Shape ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Tomato Cultivars

Ten indeterminate tomato cultivars differing in fruit shape and typology, grown simultaneously in a greenhouse from Oltenia (Southwestern Romania) and harvested at red ripe stage, were investigated for the contents in ascorbic acid, lycopene, β-carotene, total phenolics, minerals (K, Na, Ca and Mg) and trace elements (Fe, Cu, Mn, Cr, Zn and B). In addition, their antioxidant activities were determined. Significant differences were found among tomato cultivars in all studied antioxidant compounds, as well as in the antioxidant activity. Ascorbic acid ranged from 91.9 to 329.7 mg kg-1 fw, lycopene ranged from 19.7 to 49.0 mg kg-1 fw, while total phenolic compounds varied between 300.2 and 557.8 mg kg-1 fw. Antioxidant activity ranged from 0.81 mmol Trolox kg-1 fw to 1.74 mmol Trolox kg-1 fw and it was significantly correlated to total phenolics content (r = 0.91; p< 0.05). The cocktail type cultivar ‘Tiger’ and the cherry type cultivar ‘Belle’ proved to be the most powerful in antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds while the rectangular plum shaped cultivar ‘Porto’ recorded the highest average lycopene content. A valuable cultivar proved to be the brownish red ‘Sacher’ which registered among the highest contents of phenolics, lycopene and ascorbic acid. Mineral and trace elements contents were also significantly affected by cultivars. Values recorded for K, Ca and Mg ranged from 2139.6 to 3056.9 mg kg-1, 137.7 to 325.8 mg kg-1 and 27.3 to 168.7 mg kg-1 respectively.

scholarly journals Comparison of five solvents in the extraction of phenolic anti-oxidants from pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 140-147
Author(s):  
Abderrezak Kennas ◽  
Hayat Amellal-Chibane
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Extraction Yield ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phenolic Antioxidants ◽  
Punica Granatum L ◽  
Extracting Solvent ◽  
High Inhibition

Background: Pomegranate peels are rich in bioactive compounds and could be an alternative natural source such as antioxidants. Aims: The aim of the present study was to assess the abilities of five solvents to extract phenolic antioxidants from pomegranate peels. Methods and Material: Pomegranate peels powder was subjected to extraction and the extraction yield was compared. The total phenolic, flavonoid, condensed and hydrolysable tannins contents were analyzed. The antioxidant activity of the extracts was evaluated by two methods (DPPH* and ABTS•+ scavenging capacities) and results were then compared. Results: Results showed that the mixture methanol/water (50:50) allowed higher extraction yield (37.33±5.3%) than the others solvents (P<0.05). Further, the total phenolic, flavonoid and condensed tannins contents were the highest in mixture water/methanol (50:50) extract. Phenolic antioxidants showed a distinct reducing capacity and a high DPPH* inhibition values were recorded for all extracts with no significant differences (P>0.05) between ethanol and mixture water/methanol (50:50) extracts. All extracts exhibited high inhibition against ABTS•+ but with a considerable variation. Phenolic content and antioxidant activities were well positively correlated with each other. Conclusions: Our findings revealed that the choice of the extracting solvent affects considerably the extraction of phenolic antioxidants from pomegranate peels. Keywords: Pomegranate peels, solvent extraction, antioxidant activity, phenolic antioxidants.

scholarly journals Biotransformation of Pitanga Juice by Tannase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae CCMB 520

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Monteiro ◽  
Maria Araújo ◽  
Paula Barbosa ◽  
Marcelo Mello ◽  
Tonny Leite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Statistical Design ◽  
Partial Purification ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Functional Quality ◽  
Physical And Chemical

The pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.) is a native species to Brazil and widely used by Brazilian industry, mainly in food, to juice, ice cream, soft drinks, jellies and liqueurs production. The fruit contains a high concentration of anthocyanins, flavonoids and carotenoids, which make it a promising source of antioxidant compounds. The objective of this work was to produce and purify tannase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae CCMB 520, to apply in the integral pitanga juice and to verify its physical and chemical effects. The tannase was produced under submerged fermentation in bench bioreactor. After the fermentation process the enzyme was partially purified. The partially purified tannase was applied in the integral pitanga juice using Doehlert statistical design. The effect of the enzymatic application was analyzed by means of phenolic compounds contents and antioxidant activity. Physical–chemical analyzes were carried out to investigate the Standard Identity and Quality of the juice. The best results for partial purification were obtained by ultrafiltration. After application, the total phenolics content was 4855 mg Eq. AG/L, and for the antioxidant activity was 952 μMTrolox/L (69.41%). It has been found that it is possible by means of enzymatic treatment to improve the functional quality of the integral pitanga juice.

scholarly journals Physico-chemical, proximate, mineral and bioactive composition of Garcinia buchananii baker fruit from Uganda and Rwanda

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (105) ◽  
pp. 18932-18949
Author(s):  
F Omujal ◽  
◽  
JBL Okullo ◽  
C Bigirimana ◽  
P Isubikalu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Dietary Fibre ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Length Width ◽  
Garcinia Buchananii ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Garcinia buchananii Baker (Family,Cluciaceae/Guttiferae) is an underutilized indigenous fruit tree that produces edible fruits that are used as both food and medicine in tropical Africa. This study evaluated the physical and chemical characteristics of G. buchananii fruits collected from Uganda and Rwanda. Ripe fruits were harvested during their peak seasons in Masaka and Bugesera Districts in Uganda and Rwanda, respectively. The fruits were analyzed for physical characteristics including; fruit weight, fruit size (that is length and width), number of seeds per fruit, seed weight, seed dimensions(length, width and breadth); chemical characteristics (pH and titratable acidity), proximate composition (moisture content, protein, fat, dietary fibre, carbohydrates and energy), mineral composition (K, Na, Ca, Mg, Ca, Fe, Zn, Cu), and bioactive components (total phenolic compounds, flavonoids and anthocyanins; and antioxidant activity). Data were statistically analyzed using a student T-test (p≤0.05). The results indicated that fruit weight and pulp content ranged from 6.3±1.3-9.5±2.8g and 54.1±10.6- 81.1±6.5%, respectively. Titratable acidity of the pulp ranged from 6.1±0.8 to 7.1±0.1 %. Nutritionally, dietary fibre, vitamin C, iron and zinc ranged from 20.0±0.4 -22.6±1.8 g/100g, 32.8±3.2-42.0±3.3 mg/100g, 4.8±0.2 - 6.5±0.8 mg/100g and 1.1±0.0 -2.5±0.1 mg/100g, respectively. The total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity ranged from 996.7±50.5 - 1147.5±47.4 mg/g GAE (Garlic Acid Equivalent) and 8.0±0.2- 8.4±0.1 mg/100g AAE (Ascorbic Acid Equivalent) as IC50, respectively. There was a significant difference (p≤0.05) in the physical characteristics (weight, length, width and breadth), nutritional composition and bioactive components of the fruit samples of the two countries. Assessment of the nutrients indicated that the pulp was rich in vitamin C, iron, zinc, copper and dietary fibre. The pulp also contained phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity. The seeds had 6-24% crude oil content with palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic as major fatty acids. The total unsaturated fatty acids in the seed oil ranged from 58.4-59.5%. Although this finding showed significant differences (P≤0.05) in the physical and chemical of G. buchananii fruit from Uganda and Rwanda, the nutritional composition and bioactive component information has shown the potential of the fruits for processing into high-value nutraceuticals.

Characteristics of the raw fruit, industrial pulp, and commercial jam elaborated with Spanish quince (Cydonia oblonga Miller)

2020 ◽  
pp. 623
Author(s):  
Esther Vidal Cascales ◽  
José María Ros García
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Water Activity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Microbiological Analysis ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
And Storage

Quince fruit and two industrial derivates (pulp and jam) were characterized from physicochemical, nutritional and microbiological viewpoint. Quinces were collected at maturity (September) in Murcia (Spain). Quinces were converted at a processing factory in pulp (intermediate product) and, in the same factory, this pulp was transformed in jam. The pH, soluble solids, acidity, color, moisture, water activity, total phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, vitamin C and flavonoids were measured for all samples, while for microbiological analysis was only used quince jam. There were significant differences among quince fruit, industrial pulp and commercial jam. Processing caused pH, moisture and water activity decrease, while soluble solids increase. Total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity increased in the pulp and in the jam. The effect of cooking and storage was a decrease of vitamin C and flavonoids in the jam. Quince jam presented a total number of molds and yeasts lower than 2 log cfu/g. Although the production parameters affect to the quality of the quince jam, it is a sensory attractive food with healthy properties.

Combining pressurized liquids with ultrasound to improve the extraction of phenolic compounds from pomegranate peel (Punica granatum L.)

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 151-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Rocchetti Sumere ◽  
Mariana Corrêa de Souza ◽  
Mariana Pacífico dos Santos ◽  
Rosângela Maria Neves Bezerra ◽  
Diogo Thimoteo da Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Pomegranate Peel ◽  
Punica Granatum L ◽  
Pressurized Liquids

scholarly journals Quality of Indian mackerel as affected by pomegranate peel and tea leaf extracts during ice storage

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
PA Shinde ◽  
VK Reddy S ◽  
SB Patange
Keyword(s):  
Storage Period ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Ice Storage ◽  
Indicator Organisms ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Pomegranate Peel ◽  
Indian Mackerel ◽  
Tea Leaf

The effect of dip treatments of Indian mackerel (Rastriliger kanagurta) in 0.5 % & 1 % pomegranate peel extracts (Punica granatum) (PPE) and 3 % & 5 % green tea (Camelia sinensis) (GTE) extracts; on the ice storage characteristics was evaluated. Total phenolic content of PPE and GTE were found to be 212±20.55 and 159.3±7.72 mg g-1tannic equivalent. Fish treated with PPE and GTE were evaluated for bio-chemical, microbiological and sensory attributes during the period of storage in ice. Indicator organisms like Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus were not detected in any sample, whereas biochemical attributes increased significantly (p < 0.05) during the storage period. The fishes were acceptable up to 17th and 16th days in ice in case of PPE & GTE treatments, respectively. On the other hand the untreated fish was acceptable only up to 8 days. From this study it is concluded that; the natural extracts of PPE & GTE can be used to preserve the fatty fish and extend the shelf life during ice storage for a considerable period.SAARC J. Agri., 13(1): 109-122 (2015)

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