Light irradiation affects the total antioxidant capacity, total phenolic compounds, phenolic acids, and related enzyme activities of minimally processed spinach ( Spinacia oleracea L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijuan Zhan ◽  
Jingyao Li ◽  
Wen Huang ◽  
Conghui Song ◽  
Jiayin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Spinacia Oleracea ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Minimally Processed ◽  
Spinacia Oleracea L ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Related Enzyme

scholarly journals Storage study of cereal bars formulated with banana peel flour

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 386-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vania Silva Carvalho ◽  
Ana Carolina Conti-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Banana Peel ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Cereal Bars

Purpose This paper aims to examine the bioactive compounds and texture properties of cereal bars formulated with banana peel flour during storage. Design/methodology/approach Seven cereal bars were produced and stored during 11 months, under vacuum and protected from the light. The total phenolic compounds, the activity antioxidant by ABTS [2,2′-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)] method, the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate) method expressed as EC50 (concentration required to reduce the original amount of free radicals by 50 per cent) and texture properties were evaluated over the storage period. Findings In general, total phenolic compounds decreased during storage (from 4.19 to 1.11 mg GAE. g-1f.w.). Although the total antioxidant activity (ABTS method) increased during the fifth month, it reduced during storage (from 3.41 to 0.30 µmol TE.g-1f.w.); and the EC50 was not modified in many formulations, though it decreased in other formulations during storage period (from 3913 to 19221 g fruit.g-1 DPPH). The force of rupture began to increase in the fourth month (reaching 62.4 N), and hardness began to increase in the ninth month (reaching 444 N). The formulation and time factors influenced the total phenolic compounds, total antioxidant activity (ABTS method), force of rupture and hardness, while EC50 was only influenced by the formulation (p-value = 0.001). A principal component analysis showed that time had little effect on the most important characteristics considered in description of the cereal bars. Originality/value Cereal bars can be consumed up to the third month of storage, considering the texture of the products. Moreover, the presence of bioactive compounds in cereal bars depends on the addition of banana peel flour, which it contributes to the insertion of total phenolic compounds and total antioxidant activity in cereal bars, aggregating functional properties in these products.

scholarly journals l-Ascorbic acid content and antioxidant capacity in less-known fruit juices

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 359-365
Author(s):  
Ivo Soural ◽  
Petr Šnurkovič ◽  
Monika Bieniasz
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
The Other ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Eight less-known juices are characterised and contents are monitored of selected substances and nutritional parameters. 100% juices were produced of Aloe Vera, Aronia, Blackcurrant, Black elder, Cranberry, Malpighia, Pomegranate and Seaberry by pressing, including the flesh. Total phenolic compounds (TPC) and ascorbic acid (AA) content were analysed as other parameters. The juices were measured on total antioxidant capacity (TAC) as the content of trolox, where the highest levels were found for Malpighia 63.2 mM, when the value was significantly different (P < 0.05) compared with all the other juices, while Aloe Vera had lowest levels with 0.4 mM. The Aronia juice possessed the highest level of TPC (8297 mg of GAE/l). TAC levels very well corresponded with TPC levels while AA content actually did not correlate with TAC values. In addition to the objective analysis, the juices were subjected to a sensory evaluation. Blackcurrant presents an attractive product from the sensorial aspect as well as in terms of the nutritional value.

scholarly journals Short-term Effects of Composted Cattle Manure or Cotton Burr on Growth, Physiology, and Phytochemical of Spinach

HortScience ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (12) ◽  
pp. 1517-1523
Author(s):  
Chenping Xu ◽  
Beiquan Mou
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Spinacia Oleracea ◽  
Cattle Manure ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Growth Physiology ◽  
Compost Amendment ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Compost is increasingly used in horticultural crop production as soil conditioner and fertilizer because of its contribution to agriculture sustainability. The short-term (35 days after transplanting) effects of composted cattle manure or cotton burr on growth, physiology, and phytochemical of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) were evaluated in a greenhouse. Composted cattle manure at 5% or 10% mix rate (5Ca or 10Ca) greatly enhanced spinach growth as indicated by increased leaf number, area, fresh and dry weights (FW and DW), shoot FW and DW, and root DW. They also increased water use efficiency (WUE) and shoot:root ratio, and improved the photochemistry of mature leaves. Chlorophyll content also increased under 10Ca treatment. Composted cotton burr also improved spinach growth but only at 10% amendments (10Co), and was less efficient than composted cattle manure. Specific leaf area (SLA) decreased and succulence increased under all compost amendment indicating that compost could improve spinach quality. All soil amendments reduced the content of total phenolic and anthocyanin, while only 10Co and 5Ca treatments decreased flavonoid content and total antioxidant capacity. The content of carotenoid and protein increased in 10Ca treatment and amino acid content increased under both 5Ca and 10Ca treatments. The results indicated that compost, especially composted cattle manure mixed at 10%, improved spinach production and quality, and with proper application rate enhanced nutritional value by increasing carotenoid, protein, and amino acid contents while having little effect on total antioxidant capacity.

scholarly journals Bioactive compounds and enzymatic activity in minimally processed eggplant packedunderactive modified atmosphere

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Flávia Aparecida de Carvalho Mariano-Nasser ◽  
Cristine Vanz Borges ◽  
Juliana Arruda Ramos ◽  
Maurício Dominguez Nasser ◽  
Giovanna Alencar Lundgren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Solanum Melongena ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Modified Atmosphere ◽  
Minimally Processed ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Cold Chamber

The study aimed to assess bioactive compounds and polyphenoloxidase activity of minimally processed eggplants stored in different atmospheres. Eggplants (Solanum melongena L.; cv. Ciça) were minimally processed (MP), sanitized and treated with a 2% citric acid solution. They were packed in plastic containers (vacuum) of nylon + transparent polyethylene and submitted to modified atmospheres with the following concentrations of gases: control (atmospheric air), vacuum, 4% O2 + 5% CO2,4% O2 + 6% CO2, 4% O2 + 7% CO2, and 4% O2 + 8% CO2, being stored in a cold chamber (5 ± 1 °C and 90 ± 1% relative humidity) for 10 days. The analyses consisted of the total phenolic compounds, total antioxidant activity, flavonoids, and polyphenoloxidase activity. The experimental design was a completely randomized design in a 6 × 6 factorial scheme (treatment vs. storage period). The data were submitted to analysis of variance and a regression analysis was performed for storage time. The active modified atmosphere with 8% CO2 is effective in reducing the polyphenoloxidase activity in minimally processed eggplant. The contents of phenolic compounds and flavonoids of minimally processed eggplant decrease with storage.

scholarly journals Carotenoids, Flavonoids, Total Phenolic Compounds Content and Antioxidant Activity of Indigenous Pyracantha coccinea M. Roem. Fruits

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 258-266
Author(s):  
Dan Razvan Popoviciu ◽  
Ticuta Negreanu-Pirjol ◽  
Ludmila Motelica ◽  
Bogdan-Stefan Negreanu-Pirjol
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Methanol Extraction ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Fresh Frozen ◽  
Pyracantha Coccinea

Scarlet/red firethorn, Pyracantha coccinea M. Roem., is a common ornamental shrub, commonly cultivated nowadays in Romania and many other countries, in gardens or hedges. The tree has small white flowers and it produces small bright colored berries. The fruit is bitter and astringent, making it inedible when raw. The fruit can be cooked to make jellies, jams, sauces and marmalade. In this study, the Pyracantha coccinea M. Roem fruits from three common cultivars named �Orange Glow�, �Red Column� and �Soleil d�Or�, were collected from different individuals in Constanta city, Romania. Both frozen and dried (80�C) fruits were analyzed for the active principles content such as, carotenoids, flavonoids and total phenolic compounds correlated with antioxidant activity. Carotenoids were determined by acetone extraction and UV-Vis spectrophotometry, flavonoids, by methanol extraction and UV-Vis spectrophotometry and total phenolic, by methanol extraction, Folin-Ciocalteu reaction and UV-Vis spectrophotometry. The total antioxidant capacity was quantified through photochemiluminescence method by comparison with the standard substance used for calibration, Trolox� as tocopherol analogue (ACL procedure) using Photochem apparatus, Analytik Jena AG, Germany. The average carotenoid content in fresh frozen fruits ranged between 278-545 mg/kg (dry weight equivalent), while in dry material 133-203 mg/kg. Total flavonoids averaged 1415-4953 mg/kg in fresh fruits, increasing after heat-drying to 2981-5759 mg/kg. Fresh fruits contained a total amount of phenolic compounds of 11501-21107 mg/kg DW gallic acid equivalent, while dry fruits averaged 5749-8261 mg/kg GAE. Pyracantha coccinea M. Roem. fruits emphasized an increased antioxidant activity correlated with a high content of potentially bioactive compounds, especially of phenolic compounds, both in frozen and heat-dried state. �Red Column� and �Orange Glow� are the most promising varieties of the three cultivars, for potential pharmaceutical applications.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Cocoa Bean Hulls as a Fat Replacer On Functional Cake Production

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 1043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elif Öztürk ◽  
Gülden Ova
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Cocoa Bean ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Fat Replacer ◽  
Crude Fiber Content ◽  
Total Antioxidant

The effects of raw and leached cocoa bean hulls were investigated as a fat replacer in pound cakes. This substitution was applied for raw (RCBH) and leached (LCBH) grinded cacao bean hulls/oil in the ratios of 30/70 (30%), 40/60 (40%) and 50/50 (50%). Chemical, physical and sensorial properties of raw and leached cocoa bean hulls were studied as well as fat substituted cakes. Ash, protein, total phenolic compounds and total antioxidant activity decreased with leaching process. Crude fiber content increased in fat substituted cakes compared to control cake. RCBH cakes showed higher bioactive components than LCBH cakes because of raw cocoa bean hulls were higher phenolic compounds and total antioxidant activities than leached cocoa bean hulls. The results showed that 50% of vegetable oil replacement with raw cocoa bean hull in cake formulation significantly improved chemical, physical and sensory properties of fat substituted cakes.

scholarly journals A Comparison of Antioxidant Properties of Two Apple Cultivars

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 60-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emir Šahinović ◽  
Senad Murtić
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Apple Cultivars ◽  
Apple Fruits

Summary The apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) possesses a number of health-promoting properties. The main beneficial effects of apple fruits on human health are associated with the antioxidant properties of components synthesising in apple fruits during their growth and development. Phenolic compounds and flavonoids are such components that contribute significantly to the antioxidant capacity of fruits, thus enhancing their health properties. The purpose of this study is to compare the antioxidant properties (namely antioxidant capacity, ascorbic acid, total phenolic and flavonoid contents) of the ‘Idared’ and ‘Braeburn’ apple cultivars, grown under optimal growing conditions in the Goražde area. Ascorbic acid contents were estimated using the 2.6-dichlorophenolindophenol titration method, whereas total phenolics were determined using the Folin-Ciocalteu method. Furthermore, total flavonoids were determined using the aluminium chloride colorimetric assay, whereas the ferric reducing/antioxidant power assay was used to determine the total antioxidant capacity of the apple fruits examined. The average values of the ascorbic acid, the total phenolic and flavonoids contents, and the total antioxidant capacity of the ‘Idared’ apples under consideration were 8.09 mg 100 g−1, 34.56 mg gallic acid equivalents 100 g−1, 12.62 mg catechin equivalents 100 g−1 and 323.28 μmol Fe2+ 100 g−1of fresh weight, respectively. The average values of the total phenolic and flavonoids contents, as well as the antioxidant capacity of the ‘Braeburn’ apples examined were as follows: 8.89 mg 100 g−1, 33.4 mg gallic acid equivalents 100 g−1, 13.56 mg catechin equivalents 100 g−1 and 367.01 μmol Fe2+ 100 g−1 of fresh weight, respectively. The analyses performed indicate that the differences recorded in the parameter values between the apple cultivars ‘Idared’ and ‘Braeburn’ were statistically non-significant. A correlation data analysis confirmed that phenolic compounds are the carriers of the antioxidant activity of apples.

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