Microalgae-enriched breadsticks: Analysis for vitamin C, carotenoids, and chlorophyll a

2021 ◽  
pp. 108201322199025
Author(s):  
Marta Igual ◽  
Zaida Natalia Uribe-Wandurraga ◽  
Purificación García-Segovia ◽  
Javier Martínez-Monzó

Microalgae are a potential ingredient that can enhance the nutritional value of food. There are already various products made from microalgae such as pasta, cookies, breadstick, crackers, and extrudates. Moreover, these products have a typical green colour, provided from microalgae pigments. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the addition of Chlorella vulgaris and Arthrospira platensis biomass on vitamin C, total carotenoids, and chlorophyll a levels in breadsticks and its doughs. Microalgae addition in breadstick formulations is a viable alternative, because they presented a greater content of carotenoids and chlorophyll a than control breadsticks. Consequently, microalgae enriched breadsticks can provide health benefits to consumers. Here, Chlorella enriched breadsticks showed the highest studied pigments content. Despite microalgae powder containing vitamin C, breadstick dough did not present vitamin C and therefore nor the breadstick.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Wszelaczyńska ◽  
Małgorzata Szczepanek ◽  
Jarosław Pobereżny ◽  
Maciej J Kazula

ABSTRACT The nutritional value of carrot is determined by the content of total sugars and monosaccharides, carotenoids and vitamins, including vitamin C, in its roots. In 2009-2011, field experiments were carried out concerning the effect of biostimulating preparations applied during the carrot vegetation period on selected nutrients of its roots (total sugars, monosaccharides, carotenoids and vitamin C). Two biostimulants were foliarly applied in doses of 2 or 3 L ha-1 on various dates. Kelpak SL and Asahi SL: one, two or three applications; where, second and third applied at 2-week interval, additionally Kelpak SL: one application at 4-leaf phase, followed by additional application after 4 weeks. The field study was conducted in a randomized block design with four replications. The treatments of plant protection from diseases and pests complied with carrot requirements. The subject of the research was carrot of the Karotan cultivar. The content of selected components in carrot roots was determined directly after harvest and after six months of storage in the storage chamber with controlled temperature and relative air humidity. The foliar application of Kelpak SL in a single dose (2 L ha-1) at 4-leaf development phase resulted in the significant increase of total sugars, reducing sugars, total carotenoids and vitamin C. A six-month storage period resulted in a decrease of total sugars by 5% and ascorbic acid by 16.8% compared to nutritional values measured right after harvest.


Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 2065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Woo Park ◽  
Hye-Jin Kim ◽  
Min Li ◽  
Dong Lim ◽  
Jungmin Kim ◽  
...  

Arthrospira platensis is the widely available source of spirulina that contains distinctive natural pigments, including carotenoids and C-phycocyanin (C-PC). In this study, the major carotenoid and C-PC contents were determined in seven commercially available spirulina powder products and laboratory-prepared A. platensis trichomes (AP-1) by an LC-DAD method and UV-Visible spectrometry, respectively. The correlation of these two pigment content levels with Hunter color coordinates and antioxidant activity was also evaluated. The L* value failed to show a significant correlation with pigment content, but a positive correlation was observed between a* values and the contents of total carotenoid and C-PC. As b* values decreased, the chlorophyll a and C-PC contents increased. AP-1 exhibited the highest content of total carotenoids, chlorophyll a and C-PC, and antioxidant activities among the samples. This observation could be related to degradation of these pigments during the mass production process. The carotenoid profiles suggested that the commercial spirulina powders originated from two different sources, A. platensis and A. maxima. Total carotenoid and C-PC content exhibited positive significant correlations with antioxidant activities measured by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) assays. These results provide a strong scientific foundation for the establishment of standards for the commercial distribution of quality spirulina products.


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 5535
Author(s):  
Sachin Umesh Dubey ◽  
Madhu Kanta Kapoor

Moringa oleifera Lam., commonly found tree in sub-Himalayan tracts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan has a high nutrition value. The leaves, flowers and immature pods of Moringa are used as a vegetable in many countries. The leaves are highly nutritious and medicinal in nature. They are a rich source of iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, proteins, and essential amino acids. Hence Moringa leaves can be a good source of protein for the vegetarians and the under-nourished population. Present investigation deals with the study of monthly variation in the nutritional value of Moringa leaves from the month of June 2015 to January 2016. Impact of urban sewage pollution and roadside vehicular pollution on the amount of reducing and total sugars, chlorophylls (a, b and total), proteins, vitamin-C and pH of the leaves, was also studied. Results revealed that the highest amounts of reducing sugars, total sugars, chlorophyll b and total chlorophyll during October 2015 whereas proteins, chlorophyll a, vitamin C and pH were highest during January 2016. Leaf samples collected from all the study sites exhibited minimum amounts of reducing sugars, chlorophylls (a, b and total) and pH during July 2015 whereas total sugars were lowest during December 2015. Proteins and vitamin C values were lowest during August and June 2015 respectively. Sewage and vehicular pollution showed an adverse effect on the nutritional contents of Moringa oleifera leaves. Of the two polluted sites, samples from near the sewage flow showed higher impact.


Marine Drugs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Florentina Piña ◽  
Loretto Contreras-Porcia

Red alga species belonging to the Porphyra and Pyropia genera (commonly known as Nori), which are widely consumed and commercialized due to their high nutritional value. These species have a carotenoid profile dominated by xanthophylls, mostly lutein and zeaxanthin, which have relevant benefits for human health. The effects of different abiotic factors on xanthophyll synthesis in these species have been scarcely studied, despite their health benefits. The objectives of this study were (i) to identify the abiotic factors that enhance the synthesis of xanthophylls in Porphyra/Pyropia species by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of the xanthophyll content found in the literature, and (ii) to recommend a culture method that would allow a significant accumulation of these compounds in the biomass of these species. The results show that salinity significantly affected the content of total carotenoids and led to higher values under hypersaline conditions (70,247.91 µg/g dm at 55 psu). For lutein and zeaxanthin, the wavelength treatment caused significant differences between the basal and maximum content (4.16–23.47 µg/g dm). Additionally, in Pyropia spp., the total carotenoids were considerably higher than in Porphyra spp.; however, the lutein and zeaxanthin contents were lower. We discuss the specific conditions for each treatment and the relation to the ecological distribution of these species.


Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 872
Author(s):  
Nurfarhana Shaari ◽  
Rosnah Shamsudin ◽  
Mohd Zuhair Mohd Nor ◽  
Norhashila Hashim

In this study, physical and chemical properties (dry matter, ash, moisture, protein, fat, fiber, carbohydrate, starch, amylose, and vitamin C) of sweet potato tuber and flour of Anggun 1 cultivar were evaluated at different conditions. During peeling, the tuber and flour were processed subjected to three different conditions, which were unpeeled tubers (C1), peeled tubers (C2), and skin of tuber only (C3). From the results, the highest (p < 0.05) dry matter was observed in C1 while higher contents of ash, moisture, and protein were found in C3. Regarding the fat and vitamin C content, no significant differences (p > 0.05) were found between each condition. The highest fiber, carbohydrate, and amylose content (p < 0.05) were found in C1. The C1 and C2 reflected significantly higher (p < 0.05) starch content. Overall, these results provide important information about the peeling effect on the physical and chemical properties of Anggun 1. The information could be used as adding value to healthy food in the Malaysian diet due to the nutritional value of sweet potato.


2014 ◽  
Vol 112 (10) ◽  
pp. 1662-1673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Earl S. Ford ◽  
Chaoyang Li ◽  
Timothy J. Cunningham ◽  
Janet B. Croft

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterised by oxidative stress, but little is known about the associations between antioxidant status and all-cause mortality in adults with this disease. The objective of the present study was to examine the prospective associations between concentrations of α- and β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, lutein/zeaxanthin, lycopene, Se, vitamin C and α-tocopherol and all-cause mortality among US adults with obstructive lung function. Data collected from 1492 adults aged 20–79 years with obstructive lung function in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (1988–94) were used. Through 2006, 629 deaths were identified during a median follow-up period of 14 years. After adjustment for demographic variables, the concentrations of the following antioxidants modelled as continuous variables were found to be inversely associated with all-cause mortality among adults with obstructive lung function: α-carotene (P= 0·037); β-carotene (P= 0·022); cryptoxanthin (P= 0·022); lutein/zeaxanthin (P= 0·004); total carotenoids (P= 0·001); vitamin C (P< 0·001). In maximally adjusted models, only the concentrations of lycopene (P= 0·013) and vitamin C (P= 0·046) were found to be significantly and inversely associated with all-cause mortality. No effect modification by sex was detected, but the association between lutein/zeaxanthin concentrations and all-cause mortality varied by smoking status (Pinteraction= 0·048). The concentrations of lycopene and vitamin C were inversely associated with all-cause mortality in this cohort of adults with obstructive lung function.


Author(s):  
Е.С. КЕЛЕНКОВА ◽  
Е.Ю. ЕГОРОВА

Разработаны квасы брожения с использованием сухих экстрактов ягод малины, плодов черной смородины и облепихи. Исследованы экстракты плодов облепихи, ягод малины и черной смородины, полученные методом импульсно-вакуумной сушки (ООО «Вистерра», Бийск). Квасы готовили по промышленной технологии на концентрате квасного сусла. Экстракты добавляли в квас до начала брожения в дозировке от 2 до 8%. Образцы квасов с использованием экстрактов обладали приятным послевкусием, слабовыраженным плодовым ароматом. Полученные квасы характеризует высокое содержание аскорбиновой кислоты, мг/100 г, и полифенольных веществ, мг/100 мл, соответственно: контроль – менее 0,1 и 42,6; с добавлением экстракта малины 2,7 и 58,7; облепихи 6,9 и 47,7; черной смородины 4,6 и 66,2. Определено, что потребление одного стакана (200 мл) свежеприготовленного кваса с плодовым (ягодным) экстрактом позволяет удовлетворить от 100 до 150% суточной потребности в флавоноидах (85 мг/сут) и фенолокислотах (10 мг/сут), преобладающих в составе полифенольных веществ. С учетом уточненных норм МР 2.3.1.2432-08 определено, что квасы с экстрактами облепихи и смородины способны удовлетворить 10–15% физиологической потребности в витамине С взрослых и 15–45% – детей разных возрастных групп. Установлено, что добавление 6% плодово-ягодного экстракта к купажу перед брожением дает возможность вырабатывать квасы стандартного качества с оригинальными органолептическими характеристиками и повышенной пищевой ценностью. The kvasses of fermentation using dry extracts of raspberries, black currant and sea buckthorn have been developed. Extracts of sea buckthorn fruits, raspberries and black currants obtained by pulse-vacuum drying in LLC «Visterra» (Biysk) were studied. Kvasses was prepared according to industrial technology on a concentrate of kvass wort. The extracts were added to the kvass before fermentation in a dosage of from 2 to 8%. Samples of kvasses using extracts had a pleasant aftertaste, slightly pronounced fruit aroma. The resulting kvasses is characterized by a high content of ascorbic acid, mg/100 g, and polyphenolic substances, mg/100 ml, respectively: control – less than 0,1 and 42,6; with the addition of raspberry extract 2,7 and 58,7; sea buckthorn 6,9 and 47,7; black currant 4,6 and 66,2. It was determined that the consumption of one glass (200 ml) of freshly prepared kvass with fruit (berry) extract can satisfy from 100 to 150% of the daily need for flavonoids (85 mg/day) and phenolic acids (10 mg/day), which are predominant in the composition of polyphenolic substances. Taking into account the recommendations of MR 2.3.1.2432-08, it was found that kvasses with buckthorn and currant extracts can meet 10–15% of the physiological need for vitamin C in adults and 15–45% in children of different age groups. It was found that the addition of 6% fruit and berry extract to the blend before fermentation makes it possible to produce kvasses of standard quality with original organoleptic characteristics and increased nutritional value.


2021 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
pp. 102519
Author(s):  
Elena Spennati ◽  
Shabnam Mirizadeh ◽  
Alessandro A. Casazza ◽  
Carlo Solisio ◽  
Attilio Converti

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 980-991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audirene A. Santana ◽  
Rafael A. de Oliveira ◽  
Louise E. Kurozawa ◽  
Kil J. Park

The aim of this study was to evaluate the microencapsulation of pequi pulp by spray drying. A central composite rotational design was used in order to evaluate the effect of the independent variables: inlet air temperature, surfactant concentration and modified starch concentration. The dependent variables were assumed as yield of the process and the product features microencapsulated. A selection of the best process condition was performed to obtain the best condition of a product with the highest vitamin C and carotenoids content. Powders showed moisture content below 2%. The experimental values of hygroscopicity, yield, water activity, total carotenoids and vitamin C powders ranged from 7.96 to 10.67 g of adsorbed water/100g of solids, 24.34 to 49.80%, 0.13 to 0.30, 145.78 to 292.11 mg of ascorbic acid/g of pequi solids and 15.51 to 123.42 mg of carotenoids/g of pequi solids, respectively. The inlet air temperature 140°C, the surfactant concentration of 2.5% and the modified starch concentration of 22.5% was recommended as the selected condition. By the scanning electron microscopy, it was observed that most of the particles had spherical shape and smooth surface.


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