scholarly journals Investigation of Antioxidant Capacity and Some Bioactive Compounds of Iranian Pistachio (Pistachio vera L.) Cultivars

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 62-66
Author(s):  
Gholamhossein DAVARYNEJAD ◽  
Éva STEFANOVITS-BÁNYAI ◽  
Peter Tamas NAGY
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Major Elements ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Pistachio Nut

Edible nuts have an increasing role in human diet. Pistachio is a popular but less known kind of edible nut nevertheless it is rich in health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins. Therefore, this study attempts to determine the antioxidants capacity, total phenolics and amount of some major elements (nitrogen, potassium, calcium and phosphorus), present in the most important Iranian pistachio nut, to enhance the health benefits, and use in breeding programs. For this reason eleven pistachio cultivars (‘Akbary’, ‘Ahmad Aghaii’, ‘Daneshmandi’, ‘Kalle Ghoochi 1’, ‘Kalle Ghoochi 2’, ‘Garmeh’, ‘Ohadi 1’, ‘Ohadi 2’, ‘Sefid’, ‘Momtaz’, and chance seedling tree ("None-grafted") as control) which are grown in commercial orchards of Fayzabad (Khorasan-e-Razavi) were analyzed for determination of some major elements, antioxidants capacity and total phenolics contents. The results showed that the amounts of the nutrients in 100 g kernel were within the following ranges: N 2.5-4.1 g, P 355.9-546.6 mg, K 573.6-994.9 mg and Ca 61.5-134.5 mg. Total phenolics content varied from 5.3-9.9 mg gallic acid equivalents in g fresh weight. The results also showed that the capacity of antioxidant ranged from 1.6-3.7 (mg ascorbic acid equivalents in g fresh weight). Weak correlation was observed between total phenolic content and total antioxidant capacity (r2=0.3824). The result demonstrates that there is adequate variation in major elements, antioxidants capacity and total phenolics contents within pistachio cultivars and hence there is potential for improvement towards enhancing these health-promoting photochemical in this nuts.

scholarly journals Determination of antioxidative and enzymatic activity in green and red lettuce cultivars affected by microbiological fertilisers and seasons

2021 ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Milica Stojanović ◽  
Vuk Maksimović ◽  
Dragosav Mutavdžić ◽  
Ivana Petrović ◽  
Zorica Jovanović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Lettuce is a worldwide grown leafy vegetable rich in phytochemicals which are essential in human diet. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of genotype, microbiological fertilisers and season on the rosette fresh weight and components of antioxidant activity. Six cultivars (green ‘Kiribati’, ‘Aleppo’, ‘Aquino’ and red ‘Murai’, ‘Carmesi’, ‘Gaugin’) were grown in a greenhouse experiment during three consecutive seasons (autumn, winter and spring) with application of microbiological fertilisers (EM Aktiv, Vital Tricho and their combination). Green cultivars showed higher fresh weight than red in spring and winter. Green cultivar ‘Aleppo’ showed the highest fresh weight in control during spring. Microbiological fertilisers led to increased fresh weight in autumn. Mainly, red cultivars showed higher quality parameters compared to green (total antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content, total carotenoids and POD activity). Red cultivar ‘Carmesi’ showed the highest total antioxidant capacity, total carotenoids, and total phenolic content in winter with combination of fertilisers, Vital Tricho, and in control. In spring, ‘Carmesi’ and ‘Gaugin’ showed the highest POD activity with Vital Tricho, and combination of fertilisers. The present study suggested that genotype, fertilisers and season jointly influenced quantity and quality parameters with emphasis on Vital Tricho, and/or combination of fertilisers.

scholarly journals Response Surface Optimization for Extraction of Phenolics from Coconut Testa (Pairings)

CORD ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
K.D.P.P. Gunathilake
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Extraction Time ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Extraction Temperature ◽  
Response Surface Optimization ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Predicted Values

Response surface methodology in conjunction with central composite design (CCD) was performed in the present study to optimize the extraction parameters for assessing maximum yield of total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity from coconut pairings. Solvent concentration (30-100%), extraction temperature (30-60°C) and extraction time (30-90 min) were used as the independent variables.  The optimum conditions for extraction of total phenolics and antioxidant capacity from coconut pairings were found to be at ethanol concentration, 47.75% (v/v); extraction temperature, 49.84°C; and extraction time, 68.66 minutes. Under these optimal conditions, the model predicted a maximum response of 18.97 mg GAE/ g DW total phenolics and 38.09 mg AAE/g DW total antioxidant capacity of coconut pairing extracts  and they were in close agreement with predicted values, thus indicating the suitability of the models developed and the success of RSM in optimizing the extraction conditions.

scholarly journals Soluble free phenolic compound contents and antioxidant capacity of bread and durum wheat genotypes

Genetika ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sladjana Zilic ◽  
Vesna Hadzi-Taskovic-Sukalovic ◽  
Dejan Dodig ◽  
Vuk Maksimovic ◽  
Vesna Kandic
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Durum Wheat ◽  
Bread Wheat ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Wheat Genotypes ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Bound Phenolics

The objective of this study was to determine phenolic compounds and the total antioxidant capacity in the grain of ten bread (T. aestivum L.) and ten durum (T. durum Desf.) wheat genotypes. Soluble free forms of total phenolics, flavonoids, PVPP (polyvinylpolypyrrolidone) bound phenolics, proanthocyanidins and phenolic acids were investigated. In addition, the correlation coefficients between total antioxidant capacities and the concentration of different soluble free phenolic compounds, as well as between soluble free total phenolics and phenolic acids, flavonoids and PVPP bound phenolics were determined. Significant differences in the content of aceton/water extractable total phenolics, PVPP bound phenolics and phenolic acids between and within two wheat species were found. On the average, durum wheat samples had about 1.19-fold higher total phenolic compounds and about 1.5-fold higher PVPP bound phenolics than bread wheat samples. Three phenolic acids, ferulic, caffeic and chlorogenic, were detected in wholemeal bread wheat. Caffeic acid was not found in durum wheat samples whilst ferulic acid was the most abundant. Proanthocyanidins in bread and durum wheat genotypes were not detected. The antioxidant capacity measured as the DPPH radical scavenging activity was similar in wholemeal of bread and durum wheat, however, significant differences were observed among genotypes within species.

scholarly journals Determination of the antioxidant capacity, total phenolic and flavonoid contents of seeds from three commercial varieties of culinary dates

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacopo Mistrello ◽  
Sameera Dewundara Sirisena ◽  
Abdollah Ghavami ◽  
Richard James Marshall ◽  
Suresh Krishnamoorthy
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Waste Product ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Food Applications ◽  
The Uk

Date seeds are a major waste product of the date industry that could offer potentially valuable material for the production of useful food ingredients. The aim of the present study was to investigate the seeds of three date varieties of the UK market (Deglet Nour, Khouat Allig, and Zahidi) for their proximate composition, total phenolic (TPC), total flavonoid (TFC) contents and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) with a view to their eventual industrial application. Carbohydrates were present in the highest concentrations varying between 74.13 and 76.54 g 100 g-1 of date seed powder (DSP) on dry weight (DW) basis, followed in descending order by fats (7.64-8.84 g 100 g-1) and proteins (4.35-5.51 g 100 g-1). Potassium was found in high amounts with values ranging between 280.55 and 293.13 mg 100 g-1. The majority of the total phenolic content (2058-2984 mg GAE 100 g-1) was assumed to be composed of flavonoids (1271-1932 mg CAE 100 g-1). These families of dietary phenolics may be the major ones responsible for the high antioxidant capacity reported in date seeds, which varied from 12540 and 27699 µmol TE 100 g-1. These results suggest that date seeds can be considered a potential raw material for natural, active ingredients for food applications as well as an unexplored source of novel nutraceuticals and dietary supplements.

scholarly journals Health-promoting phytochemicals and antioxidant capacity in different organs from six varieties of Chinese kale

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaqi Chang ◽  
Mengyu Wang ◽  
Yue Jian ◽  
Fen Zhang ◽  
Jun Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Predominant Role ◽  
Chinese Kale ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractChinese kale (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra) has high nutritional value. This study investigated the contents of glucosinolates, antioxidants (chlorophylls, carotenoids, vitamin C, and total phenolics), and antioxidant capacity in five organs from six varieties of Chinese kale. The highest concentrations of individual and total glucosinolates were in the roots and inflorescences, respectively. The highest levels of antioxidants and antioxidant capacity were in inflorescences and leaves. Plant organs played a predominant role in glucosinolate and antioxidant accumulation. Glucoiberin, glucoraphanin, and glucobrassicin, the main anticarcinogenic glucosinolates, could be enhanced simultaneously because of their high positive correlations. The relationship between glucosinolates and antioxidant capacity indicated that glucobrassicin might contribute to the total antioxidant capacity. These results provide useful information related to consumption, breeding of functional varieties, and use of the non-edible organs of Chinese kale.

scholarly journals Farklı Maviyemiş Çeşitlerinden (Vaccinum Sp.) Üretilen Reçel ve Marmelatın Bazı Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 937-945
Author(s):  
Emine Kübra Güzel ◽  
Cemal Kaya ◽  
Esra Esin Yücel ◽  
Mustafa Bayram
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phenolic Substance ◽  
Total Anthocyanin ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Total Anthocyanins ◽  
Phenolics Content ◽  
Polymeric Color

In this study, seasonal fruits belonging to two different varieties of Blueberry (Brigitta and Darrow) grown in Turkey were processed into jam and marmalade in order to ensure their availability throughout the year. It is aimed to examine the changes in the phytochemical properties of the obtained products during the storage period, such as total phenolic substance, total anthocyanin and antioxidant capacity, which are extremely important in terms of nutrition and health. Total phenolics content (TPC), total antioxidant capacity (TEAC and FRAP), total anthocyanins (TA), polymeric color (PC) and hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) analyses were performed in fresh currant fruits at the beginning of the storage. Also, the same analyses were carried out on jams and marmalades at the end of 6-month storage period. During storage, the amount of total phenolic compounds, TEAC value, FRAP value and amount of anthocyanin values for jam and marmelade samples varied between respectively are 178.68-518.45 μg GAE/g; 1.16-11.60 μmol TE/g; 1.83-10.33 μmol TE/g; 7.35-298.22 µg cy-3 glu/g. Darrow blueberry samples had the highest values in the all types of blueberry jam and marmelade during storage. At the end of 6 months of storage period, it was observed to jam and marmalade samples of Darrow variety had the highest increase (124% and 73%) in terms of polymeric color value, on the other hand jam and marmalade samples of Brigitta variety had the highest increase (65% and 87%) in terms of HMF value.

scholarly journals Determination of the antioxidant capacity, total phenolic and flavonoid contents of seeds from three commercial varieties of culinary dates

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacopo Mistrello ◽  
Sameera Dewundara Sirisena ◽  
Abdollah Ghavami ◽  
Richard James Marshall ◽  
Suresh Krishnamoorthy
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Waste Product ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Food Applications ◽  
The Uk

Date seeds are a major waste product of the date industry that could offer potentially valuable material for the production of useful food ingredients. The aim of the present study was to investigate the seeds of three date varieties of the UK market (Deglet Nour, Khouat Allig, and Zahidi) for their proximate composition, total phenolic (TPC), total flavonoid (TFC) contents and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) with a view to their eventual industrial application. Carbohydrates were present in the highest concentrations varying between 74.13 and 76.54 g 100 g-1 of date seed powder (DSP) on dry weight (DW) basis, followed in descending order by fats (7.64-8.84 g 100 g-1) and proteins (4.35-5.51 g 100 g-1). Potassium was found in high amounts with values ranging between 280.55 and 293.13 mg 100 g-1. The majority of the total phenolic content (2058-2984 mg GAE 100 g-1) was assumed to be composed of flavonoids (1271-1932 mg CAE 100 g-1). These families of dietary phenolics may be the major ones responsible for the high antioxidant capacity reported in date seeds, which varied from 12540 and 27699 µmol TE 100 g-1. These results suggest that date seeds can be considered a potential raw material for natural, active ingredients for food applications as well as an unexplored source of novel nutraceuticals and dietary supplements.

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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