scholarly journals Assessment of the Usefulness of the Twin-Screw Press in Terms of the Pressing Efficiency and Antioxidant Properties of Apple Juice

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamil Wilczyński ◽  
Zbigniew Kobus ◽  
Rafał Nadulski ◽  
Marek Szmigielski
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Apple Juice ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Screw Press ◽  
Texture Properties ◽  
Juice Extraction ◽  
Twin Screw ◽  
Medium Hardness

The paper presents the possibility of applying a twin-screw press for juice extraction from apples with different textural properties. The research was carried out with six different varieties; namely, Granny Smith, Modi, Ligol, Lobo, Boscop and Szampion. During the experiment, the following properties were measured: texture properties, pressing yield and polyphenolic content; and ascorbic acid content and antioxidant activity both in raw apples and apple juice. Based on the analysis, three hardness levels of apples can be distinguished, impacting the course of juice pressing in a twin-screw press (low hardness below 30 N, medium hardness 30–50 N and high hardness 50 N). The study showed that only high hardness apples are suitable for pressing on a twin-screw press. The mechanism by which texture properties influence the juice pressing process in the studied press was explained. It was further demonstrated that the hardness of apples has a positive impact on the degree of extraction of polyphenols and ascorbic acid into apple juice. This is caused by the different fracture patterns of tissues with different mechanical properties. High hardness apples (Granny Smith and Modi) were characterized by a considerably greater degree of bioactive substance extraction into juice than medium hardness apples.

scholarly journals Effect of Press Construction on Yield and Quality of Apple Juice

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 3630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamil Wilczyński ◽  
Zbigniew Kobus ◽  
Dariusz Dziki
Keyword(s):  
Apple Juice ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Screw Press ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Apple Variety ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Juice Extraction ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Selection Of

The paper presents the possibility of applying different press constructions for juice extraction in small farms. The research was carried out with three different varieties of apples, namely, Rubin, Mutsu, and Jonaprince. Two types of presses were tested: a basket press and a screw press. Generally, application of the screw press makes it possible to obtain a higher yield of extraction compared to the basket press. In our study, the differences in the pressing yield among press machines also depended on the apple variety used. The juices obtained on the screw press were found to be of a higher quality characterized by a higher content of soluble solids, higher viscosity, higher total content of polyphenols, higher antioxidant activity, and lower acidity. Thus, the selection of an appropriate press is the key to producing high-quality apple juice with health-promoting properties for manufacturers of apple juice at the local marketplace.

scholarly journals Exogenous Antioxidants Impact on UV-Induced Changes in Membrane Phospholipids and the Effectiveness of the Endocannabinoid System in Human Skin Cells

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1260
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Gęgotek ◽  
Anna Jastrząb ◽  
Marta Dobrzyńska ◽  
Michał Biernacki ◽  
Elżbieta Skrzydlewska
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Human Skin ◽  
Phospholipid Fatty Acid ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Endocannabinoid System ◽  
Membrane Phospholipids ◽  
Skin Cells ◽  
Human Skin Cells ◽  
Induced Changes

Natural antioxidants effectively counteract changes caused by UV radiation in human skin cells. However, their action is limited due to their lipo/hydrophilicity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the mutual protective action of hydrophilic ascorbic acid and partially lipophilic rutin against UVA/UVB-induced changes in membranes phospholipid and endocannabinoid system in keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Obtained results clearly showed that, despite the stronger antioxidant properties of ascorbic acid, the lipid membranes were more effectively protected against UV-induced oxidation by rutin, including changes in phospholipid fatty acid levels, prevention against reactive aldehydes formation and endocannabinoids degradation. Ascorbic acid more strongly prevented UV-induced endocannabinoid receptors expression in fibroblasts, especially CB1. However, the combined action of used antioxidants resulted in the greatest cytoprotective effect, which was evident in the inflammatory marker TNFα down-regulation and increased cell viability following cell irradiation. The applied mixture of antioxidants showed a stronger protective in relation to membrane phospholipids in keratinocytes and in the endocannabinoid system in fibroblasts. In conclusion, it can be suggested that combined antioxidant capacities of ascorbic acid and rutin protects against lipid peroxidation but also decreases the UV-induced inflammation by direct interaction with the endocannabinoid system, thus increasing skin cell viability.

VARIETAL FEATURES OF TUBERS OF JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE, GROWING IN THE KRASNODAR REGION AND THE Adygea Republic

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Н.Т. Шамкова ◽  
В.Ю. Токарев ◽  
А.В. Добровольская ◽  
А.З. Тодорова ◽  
А.И. ВЕРЕЩАГИНА
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Orotic Acid ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Jerusalem Artichoke ◽  
Biotechnological Potential ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Krasnodar Region ◽  
Public Catering ◽  
Pectin Substances

Определен биотехнологический потенциал топинамбура сортов Новость ВИР, Скороспелка, Интерес, произрастающего в Краснодарском крае и Республике Адыгея, урожаев 2011 2018 гг. Установлено, что клубни топинамбура сорта Интерес превосходят сорта Новость ВИР и Скороспелка по содержанию, : общих сахаров на 22,41 и 14,34 инулина 41,82 и 32,99 пектиновых веществ 22,39 и 49,75 аскорбиновой кислоты 35,27 и 39,29 хлорогеновой кислоты 3,66 и 18,29 оротовой кислоты 88,89 и 84,89 соответственно. Сорт Интерес в сравнении с сортами Новость ВИР и Скороспелка содержит на 245,24 и 243,33 меньше никотиновой кислоты и на 100,0 и 108,33 кофейной кислоты соответственно. Содержание гистидина в клубнях топинамбура сортов Интерес, Новость ВИР и Скороспелка составляет 132,36 44,83 и 88,21 мг/кг аргинина 2017,2 958,56 и 460,44 мг/кг соответственно. В комплексе с аскорбиновой кислотой органические кислоты клубней топинамбура обладают выраженными антиоксидантными свойствами. Установлено, что в результате бланширования антиоксидантная активность топинамбура сорта Интерес возросла на 15,6. Таким образом, сорт Интерес наиболее перспективен для переработки в условиях предприятий общественного питания. The biotechnological potential of Jerusalem artichoke varieties Novost VIR, Skorospelka, Interes growing in the Krasnodar region and the Adygea Republic, harvest 2011 2018 has been determined. It was found that Jerusalem artichoke tubers of the Interes variety are superior to Novost VIR and Skorospelka varieties in content, : total sugars by 22,41 and 14,34 inulin 41,82 and 32,99 pectin substances 22,39 and 49,75 ascorbic acid 35,27 and 39,29 chlorogenic acid 3,66 and 18,29 orotic acid 88,89 and 84,89, respectively. Variety Interes in comparison with Novost VIR and Skorospelka varieties contains 245,24 and 243,33 less nicotinic acid and 100,00 and 108,33 coffee acid, respectively. The content of histidine in the tubers of Jerusalem artichoke varieties of Interes, Novost VIR, Skorospelka is 132,36 44,83 and 88,21 mg/kg arginine 2017,2 958,56 and 460,44 mg/kg, respectively. In a complex with ascorbic acid, organic acids of Jerusalem artichoke tubers have pronounced antioxidant properties. It was found that as a result of blanching, the antioxidant activity of Jerusalem artichoke of the Interes variety increases by 15,6. Thus, the Interes variety is most promising for processing in public catering facilities.

scholarly journals Qualities of Native Apple Cultivar Juices Characteristic of Central Europe

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Otakar ROP ◽  
Martin POSOLDA ◽  
Jiri MLCEK ◽  
Vojtech REZNICEK ◽  
Jiri SOCHOR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Hydroxyl Radical ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Landscape Management ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Fruit Trees ◽  
Apple Fruit ◽  
Scavenging Effect

During the last century due to the changes in landscape management, in country people’s lives and with intensive fruit-growing the native cultivars of apple fruit trees have been gradually disappearing. The aim of the study was to compare the juices made of native apple cider cultivars. The cultivars-‘Boikovo’, ‘Jadernicka moravska’, ‘Kardinal zihany’, ‘Panenske ceske’, ‘Parmena zlata zimni’, ‘Strymka’ growing in the locality of the Litencicke Hills in the eastern part of the Czech Republic were selected. For comparison, the fruits of commercial ‘Idared’ cultivar were also included. The chemical composition, antioxidant capacity, phenols, flavonoids and ascorbic acid content and the influence of juices on scavenging activity of nitric oxide and hydroxyl radical were measured. The mutual ratio of examined properties which were found, provide information about qualities and possibilities of use of native cultivars. High antioxidant properties characterize the juice of native apple cultivars. In particular, the ‘Strymka’ cultivar contained 2,637.34 mg of AAE (ascorbic acid equivalent) per litre in case of antioxidant capacity. In the juice of this cultivar the value of 144.05 mg of ascorbic acid per litre was recorded. As regards the ‘Panenske ceske’ cultivar, antioxidant capacity was 2,548.38 mg of AAE l-1 and in relation to ascorbic acid, the value was 145.35 mg l-1. Similarly, high values were observed in both cultivars concerning the scavenging effect of apple juices on hydroxyl radical and nitric oxide (the ‘Strymka’ cultivar 16.38% and 19.26%, the ‘Panenske ceske’ cultivar 16.31% and 18.60%).

scholarly journals Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties ofPhaulopsis fascisepalaC.B.Cl. (Acanthaceae)

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Adesegun ◽  
A. Fajana ◽  
C. I. Orabueze ◽  
H. A. B. Coker
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Chelating Ability

The antioxidant activities of crude extract ofPhaulopsis fascisepalaleaf were evaluated and compared with α-tocopherol and BHT as synthetic antioxidants and ascorbic acid as natural-based antioxidant.In vitro, we studied its antioxidative activities, radical-scavenging effects, Fe2+-chelating ability and reducing power. The total phenolic content was determined and expressed in gallic acid equivalent. The extract showed variable activities in all of thesein vitrotests. The antioxidant effect ofP. fascisepalawas strongly dose dependent, increased with increasing leaf extract dose and then leveled off with further increase in extract dose. Compared to other antioxidants used in the study, α-Tocopherol, ascorbic acid and BHT,P. fascisepalaleaf extract showed less scavenging effect on α,α,-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and less reducing power on Fe3+/ferricyanide complex but better Fe2+-chelating ability. These results revealed thein vitroantioxidant activity ofP.fascisepala.Further investigations are necessary to verify these activitiesin vivo.

scholarly journals Less grown apple varietes in juice production, and the influence of polyphenols and added ascorbic acid on the juice quality

1971 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Taina Kuusi ◽  
Esko Pajunen
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Apple Juice ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Juice Quality ◽  
Apple Varieties

Three apple varieties, Atlas, Erstaa, and Dolgo, were studied for their suitability for juice production and for the effect of polyphenols and added ascorbic acid on the juice quality. The Atlas and Erstaa varieties were found to be very suitable as raw material for apple juice production. The juices of Atlas were best in quality but they were sensitive to browning while Erstaa juices were not. The juices of Dolgo were considered too tart, but with an exceptionally interesting flavour. Dolgo juices could probably be used in mixtures together with sweeter apple varieties. Ascorbic acid could be used to prevent browning or to stop it to the desired degree and to stabilize the colour of the juice. The second alternative was found to be better because light brownish apple juices are generally preferred. The browning of apple juice was influenced not only by the polyphenolase activity and the polyphenol concentration but also by the type of phenolic compounds. In this respect proanthocyanidins and flavanols were most significant.

scholarly journals Comparison of Morphological, Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties of Goji Fruits

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Arleta Kruczek ◽  
Ireneusz Ochmian ◽  
Marcelina Krupa-Małkiewicz ◽  
Sabina Lachowicz
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Berry Fruits ◽  
North Western ◽  
Nitrite Content

AbstractThere is a growing public interest in fruits labeled as „superfood” (functional food). A “superfood” should have a high content of bioactive substances with a positive impact on human health. Seven different cultivars of goji berry fruits (Lycium chinense Mill.) grown in north-western Poland were evaluated for its physicochemical parameters, antidiabetic and antioxidant activity, and polyphenol content. The length of 1-year-old shoots ranged from 36 cm (‘Big Lifeberry’) to 82 cm (‘Korean Big’). Cultivars from the group of Big were characterized by the biggest fruits (17.3-24.2 mm) with the greatest weight of 100 fruits (96.7­122.1 g). ‘Big Lifeberry’ contained high amounts of L-ascorbic acid (408 mg 1000/g) and provitamin A (190 mg 1000/g) and showed high antidiabetic (α-amylase IC50=33.4 mg/mL; α-glucosidase IC50=9.9 mg/mL) and antioxidant activity (ABTS·+ 6.21 and FRAP 5.58 mmol T/100 g). ‘Big Lifeberry’ was also characterized by a high total content of polyphenols (43.64 mg 100/g). Furthermore, the nitrite content in all the cultivars tested was at a relatively low level. Among the examined cultivars, the most attractive one concerning the consumers’ point of view of the size, weight and high content of health-promoting compounds is ‘Big Lifeberry’.

scholarly journals Antioxidant activity test of ethyl acetate fraction of binjai (Mangifera Caesia) leaf ethanol extract

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
K. Khairiah ◽  
Irham Taufiqurrahman ◽  
Deby Kania Tri Putri
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Secondary Metabolite ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Linear Connection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Ethyl Acetate Fraction ◽  
Control Group

Background: Binjai (Mangifera caesia) is a herb derived from South Kalimantan possessing antioxidant properties which promote wound healing inhibiting oxidation radicals. The natural antioxidants present in binjai leaves can be extracted by fractionation. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the antioxidant activity of ethyl acetate fraction in 96% ethanol extract of binjai leaf. Methods: The study constituted a pure experimental study incorporating a post-test design with only random sampling technique consisting of two groups, namely; an ethyl acetate fraction as the treatment group and ascorbic acid as the positive control group. The leaves were treated in accordance with the soxhlet method and subsequently fractionated to extract ethyl acetate fraction. This was used to measure antioxidant activity with DPPH radical damping method using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. A linear regression calculation was performed with a standard curve to quantify the IC50 value, before the ethyl acetate fraction underwent a qualitative test of secondary metabolite. Results: An independent t-test indicated significant differences between groups, an average value of IC50 in ascorbic acid of 13.812 ppm with 0.996 linearity and a fraction of ethyl acetate 38.526 ppm with a linearity of 0.999. In contrast, at this linearity value ascorbic acid and ethyl fraction acetate demonstrate a very high linear connection between concentration and inhibition. A secondary metabolite test conducted on the ethyl acetate fraction produced positive results for flavonoid, tannins, and phenol. Conclusion: Based on the IC50 parameters, the fraction of ethyl acetate in 96% ethanol extract of binjai leaf produces very strong antioxidant activity in the content of the compounds in the fraction, namely: flavonoid, tannins and phenol.

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