Oxidative Stability of ω3-rich Camelina Oil and Camelina Oil-based Spread Compared with Plant and Fish Oils and Sunflower Spread

ABSTRACT: The oxidative stability of ω3‐rich oil from Camelina sativa and the storage stability of a camelina oil‐based spread were evaluated. Camelina oil was more stable than fish oil and linseed oil, but less stable than sunflower, corn, sesame, and olive oils, indicated by measuring peroxide values (PV), ρ‐anisidine values (AV), total oxidation values (Totox), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), conjugated diene levels (CD), and conjugated triene levels (CT) during storage at 65 °C for 16 d. The camelina oil‐based spread had higher PV, AV, Totox, TBARS, CD, and CT than the sunflower spread but maintained adequate sensory quality for 16 wk of storage at 4 °C or 8 °C.     

Effect of flavonoids on the oxidative stability of corn oil during deep frying

To study the effect of flavonoids on the stability of frying oil, refined corn oil was analysed periodically for its peroxide value (PV), p‐anisidine value (p‐AV) and iodine value (IV) after its use for deep‐frying of French fries at 180 °C for varying periods of time, namely 30, 60 and 90 min. PV and p‐AV values increased with respect to time while a decrease in IV was observed with increase in time (P < 0.001). Deep‐frying of French fries in corn oil was then carried out in the presence of flavonoids, viz. pelargonidin, cyanidin, quercetin, myrecetin and gallic acid as antioxidants. All antioxidants effectively reduced the oxidation rate in the oil, as detected by decrease in PVs and p‐AVs and relatively low reduction rate in IVs (P < 0.001). The order of antioxidative activity was gallic acid > quercetin > myrecetin > cyanidin > pelargonidin.     

Effect of refining on the lignan content and oxidative stability of oil pressed from roasted sesame seed

Oxidative stability of pressed and refined sesame oils during seven consecutive months of storage at room temperature was studied comparatively. Lignans, peroxide value (PV), p‐anisidine value (AV) and total oxidation value (TOTOX) were determined as evaluation indices. PV, AV and TOTOX of sunflower, corn and peanut oils were simultaneously monitored to compare their oxidative storage stabilities with the sesame oils. The total amount of lignans in the pressed and refined sesame oils were 1103 and 790 mg per 100 g respectively. The contents of sesamin and sesemolin in the pressed sesame oil were 734 and 369 mg per 100 g respectively. Sesamin and sesamolin content were reduced by 256 and 159 mg per 100 g, respectively, after refining. Nearly 40% of the sesamin epimerised to asarinin after oil refining. The results indicate that sesame oils pressed from roasted seed have far superior storage stability to oxidation than the other vegetable oils. This difference may be due to much higher sesamin and sesamolin contents in the pressed sesame oils. The results suggest lignan compositions and levels could be used as key indicators for evaluating the oxidative storage stability of sesame oil products as well as to differentiate between pressed and refined sesame oils.     

Oxidative and thermal stabilities of genetically modified high oleic sunflower oil

The oxidative and thermal stabilities of genetically modified high oleic sunflower oil (87% oleic acid) were compared with those of regular sunflower (17% oleic acid), soybean, corn, and peanut oils during storage at 55 °C and simulated deep fat frying at 185 °C. Oxidative stability was evaluated by measuring the oxygen content and volatile compounds in the sample bottle headspace and peroxide value. The coefficient variations (CVs) for volatile compound, headspace oxygen, and peroxide value analyses were 2.02%, 1.41%, and 3.18%, respectively. The oxidative stability of high oleic sunflower oil was greater than those of regular sunflower and soybean oil (P < 0.05) and as good as those of corn and peanut oils (P > 0.05). The thermal stabilities of oils during deep fat frying were evaluated by measuring the infrared absorption at 2.9 μm and conjugated diene content. The CV of conjugated diene content was 1.07%. Infrared and conjugated diene results showed that the high oleic sunflower oil had greater thermal stability than had regular sunflower, soybean, corn, and peanut oils (P < 0.05). The genetically modified high oleic sunflower oil, with 5.5% linoleic acid, had better oxidative and thermal stabilities than had the regular sunflower oil with 71.6% linoleic acid.     

Effects of Fatty Acid Composition and β‐Carotene on the Chlorophyll Photosensitized Oxidation of W/O Emulsion Affected by Phosphatidylcholine

Abstract: Chlorophyll photosensitized oxidation of W/O emulsion consisting of oils with different fatty acid composition was studied and β‐carotene effects on the singlet oxygen oxidation affected by phosphatidylcholine were evaluated by determining peroxide value (PV) and conjugated dienoic acid (CDA) contents. An emulsion was composed of purified oil (sunflower, soybean, canola, or olive oil), water, and xanthan gum (50:50:0.35, w/w/w) with addition of phosphatidylcholine (0 or 250 ppm) and β‐carotene (0, 1, 5, or 10 ppm). PV and CDA content of oil in the emulsion were increased with time under chlorophyll photosensitized oxidation, and the oxidation rate was higher in the emulsion consisting of sunflower or soybean oil whose polyunsaturated fatty acids content was high compared to canola or olive oil. Addition of β‐carotene to the emulsion significantly decreased the oil oxidation under chlorophyll photosensitization, however, co‐addition of phosphatidylcholine decreased the antioxidant activity of β‐carotene, suggesting an antagonistic antioxidation between them. Practical Application: The results of this study can be applied to the area of emulsion foods such as salad dressing to have improved texture and stability by decreasing the oil oxidation and providing desirable color by use of β‐carotene with phosphatidylcholine as emulsifier.     

Effects of Accelerated Storage on the Quality of Kenaf Seed Oil in Chitosan‐Coated High Methoxyl Pectin‐Alginate Microcapsules

The objective of this research was to study the oxidative stability and antioxidant properties of microencapsulated kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) seed oil (MKSO) produced by co‐extrusion technology upon accelerated storage. The combination of sodium alginate, high methoxyl pectin, and chitosan were used as shell materials. The oxidative stability of the kenaf seed oil was determined by iodine value, peroxide value, p‐Anisidine value, total oxidation (TOTOX), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances assay, and free fatty acid content. Total phenolic content, 2,2′‐azino‐bis(3‐ethylbenzothiazoline‐6‐sulphonic acid) cation radical‐scavenging assay and 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging assay were used to examine the antioxidant properties of oils. Oxidative stability tests showed that bulk kenaf seed oil (BKSO) was oxidized significantly higher (P < 0.05) than MKSO. The total increment of TOTOX value of BKSO was 165.93% significantly higher (P < 0.05) than MKSO. Co‐extrusion technology has shown to be able to protect kenaf seed oil against lipid oxidation and delay the degradation of natural antioxidants that present in oil during storage.     

Effects of Green Tea Extract and α‐Tocopherol on the Lipid Oxidation Rate of Omega‐3 Oils,Incorporated into Table Spreads,Prepared using Multiple Emulsion Technology

Abstract: This study examined the effectiveness of fat and water soluble antioxidants on the oxidative stability of omega (ω)‐3 rich table spreads, produced using novel multiple emulsion technology. Table spreads were produced by dispersing an oil‐in‐water (O/W) emulsion (500 g/kg 85 camelina/15 fish oil blend) in a hardstock/rapeseed oil blend, using sodium caseinate and polyglycerol polyricinoleate as emulsifiers. The O/W and oil‐in‐water‐in‐oil (O/W/O) emulsions contained either a water soluble antioxidant (green tea extract [GTE]), an oil soluble antioxidant (α‐Tocopherol), or both. Spreads containing α‐Tocopherol had the highest lipid hydroperoxide values, whereas spreads containing GTE had the lowest (P < 0.05), during storage at 5 °C, while p‐Anisidine values did not differ significantly. Particle size was generally unaffected by antioxidant type (P < 0.05). Double emulsion (O/W/O) structures were clearly seen in confocal images of the spreads. By the end of storage, none of the spreads had significantly different G′ values. Firmness (Newtons) of all spreads generally increased during storage (P < 0.05). Practical Application: Lipid oxidation is a major problem in omega‐3 rich oils, and can cause off‐odors and off‐flavors. Double emulsion technology was used to produce omega‐3 enriched spreads (O/W/O emulsions), wherein the omega‐3 oil was incorporated into the inner oil phase, to protect it from lipid oxidation. Antioxidants were added to further protect the spreads by reducing lipid oxidation. Spreads produced had good oxidative stability and possessed functional (omega‐3 addition) properties.     

Oxidative stability of oil from blubber of harp seal (Phoca groenlandica) as assessed by NMR and standard procedures

Oils from seal blubber and cod liver were extracted, refined and bleached in a laboratory scale process. Oxidative stability of oils was evaluated over a 16-day period under accelerated oxidation conditions at 65°C. Peroxide value (PV), contents of conjugated dienes (CD) and trienes (CT), 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and p-anisidine values (AnV) were determined. In addition, NMR spectroscopy was used to monitor relative changes in the proton pattern of the fatty acids of oils during storage. Cod liver oil showed higher PV, CD, CT and TBARS values as compared with seal blubber oil. The ratio of aliphatic to olefinic protons in both oils determined by NMR spectroscopy increased steadily over the entire length of the storage period, indicating progressive oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids in both oils. A significant correlation (P ≤0·05) was found between these ratios and TOTOX values (2PV + AnV) for both oils, thus suggesting that NMR methodology can be used as an effective means to simultaneously estimate both primary and secondary oxidation changes.     

Quality changes in trans and trans free fats/oils and products during frying

The physico-chemical changes occurring during simulated frying conditions at 180 °C for 24 h in trans free speciality fat, trans rich vanaspati and PUFA rich sunflower oil were evaluated. The samples became darker, the polar components and viscosity increased as the time of heating increased. The oxidative stability as determined by peroxide, anisidine values and TOTOX number, increased, whereas the total unsaturated fatty acids and iodine value decreased with time of heating in all the samples. The trans free speciality fat was as stable as vanaspati showing similar quality parameters, while sunflower oil showed a higher degree of deterioration. The layered fat used for traditional products such as Chiroti dough consisted 14% trans fatty acids (TFA), which was reduced to 4–7%, and correspondingly 18:2 was increased in the product upon frying in sunflower oil. Accordingly, trans fatty acids increased in the medium from 0 to 7.5%. Chiroti when fried in vanaspati with TFA 18%, their content in both products (16%) and in medium (17%) remained similar.     

Stabilisation of sunflower oil and reduction of acrylamide formation of potato with rosemary extract during deep-fat frying

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of rosemary extract on the stabilisation of sunflower oil and the reduction of acrylamide formation in potato during deep-fat frying. The synthetic antioxidants butylated hydroxyanisole, tertiary butylhydroquinone, and tocopherols served as positive controls. Thermo-oxidative alterations were measured according to various physical and chemical parameters. Total polar compounds, free fatty acids, conjugated dienes, conjugated trienes, and colour (L*, b*) were evaluated for effectiveness of the antioxidants to stabilise the sunflower oil. The acrylamide concentration was evaluated for effectiveness of the antioxidants to reduce the acrylamide content in the deep-fried potato. Except for the decreased L* value (darkness of oil colour), these parameters all increased with the number of frying cycles. The order of effectiveness for inhibition of sunflower oil degradation and reduction of acrylamide formation in deep-fried potato was: rosemary extract > tocopherols > tertiary butylhydroquinone > butylated hydroxyanisole > control (P < 0.05). Total polar compounds, free fatty acid and acrylamide levels were significantly correlated with frying time (P < 0.05). The acrylamide formation in fried potatoes was significantly correlated with the formation of total polar compounds (P < 0.05) in the frying oil during the frying process.     

Thermal stability of corn oil flavoured with Thymus capitatus under heating and deep-frying conditions

BACKGROUND: The thermal stability of corn oil flavoured with thyme flowers was determined and compared with that of the original refined corn oil (control). The oxidative stability index (OSI) was measured and samples were exposed to heating (30 min at 150, 180 and 200 °C) and deep‐frying (180 °C). Changes in peroxide value (PV), free fatty acid (FFA) content, specific absorptivity values (K₂₃₂ and K₂₇₀), colour and chlorophyll, carotenoid and total phenol contents were monitored. RESULTS: The OSI and heating results showed that thyme incorporation was effective against thermal oxidation based on the increased induction time observed for the flavoured oil (6.48 vs 4.36 h), which was characterised by lower PV, FFA content, K₂₃₂ and K₂₇₀ than the control oil after heating from 25 to 200 °C, with higher red and yellow colour intensities and chlorophyll, carotenoid and total phenol contents. The deep‐frying test showed the accelerated deterioration of both oils in the presence of French fries. CONCLUSION: Compared with the control oil, the thyme‐flavoured oil showed improved thermal stability after heating. This could be attributed to the presence of thyme pigments and antioxidant compounds allowing extended oil thermal resistance. Copyright © 2011 Society of Chemical Industry     

The recovery of used sunflower seed oil utilized in repeated deep-fat frying process

In this study, 50 consecutive deep-fat fryings were done by frying potato samples, each weighing 100 g, in sunflower seed oil at 170 °C. Significant chemical and physical changes in sunflower seed oil were observed during frying. A number of official methods were used to evaluate its adsorption abilities including free fatty acids (FFA), peroxide value (PV), conjugated dienes at 232 nm, secondary oxidation products at 270 nm and specific heat value determination. These parameters were determined in oil samples taken after each of the ten fryings before and after adsorbent treatment. A mixture of 2% pekmez earth, 3% bentonite, and 3% magnesium silicate was used as the adsorbent mixture. The FFA content of oil increased from 0.17 to 0.29% during frying. The use of adsorbents reduced FFA content of the used oil to 0.13%, i.e., a value below the FFA content of fresh oil (0.17%). Peroxide values decreased during frying because of decomposition of peroxides at high temperatures. A significant reduction was obtained in peroxide and conjugated diene values (K₂₃₂ value) due to the adsorbent treatment. However, the treatment increased the amount of secondary oxidation products (K₂₇₀ value). The specific heats of untreated used oil were higher than specific heats of adsorbent treated used oil over the entire frying process.     

Dietary effects on growth,liver peroxides,and serum and lipoprotein lipids in rats fed a thermoxidised and polymerised sunflower oil

The effect on food intake, weight gain, liver lipid peroxides, lipemia and lipoprotein composition was determined in rats fed a diet with 15% sunflower oil used repeatedly for frying and containing ∽19% polar material (group 2). These dietary effects were compared over a 4 week study period with those found in rats fed a control diet that contained 15% unused sunflower oil with ∽5% polar material (group 1). Both groups had similar food and nutrient intakes (except for linoleic acid, significantly lower (P<0·01) in group 2), yet the final weight gain and food efficiency and protein efficiency ratios were significantly lower in group 2. As a consequence of thermoxidised oil ingestion, liver homogenates from group 2 presented higher (P<0·02) levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) Liver TBARS levels were significantly correlated (P<0·01) with the amount of thermoxidised substances ingested. No treatment effect was found on VLDL lipid composition. However, the LDL fraction of group 2 animals appears enriched (P<0·05) in total and free cholesterol. In group 2 rats, phospholipids, and total and esterified cholesterol were significantly increased (P<0·05) in HDL. As a consequence of the changes in the lipoprotein composition, the amount of all forms of serum cholesterol, and serum phospholipids was significantly higher (at least P<0·05) while the amount of serum triacylglycerols remained unchanged in rats fed the used oil. HDL-phospholipids were significantly correlated (P<0·02) with the amount of thermoxidised compounds ingested. The increase in serum cholesterol and phospholipids, and in HDL-cholesterol and HDL-phospholipid concentration seens in group 2 rats may be a protective mechanism against the peroxidative stress produced by the ingestion of used sunflower oil. © 1998 SCI.     

Concentration‐dependent antioxidant activities of conjugated linoleic acid and α‐tocopherol in corn oil

BACKGROUND: Antioxidants prevent rancidity (lipid peroxidation) and natural antioxidants, e.g., α‐tocopherol, likely provide additional value to oil‐based food products because of their health benefits. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has potential health benefits and may exhibit antioxidant properties. The main aim of this study was to compare the antioxidant efficacy of α‐tocopherol, trans‐10, cis‐12‐CLA and cis‐9, trans‐11‐CLA (in graded concentrations) added to antioxidant‐stripped corn oil. RESULTS: As compared to α‐tocopherol, both CLA isomers displayed significant inhibition of corn oil lipid peroxidation induced by copper. Inhibition of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) were CLA concentration dependent for both isomers but with significant inhibition occurring at 0.1 and 1 ppm of CLA isomers or α‐tocopherol, respectively (P < 0.05). Graded concentrations of α‐tocopherol, and for both CLA isomers and time, had significant effects on TBARS formation (P < 0.0001). There were significant effects in interactions between graded concentrations and time for both CLA isomers (P < 0.0001) but not for α‐tocopherol (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: CLA compounds could serve as useful food antioxidants and provide additional value because of their potential bioactivity in disease prevention. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry     

Quality assessment of refined oil blends during repeated deep frying monitored by SPME–GC–EIMS,GC and chemometrics

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the refined palm oil addition (20%) on the fatty acid and sterol compositions of refined olive oil or refined soya bean oil and also to investigate the formation of total polar compounds and volatile compounds in these oil blends during fifty successive deep‐frying sessions of potato fries at 180 °C. The blend of refined olive oil and refined palm oil exhibited a higher chemical stability during the frying process than that of refined soya bean oil and refined palm oil. Indeed, the total polar compounds and volatile compounds formed, especially 2,4‐decadienal, were found to be relatively increased in the refined soya bean oil/refined palm oil blend reaching 36.50% and 46.70%, respectively, after fifty deep‐frying sessions. Moreover, the degradation of linoleic acid and β‐sitosterol was significantly (P < 0.05) observed for the refined soya bean oil/refined palm oil blend. The results have proven that the proper blending of monounsaturated refined olive oil with refined palm oil increases its stability and hence improves the quality of such olive oil during frying process.     

The variation of oxidative stability and sensory attributes of sunflower oil induced by essential oil from Magnolia liliflora Desr. during high-temperature storage

Essential oils are considered one of the most prominent natural antioxidants in vegetable oils. Herein, sunflower oil was flavoured by the essential oil extracted from the flowers of Magnolia liliflora Desr. (MLEO), and its oxidative stability and sensory properties during the high-temperature storage at 65 °C were explored. After the storage for 30 days, MLEO at 1600 mg kg⁻¹ could significantly suppress the increase for acidity value, peroxide value, ρ-anisidine value and total oxidation values (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). In the meantime, the elevation for thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, conjugated dienes and trienes was significantly suppressed as well (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). Additionally, MLEO at 1600 mg kg⁻¹ was able to restrict the transformation for the fatty acid composition of sunflower oil, and the sensory attributes of sunflower oil could be obviously improved. Consequently, MLEO could be employed as one potential natural antioxidant for sunflower oil.     

Lipid and colour stability of M. longissimus muscle from lambs fed camelina or linseed as oil or seeds

Colour and lipid stability of M. longissimus dorsi (LD) from sheep fed diets containing different lipid sources (Megalac (MG), camelina oil (CO), linseed oil (LO), NaOH-treated camelina seed (CS), NaOH-treated linseed (LS) or CO treated with ethanolamine (CA)) were examined. After 100 days on-feed, samples of LD were collected, fatty acid profile determined and colour and lipid oxidation (2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances; TBARS) measured during retail display in high oxygen packaging. The LS ration was most effective in increasing the 18:3n − 3 and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) concentration in muscle. Within camelina, CA resulted in the highest 18:3n − 3 and lowest CLA concentration in muscle. There was no difference in colour stability. Oil (seed) supplementation increased TBARS compared to MG in the early part of display while linseed-based rations tended to cause higher TBARS than camelina-based rations. Higher muscle 18:3n − 3 concentration was associated with higher oxidation during early retail display but this was not reflected in a loss of colour stability.     

Natural antioxidants from herbs and spices improve the oxidative stability and frying performance of vegetable oils

Lipid oxidation has been identified as the major deterioration process of vegetable oils. Undesirable effects are even more profound when food processing involves high temperatures in the presence of oxygen. Natural ground herbs (black pepper, ginger, turmeric, rosemary and oregano) were assessed for their antioxidant capacity, phenolic content and ability to improve the oxidative stability of vegetable oils. The most potent herb was incorporated in vegetable oils formulations which were subjected to consecutive frying cycles. The oxidative stability of the vegetable oils, the formation of conjugated dienes/trienes and the decimation of tocopherol levels after the frying process were assessed. Rosemary powder was the most effective antioxidant among the ones tested. The oxidative stability of tocopherol‐stripped corn oil with rosemary powder (1.53 ± 0.06 h) was significantly higher than the control (0.84 ± 0.02 h) and the oil with synthetic antioxidants (1.20 ± 0.03 h). Rosemary powder effectively improved the oxidative stability of sunflower (128.91%), olive (55.61%) and rapeseed (73.20%) oil during deep‐frying and prevented CD and CT formation in rapeseed oil.     

Influence of composition on degradation during repeated deep‐fat frying of binary and ternary blends of palm,sunflower and soybean oils with health‐optimised saturated‐to‐unsaturated fatty acid ratios

The American Heart Association recommended the fatty acid balance contributed by all the fats in our diet, suggesting it would be best at approximately 1:1:1 for saturated (SFA), monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), respectively. Three individual oils: palm oil (PO), soybean oil (SBO) and sunflower oil (SNF) and their binary and ternary blends were prepared and used for repeated deep‐fat frying of French fries. The acid value, peroxide value, p‐anisidine value and Totox values, as well as oxidative stability, contents of total polar compounds, tocochromanols, triacylglycerol dimers and oligomers, were determined in individual and blended oils. The lowest Totox value and highest stability were found for PO, and the opposite data were obtained for SNF and SBO. The degradation of tocochromanols in blends ranged from 91% to 95% after 4 days of frying, while in individual oils, it was 63% in SBO, 71% in SNF and 100% in PO. The lowest formation of dimers and oligomers was observed for the PO: SNF blend. Obtained results showed that only pure PO was a better frying medium than its blends with SBO and SNF. However, a prepared blend had a better fatty acid composition for human health and was more stable than pure SBO and SNF.     

Comparison of the Frying Performance of Olive Oil and Palm Superolein

Abstract: Deep‐fat frying is an important method of food preparation in which foods are immersed in hot oil. Repeated use of frying oils is a common practice, and in the presence of atmospheric oxygen it produces various undesirable reactions in used oils. Stable frying oils usually require low linolenic acid (LnA < 3%), increased oleic acid (OA > 40%), and decreased linoleic acid (LA < 50%). The aim of this study was to establish the behavior of palm superolein (PSO) (OA 45%; LA 12.5%; LnA 0.2%) and olive oil (OO) during repeated, discontinuous deep frying of French fries. The behavior of the oils under controlled heating conditions was also studied by maintaining all of the process variables the same as those in deep frying, except that there was no food in the oil. The PSO selected to be tested in this study may represent an alternative to OO as a frying medium. Although PSO presented a faster increase in some oxidation indices, such as free fatty acid and total polar compounds, for other indicators, PSO showed better behavior than OO (less formation of C8:0 and lower peroxide value). Practical Application: The super palm olein selected for use in this study can be suggested as a suitable replacement for olive oil for frying and cooking purposes because it provides higher oxidative stability besides the beneficial effects of olive oil on human health. In fact, several studies have indicated that palm oil exhibits similar frying performance to high‐oleic oils, with the advantages of greater availability in the market and a lower price.