Simultaneous fractionation of multiple classes of polyphenols from honeybush tea using solid-phase extraction

The structural diversity of polyphenols and the inherent limitations of current extraction techniques pose a challenge to extract polyphenols using a simple and green method. Hence, in this study, a method was developed to simultaneously fractionate multiple classes of polyphenols by only varying ethanol-water solutions. Honeybush tea, which is rich in polyphenols, was selected as a model for this study. Solvent extraction followed by solid-phase extraction (SPE) was developed to obtain a polyphenol-rich fraction from six honeybush samples. Based on a gradient elution programme (10%, 30%, 50%, 70% and 90% (v/v) ethanol-water solution) of SPE, the Strata X cartridge showed a better recovery of most targeted polyphenols under 0.9 mL of the drying volume and 1 mL min⁻¹ of the dispensing speed. The elution programme for fractionating most polyphenols was as follows: single elution with 50% ethanol, followed by twice elution with 70% ethanol. The antioxidant capacity was used to analyse the differences among the polyphenol-rich fractions from six honeybush samples. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that unfermented C. genistoides (GG) has the greatest antioxidant capacity among the honeybush species studied. Additionally, mangiferin, isomangiferin and vicenin-2 were the main contributors to the antioxidant capacity in six honeybush fractions according to the correlation study.     

Designing amorphous formulations of polyphenols with naringin by spray-drying for enhanced solubility and permeability

Naringin (NAR), a major flavanone (FVA) glycoside, is a component of food mainly obtained from grapefruit. We used NAR as a food additive to improve the solubility and permeability of hydrophobic polyphenols used as supplements in the food industry. The spray-dried particles (SDPs) of NAR alone show an amorphous state with a glass transition temperature (T_g) at 93.2 °C. SDPs of hydrophobic polyphenols, such as flavone (FVO), quercetin (QCT), naringenin (NRG), and resveratrol (RVT) were prepared by adding varying amounts of NAR. All SDPs of hydrophobic polyphenols with added NAR were in an amorphous state with a single T_g, but SDPs of hydrophobic polyphenols without added NAR showed diffraction peaks derived from each crystal. The SDPs with NAR could keep an amorphous state after storage at a high humidity condition for one month, except for SDPs of RVT/NAR. SDPs with NAR enhanced the solubility of hydrophobic polyphenols, especially NRG solubility, which was enhanced more than 9 times compared to NRG crystal. The enhanced solubility resulted in the increased membrane permeability of NRG. The antioxidant effect of the hydrophobic NRG was also enhanced by the synergetic effect of NAR. The findings demonstrated that NAR could be used as a food additive to enhance the solubility and membrane permeability of hydrophobic polyphenols.     

海藻多酚功能性作用机制及其应用初探

海藻多酚是海藻次级代谢产物,具有多种生物学活性,能够为人体所吸收和利用,所以海藻多酚成为了现阶段海洋活性物质研究的一个重点。就海藻多酚功能性作用机制以及其应用做分析,旨在为实践提供指导和帮助。     

Influence of fermentation with different lactic acid bacteria and in vitro digestion on the change of phenolic compounds in fermented kiwifruit pulps

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of fermentation and gastrointestinal digestion of three kinds of fermented kiwifruit pulps with different Lactobacillus (Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei). The changes in bioactive substances (total phenolic acid, total flavonoid, vitamin C and the viable count), antioxidant capacity (DPPH, ABTS, hydroxyl radical and superoxide anion radical scavenging activity) and phenolic profiles (protocatechuic acid, protocatechualdehyde, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid and p-coumaric acid) were detected. The result showed, compared to non-fermented kiwifruit pulp, fermentation with LP and LA had higher content of TPA, TF and V_C, as well as antioxidant capacity. Fermentation with LP and the content of protocatechualdehyde, p-coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid were increased. However, after digestion, LP showed more effect in maintaining the content of antioxidants, antioxidant capacity and the viable count rather than LA. During digestion, the content of protocatechualdehyde and p-coumaric acid was increased in fermented samples compared with non-fermented samples. Overall, compared with LA and LC, LP is more suitable for the fermentation of kiwifruit pulp.     

茶多酚对羊肉肌原纤维蛋白凝胶特性的影响

研究茶多酚对羊肉肌原纤维蛋白凝胶特性的影响，将不同添加量（0.00%、0.01%、0.05%、0.10%、0.50%、1.00%）的茶多酚加入到羊肉肌原纤维蛋白中，测定肌原纤维蛋白表面疏水性、乳化性能、保水性、质构特性，观察羊肉肌原纤维蛋白凝胶微观结构。结果表明，与对照组相比，茶多酚添加量为0.10%时，羊肉肌原纤维蛋白的表面疏水性最小，疏水基团暴露程度最轻，乳化活性指数达到最大（4.88 m2/g），乳化稳定性指数（86.54%）和保水性（95.22%）均达到最佳；随着茶多酚添加量的增加，羊肉肌原纤维蛋白凝胶的硬度、咀嚼度、胶着度均显著上升（P＜0.05），弹性、内聚性、回复性整体呈下降趋势（P＜0.05）。结论：添加适量茶多酚可以显著改善羊肉肌原纤维蛋白的凝胶特性，并且凝胶的微观结构更加致密、空隙更小、形状规则且分布均匀；茶多酚与肌原纤维蛋白的非共价结合和共价结合可能会影响蛋白质的功能特性，并且这种作用强度随着茶多酚添加量的变化而变化。     

Effects of Nonthermal Plasma Technology on Functional Food Components

Understanding the impact of nonthermal plasma (NTP) technology on key nutritional and functional food components is of paramount importance for the successful adoption of the technology by industry. NTP technology (NTPT) has demonstrated marked antimicrobial efficacies with good retention of important physical, chemical, sensory, and nutritional parameters for an array of food products. This paper presents the influence of NTPT on selected functional food components with a focus on low‐molecular‐weight bioactive compounds and vitamins. We discuss the mechanisms of bioactive compound alteration by plasma‐reactive species and classify their influence on vitamins and their antioxidant capacities. The impact of NTP on specific bioactive compounds depends both on plasma properties and the food matrix. Induced changes are mainly associated with oxidative degradation and cleavage of double bonds in organic compounds. The effects reported to date are mainly time‐dependent increases in the concentrations of polyphenols, vitamin C, or increases in antioxidant activity. Also, improvement in the extraction efficiency of polyphenols is observed. The review highlights future research needs regarding the complex mechanisms of interaction with plasma species. NTP is a novel technology that can both negatively and positively affect the functional components in food.     

基于食用油为连续相的茶多酚反相微乳液的制备

制备油烯基聚氧乙烯(10)醚(polyoxyethylene(10)oleyl ether,Brij97)-单油酸甘油酯(glyceryl monooleate,GMO)-乙醇-食用油-水反相微乳液,成功将抗氧化剂茶多酚添加至食用油中。通过拟三元相图法、动态光散射法和差示扫描量热法研究微乳液的相行为、粒径和抗氧化能力。结果显示,微乳液的最佳配方条件为复合表面活性剂Brij97与GMO质量比2∶8、水相中水与乙醇质量比4∶1。微乳液中茶多酚质量浓度越高,微乳液粒径越小,但多分散指数越大。当水相中茶多酚质量浓度达到0.10 g/m L时,30 d内5种微乳液粒径都稳定在8.00~12.00 nm范围内。差示扫描量热法显示空白大豆油微乳液的起始氧化温度为163.40℃,添加0.01 g/m L茶多酚后为175.77℃,添加0.10 g/m L茶多酚后为210.88℃。     

高压静电场协同抗氧化剂抑制大豆油氧化

高压静电场作为物理加工技术,近年来在食品领域有一定应用,但在油脂加工方面的应用鲜有报道。本研究以大豆油为原料,通过探究过氧化值、酸价、羰基价、茴香胺值及典型脂肪酸相对含量的变化,考察高压静电场对大豆油油脂氧化的影响。研究表明当高压静电场场强为150?k V/m时,对大豆油油脂氧化的抑制效果最好。在该场强下,协同考察了茶多酚、植酸、特丁基对苯二酚这3种抗氧化剂对大豆油氧化的抑制效果。结果表明:150?k V/m高压静电场结合茶多酚的方式增强了茶多酚的抗氧化效果,可以有效抑制大豆油的氧化,其对过氧化值、酸价、羰基价及茴香胺值的抑制率分别达到34.4%、67.6%、66.0%及55.0%。高压静电场结合茶多酚的处理方式,为抑制大豆油油脂氧化提供了全新的研究思路。