Bioaccessibility,changes in the antioxidant potential and colonic fermentation of date pits and apple bagasse flours obtained from co-products during simulated in vitro gastrointestinal digestion

The aims of this work were to evaluate the effect of in vitro gastrointestinal digestion (GID) on (i) the recovery and bioaccessibility indexes, (ii) the changes on antioxidant activity and (iii) the short chain fatty acid (SCFA) production of two DF rich extracts (date pits flour (DPF) and apple bagasse flour (ABF)) obtained from agro-industrial co-products. At the end of GID process, the bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds present in DPF and ABF was 78.54 and 91.58%, respectively. With regard to antioxidant activity, GID increased the chelating activity and reducing power. However, the scavenging properties were reduced. Fermentation of DPF and ABF by colonic bacteria generated SCFA such as formiate, succinate, acetate, propionate and butyrate. These findings suggest that DPF and ABF might be used as potential food ingredients due to GID produced that bioactive compounds released from the matrix which exerts antioxidant activity.     

Impact of an in vitro dynamic gastrointestinal digestion on phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of apple treated by high-pressure processing

The aim was to evaluate the effect of an in vitro dynamic gastrointestinal digestion (GID) on the recovery index and bioaccessibility, the stability of phenolic compounds, and the changes in antioxidant capacity (AC) of apples 'Golden Delicious' treated by high-pressure processing (HPP-treated). All the phenolic compounds decreased during GID in untreated and HPP-treated apple and in consequence a decrease in the antioxidant capacity (DPPH, ABTS⁺, TP-FC and FRAP) and in the effect on the inhibitory capacity of lipoxygenase (LOX) and xanthine oxidase (XO) activities was also observed. The dynamic-GID increased the release of quercetin-aglycone and led to low quercetin-glycosides bioaccessibility (~10%). HPP-treated compared to untreated-apple presented higher recovery index for hydroxycinnamic acids (~67% and 52%) and higher bioaccessibility for hydroxycinnamic acids (40% and 31%) and dihydrochalcones (30% and 19.5%). The bioaccessible fraction of HPP-treated apple showed a high retention of the undigested AC: 24% (DPPH), 14% (ABTS⁺), 86% (TP-FC), 48% (FRAP) and the 68% and 100% of XO and LOX inhibitory capacities.Industrial relevanceThe consumer is willing to pay for added value in functional foods or ingredients that represent a substantial improvement in terms of quality of life and health. Therefore, functional food industries need to find valid methods to guarantee that the bioactive compounds present in the functional food or ingredient are effective and should do the biological action for which they were designed. The functional food industry relies more and more on the technology implemented in in vitro digestion models that simulate gastrointestinal digestion, to assess the bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds as the first step to investigate their bioavailability. The current study provides relevant information for the use dynamic gastrointestinal models instead of the more frequently employed static models to obtain more exact data about the bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds of a functional apple ingredient obtained by high-pressure processing of apples pieces with peels.These results should provide realistic information to the functional food industry about the amounts should be consumed of a certain functional food or ingredient to achieve the promised biological effect. This information can suppose an added value to these functional foods which will revert in the economic improvement and the prestige of the food industry.     

In vitro bioaccessibility of isoflavones from a soymilk-based beverage as affected by thermal and non-thermal processing

High Pressure Processing (HPP) and High Intensity Pulsed Electric Fields (HIPEF) are non-thermal processing technologies used for obtaining safe and high-quality foods and beverages. In the present work, the changes on both the concentration and the bioaccessibility of isoflavones from treated (thermally and non-thermally) and untreated soymilk-based beverages were evaluated. Thermal treatment (TT) was applied at 90 °C for 1 min, HPP: 400 MPa at 40 °C for 5 min and HIPEF: 35 kV cm⁻¹ with 4 μs bipolar pulses at 200 Hz for 1800 μs. Later, beverages were subjected to an in vitro gastrointestinal digestion for obtaining the bioaccessibility. Thermal and non-thermal processing increased the isoflavone concentration up to 25–26% in TT and HIPEF treated beverages, and up to 38.52% in HPP treated. After in vitro digestion, the concentration of isoflavones in non-thermally processed beverages was higher (70.55% for HIPEF and 98.77% for HPP) than that TT processed (18.52%). HIPEF processing and HPP increased the isoflavone bioaccessibility up to 35.40 and 47.32%, respectively, regarding the untreated product. These results demonstrate that both non-thermal processing technologies HIPEF and HPP are suitable for obtaining high quality and nutritious beverages by improving their isoflavone bioaccessibility.     

Soymilk phenolic compounds,isoflavones and antioxidant activity as affected by in vitro gastrointestinal digestion

The aim of this research was to evaluate changes in the phenolic compounds, isoflavones and antioxidant activity of soymilk following in vitro gastrointestinal digestion (including dialysis). Gastric digestion significantly influenced the release of bioactive substances from the soymilk matrix, increasing the concentration of total phenolic components (35% as the sum of individuals and 14% by Folin–Ciocalteu [F–C] method), total isoflavone content (22%) and total antioxidant activity (76%). The concentration of all those compounds was reduced significantly in the duodenal fraction in comparison to gastric digestion and their lowest concentration was observed in the dialysed fraction, where phenolic acids were not detected. The bioaccessibility of soymilk phenolic compounds was 15% as the sum of individuals and 20% by F–C assay; isoflavones 36% and constituents with antioxidant activity 27%. Results suggest that most of these compounds were sufficiently available to be absorbed and could contribute health benefits.     

Effect of high-pressure processing on flavonoids,hydroxycinnamic acids,dihydrochalcones and antioxidant activity of apple ‘Golden Delicious’ from different geographical origin

The influence of high-pressure processing (HPP) (400, 500 and 600 MPa at 35 °C for 5 min) on different classes of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity (AA) of ‘Golden Delicious’ apple from two different growing regions, northeastern of Spain (lowland climate) (S-apples) and north of Italy (mid-mountain climate) (I-apples) was investigated. Total hydroxycinnamic acids, total dihydrochalcones and total flavan-3-ols content were higher in S-apple (untreated and HPP-treated) than in I-apples and total flavonols content was higher in I-apples. HPP affected phenolic compounds and AA depending on the apple geographical origin. 400 MPa/35 °C/5 min increased total flavonols (30%) and maintained total phenolic compounds determined by HPLC (TP-HPLC) in S-apples. The higher increase of TP-HPLC (54%) was achieved when I-apple was treated at 600 MPa. Untreated and HPP-treated I-apples displayed higher AA than S-apples. HPP (400 and 600 MPa) increased AA in I-apple. Positive correlations were found between TP-HPLC and AA (TP-FC, DPPH^·, ABTS^·+ and FRAP) in both Italian and Spanish apples.Industrial relevanceThe apples of cultivar ‘Golden Delicious’ are one of the most consumed fruits in the UE. High-pressure processing (HPP) of these fruits acquires great importance to obtain ingredients and apple functional foods highly demanded by consumers. For this, it is necessary to know the process variables and plant material that favor greater extraction of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity characteristics. This paper provides useful results to help fruit processor to select the appropriate HPP conditions and the geographical origin of ‘Golden Delicious’ apple to obtain apple-based products with high content on different classes of phenolic compounds with beneficial health effects.     

In vitro bioaccessibility,bioavailability and plasma protein interaction of polyphenols from Annurca apple (M. pumila Miller cv Annurca)

The in vitro bioaccessibility, bioavailability and plasma protein interaction of polyphenols from Annurca apple and other conventional cultivars were evaluated. Salivary digestion concentrated into the medium 27–35% of native apple polyphenols, suggesting the potential bioavailability through the oral mucosal epithelium of significant amounts of bioactive compounds that could be gastric sensitive and/or poorly absorbed in the intestine. Annurca flesh revealed the highest content and provided the best intestinal bioaccessibility and bioavailability of oligomeric procyanidins among all of the apple peel and flesh tested. Since 49.4% of native procyanidins were not absorbed, they are expected to accumulate in the intestinal lumen where a potential inhibition capacity of cellular cholesterol uptake could be assumed. The permeated procyanidins (6.7% of their native pattern, 12.0% of intestinal procyanidins) significantly bound (58.7%) to plasma HDLs, suggesting a major role in cholesterol metabolism. Our results would indicate Annurca apple and its potential nutraceuticals as effective in the regulation of plasma cholesterol levels.     

Onion high-pressure processing: Flavonol content and antioxidant activity

Onion flavonol content and antioxidant activity have been related to human health promoting effects. Quercetin and quercetin glucosides (quercetin-4′-glucoside and quercetin-3,4′-diglucoside) have been reported the main onion flavonols in recent literature. Impact of combined treatments of high-pressure processing (HPP) and temperature on onion nutritional attributes has been scarcely studied.Our study aimed to investigate the impact of HPP technology combined with temperature on onion (Allium cepa L. var. cepa, ‘Grano de Oro’) total phenol content, flavonol content, and antioxidant capacity. The experimental design comprised a response surface methodology according to a central composite face-centred design. The variable ranges were 100-400 MPa (pressure) and 5-50 °C (temperature), time was set up constant to 5 min.Response surfaces of onion total quercetin, quercetin-4′-glucoside, and quercetin-3,4′-diglucoside content showed a similar pattern. The application of low temperature (5 °C) combined with pressures of 100 and 400 MPa triggered to a better extraction of these flavonols among the treatments analysed. Response surface of the EC₅₀ antioxidant parameter as a function of pressure and temperature showed a clear trend towards an increase in onion antioxidant activity when applying pressures from 100 to 400 MPa. Four hundred megapascals/5 °C-processed onion showed an approximately 33% higher quercetin-4′-glucoside content compared with the untreated onion, and maintained the antioxidant activity of the untreated onion.     

Phytochemical bioaccessibility and in vitro antidiabetic effects of Chinese sumac (Rhus chinensis Mill.) fruits after a simulated digestion: insights into the mechanisms with molecular docking analysis

This work studied the effects of gastrointestinal digestion on the phytochemical bioaccessibility and in vitro anti-diabetic effects of different fractions from Chinese sumac fruits and delineated the underlying mechanisms by molecular docking. Results showed that gastric digestion significantly increased the phytochemical bioaccessibility and inhibitions for α-glucosidase, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) and advanced glycation end product (AGE) formation of the ethanol-extracted fraction, whereas intestinal digestion remarkably decreased these parameters (P < 0.05). For the free phenolic fraction, the parameters were remarkably reduced after gastric digestion but significantly increased after intestinal digestion (P < 0.05). Quercitrin and gvajaverin contributed the most to the α-glucosidase and DPP-IV inhibitions, and trigalloyl glucose and its isomer could be the primary bioactive substance responsible for AGE suppression. Quercitrin, the predominant phenolic compound, could effectively interact with crucial amino acid residues in α-glucosidase, DPP-IV and bovine serum albumin with hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions to exert its inhibitions.     

Protein quality and antioxidant properties of soymilk derived from black soybean after in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion

Protein quality and antioxidant properties of soymilk derived from black soybean (eight varieties) in China were analysed following in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion (including dialysis). Soymilk from black soybean possessed high okara weight but low yield, protein content and sensory scores. The in vitro digestibility of protein in all black soymilk samples was higher than 60%, and the Shenmu black soybean exhibited the highest digestibility. Non-digested milk from the black soybean exhibited significantly high total phenolic content (TPC) (127.15–173.04 mg/100 mL), ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) (272.18–366.27 μmol L⁻¹) and DPPH free radical-scavenging activity (61.20–83.81%). These parameters were significantly lower in the non-digested soymilk than those in soymilk after gastric digestion but higher than those of soymilk in the dialysed fraction. Gastric digestion significantly increased bioactive compound levels released from black soymilk, and the bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds was 24.37–36.05%. Hence, black soymilk was sufficiently available for human absorption.     

Effect of in vitro‐simulated gastrointestinal digestion on the stability and antioxidant activity of blueberry polyphenols and their cellular antioxidant activity towards HepG2 cells

In this study we investigated the influence of in vitro‐simulated gastrointestinal digestion on the bioaccessibility and antioxidant activity of polyphenols from blueberries (Vaccinium spp.). Total phenolic, anthocyanin, and flavonoid content was determined, and extract and digesta compositions were analysed by HPLC‐ESI‐MS/MS. The phenolic compounds were relatively stable under a gastric environment, whereas polyphenols and anthocyanins were unstable under an intestinal environment. The bioaccessibility of polyphenol, anthocyanin, and flavonoid was greatly decreased after the intestinal digestion, and the recoveries were only 13.93%, 1.95%, and 15.68% (the IN sample), respectively. Polyphenolic profile alteration occurred during in vitro‐simulated gastrointestinal digestion. Changes of phenolic compound antioxidant activity during digestion correlated with polyphenol, flavonoid, and caffeic acid concentrations. Digested extract cellular antioxidant activity was lower than non‐digested extract activity (P < 0.05). Polyphenol dose–response correlations with cellular antioxidant activity were observed. These results indicated that in vitro‐simulated gastrointestinal digestion significantly impact polyphenols and their antioxidant activity.     

The influence of protein–flavonoid interactions on protein digestibility in vitro and the antioxidant quality of breads enriched with onion skin

Different types of breads enriched with onion skin were studied. The objectives were twofold: to show and examine protein–phenolic interactions and to discuss results concerning phenolic content, antioxidant activity and protein digestibility in the light of in vitro bioaccessibility. Phenolic contents and antiradical abilities were linked with the level of onion skin supplement however, the amounts determined were significantly lower than expected. Fortification influenced protein digestibility (a reduction from 78.4% for control breads to 55% for breads with a 4% supplement). Electrophoretic and chromatographic studies showed the presence of indigestible protein–flavonoid complexes – with molecular weights about 25 kDa and 14.5 kDa; however, the reduction of free amino group levels and the increase in chromatogram areas suggest that flavonoids also bind to other bread proteins. The interaction of phenolics with proteins affects antioxidant efficacy and protein digestibility; thus, they have multiple effects on food quality and pro-health properties.     

Effect of in vitro gastrointestinal digestion on the bioavailability of phenolic components and the antioxidant potentials of some Turkish fruit wines

This study was designed to evaluate the effects of in vitro gastrointestinal simulation method on the antioxidant potentials and phenolic profile of some Turkish fruit wines and to compare the results with a Turkish red wine prepared from native grape varieties (Papazkarası). For this purpose, blueberry, black mulberry and cherry wines were studied since they are widely consumed in Turkey. Papazkarası wine was chosen due to the lack of studies regarding this type of wine. Antioxidant potentials of samples were measured with four different methods: DPPH radical-scavenging activity, H₂O₂-scavenging activity, cupric reducing capacity and total antioxidant capacity assays. The phenolic profiles of samples were evaluated by the determination of total phenolic content and HPLC-DAD analysis of seven different molecules. The results of this study provided information not only the effect of gastrointestinal digestion on parameters mentioned above, but also the bioaccessibility about the phenolic compounds found in these four different wine samples.     

Effect of processing and food matrix on calcium and phosphorous bioavailability from milk-based fruit beverages in Caco-2 cells

Calcium and phosphorus bioavailability from different milk-based (whole milk, skimmed milk and soya milk) fruit beverages as affected by thermal treatment (TT) and high-pressure processing (HPP) was determined by means of the paired in vitro gastrointestinal digestion (solubility method)/Caco-2 cell model. Ca bioaccessibility was significantly higher in HPP (98.4% ± 1.6%) versus TT (91.3% ± 1.9%), but Ca bioavailability was equal in all different matrixes independently of the processing treatment used. HPP samples improved P bioaccessibility (98.7% ± 2.5% versus 87.3% ± 2.2%) and P bioavailability by Caco-2 cells versus TT samples—soya milk- and whole milk-based beverages being the samples with the highest bioavailability values (56.8% ± 1.3% and 40.1% ± 9.9% versus 15.0% ± 2.1% and 16.8% ± 2.8%, respectively). Therefore, HPP improves Ca and P bioaccessibility, and P bioavailability versus TT samples, and can be used as an alternative to TT in the manufacture of functional foods with improved nutritional value and health benefits.     

Matrix composition effect on the digestibility of carob flour phenols by an in-vitro digestion model

Carob flour (CF) and washed carob flour (WCF) (without the water soluble dietary fraction) were submitted to an in-vitro digestion method to evaluate the dietary soluble fibre (DF) and soluble sugars content on the digestibility and bioaccessibility of polyphenols. In addition, combinations of the raw materials (CF and WCF) with hazelnut oil (HO) were proposed in order to evaluate the protection of a vegetable oil rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on the phenolic compounds submitted to in-vitro digestion conditions. The results showed that the soluble dietary fraction enhanced the stability of the phenolic compounds during the duodenal digestion phase. Similarly, the lipid fraction (rich in PUFA) showed a protective effect on the recovery of the phenolic compounds during duodenal digestion. Disruption of the natural matrix under digestion conditions led to the release of DF and PUFA, which could establish interactions with certain polyphenol compounds enhancing their recovery and stability during digestion.     

接种发酵对葡萄酵素多酚生物利用度及抗氧化活性的影响

为明确接种发酵对葡萄酵素多酚生物利用度及抗氧化活性的影响,研究葡萄酵素发酵过程中发酵特性、酚类物质及抗氧化活性的变化,并采用体外模拟胃肠道消化实验对其多酚的生物利用度进行评估.结果 表明:葡萄酵素发酵过程中还原糖质量浓度由31.91 g/L逐渐降低至0.46 g/L,pH值由3.77降至3.19,乙醇体积分数于发酵第6...     

Screening of bioactive components in grape and apple vinegars: Antioxidant and antimicrobial potential

Vinegars contain several bioactive compounds that are characterized according to the type of the raw material, such as grape vinegars and apple vinegars. Liquid chromatography coupled to diode array detection and electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry was used for identification and quantification of phenolic compounds. Antioxidant properties of vinegars were determined by 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl and 2,2′‐azino‐bis‐3‐ethylbenzthiazoline‐6‐sulphonic acid assays. Antimicrobial activities of vinegars were examined with an agar disc diffusion method with Staphylococcus aureus , Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Gallic acid and chlorogenic acid were found to be the major phenolic acids accounting for the largest proportion of the total phenolic acid contents in grape vinegars and apple vinegars. Within the flavonols, quercetin‐3‐O‐galactoside and quercetin were detected as the major compounds in grape vinegars. Apple vinegars were characterized by phloridzin, phloretin and high chlorogenic acid content. Antimicrobial activity results indicated that grape vinegars exhibited higher antimicrobial activity against tested bacterial strains correlated with their higher antioxidant capacity. Copyright © 2017 The Institute of Brewing & Distilling     

Anthocyanins,non-anthocyanin phenolics,tocopherols and antioxidant capacity of açaí juice (Euterpe oleracea) as affected by high pressure processing and thermal pasteurization

We studied the effect of high pressure processing (HPP) (400, 450, 500, and 600 MPa/5 min/20 °C) and thermal pasteurization (85 °C/1 min) on anthocyanins, non-anthocyanin phenolic compounds, tocopherols and antioxidant capacity toward oxygen and nitrogen reactive species of açaí juice. HPP was more effective for the preservation of anthocyanins than thermal pasteurization (up to 40%), probably due to its thermal-sensitivity. A significant increase was observed for the non-anthocyanin compounds' content at 500 MPa, possibly related to cell wall rupture due to the applied pressure. As a result, this sample showed greater antioxidant capacity (ORAC and total phenolic compounds). On the other hand, H₂O₂ scavenging capacity_, tocopherols and vitamin E activity were not affected, whereas scavenging capacity against HOCl and NOC formation was not well correlated with bioactive compounds concentration. Nevertheless, these properties were effectively preserved in HPP treatments. These results indicate that HPP may provide açaí juice with high functional quality.Industrial relevanceAçaí juice (AJ) has been increasingly valued worldwide due to its bioactive compounds and health-promoting effects, however, thermal pasteurization (TP), usually applied to AJ preservation, may cause degradation of these compounds and damage AJ bioactivities. Our results contribute to understanding how the main bioactive compounds and functional properties of AJ are affected by high pressure processing (HPP) and TP. In addition, they represent an important advance in the field of emerging preservation technologies as it indicates optimal high pressure conditions for AJ processing. Ultimately, given that HPP adds values to food products, our results may be used by the food industry to produce new açaí-based formulations with high market value.     

A new process for the combined recovery of pectin and phenolic compounds from apple pomace

A process for the combined recovery of pectin and phenolic compounds from apple pomace, the primary by-product of apple juice production, was developed. The process includes extraction of dried apple pomace with diluted mineral acid and adsorption of phenolic constituents by a hydrophobic styrene–divinylbenzene copolymerisate. After elution with methanol, the polyphenolics were concentrated in vacuo, stabilised by lyophilisation, and characterised by high-performance liquid chromatography. The predominant compounds were phloridzin, chlorogenic acid and quercetin glycosides. Adsorptive removal especially of oxidised phenolic compounds led to a considerable decolourisation of the pomace extracts, as revealed by determination of L*a*b* values, hue angle and chroma. Gelling properties of pectin were not adversely affected. While the polyphenolics recovered from apple pomace may be used as natural antioxidants or as functional food ingredients, extended fields of application may be obtained for decolorised, refined apple pectins. Furthermore, investigations on the phenolic composition of several New Zealand apple cultivars, of apple seeds, and on the effects of pomace drying on the stability of polyphenolics were carried out.     

体外消化和结肠发酵对不同采收期坛紫菜中酚类物质生物可及性和肠道菌群的影响

为科学评价不同采收期坛紫菜及其酚类物质的健康益处,本研究主要探究不同采收期（早期、中期、末期）的煮制坛紫菜经体外口腔、胃和小肠3 个阶段消化后,其酚类物质的生物可及性和抗氧化活性,以及经体外结肠发酵后对肠道菌群的调节作用。结果表明,经体外消化后,坛紫菜中总酚具有极高的生物可及性,约为104.80%～117.03%,总黄酮的生物可及性约为35.21%～59.60%。早期坛紫菜中酚类物质含量和消化后释放量均高于中期和末期坛紫菜。坛紫菜经体外结肠发酵后可促进肠道菌群产生丙酸和正丁酸,并有效抑制异丁酸和异戊酸的生成。通过16S rRNA测序可以看出坛紫菜的添加促进了Bacteroidetes、Megamonas和Lactobacillus等有益菌的生长。综上所述,坛紫菜是较好的酚类物质来源,经胃肠道消化后其酚类物质具有较高的生物可及性和抗氧化活性,且对肠道菌群有明显的调节作用。对于不同采收期的坛紫菜而言,头水坛紫菜对消费者而言似乎是更好的选择。     

Complexation of starch and phenolic compounds during food processing and impacts on the release of phenolic compounds

Phenolic compounds can form complexes with starch during food processing, which can modulate the release of phenolic compounds in the gastrointestinal tract and regulate the bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds. The starch–phenolic complexation is determined by the structure of starch, phenolic compounds, and the food processing conditions. In this review, the complexation between starch and phenolic compounds during (hydro)thermal and nonthermal processing is reviewed. A hypothesis on the complexation kinetics is developed to elucidate the mechanism of complexation between starch and phenolic compounds considering the reaction time and the processing conditions. The subsequent effects of complexation on the physicochemical properties of starch, including gelatinization, retrogradation, and digestion, are critically articulated. Further, the release of phenolic substances and the bioaccessibility of different types of starch–phenolics complexes are discussed. The review emphasizes that the processing-induced structural changes of starch are the major determinant modulating the extent and manner of complexation with phenolic compounds. The controlled release of complexes formed between phenolic compounds and starch in the digestive tracts can modify the functionality of starch-based foods and, thus, can be used for both the modulation of glycemic response and the targeted delivery of phenolic compounds.