Relation between bioactive compounds and free radical‐scavenging capacity in berry fruits during frozen storage

In this work the correlation between the free radical‐scavenging capacity and bioactive compounds (anthocyanins, ellagic acid, total phenolics and vitamin C) in four Spanish raspberry cultivars (Heritage, Autumn Bliss, Zeva and Rubi) and Spanish wild blackberry as affected by freezing and frozen storage was evaluated. From this mathematical study a significant correlation was obtained between the radical‐scavenging capacity and the anthocyanin and total phenolic contents in both raspberry (r = 0.85 and 0.83 respectively) and blackberry (r = 0.84 and 0.68 respectively) fruits, but no correlation was found between this parameter and the ellagic acid and vitamin C contents. A key objective of this study was to select the raspberry cultivar most suitable for freezing preservation in terms of the stability of its health‐promoting constituents. A two‐dimensional principal component analysis (PCA) of the raspberry cultivars explained 82% of the total variance of the factors mentioned above. The early raspberry cultivars (Heritage and Autumn Bliss) showed a lower content of bioactive compounds and lower radical‐scavenging capacity, while the late cultivars (Zeva and Rubi) showed higher values, and these differences were clearly displayed by the PCA. © 2003 Society of Chemical Industry     

Anthocyanin Pigment Composition of Blackberries

ABSTRACT: The anthocyanin pigments in 51 blackberry samples were isolated and characterized by highperformance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with UV-visible detection, electrospray mass spectroscopy (ESMS), and hydrolysis and saponification reactions. Five pigments were detected: cyanidin-3-glucoside, cyanidin-3-rutinoside, cyanidin-3-xyloside, cyanidin-3-glucoside acylated with malonic acid, and an unidentified acylated derivative of cyanidin-3-glucoside. Four different quantitative patterns were evident among the cultivars and selections. Total anthocyanin content ranged from 70.3 to 201 mg/100 g with a mean of 137 mg/100 g. Ten commercial blackberry juice concentrate samples were analyzed. Total anthocyanin ranged from 12.3 to 107 mg/100 g on a single-strength juice basis, and 1 sample had an atypical profile.     

Color Stability of Strawberry Jam as Affected by Cultivar and Storage Temperature

The stability of three strawberry cultivars was evaluated for changes in jam color quality during processing and storage at 20°, 30° and 37°C for 200 days. Anthocyanin content was determined by HPLC. The effect of cultivar, processing and storage on jam pigments, instrumental color (L*, a*, b*) and consumer preference were also determined. ‘Oso grande’ jam had the lowest anthocyanin concentration (110 mg/g f.w), higher monomeric pigment degradation during processing and storage, highest pH, least desirable color score from the sensory panel and shortest shelf-life. Similarities were found between jams prepared with ‘Chandler'and Tudla’ cultivars, as well as initial differences in total anthocyanin concentrations (195 and 130 mg/g f.w.).     

HPLC法测定桃不同品种果实中花色苷组成和含量

目的： 用高效液相色谱法测定桃不同品种果实中花色苷组成和含量。方法： 色谱柱为C1 8柱(150mm×4.6mm,5μm),流动相为乙腈：4%磷酸溶液(V/V=12:88,pH2),检测波长520nm,流速0.8mL/min,进样量20μL,柱温30℃。结果：桃3个品种果实中主要含有1种花色苷：花青素-3-葡萄糖苷,花青素-3-葡萄糖苷在0.4～100μg/mL内线性关系良好(R=0.9992),低、中、高质量浓度的平均回收率为85.7%、89.4%、91.2%。红、黄、白肉桃果肉中的花青素-3-葡萄糖含量分别为103.7、30.6、21.5mg/kg。结论：本方法操作简单,结果准确可靠,重复性好,可作为桃果实中花青素-3-葡萄糖苷的定量分析方法。     

聚类法分析不同品种树莓的加工特性

以15 个不同品种的树莓鲜果为实验材料,对果实的组成分、理化指标、VC、粗蛋白、总酚和花色苷含量进行测定分析。通过聚类分析,筛选出适合不同树莓产品加工的品种。结果表明：不同品种树莓的硬度值、果实出汁率、可溶性固形物含量、可滴定酸含量、糖酸比差异较大,硬度值在18.20～49.50 g之间,‘Cuthbert’硬度值最小（18.20 g）,硬度值最大的为‘米克2号’（49.50 g）,出汁率分布变幅为58.27%～79.80%,其中‘Cuthbert’出汁率最低（58.27%）,出汁率最高的为‘Creston’（79.80%）。可溶性固形物含量在6.86%～10.60%之间,可溶性固形物含量最高的为‘Cuthbert’（10.60%）,最低的为‘菲尔杜德’（6.86%）。糖酸比最大的为‘Sunrise’（7.42）,‘Willamette’糖酸比值最小（1.75）。15 个树莓品种的多酚氧化酶、过氧化物酶的活性和色泽稳定性差异较大。VC含量在6.86～10.60 mg/100 g之间;粗蛋白含量分布变幅为0.70～1.49 g/100 g;总酚含量在1.41～3.44 g/100 g之间。花色苷含量介于72.35～393.88 mg/100 g之间。初步评价：第1类的‘Rideau’、‘米克1号’和‘米克2号’,适合于果汁、果酒类产品的加工;‘Zeva Remontant’、‘Nova’适合树莓罐头类产品加工;适合加工果脯类产品的‘Willamette’、‘Omet’、‘Festival’和‘Sunrise’为第2类。‘Rideau’、‘米克1号’、‘米克2号’、‘Willamette’、‘Sunrise’和‘Nova’这6 个品种果实综合品质比较好,是适合于进一步树莓栽培品种选育和深加工的良好品种。     

红树莓叶片生长代谢过程中酚类物质含量及抗氧化酶活性分析

为探究红树莓叶片生长代谢过程中酚类物质含量与抗氧化酶活性的变化规律,以‘海尔特兹’和‘秋福’红树莓叶片为材料,对其总黄酮、7种酚类物质和3种抗氧化酶活性的变化规律进行比较分析。结果表明：从5月到12月,两品种红树莓上、中、下部叶片的鞣花酸含量、过氧化物酶（peroxidase,POD）活性在生长代谢过程中均呈双峰曲线,水杨酸含量在生长代谢过程中均呈下降趋势,阿魏酸、儿茶素、表儿茶素、芦丁、总黄酮含量在生长代谢过程中均呈单峰曲线,超氧化物歧化酶（superoxide dismutase,SOD）活性一直处于较高水平,过氧化氢酶（catalase,CAT）活性呈先下降再上升又下降的变化趋势;两品种红树莓上部叶片的咖啡酸含量均呈下降趋势,中部和下部叶片均呈单峰曲线。红树莓叶片中的酚类物质含量和抗氧化酶活性因生长代谢过程而异。其中,水杨酸、阿魏酸、鞣花酸、表儿茶素含量最高的时期依次是‘秋福’的5月份上部叶片、6月份上部叶片、7月份中部叶片、7月份上部叶片,依次为59.33 mg/100 g、158.18 mg/100 g、250.84 mg/g、350.04 mg/100 g;芦丁、咖啡酸、儿...     

红莓果中花青素的提取工艺研究

以HCl-乙醇为溶剂,研究了红莓果中花青素的最佳提取工艺。在单因素试验中,选择了单次提取和2次提取,分别测定了不同提取级数下各因素(物料比、提取时间、提取温度)的最佳水平值。同时,以果实中花色苷的绝对含量作为提取效率的评价标准,提高了单纯采用吸光度值测定法作为评定指标的精确性与可靠性。通过响应面试验确定了最佳的提取工艺参数为:浓度为1.5 mol/L的HCl和体积分数95%的乙醇(体积比15∶85)为溶剂,提取料液比为5 g∶1 mL,提取时间为53 min,提取温度为71℃,提取2次。依此工艺,红莓花青素的提取得率为36.39 mg/100 g(鲜果)。     

Nutritional Compounds in Figs from the Southern Mediterranean Region

Nutritive value of mature figs (Ficus carica L.) was investigated in five Tunisian cultivars, ‘Bouhouli’ (BHL) and ‘Zidi’ (ZD) (dark skin figs); ‘Thgagli’ (THG), ‘Bidhi’ (BD), and ‘Khedri’ (KHD) (yellow-green skin figs). Sugars, organic acids, fibres, and polyphenols were analysed in representative fruit samples from two distinct regions known to develop fig crops. Tunisian figs were characterized by predominance of glucose (6.30 g/100 g fresh weight) and fructose (5.10 g/100 g fresh weight). Citric acid (0.35 g/100 g fresh weight) was the major organic acid in all cultivars, almost three times higher than malic acid (0.13 g/100 g fresh weight). Average content of alcohol insoluble solids was 3.3 g/100 g FW. Four main polyphenols could be identified: two anthocyanins (cyanidin-3-glucoside; cyanidin-3-rutinoside), one flavonol (rutin), and one hydroxycinnamic acid (5-cafeoylquinic acid), revealed only in ‘BD’ samples. Cyanidin-3-rutinoside was the most abundant compound among all cultivars. Compared to common fruit, figs are among high sugar leveled fruit with significant dietary fibre content. Dark skin ‘ZD’ fruit were the most interesting figs with the highest concentration of sugars, organic acids, and polyphenols, especially cyanidin-3-rutinoside. This cultivar could be better advised for fresh consumption. However, the three lighter cultivars are more suitable for drying.     

Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of anthocyanins in red raspberries and identification of anthocyanin of extracts using high-performance liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry

Anthocyanins (Acys) are naturally occurring compounds that impart color to fruit, vegetables, and plants. The extraction of Acys from red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L. var. Heritage) by microwave-assisted process (MAP) was studied. A central composite rotate design (CCRD) was used to obtain the optimal conditions of microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), and the effects of operating conditions such as the ratio of solvents to materials, microwave power and extraction time on the extraction yield of Acys were studied through response surface methodology (RSM). The optimized conditions of MAE were ratio of solvents to materials 4:1 (ml/g), extraction time 12 min, and microwave power 366 W. Under these conditions 43.42 mg of Acys from 100 g of fresh fruits (T _Acy, expressed as cyanidin-3-glucoside), approximately 98.33% of the total red pigments, could be obtained by MAE. The Acys compositions of extracts were identified by high-performance liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS), 12 kinds of Acys had been detected and 8 kinds of Acys were characterized. Result indicated that cyanidin-3-sophoroside, cyanidin-3-(2 ^G -glucosylrutinoside), cyanidin-3-sambubioside, cyanidin-3-rutinoside, cyanidin-3-xylosylrutinoside, cyanidin-3-(2 ^G -glucosylrutinoside), and cyanidin-3-rutinoside were main components in extracts. In addition, in comparison with the conventional solvent extraction, MAE is more efficient and rapid to extract Acys from red raspberry, due to the strong disruption of fruit tissue structure under microwave irradiation, which had been observed with the scanning electron microscopepy (SEM). However, the Acys compositions in extracts by both the methods were similar, which were investigated using HPLC profile.     

Inhibitory effect of raspberries on starch digestive enzyme and their antioxidant properties and phenolic composition

Seven primocane fall-bearing raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) cultivars, Nova (red), Dinkum (red), Heritage (red), Autumn Britten (red), Josephine, Anne (yellow), Fall Gold (yellow) were analysed for potential health promoting properties including their inhibitory effect on starch and fat digestive enzymes, antioxidant activities, and phenolic composition. The tested raspberry extracts showed no detectable inhibition of pancreatic α-amylase and lipase. However, all the extracts exhibited potent inhibition of α-glucosidase with IC₅₀ from 16.8 to 34.2 μg/mL. Four phenolic compounds, ellagic acid, cyanidin-diglucoside, pelargonidin-3-rutinoside, and catechin were identified as the active α-glucosidase inhibitors. The raspberry extracts also possessed significant antioxidant activities with oxygen radical absorbance capacities (ORAC) ranging from 136.7 to 205.2 μmol Trolox equivalents (TE)/g dry weight fruit and DPPH radical scavenging activities from 305 to 351 μmol TE/g. The total phenolic content of raspberry cultivars varied significantly from 40.9 to 98.5 mg of gallic acid equivalents/g dry weight. The anthocyanin content varied widely from 0.1 to 9.5 mg cyanidin 3-glucoside equivalents/g. Nine phenolic acids were quantified in raspberries and their total amounts varied from 157.3 to 713.5 μg/g. The enzyme inhibition and antioxidant properties of raspberry cultivars were not correlated with their total phenolic, anthocyanin, and phenolic acid content. Overall, ‘Dinkum’ and ‘Josephine’ raspberry varieties possess higher total phenolic content, ORAC, DPPH radical scavenging activity, and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity than other five cultivars.     

蔓越莓花色苷的组成鉴定及抗氧化能力

对蔓越莓花色苷的组成进行鉴定,并对其抗氧化能力进行测定。采用pH示差法测定花色苷提取量,超高压辅助提取蔓越莓花色苷含量为（75.49±0.43）mg/100?g,常规溶剂提取蔓越莓花色苷含量为（67.31±1.08）mg/100?g,蔓越莓中总花色苷含量为（79.52±0.50）mg/100?g;选择AB-8大孔树脂对蔓越莓花色苷粗提物进行纯化,冻干粉中花色苷含量从（46.10±0.92）mg/g提高到（309.26±2.37）mg/g。通过测定1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼自由基清除率、2,2’-联氮基-双-（3-乙基苯并噻唑啉-6-磺酸）二铵盐自由基清除能力和总抗氧化能力,比较蔓越莓花色苷与VC的抗氧化能力。结果表明：同质量浓度条件下,蔓越莓花色苷的抗氧化能力强于VC。通过高效液相色谱-质谱联用技术在蔓越莓中鉴定出7?种花色苷：芍药素-3,5-二己糖苷、矢车菊素-3-半乳糖苷、矢车菊素-3-葡萄糖苷、矢车菊素-3-阿拉伯糖苷、芍药素-3-半乳糖苷、芍药素-3-葡萄糖苷、芍药素-3-阿拉伯糖苷,其中芍药素-3,5-二己糖苷首次在蔓越莓中被鉴定出。     

Preharvest application of methyl jasmonate increases fruit quality and antioxidant capacity in raspberries

The effects of preharvest methyl jasmonate (MJ) application on fruit quality, flavonoid content and antioxidant capacity in black raspberry cv. Jewel (Rubus occidentalis L) and red raspberry cv. Autumn Bliss (Rubus idaeus subsp.) were studied under field condition. Raspberries treated with MJ had higher soluble solids content, total sugars, fructose, glucose, sucrose and lower titratable acids (TAs), malic acid and citric acid than untreated fruit. MJ also significantly enhanced the content of flavonoids and the antioxidant capacities in the fruit. The cv. Jewel had higher soluble solids and lower TAs compared with the cv. Autumn Bliss. On the basis of fresh weight of fruit, ‘Jewel’ also had significantly higher anthocyanin, total phenolic content and antioxidant activity than ‘Autumn Bliss’.     

Jam Processing Effect on Phenolics and Antioxidant Capacity in Anthocyanin-rich Fruits: Cherry, Plum, and Raspberry

ABSTRACT: Four cultivars of sour cherries (Balaton, Karneol, Kroeker and Northstar), 2 cultivars of plums (BY 8158.50 and Methley), and 1 red raspberry cv. Prelude were analyzed for total phenolics, antioxidant capacity, and total anthocyanins before and after jam production to evaluate their changes after thermal processing. Fruits had total phenolics ranging from 245.7 to 398.5 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100 g. Antioxidant capacity of fruits ranged from 354.8 to 692.3 mg/100 g, expressed as vitamin C equivalent antioxidant capacity (VCEAC). Total anthocyanins of fruits ranged from 30.9 to 67.1 mg cyanidin 3-glucoside equivalent (CGE)/100 g. In 100 g of jam, total phenolics varied from 132.9 to 218.9 mg GAE, while antioxidant capacity ranged from 205.6 to 373.5 mg/100 g VCEAC. Jams had total anthocyanins of 5.4 to 30.4 mg CGE/100 g. On the basis of fresh fruit (100 g), the processing and heating during jam making generally decreased the contents of total phenolics, VCEAC, and total anthocyanins. Major losses occurred in anthocyanin content where overall retention varied from 89% to 21%. HPLC analysis of individual anthocyanins from cherry cv. Balaton to its jam showed that processing caused 90% decrease in anthocyanins. The results indicated that more than 73% total phenolics and more than 65% antioxidant capacity were retained after processing fruits into jams. Optimization of food processing would help to conserve the bioactive phenolic compounds in fruits.     

Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) grown in the Pacific Northwest of North America: Anthocyanin and free amino acid composition

Lingonberries and their products are popular and generally accessible in Europe, though in the US they are uncommon and considered a minor berry/fruit crop. The on-going interest in potential health benefits from berry consumption has heightened interest in broadening the selection of berry/fruit crops in the US. This study measured total phenolics, total tannins, complete anthocyanin content, and total (and individual) free amino acid composition for each of five lingonberry cultivars. Cultivars Ida, Koralle, Linnea, Sanna, and Sussi were grown in Oregon, USA, and had only been evaluated previously for their horticultural traits. All five cultivars contained the three anticipated anthocyanins (by HPLC): cyanidin-3-galactoside (main anthocyanin found in these berries), cyanidin-3-glucoside, and cyanidin-3-arabinoside. These lingonberries’ total anthocyanin content ranged from 27.4 (‘Linnea’) to 52.6 (‘Ida’) mg/100 g fw. They contained 22 free amino acids (FFAs) and total FAAs ranged from 28.92 (‘Sanna’) to 70.38 (‘Koralle’) mg/100 g fw. Asparagine (ASN) was the leading FAA (22–34% of the total FAAs) for all five cultivars. This is the first report on lingonberry FAA content.     

Quantitative changes in anthocyanin pigments of lychee fruit during refrigerated storage

Changes in cyanidin-3-glucoside, cyanidin-3-rutinoside, malvidin-3-acetylglucoside, total anthocyanins, percent polymeric color and browning indexes in stored lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) fruits were determined. Total anthocyanin content declined from 1·77 to 0·73 mg/g fresh weight, and individual anthocyanins also decreased throughout the 48-day storage period. Decline in anthocyanins was accompanied by an increase in browning. Polymeric pigments also gradually increased from 20·9 to 53%.     

Anthocyanin Pigment Composition of Red Radish Cultivars as Potential Food Colorants

Red radish ( Raphanus sativus L.) cultivars were evaluated with respect to qualitative and quantitative anthocyanin (ACN) pigment content. Radishes were grown at 2 locations (Corvallis and Hermiston, OR) and harvested at 2 maturity stages. Pigment content was dependant on cultivar, root weight and location, higher amounts being obtained at Hermiston. Spring cultivars (n=22) had pigmentation in the skin, ranging from 39.3 to 185 mg ACN/100g skin. Red-fleshed Winter cultivars (n=5) had pigment content ranging from 12.2 to 53 mg ACN/100g root. ACN profiles were similar for different cultivars, the major pigments being pelar gonidin-3-sophoroside-5-glucoside, mono- or di-acylated with cinnamic and malonic acids; individual proportions varied among cultivars. Estimated pigment yields ranged from 1.3 to 14 kg/ha.     

红树莓籽中活性物质提取工艺优化

为获得红树莓籽中活性物质的最佳提取工艺,本实验以脱脂"秋福"红树莓籽为原料,考察乙醇浓度、提取时间、提取温度、料液比、pH 5个因素对活性物质提取的影响,以多酚提取含量为主要指标,通过单因素和响应面试验加以优化。结果表明,最佳提取条件为料液比1:50(g/mL)、提取温度51℃、提取时间3.5 h、乙醇浓度57%、pH=3。测得红树莓籽中多酚提取含量为(38.32±0.25)mg/g,黄酮提取含量为(17.50±0.14)mg/g,原花青素提取含量为(19.71±0.27)mg/g。该工艺稳定,可靠,能为红树莓果籽的综合利用提供理论依据。     

Anthocyanins in Fruits of Vaccinium oxycoccus L. (Small Cranberry)

Peonidin-3-glucoside (41.9%) and cyanidin-3-glucoside (38.3%) were the main anthocyanins isolated from fruits of Vaccinium oxycoccus L. (Small cranberry). Smaller amounts of the 3-monogalactosides and 3-monoarabinosides of peonidin and cyanidin were found in addition to the 3-monoglucosides of delphinidin, petunidin and malvidin. The total anthocyanin content in the fruit averaged 78 mg/100g fresh fruit. This anthocyanin pattern is different from that of the American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon L.).     

Red Raspberry Juice and Wine: Effect of Processing and Storage on Anthocyanin Pigment Composition, Color and Appearance

Red raspberry wine was made from thawed fruit by fermentation of pulp, depectínized juice, and pasteurized depectinized juice. The influences of fining and storage were also investigated. The anthocyanin pigment profiles of the samples were determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and additional color indices by spectrophotometry and Hunter colorimetry. Anthocyanin pigments degraded mainly during fermentation, with total losses after storage of at least 50%. Cyanidin-3-glucoside was the most unstable anthocyanin, disappearing completely during fermentation; cyanidin-3-sopho-roside (the major anthocyanin) was the most stable pigment. Pasteurized, depectinized wine that had undergone fining, had the most stable color and best appearance after storage.     

Anti-oxidative analysis,and identification and quantification of anthocyanin pigments in different coloured rice

Anthocyanin pigments in coloured rice cultivars were isolated and identified using high-performance liquid chromatography techniques. Two black rice cultivars (Asamurasaki, Okunomurasaki) contained three major anthocyanins: cyanidin-3-glucoside, peonidin-3-glucoside and malvidin. Chinakuromai (black) rice additionally contained a fourth anthocyanin, petunidin-3-glucoside. Four red rice cultivars contained only malvidin. The total anthocyanin content varied greatly among black rice cultivars (79.5–473.7 mg/100 g), but was lower in red rice (7.9–34.4 mg/100 g). Total phenolic content was similar between red (460.32–725.69 mg/100 g) and black (417.11–687.24 mg/100 g) rice. The oxygen radical absorbing capacity was ranked as follows: red (69.91–130.32 μmol Trolox/g) > black (55.49–64.85 μmol Trolox/g) > green (35.32 μmol Trolox/g) > white (21.81 μmol Trolox/g) rice. The antioxidant capacity resulted mainly from the seed capsule, not the endosperm. The anthocyanin pigments contributed little to the total antioxidant capacity of red (0.03–0.1%) and black (0.5–2.5%) rice cultivars. Hence, the antioxidant capacity is derived mainly from other phenolic compounds.