Phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties of different grape cultivars grown in China

Skins and seeds of 18 grape cultivars belonging to Oriental and North American Vitis Species/hybrids, and Vitis vinifera were analysed for health beneficial properties. Four phenolic compound parameters (total phenols, flavonoids, flavan-3-ols and anthocyanins) and three antioxidant property parameters (DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging, ABTS [2,2-azino-di-(3-ethylbenzothialozine-sulphonic acid)] radical scavenging and FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power)) were measured. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used for this evaluation and results showed that both phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties in the seeds and skins varied among the cultivars investigated. V. vinifera “Cabernet Sauvignon” had the highest values of phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties in seeds followed by Muscadines, while the lowest appeared in the Oriental Vitis species. As expected, these values of the Euro-Asian or Euro-American hybrids fell between the parents. However, far less variation of these values was observed in the skins among different grape cultivars investigated. Interestingly, even the total phenolic contents in the berries of two cultivars are similar, distributions of phenolic compounds in seeds and skins varied greatly among them. Additionally, significant correlations among different antioxidant assays in both seeds and skins were observed. These antioxidant properties were also found highly correlated to the main phenolic compounds.     

不同产区18种蓝莓提取物抗氧化与抑菌作用研究

本文以18种栽培蓝莓的乙醇提取物为研究对象,利用体外法研究了不同产区蓝莓提取物对DPPH自由基和羟基自由基的清除作用及还原能力,分别采用福林酚法、亚硝酸钠法和p H示差法测定了18种蓝莓中总酚、黄酮及花青素的含量,同时利用试管二倍稀释法测定了不同产区18种蓝莓提取物对副溶血性弧菌的抑制作用。结果表明,不同产区18种蓝莓对DPPH自由基及羟基自由基均具有良好的清除作用,对DPPH自由基清除率的范围为11%~65%,对羟基自由基清除率的范围为20%~64%,杭州产区的蓝莓还原能力强于上海及青岛两个产区;不同产区18种蓝莓的总酚、黄酮及花青素含量不同,总酚含量较高的蓝莓具有较好的抗氧化能力;不同产区18种蓝莓粗提液对副溶血性弧菌表现出不同程度的抑制作用,其MIC值最小的为15.625mg/m L,最大的为250mg/m L。由此可以得出,不同产区不同品种蓝莓在功能和活性成分上存在差异。      

Bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacities in different edible tissues of citrus fruit of four species

Different edible tissues of citrus fruit, namely juice sacs (JS), segment membrane (SM), and segment (Seg), of four species, were examined for contents of bioactive compounds and total antioxidant capacities (TAC) by ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay. Two flavanones (naringin and hesperidin) were identified by HPLC; hesperidin accounted for 18.5–38.5% of the total phenolics in the species Citrus unshiu, Citrus reticulata, and Citrus sinensis, while naringin was only found in Citrus changshanensis and it accounted for 53.7% of the total phenolics in SM of this species. In SM of all selected species, the contents of phenolic compounds and TAC were significantly higher than those in JS and Seg. Highest total phenolics, total flavonoids, naringin, and TAC were found in SM of C. changshanensis, while the highest carotenoid content was found in JS of C. reticulata. The contribution of vitamin C to TAC ranged from 26.9% to 45.9% in JS and Seg of all selected species. In SM, however, a high contribution from hesperidin was observed in C. unshiu (54.0%), C. sinensis (46.7%) and C. reticulata (30.0%). The results indicated that SM of citrus fruit were high in contents of bioactive compounds and TAC; it is thus recommended to consume citrus fruit with all edible tissues rather than juice or JS alone.     

Bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacities of 18 non-traditional tropical fruits from Brazil

The bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacities of polyphenolic extracts of 18 fresh and dry native non-traditional fruits from Brazil were determined using ABTS, DDPH, FRAP and β-carotene bleaching methods. The study provides an adaptation of these methods, along with an evaluation of the compounds related to antioxidant potential. The results show promising perspectives for the exploitation of non-traditional tropical fruit species with considerable levels of nutrients and antioxidant capacity. Although evaluation methods and results reported have not yet been sufficiently standardised, making comparisons difficult, our data add valuable information to current knowledge of the nutritional properties of tropical fruits, such as the considerable antioxidant capacity found for acerola – Malpighia emarginata and camu-camu – Myrciaria dubia (ABTS, DPPH and FRAP) and for puçá-preto – Mouriri pusa (all methods).     

不同品种小茴香果实挥发性成分、多酚、黄酮含量及抗氧化性比较分析

香辛料小茴香有多个品种,而对不同品种间挥发性成分和抗氧化品质差异研究未见报道。采用顶空固相微萃取-气相色谱质谱联用法结合主成分分析,对5个小茴香品种果实的挥发性成分、多酚、黄酮含量及抗氧化性能进行检测和分析。结果表明,共有75种挥发性成分被检测出,主要以萜烯类化合物为主;多酚、黄酮含量及抗氧化能力以大高杆小茴香最高;结合相关性分析和主成分分析方法,发现氧化单萜烯类与功能成分、抗氧化性能之间存在正相关关系。将5种小茴香划分为3类,即低杆小茴香、小高杆小茴香和高杆小茴香聚为第一类,有较高含量的萜烯类化合物;大高杆小茴香聚为第二类,有较强的抗氧化活性;土茴香聚为第三类,具有较高含量的总倍半萜烯类化合物和萜烯类衍生物。为商业利用挥发性成分判定和描述抗氧化指标和多酚、黄酮含量提供可能性,并为科学评价和利用不同品种小茴香果实品质特性提供技术支持。     

Major flavan-3-ol composition and antioxidant activity of seeds from different grape cultivars grown in Turkey

The major flavan-3-ols composition and antioxidant activity of the seeds of 12 different common grape varieties that grow in Turkey were investigated. The quantities of gallic acid, catechin, epicatechin and total flavan-3-ol were determined with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and spectrophotometric method in grape seeds extracts. Gallic acid, catechin, epicatechin and total flavan-3-ol varied from 18 to 101, 121–845, 85–893 and 4 507–13 360 mg/100 g in grape seeds, respectively. The seeds of Papaz Karası, Alicante Boushet and Kalecik Karası cultivars were good sources for these compounds among the cultivars examined. In most cultivars, the amount of epicatechin was greater than that of catechin. The cultivars that have high total flavan-3-ol content had the strongest free radical scavenging activities and results were shown that there is a highly significant correlation between the total flavan-3-ol content and antiradical efficiency (AE) (r=0.9168, P<0001).     

Characteristics and antioxidant capacities of five hawthorn wines fermented by different wine yeasts

Different yeast strains can influence the characteristics and active constituents of hawthorn wines. Hawthorn wines were produced using five different yeasts and characterized in terms of their profiles of typical properties and antioxidant capacities. The wine antioxidant capacities of 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2′‐azino‐bis‐3‐ethylbenzothiazoline‐6‐sulfonic acid, superoxide anion (O₂ · ^–) scavenging activities and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) were determined. It was found that the general wine compositions showed the expected variations. Except for yeast Lalvin W15 all of the yeasts exhibited good sugar‐utilizing ability and alcohol production. Yeast Lalvin 71B exhibited an excellent fermentation capability. Hawthorn wine fermented by yeast Lalvin 71B had the lowest residual sugar, titratable acidity and colour density and the highest alcohol content. SIHA Active Yeast 3 had good performance in respect to oxidation resistance. The highest content of anthocyanins and polyphenols in the wine was found with hawthorn wine fermented by SIHA Active Yeast 3, and this wine contained the highest antioxidant activity as determined by the DPPH assay, O₂ · ^– assay and FRAP. Statistical analysis indicated that pH value was significantly correlated with colour density (?0.954**) and alcohol content (0.905**) in the hawthorn wines. There was a strong positive correlation between the polyphenol content and the antioxidant activity as determined by the DPPH (0.915**) and FRAP (0.914**) assays, respectively. Copyright © 2013 The Institute of Brewing & Distilling.     

Phytochemicals and antioxidant capacities in rice brans of different color

Rice bran, a byproduct of the rice milling process, contains most of the phytochemicals. This study aimed at determining the concentrations of lipophilic, solvent-extractable (free), and cell wall-bound (bound) phytochemicals and their antioxidant capacities from brans of white, light brown, brown, purple, and red colors, and broccoli and blueberry for comparison. The concentrations of lipophilic antioxidants of vitamin E (tocopherol and tocotrienols) and γ-oryzanols were 319.67 to 443.73 and 3861.93 to 5911.12 μg/g bran dry weight (DW), respectively, and were not associated with bran color. The total phenolic, total flavonoid, and antioxidant capacities of ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity), DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging, and iron-chelating in the free fraction were correlated with the intensity of bran color, while variations of these in the bound fraction were less than those in the free fraction among brans. Compounds in the bound fraction had higher antioxidant capacity of ORAC than DPPH, relative to those in the free fraction. The bound fraction of light-color brans contributed as much to its total ORAC as the free fraction. Total proanthocyanidin concentration was the highest in red rice bran, while total anthocyanin was highest in purple brans. The predominant anthocyanin was cyanidin-3-glucoside. Red and purple brans had several fold higher total phenolics and flavonoids as well as ORAC and DPPH, from both free and bound fractions, than freeze-dried blueberry and broccoli. These results indicate that rice brans are natural sources of hydrophilic and lipophilic phytochemicals for use in quality control of various food systems as well as for nutraceutical and functional food application.     

Variation in antioxidant components of tomato during vine and post-harvest ripening

The variation in the antioxidant content (lycopene, β-carotene, ascorbic acid and total phenolics) was evaluated on two tomato genotypes during vine and post-harvest ripening. Tomatoes were sampled and analysed at seven ripening stages according to the colour value. The data indicate that ripening conditions affected both the antioxidant accumulation kinetics and the final content, which was higher in post-harvest-ripened fruits. In particular, lycopene mainly accumulated in the very last period of ripening and its content was not linearly related to colour changes. Antioxidant accumulation and other ripening indexes were not significantly different in the two tomato genotypes. © 1999 Society of Chemical Industry     

Antioxidant capacities,procyanidins and pigments in avocados of different strains and cultivars

Avocado (Persea americana) is an important tropical fruit, but little is known about their antioxidant capacities and phytochemical composition. The objective of this research was to determine antioxidant capacities, total phenolic content and identify and quantify major antioxidant compounds in avocados of different strains and cultivars. Ripe Florida avocados from seven cultivars (Slimcado, Booth 7, Booth 8, Choquette, Loretta, Simmonds, and Tonnage) of West Indian or Guatemalan strains were separated into seeds, peels and pulp, and freeze dried. Hass avocado of Mexican strain was chosen for comparison. Samples were extracted with acetone/water/acetic acid solvent and analysed using the Folin–Ciocalteu assay for total phenolic content. Antioxidant capacities were determined by oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) and DPPH assays. Procyanidins were identified and quantified using HPLC-MSⁿ. Antioxidant pigments (chlorophylls and carotenoids) were estimated spectrophotometrically. For all varieties, seeds contained the highest antioxidant capacities, phenolic content, and procyanidins, whereas the pulp had the lowest. Procyanidins, including catechin, epicatechin, A- and B-type dimers, A- and B-type trimers, tetramers, pentamers and hexamers, were identified in peels and seeds using normal-phase HPLC–ESI-MSⁿ. Antioxidant capacities, phenolic contents and procyanidins in avocados were highly correlated, suggesting that procyanidins were the major phenolic compounds that contributed to antioxidant capacities. Carotenoids and chlorophylls were found to be concentrated in avocado peels but did not correlate with antioxidant capacities. This study suggested that avocado seeds and peels, industrial wastes of avocado processing, can be exploited as source of antioxidants.     

不同方法比较黄酮类化合物抗氧化性及其构效关系分析

通过三种化学抗氧化方法（DPPH、FRAP和ORAC法）以及细胞抗氧化方法（CAA法）对芹菜素、山奈酚、木犀草素、槲皮素4种黄酮甙元及它们的糖苷化合物抗氧化活性进行比较研究,结果表明DPPH和FRAP法基本一致,芹菜素、牡荆素和异牡荆素这类C环上无羟基且B环只有一个羟基的黄酮抗氧化性极低;在C环上的羟基相同时,B环有3’,4’-邻二羟基的木犀草素和槲皮素的抗氧化活性显著高于仅含4’-OH的芹菜素和山奈酚;而ORAC法的结果与此相反。化学抗氧化测定结果均表明,当C环羟基被取代形成3-O-连黄酮苷时其抗氧化活性减小;而A环上6、8号位的氢被取代形成C-连黄酮苷时其抗氧化性反而会增加。CAA法结果显示,当C环无羟基时,B环只有一个4-OH的芹菜素及其黄酮苷无细胞抗氧化性,但B环有两个羟基的木犀草素及其糖苷却显示出较强的氧化性。与化学抗氧化性不同,A环上C-连黄酮苷的抗氧化性低于其苷元,而C环O-连糖苷的影响则较为复杂。      

Chemical and antioxidant properties of pomegranate cultivars grown in the Mediterranean region of Turkey

Arils from six pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars obtained from various sites from the Mediterranean region of Turkey were evaluated for their chemical and antioxidant properties. These properties included total phenolics (TP), total monomeric anthocyanins (TMA), soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), individual sugars and organic acids. Antioxidant capacities of arils were determined by both the ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) assays. The antioxidant capacities averaged 5.60 and 7.35 mmol TE/l by the TEAC and FRAP methods. Variability among cultivars was greatest for TMA content (CV 132%); individuals ranged from 6.1 to 219 mg cy3-Gluc l⁻¹. TP means averaged 1507 mg GAE/l. Levels of FRAP, TEAC, TP, and TMA were strongly correlated (r = 0.82–0.96). The major sugars were fructose (6.4 g/100 ml) and glucose (6.8 g/100 ml), the major acids were citric (1.78 g/100 ml) and malic (0.12 g/100 ml).     

Bioactive edible films for food applications: mechanisms of antimicrobial and antioxidant activity

Abstract

In order to improve the quality of food and to extend their shelf life, a new generation of active edible films is being especially intended after the incorporation of organic acids, enzymes, antimicrobial proteins, phenolic compounds, or other functional ingredients such as probiotics, flavors, vitamins and nutraceuticals. These active compounds have different mechanisms of action related to their structure, their concentration, the nature of micro-organism targeted, the process of encapsulation or incorporation in the biopolymer film-networks. The application of the active films by direct contact or indirect contact via the head space also affects the bioactivity of these compounds. This article critically reviews the published work on active edible-films and their applications for food preservation. The classes of active compounds and their action mechanisms are firstly discussed. Then, an extended overview on their effect on model food (simulants) or on real food during storage was also addressed. Edible films offer two main advantages over the direct incorporation of the antimicrobial or antioxidant agents into the bulk food: 1) to control the diffusion of active compounds at the surface of the food and 2) to reduce the amount of preservatives added in the food.     

高压处理对“台农”芒果采后营养活性成分及抗氧化能力的影响

以台农芒果为材料,采用20 MPa高压分别处理1、5、10、15、20 min,对照组不做任何处理。将处理组和对照组在13℃环境下贮存7 d,测定采后芒果处理前后的色泽,失重率,硬度,可滴定酸,可溶性固形物,维生素C(VC),类胡萝卜素,总酚,抗氧化能力的变化。结果表明,采后芒果在20 MPa下处理不同时间对其均有一定影响,其中处理20 min对芒果即食和即用最佳,不仅明显改善了芒果在采后作为即食和即用过程中营养成分的下降趋势,而且显著增加了芒果中抗氧化成分的含量,特别是类胡萝卜素含量的增加更为明显,最大可提高2倍,因此大大提高了抗氧化能力。实验证明,适当的高压处理不失为新鲜芒果采后即食和加工的一种好方法。     

Nutritional composition and antioxidant activity in hazelnut shells from US‐grown cultivars

The hard shell of a hazelnut is a major waste of the hazelnut industry. The chemical composition, phenolic compounds (total phenolics, tannins and condensed tannins), antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS free‐radical scavenging assays), and the relationships between phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of the hazelnut shells from twelve US grown cultivars were investigated to for potential commercial development. Crude fibre accounted for over 85% of total carbohydrate. The shells contained high concentrations of phenolic compounds. Concentrations of phenolic constituents and ABTS^?+ ‐scavenging capacities were significantly higher (P > 0.05) in the Oregon cultivars than their Nebraska counterparts. There were significant positive correlations between ABTS^?+ scavenging capacities and the phenolic compounds, whereas DPPH^? ‐scavenging capacity demonstrated a weak negative correlation with ABTS^?+ scavenging capacity and the phenolics. The results suggest that hazelnut hard shell may serve as a potential source of natural antioxidants for food applications.     

不同枣品种果实中功能性成分含量的比较研究

采用紫外分光光度法对10个枣品种果实中总黄酮、总酚、三萜和皂苷等活性物质成分含量进行测定分析,评价不同枣品种果实功能性产品的开发价值。结果表明,10个枣品种果实中总黄酮、总酚、三萜和皂苷含量平均值分别为3.07、17.39、39.45、30.50 mg/g,相关性分析显示三萜含量与皂苷含量呈极显著的正相关。不同枣品种各活性物质成分含量对比和对应分析结果均显示,总黄酮与总酚含量最高的枣品种分别为灰枣优株、京39,三萜与皂苷含量最高的枣品种均为赞2与骏1。灰色关联度法研究表现为枣果实中功能性成分含量综合表现较高的枣品种依次为赞2、灰枣优株、京39、中枣1号、骏1,可作为新疆枣功能性产品开发的适宜品种。     

Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of seeds of different cultivars of mungbean

ABSTRACT:  Seeds of 4 cultivars (M-1, M-6, NM-92, and NM-98) of mungbean [ Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] were investigated for proximate composition, antioxidant potential, fatty acids, tocopherols, and minerals profiles. Hexane-extracted seed oil content of the investigated cultivars of mungbeans ranged from 1.20% to 1.56%. Mungbean seeds were found to be a rich source of protein (20.97% to 31.32%). The contents of Fe, Cu, Mg, Na, K, Ca, and Zn were found to be 105.8 to 190.9, 4.8 to 6.3, 48.6 to 51.7, 382.6 to 562.7, 11.6 to 18.8, 359.2 to 482.9, and 24.9 to 47.2 mg/kg, respectively. The mungbean seeds contained linoleic acid in the highest amount, 340.5 to 465.7 mg/100 g of dry seed, followed by palmitic, oleic, linolenic, stearic, and arachidic acids: 278.1 to 401.2, 212.6 to 293.5, 188.7 to 236.8, 135.5 to 168.4, and 22.8 to 24.5 mg/100 g of dry seed, respectively. The seeds were found to be a rich source of tocopherols (α, γ, δ) ranged from 1.1 to 10.1, 60.7 to 80.9, and 4.6 to 11.2 mg/kg, respectively. Methanolic extracts of the seeds of the mungbean cultivars exhibited a good antioxidant activity as determined in terms of measurement of total phenolic contents (TPC) (0.62 to 1.08 g/100 g of dry matter), percent inhibition of peroxidation (49.8% to 89.2%), reducing power (1.19% to 1.45%), and bleaching β-carotene. The results of the present analytical study revealed these 4 mungbean cultivars to be a potential source of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals and protein, all of which are linked with positive health benefits.     

Antioxidant and antiinflammation capacities of some pear cultivars

Abstract: Five commercial pear cultivars were investigated for total phenolics and flavonoids contents, the main phenolic compounds, and their antioxidant and antiinflammation capacities. Four in vitro oxidant and 2 in vivo antiinflammation models were used to evaluate the pharmacological activities of the different pears. The main phenolic compounds were determined by high‐performance liquid chromatography with diode‐array detector, which result indicated that gallic acid ranged from 5.23 to 10.72 μg/g, catechin from 0.41 to 28.83 μg/g, chlorogenic acid from 485.11 to 837.03 μg/g, caffeic acid from 0 to 1.16 μg/g, epicatechin from 6.73 to 131.49 μg/g, and rutin from 0.92 to 104.64 μg/g. The total antioxidant capacity was in descending order: Shuijing > Fengshui > Xuehua > Ya > Xiang pear, which was consistent with the total phenol and flavonoid contents. Thus, the antioxidant capacity of pears may be attributed to their high contents of phenolics and flavonoids. However, the antiinflammation activity was in decreasing order: Xuehua > Xiang > Ya > Fengshui > Shuijing pear, which indicates that compounds other than antioxidants may be responsible for the antiinflammation effect. Practical Application: The importance on antioxidant activities of phenolic compounds in foods and vegetables as natural antioxidants has reached a new high in recent years. In this study, the total phenol and flavonoid contents, and the antioxidant and antiinflammation activities of 5 different types of commercial pears in China were investigated, which may be the experimental basis for the further development and utilization of the pears.