Effects of maturity stage and storage on cactus berry (Myrtillocactus geometrizans) phenolics,vitamin C,betalains and their antioxidant properties

The CIE-LAB coordinates, total phenols, betalains and vitamin C were determined in berry cactus fruit at different maturity stages, before and after storage. The contribution of those antioxidant compounds to the Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) were assessed as well. The simple phenolics profile was determined by high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD). After storage, the fruit develops similar colour compared to ripe and overripe fresh fruit. Total phenols and vitamin C were reduced by up to 82.4% and 68.5%, respectively, as fruit matures and after storage. On the contrary, beta-cyanins increase up to 51.8% as fruit matures and after storage. Betalains contribute with 58.4% to TEAC and up to 43.4 to ORAC values. Gallic acid and quercetin were the major simple phenolics present. Due to the contents of antioxidant compounds and the outstanding antioxidant activities, cactus berries could contribute to health.     

Solid-phase extraction of berries’ anthocyanins and evaluation of their antioxidative properties

Solid-phase extraction (SPE) was used to obtain anthocyanin-rich extracts from five berry species: chokeberry, elderberry, black currant, blackberry and blueberry. During SPE more than 94.4% of the sugars and more than 88.5% of the acids present in the crude extracts were separated. The SPE resulted in 90–95.6% anthocyanins recovery. The antioxidative properties of the anthocyanin-rich extracts were tested by measuring their oxygen radical absorption capacity (ORAC), hydroxyl radical averting capacity (HORAC), total peroxyl radical trapping antioxidant parameter (TRAP), scavenging of nitric oxide and inhibition of lipid peroxidation. Elderberry extract revealed the highest ORAC value of 5783 μmol TE/g. Chokeberry extract was the most potent inhibitor of lipid peroxidation and had the highest TRAP value of 4051 μmol TE/g. Blueberry extract had the highest HORAC result – 1293 μmol GAE/g and was the most powerful scavenger of NO. The high antioxidant activity according to all antioxidant assays revealed opportunities to apply these preparations as antioxidants.     

不同品种山楂活性成分及其抗氧化活性的研究

本文以产自山东地区的山里红和大金星这两个常见山楂品种作为研究对象,山楂冻干制成粉末后测定它们的总酚、总黄酮含量及抗氧化活性(DPPH、ORAC和PSC),并采用HPLC分析抗氧化活性成分的差异。结果显示不同品种山楂中的总酚和总黄酮含量各异,其中山里红果实的总酚(61.91 mg GA equiv./g DW)和总黄酮(55.96 mg catechin equiv./g DW)含量均显著高于大金星。山楂果实提取物均有较好的抗氧化活性,其中山里红品种表现出更好的抗氧化活性,其ORAC及PSC值分别是大金星的1.54和2倍。山楂果实提取液经HPLC法分析,鉴定出7种多酚类化学成分,最主要的酚类化合物为原花青素B2以及表儿茶素,且山里红果实多酚类化合物的含量显著高于大金星。综合比较发现山楂中的活性成分含量及种类各异,且山里红的抗氧化活性较强,是天然抗氧化剂的潜在原料。     

模拟体外消化对蓝靛果提取物花色苷组成及抗氧化能力的影响

研究体外消化前后蓝靛果提取物的总酚和花色苷含量、花色苷组成以及抗氧化能力的变化。实验分别采用福林-酚法和pH示差法测定总酚和花色苷含量,利用高效液相色谱-电喷雾二级质谱联用技术结合分子质量,离子碎片,出峰顺序及参考文献分析花色苷组成;采用总抗氧化能力（total antioxidant capacity,T-AOC）和氧自由基吸收能力（oxygen radical absorbance capacity,ORAC）法测定体外消化前后提取物的抗氧化能力。结果表明：模拟体外消化后样品总酚含量增加了48.2%,花色苷含量降低了67.6%,单体花色苷由11 种降为8 种,此外,ORAC值和T-AOC值分别下降了80.0%和55.6%。综上,与未经消化提取物相比较,模拟体外消化处理的蓝靛果提取物的多酚含量增加,花色苷含量和种类均减少,抗氧化能力下降。     

A Comparative Study of the Analysis of Antioxidant Activities of Liquid Foods Employing Spectrophotometric, Fluorometric, and Chemiluminescent Methods

The antioxidant profile of liquid foods is complex and includes different lipid and water-soluble compounds. These should be considered when assessing total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of these beverages, since it may act synergistically rather than individually. This study describes and compares the use of spectrophotometric methods (Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity, TEAC and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, DPPH), fluorometric (oxygen radical antioxidant capacity, ORAC), and photochemiluminescence (PCL) for the measurement of the TAC of different liquid foods (fruit juice mixed with milk and vegetables beverage). An evaluation was also made for the influence of certain compounds (ascorbic acid, phenolic compounds, total carotenoids, and tocopherols) with antioxidant capacity that was present in the samples studied. The different methods studied allow the determination of the TAC of the analyzed foods in a precise and accurate way. The TAC values in the studied samples differ from the applied method. An overall antioxidant potency composite index was calculated by assigning each test's equal weight. When an index score was applied, ORAC method had the higher antioxidant capacity values in the analyzed liquid foods in comparison with the other methods. The correlations among the different methods used for the determination of the antioxidant capacity depend on food, that is, mainly due to compounds (lipid and water soluble) of the different food matrix. In addition, ascorbic acid was the main contributor to antioxidant capacity of fruit juice mixed with milk beverages measured with the different methods. However, in vegetables beverages, phenolic compounds were found to correlate more significantly with antioxidant capacity values.     

百香果—苹果复合发酵型乳饮料工艺优化及抗氧化性研究

目的:制作一款新型百香果、苹果发酵乳饮料。方法:以百香果、苹果和纯牛奶为原料,以感官评价、蛋白质含量为指标,利用模糊数学评价法,考察苹果汁添加量、百香果汁添加量、蔗糖添加量、发酵时间、菌种接种量对百香果—苹果风味发酵乳感官品质的影响,并对发酵乳的抗氧化性及各项指标进行检测。结果:百香果—苹果风味发酵乳的最佳配方为纯牛奶82.59%,百香果汁2.35%,苹果汁8.00%,蔗糖7.00%,增稠剂0.06%,菌种0.002 06%,发酵时间6.50 h。此条件下,发酵乳的感官评分为8.99,蛋白质含量为3.12 g/100 g,其理化指标和卫生指标均符合相关国标要求。抗氧化性结果表明,百香果—苹果乳饮料发酵后对DPPH自由基和羟自由基的清除率均比发酵前有所提升,分别为77.7%,45.7%。结论:最佳配方下得到的发酵乳呈淡黄色,具有良好的组织状态,无乳清析出,不分层,具有百香果和苹果的清香和发酵乳特有风味,酸甜比例合适。     

Biological activities of the bioaccessible compounds after in vitro digestion of low-fat Akawi cheese made from blends of bovine and camel milk

The objective of this study was to assess protein degradation and biological activities of the water-soluble extract (WSE) and the 10 kDa permeable and nonpermeable fractions of in vitro digesta of low-fat Akawi cheese made from blends (100:0, 85:15, or 70:30) of bovine milk and camel milk and ripened for 28 d. Biological activities, such as antioxidant activities, amylase and glucosidase inhibition, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition, and antiproliferative of the WSE, and the 10 kDa permeable and nonpermeable fraction of the digesta were assessed. To identify the nature of the bioaccessible compounds, untargeted metabolomic analysis was carried out by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography–quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Higher o-phthaldialdehyde absorbances were observed in cheeses made of bovine-camel milk blends compared with cheese from bovine milk only. The WSE from these blends also exhibited higher angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory effects and higher antiproliferative effects than from bovine milk. The results from this study suggest that the use of blends of camel milk and bovine milk can modulate biological activities of low-fat Akawi cheese.     

Antioxidant assessment of an anthocyanin-enriched blackberry extract

Gel filtration of black berry (Rubus fruticosus sp) ethanolic extracts was employed to obtain an anthocyanin-enriched extract. The anthocyanin profile identified cyanidin-3-glucoside as the primary (e.g., 90% of total) anthocyanin present in blackberry. Gel filtration of crude extracts resulted in a 20-fold increase in total anthocyanin content, with no change in the proportion of cyanidin-3-glucoside. Antioxidant activities of both the crude and anthocyanin-enriched blackberry extracts were determined using cell-free (ORAC) and cell-based (INT-407 intracellular) antioxidant assays. Antioxidant activity, assessed by the ORAC assay, indicated a 7-fold increase in activity for the anthocyanin-enriched fraction. Similar results were obtained for the anthocyanin-enriched extract using the intracellular antioxidant assay with INT-407 cells. Our results indicate that the anthocyanin content, and more specifically the presence of cyanidin-3-glucoside, in blackberry, contributes a major part of the antioxidant ability to suppress both peroxyl radical-induced chemical and intracellular oxidation.     

Biochemical Characterization of Dovyalis hebecarpa Fruits: A Source of Anthocyanins with High Antioxidant Capacity

Dovyalis hebecarpa, which is also known as the Ceylon gooseberry, is an attractive exotic purple berry that is produced in the southwest of Brazil with high yields. Current literature lacks information about the nutritional composition and antioxidant capacity of this fruit. As such, this work aimed to evaluate and compare the proximate composition, phytochemical content, and antioxidant capacity of D. hebecarpa over two seasons through the application of a range of different methods, including FRAP, ABTS, and ORAC assays. The proximate composition and biometric parameters were monitored for quality purposes. The results significantly changed between seasons in accordance with variations in rain incidence and average temperatures. The Ceylon gooseberry contained a similar or higher content of anthocyanins (ACY) than other berries commonly consumed in human diet. These ACY were identified at higher levels in the fruit's skin (284 to 351 mg of cyanidin‐3‐glucoside equivalents/100 g of fresh weight [FW]) than in its pulp (49 to 69 mg/100 g of FW). The use of an ORAC assay identified higher antioxidant activity (145 μmol of Trolox equivalents [TE]/g in the skins and 179 μmol of TE/g in the pulp on a FW basis) than all other methods used to determine antioxidant activity. Thus, D. hebecarpa is a rich source of ACY that demonstrates high antioxidant activity against the peroxyl radicals formed in ORAC assay conditions.     

番茄果胶和半纤维素抗氧化活性分析

为了探究番茄细胞壁中不同类型果胶和半纤维素的抗氧化活性,利用水、EDTA、Na₂CO₃、4% KOH和24% KOH溶液分步提取,得到水溶性果胶(WSP)、离子结合型果胶(CSP)、共价结合型果胶(SSP)、松散结合型半纤维素(LH)和紧密结合型半纤维素(TH)五种组分,对各组分进行了氧自由基吸收能力(ORAC)、DPPH自由基(DPPH·)清除能力、ABTS自由基(ABTS+·)清除能力和铁离子还原能力(FRAP)的分析。结果表明,番茄WSP含量显著高于CSP和SSP,为1.05 mg GalUA/g FW,TH含量显著高于LH(p<0.05),为0.09 mg Glu/g FW。番茄不同类型果胶和半纤维素均具有一定的抗氧化活性。其中,CSP的ORAC、DPPH·清除能力和ABTS+·清除能力较强,综合抗氧化活性较高。在5 mg/mL时,CSP的ORAC值相当于76.4 μmol/L Trolox,DPPH·和ABTS+·的清除率分别达到61.0%和99.8%。而SSP、LH和TH具有较强的FRAP。相关性分析表明各组分与抗氧化活性密切相关。研究结果为番茄的综合加工利用和作为功能性食品添加成分的开发提供了理论根据。     

青冈栎果壳多酚超声波辅助提取工艺优化及体外抗氧化能力研究

采用超声波辅助法提取青冈栎果壳多酚,考察乙醇体积分数、料液比、提取时间、提取次数对多酚得率的影响,并对其最佳提取工艺条件进行优化;以铁还原能力和氧自由基吸收能力为指标,评估青冈栎果壳提取物的体外抗氧化活性。结果表明:青冈栎果壳多酚的最佳提取条件为乙醇体积分数50%、提取时间25 min、料液比140(g/mL)、提取次数5次,此条件下的多酚得率为3.13%。青冈栎果壳提取物具有较强的体外抗氧化能力,其铁还原能力为(984.44±123.15)mg FeSO_4/g·DW,氧自由基吸收能力为(200.15±23.24)mg Trolox/g·DW,均高于商用抗氧化剂BHT,表明青冈栎果壳可作为天然抗氧化剂资源。     

Antioxidant activity and antimicrobial properties of phenolic extracts from acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC) fruit

The antioxidant activity and antimicrobial property of phenolic extracts from acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC) fruit were assessed. The contribution of ascorbic acid and phenolic compounds in the total antioxidant capacity of the extracts was also evaluated. The extracts showed high total phenolic values and possessed high antioxidant activity as expressed by 2,2′‐diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and oxygen radical absorbance capacity assays (ORAC). The ascorbic acid content ranged from 405 to 1744 mg/100 g of fruit on a fresh weight basis. The antioxidant capacity of the phenolic fractions was in the following order: anthocyanins<phenolic acids<flavonoids. The phenolic fractions contributed 7.1–36.5% of the antioxidant activity expressed by ORAC, whereas the contribution of ascorbic accounted for 18–39% of the total activity. Selected extracts from the flavonoids fraction showed some activity against Staphylococcus aureus.     

Isosweetness concentrations of sucrose and high‐intensity sweeteners and antioxidant activity in white chocolate with functional properties

Healthier food products are an emerging trend in consumer demand. In this context, this study aimed at producing a prebiotic white chocolate with addition of an antioxidant source [goji berry (GB)] and replacement of sucrose by high‐intensity sweeteners (sucralose and rebaudioside A). The ideal sucrose level in white chocolate was determined as 40.46% (w/w). Different concentrations of dried GB (3%, 6% and 9%, w/w) in white chocolate did not affect consumers' preference. The isosweetness concentrations of the sweeteners were 0.05% for sucralose and from 0.10% to 0.16% (w/w) for rebaudioside A in prebiotic white chocolates. However, among the prebiotic chocolates containing GB, sucralose was the best sucrose substitute. The prebiotic white chocolates with GB showed antioxidant activity up to three times higher than the samples without the dried fruit, determined by ferric reducing antioxidant power and oxygen radical absorbance capacity methods. GB contributed to enhancing the nutritional value of white chocolate.     

Study on the Influence of Tea Extract on Probiotics in Skim Milk: From Probiotics Propagation to Metabolite

In this study, the influence of tea extract (TE) on the growth of probiotics in skim milk was examined. Lactobacillus plantarum ST‐III, Bifidobacterium bifidum Bb02, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG were used in this study. The introduction of TE in milk significantly stimulated the propagation and acidification of L. rhamnosus GG and L. acidophilus NCFM. The antioxidant capacities and the total free amino acid contents of all fermented milk products were enhanced by the addition of TE; however, there were different antioxidant properties and free amino acid contents of fermented milk samples fermented by different bacteria. With a 9% (w/w) level, the fermentation with L. rhamnosus GG and L. acidophilus NCFM showed larger numbers of viable cells and faster acidifying rates, as well as excellent antioxidant capacity and abundant free amino acids.  The stimulative effects of TE on probiotics can be considered for industrial purposes and has practical implications for commercial applications.     

Antioxidant capacity and phenolic content in blueberries as affected by genotype and growing season

Blueberry fruits from five commercial cultivars and 13 breeding selections grown at the same locations over two growing seasons were analysed for total phenolics (TPH), total anthocyanins (ACY), total hydroxycinnamic acids (HCA), total flavonols (FLA), fruit weight and oxygen radical‐absorbing capacity (ORAC). Variation in ORAC, TPH, ACY, HCA, FLA and fruit weight among genotypes was much greater than that observed between growing seasons, indicating that genetics plays a more important role than growing season in influencing ORAC and phenolic content in blueberries. Significant main effects for growing season and genotype × growing season observed for ORAC, ACY, HCA and fruit weight demonstrate that environmental growing conditions can impact levels of phenolics and ORAC in blueberries and that certain genotypes vary in their capacity to synthesise phenolics under different growing conditions. In general, genotypes with smaller berries had higher ORAC values and levels of TPH, ACY, HCA and FLA than large‐berried genotypes. Over both growing seasons, ORAC correlated highly with TPH, ACY, HCA and FLA, while fruit weight correlated inversely with all phenolics measured. Our results indicate that blueberry genotypes should be screened over multiple growing seasons in order to identify antioxidant‐ and phenolic‐rich germplasm. Copyright © 2003 Society of Chemical Industry     

Improvement in antioxidant activity,angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitory activity and in vitro cellular properties of fermented pepino milk by Lactobacillus strains containing the glutamate decarboxylase gene

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional potential of fermented pepino extract (PE) milk by Lactobacillus strains containing the glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) gene. Three Lactobacillus strains were selected, including L. brevis BCRC 12310, L. casei BCRC 14082 and L. salivarius subsp. salivarius BCRC 14759. The contents of free amino acids, total phenolics content, total carotenoids and the associated functional and antioxidant abilities were analyzed, including angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition activity, 1,1‐diphenyl‐2‐picylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical‐scavenging ability and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). Cell proliferation of fermented PE milk was also evaluated by MTT (3‐(4,5‐dimethylthiazol‐2‐yl)‐2,5‐diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay. RESULTS: Compared to the unfermented PE, fermented PE milk from Lactobacillus strains with the GAD gene showed higher levels of total phenolics, γ‐aminobutyric acid, ACE inhibitory activity, DPPH, and ORAC. The viability of human promyelocytic leukemia cells (HL‐60) determined by the MTT method decreased significantly when the cells were incubated with the PE and the fermented PE milk extracts. CONCLUSION: The consumption of fermented PE milk from Lactobacillus strains with the GAD gene is expected to benefit health. Further application as a health food is worthy of investigation. © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry     

基于模糊数学评价的黑枸杞百香果乳饮料研制及抗氧化性研究

以百香果、黑枸杞和纯牛奶为原料制备乳饮料,利用单因素、模糊数学评价和响应面法,优化黑枸杞百香果乳饮料的工艺条件,并测定其抗氧化性。结果表明,黑枸杞百香果乳饮料最佳工艺条件为：纯牛奶77%,百香果汁5%,黑枸杞汁11%,蔗糖7%,增稠剂0.06%,菌种接种量0.003%,发酵时间为6.5 h。此优化条件下,乳饮料呈淡黄色,无乳清析出,不分层,具有百香果和黑枸杞的清香和乳饮料特有风味,感官评分8.96分,蛋白质含量3.08 g/100 g。该乳饮料有一定的抗氧化活性,对DPPH自由基的最大清除率为73.7%,该乳饮料各项微生物理化指标均符合相关国标要求。     

Influence of different culturing conditions on kefir grain increase

Kefir grains are the natural starter used during kefir production. Factors influencing grain increase—incubation temperature of 18, 22, 25 or 30°C, enrichment with combinations of tryptose (20 g/L) and yeast extract (20 g/L), and cultivation with and without agitation—were studied to develop a method for mass grain production. The highest grain increase (582%) was found with activated grains cultivated with agitation at 25°C in low-fat milk containing tryptose and replacing the fermented milk daily. Full-cream milk under the same conditions gave an increase of 522%. Cultivation without agitation resulted in 175% and 173% increases for low-fat and full-cream milk, respectively.     

Antioxidant Capacity of Fruit Extracts of Blackberry (Rubus sp.) Produced in Different Climatic Regions

A range of blackberry genotypes harvested in different seasons and regions in Mexico (Michoacan) and in the United States (Pacific Northwest) were collected to determine their antioxidant capacity using oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays. Total acidity, ascorbic acid, soluble solids, total phenols, and total anthocyanins, as well as the correlation between all these parameters, were determined for all treatments. Total acidity ranged from 4.22% in wild blackberry from Patzcuaro, Mexico, to 1.02% in ‘Evergreen’ from Woodburn, Oreg. These treatments were also the outliers in terms of ascorbic acid content. Cultivar ‘Brazos’ did not exhibit any significant differences in acidity or ascorbic acid as a consequence of the geographic origin or harvest season. The highest concentration of soluble solids was recorded for ‘Evergreen’ from Woodburn and relatively low soluble solids levels were recorded for all the Mexican treatments. Wild blackberry from Patzcuaro exhibited the highest values for ORAC, FRAP, total phenolic and anthocyanin content. Other relatively high antioxidant capacity values were detected for ‘Marion’ and ‘Evergreen’, both produced in Oregon. Different cultivars grown in the same region/season consistently showed differences in antioxidant capacity. There was little effect of harvest season on phenolic levels. We conclude that levels of total acidity, ascorbic acid, soluble solids, antioxidant capacity, and polyphenols mainly depended on the genotype and not on the climate or the season. ORAC and FRAP values were both highly correlated with each other, and with total phenols and anthocyanin content.     

无糖藜麦发酵乳的物化特性及抗氧化活性

目的：开发有益于身体健康的无糖风味发酵乳。方法：在复原乳中添加藜麦浆,以木糖醇替代蔗糖经发酵后得无糖藜麦发酵乳,以酸度、黏度、持水力等物化特性及体外抗氧化为评价指标,探究藜麦浆对无糖发酵乳的影响。结果：添加藜麦浆的发酵乳pH高于普通发酵乳,酸度、黏度、持水力则略低于普通发酵乳,且无糖藜麦发酵乳的DPPH自由基清除率（86.23%）、ABTS自由基清除率（71.32%）、羟基自由基清除率（63.27%）、Fe³⁺还原能力（0.48 mmol/L）均高于普通发酵乳。结论：添加木糖醇和藜麦浆会改变发酵乳的物化性质,同时提高发酵乳的抗氧化活性。