Phenolic content and antioxidant activities of selected potato varieties and their processing by-products

The total content of free, esterified and bound phenolics of the peel and flesh of four potato varieties (Purple, Innovator, Russet and Yellow) were determined using the Folin–Ciocalteu method. The respective antioxidant activities of these potatoes and/or their skins were evaluated using several in vitro assays. The phenolic profiles of potato peel and flesh samples were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array detection (HPLC-DAD). Bound and esterified phenolics contributed as much or even more than the free phenolics to the antioxidant activity of the peels; extracts from Purple variety showing the highest activity. The peels of all varieties showed significantly (p < 0.05) higher phenolic content and antioxidant activities than their respective flesh. Chromatographic data showed differences in the amounts, but not in types, of phenolic compounds in the potato peel samples. Thus, potato processing discard may be used in food formulations and their extracts could potentially be employed as an effective source of antioxidants in food systems.     

Effect of storage on antioxidant activity of freeze-dried potato peels

A study was undertaken with the objective of evaluating the storage stability of the polyphenols and the antioxidant activity in the peel from two varieties of potatoes, Penta and Marcy, grown in Ontario, Canada. Samples were stored at ?20, 4 and 25 °C for 0, 2, 4 and 8 weeks. Peel from Penta variety contained higher levels of total polyphenolic compounds, 2.4 mg/g of peel d.w. compare to Marcy, 1.14 mg/g of peel d.w. Chlorogenic and caffeic acids were the major polyphenolic compounds present in both verities. Levels of polyphenolic compounds in the peel were influenced by storage temperature with maximum loss observed at 25 °C. Storage time caused a decline in the levels of polyphenolic compounds up to 4 weeks at all temperatures followed by a significant increase at the end of week 8. There was a parallel increase in the antioxidant activity of the peel samples during storage and until the end of 8 weeks of storage. At all temperatures of storage, there was a significant relationship (r = 0.43, P ≤ 0.05) between the amount of polyphenolic compound in the peel samples and their antioxidant capacity. Results suggest potato peel as a valuable source of polyphenolic compounds requiring proper storage condition to maintain their antioxidant properties.     

Antioxidant,anti-inflammatory and DNA scission inhibitory activities of phenolic compounds in selected onion and potato varieties

Processing of onion and potato produces a large amount of discards, mainly skins. This study compared the antioxidant activity of skin and flesh phenolics of selected onion (Pearl, Red, Yellow and White) and potato (Purple, Innovator, Russet and Yellow) varieties. All tests were carried out separately for the soluble and insoluble-bound phenolic constituents of onion and potato samples. The potency of the phenolic extracts in the inhibition of radical-induced DNA scission, human low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol oxidation and LPS-stimulated cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in J774A.1 mouse macrophage cells were monitored. Results showed that the soluble extracts had a higher phenolic content and antioxidant activity than the insoluble-bound extracts in most of the assays. Both onion and potato phenolics exhibited notable inhibition of LDL cholesterol oxidation, DNA scission and COX-2 expression at concentrations as low as 5 μg/mL. Pearl onion skin and Purple potato peel phenolics exhibited the highest activities among the tested onion and potato varieties, respectively.     

不同品种紫薯抗氧化物质及体外抗氧化活性比较

为比较福建产区主栽紫薯抗氧化物质成分含量及其体外抗氧化活性,对7个不同品种紫薯中总酚、总黄酮、总花色苷及花青素组分进行了分析,并测定其清除自由基活性。结果表明:福宁紫3号紫薯中所含抗氧化活性成分如总酚、总黄酮、总花色苷和花青素的含量均为最高。通过高效液相色谱法分析测定紫薯中含有的花青素单体主要为飞燕草色素、芍药色素和矢车菊色素,不同品种紫薯中花青素组成及含量表现出的一定的差异性。福宁紫3号紫薯表现出较强的自由基清除活性,0.5 mg·L-1紫薯鲜样提取液DPPH自由基、OH自由基及ABTS清除率分别达到88.4%、49.1%、90.1%。 相对于其他品种,福宁紫3号紫薯在抗氧化活性成分含量及体外抗氧化活性方面表现最佳。     

Antioxidant properties of various solvent extracts of potato peel,sugar beet pulp and sesame cake

BACKGROUND: Growing interest in the replacement of synthetic food antioxidants by natural ones has fostered research on vegetable sources and screening of raw materials to identify new antioxidants. The food‐processing industry generates substantial quantities of phenolic‐rich by‐products that could be valuable natural sources of antioxidants. In this study the antioxidant properties and total phenolic, flavonoid and flavonol contents of three industrial by‐products, sugar beet pulp, sesame cake and potato peel, extracted with various solvents were examined. Since different antioxidant compounds have different mechanisms of action, several methods were used to assess the antioxidant efficacy of extracts. RESULTS: Among the six solvents tested, methanol gave the highest extract yield of potato peel and sugar beet pulp, while diethyl ether gave the highest extract yield of sesame cake. Methanol exhibited the highest extraction ability for phenolic compounds, with total phenolics amounting to 2.91, 1.79 and 0.81 mg gallic acid equivalent g^?1 dry weight in potato peel, sugar beet pulp and sesame cake extracts respectively, and also showed the strongest antioxidant capacity in the three assays used. All three methods proved that potato peel extract had the highest antioxidant activity owing to its high content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids. CONCLUSION: On the basis of the results obtained, potato peel, sugar beet pulp and sesame cake extracts could serve as natural antioxidants owing to their significant antioxidant activity. Therefore they could be used as preservative ingredients in the food and/or pharmaceutical industries. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry     

Improving the nutritional performance of gluten-free pasta with potato peel autohydrolysis extract

The potato processing industry produces peels, a good source of fibres, minerals and antioxidants, which could be recovered and used in the production of added-value products, such as gluten-free (GF) foods especially designed for the celiac population.This work is focused on the application of the bioactive fraction extracted from potato peels into GF pasta. Subcritical water extraction (autohydrolysis, AH) was performed on potato peel, and the obtained AH liquid extract was characterized in terms of total phenolic content and antioxidant activity. The selected AH temperature (220 °C at 2.2 MPa) was applied to peels from Kennebec, Neiker and Agria potato varieties, and the Agria extract was selected for application in GF pasta, as this was the one with higher antioxidant activity.The impact of Agria potato peel autohydrolysis extract on the nutritional composition and cooking quality of pasta was assessed. Results confirmed that the GF pasta enriched with potato peel extract presented suitable technological properties, coupled with attractive colour and with increased total phenolic content and antioxidant activity, which can contribute to improve the offer of GF products in the market.     

不同加工方式对紫色马铃薯中酚类物质的影响

紫色马铃薯富含花青素、绿原酸等多酚类物质,是价格低廉、取材广泛的天然抗氧化剂来源。为探明加工方式对紫色马铃薯中酚类物质的影响,最大程度地保留抗氧化活性物质,以3个紫色马铃薯品系和白色马铃薯品种‘夏波蒂’为实验材料,采用蒸制、微波和水煮3种加工方式进行处理,分析加工前后紫色马铃薯块茎中花青素、绿原酸、自由态多酚、结合态多酚的含量及抗氧化活性的变化。结果表明,3种加工方式均导致紫色马铃薯花青素含量的降低;与对照品种‘夏波蒂’相比,蒸制和微波处理后紫色品系马铃薯自由态多酚、结合态多酚、绿原酸的含量及抗氧化活性均更高,而水煮处理后,除结合态多酚的含量增加外,其余成分的含量均显著降低。因此,微波和蒸制加工可以更好地保留紫色马铃薯中的多酚类物质,从而发挥其抗氧化作用。     

不同品种李子多酚组成及抗氧化活性

为研究不同品种李子果皮、果肉多酚组成及抗氧化活性,以9个不同品种的李子(芙蓉李、巫山李、玫瑰李、红布李、黑布李、西梅李、脆红李、江安李、青李)为原料,提取游离酚和结合酚,测定其1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼(1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl,DPPH)自由基清除能力和抗氧化能力(oxygen radical absorbance capacity,ORAC)值,并通过高效液相色谱分析其多酚组成。结果显示:9种李子果皮总酚含量范围为111.52~775.88 mg GAE/100 g;果肉总酚含量范围为120.65~301.91 mg GAE/100 g,其中红布李果皮、果肉总酚含量均最高,西梅李总酚含量均最低。在多酚组成上,游离酚含量显著高于结合酚,且多酚组分主要为酚酸(原儿茶酸、绿原酸、咖啡酸)。体外抗氧化结果显示:9种李子果皮、果肉多酚均具有一定的抗氧化活性,DPPH自由基清除IC50值范围为4.38~46.46μg/m L,ORAC值范围为0.24~210.50μmol TE/g,其中巫山李果肉游离酚对DPPH自由基的清除能力最强,红布李果皮游离酚ORAC值最高。     

Quantitative analysis of phenolic components and glycoalkaloids from 20 potato clones and in vitro evaluation of antioxidant,cholesterol uptake,and neuroprotective activities

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important food crops in the world and provides essential nutrients. With an aim to develop potato varieties for functional food or nutraceutial applications, we have conducted metabolomic profiling, total phenolics, chlorogenic acid, anthocyanins, and glycoalkaloids analyses on 20 selected potato clones within the Canadian potato breeding program of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Pigmented potatoes in general contain higher levels of phenolic components, including chlorogenic acid and anthocyanins. Levels of phenolics were retained with granulation processing of pigmented potato tubers, but glycoalkaloids were significantly reduced with granulation. The pigmented potatoes also have higher antioxidant activity reaching up to 35% of that for berries, measured as their potency in scavenging DPPH radicals. Extracts of the 20 potato clones (peel, tuber, and granule) were also evaluated for in vitro effects on liver LDL cholesterol uptake and protection of cortical neurons from cell death caused by oxygen glucose deprivation (OGD). These potato extracts in general showed mild activity in enhancing LDL cholesterol uptake in liver HepG2 cells, and also protected cortical neurons against OGD induced cell death, with extracts from granules of six of the potato clones showing significant neuroprotective effects. The bioactive components are not dependent on pigmentation of potato clones. These novel bioactivities identified in potatoes warrant in-depth investigations in the future. Taken together, our results provide further evidence for the enhanced health beneficial components in potato.     

蜂胶中多酚类成分分析及其抗氧化活性

为研究不同地区蜂胶提取物中组分含量的差异及抗氧化活性的大小,采用75%乙醇溶液对9 个蜂胶样品进行提取,以高效液相色谱法（high performance liquid chromatography,HPLC）对不同提取物中多酚类成分进行定性和定量分析。并利用氧化自由基吸收能力（oxygen radical absorbance capacity,ORAC）法和用流式细胞仪Hep G2细胞模型评估了9 个蜂胶样品的体外和细胞水平抗氧化能力。结果表明：蜂胶样品中含有包括黄酮、酚酸及酯类物质在内的大量多酚类成分,其中含量较高的黄酮类成分有短叶松素-3-乙酸酯、松属素、柯因、短叶松素、高良姜素,含量较高的酚酸及酯类成分有咖啡酸苯乙酯、p-香豆酸、咖啡酸、异阿魏酸。ORAC法结果显示所有蜂胶样品都具有很好的体外抗氧化能力;在细胞水平上,所有样品也都表现出一定的抗氧化能力。9 个总黄酮和总酚酸含量高的蜂胶具有较强的抗氧化能力。     

Polyphenol composition and antioxidant capacity in pulp and peel of apricot fruits of various varieties and maturity stages at harvest

Polyphenol composition and antioxidant capacities of peel and pulp tissues of six apricot varieties were determined. Variations in polyphenol and antioxidant capacity based on variety (early‐maturing varieties and late‐maturing varieties) and harvest maturity (green mature and full mature) were assessed. The results of principal component analysis revealed that (+)‐catechin made the most important contributions to the antioxidant capacities of the pulp. As the (+)‐catechin content in ‘Dajie’ apricot decreased by 36.8% from green mature to full mature, the antioxidant capacities determined by ABTS free radical scavenging assay, DPPH free radical scavenging assay and cupric ion reducing antioxidant capacity assay decreased by 50.0%, 45.2% and 45.8%, respectively. Levels of phenolic compounds in the apricot peels were approximately 2–4 times higher than those of the pulps. Quercetin‐3‐rutinoside may be substantially responsible for the antioxidant capacities of the peels. The late‐maturing varieties tended to have higher levels of phenolic compounds and higher antioxidant capacities than the early‐maturing varieties. The antioxidant capacities in green mature apricots were much higher than those of full mature apricots.     

温州蜜柑皮多酚物质的超声提取及抗氧化特性

利用100kHz的超声波辅助提取温州蜜柑皮中的多酚类物质,并以传统的浸泡提取法作为对照与超声辅助提取法进行比较。结果表明,超声辅助提取法比浸泡提取法在低温条件下能更加快速、有效的提取酚酸。研究超声时间、提取温度、超声能量对酚酸含量及抗氧化能力的影响,发现温度对酚酸含量和稳定性的影响最为敏感,温度的增加能有效的提高酚酸含量,但是,当温度升高到40℃,延长超声时间造成酚酸含量的大幅度下降。此外,研究表明总酚含量和抗氧化能力呈现良好的线性关系,15、30、40℃处理后,相关系数R2依次为0.8435、0.8895、0.8622;在不同的超声能量水平下,R2为0.7971,这说明温州蜜柑皮是抗氧化物的丰富来源。研究表明超声辅助提取能有效的增加温州蜜柑皮提取物的酚酸含量和抗氧化能力,应用超声波技术增强温州蜜柑皮提取物的抗氧化能力具有潜在的优势。     

Phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of Brazilian mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties

Phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of four mango varieties cultivated in Brazil were analyzed. The profile of flavonol-O-glycosides and xanthone-C-glycosides was characterized in pulps from Haden, Tommy Atkins, Palmer, and Ubá cultivars and in the agro-industrial residues from Ubá variety by LC–ESI–MS analysis. The first three varieties were collected from conventional production, whereas Ubá was obtained from organic production. The total phenolic content of the peels and seed kernel extracts was analyzed utilizing Folin-Ciocalteu’s reagent. The aqueous-methanolic extracts of pulp, peel and seed kernels were analyzed for antioxidant activity (AA) by free radical-scavenging and reducing power. A total of 12 flavonoids and xanthones were identified in the pulps, peels and seed kernels, with larger amounts of these compounds being present in the organically grown Ubá variety. The Ubá mango pulp presented higher AA and the peel and seed kernel extracts showed higher AA than did a commercial standard.     

Chemical Optimization of Protein Extraction from Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) Peel

Abstract: Proteins isolated from sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) have been shown to possess antidiabetic, antioxidant, and antiproliferative properties. The objective of this study was to chemically optimize a process for extracting proteins from sweet potato peel. The extraction procedure involved mixing peel with saline solvent to dissolve proteins and then precipitating with CaCl₂. Quadratic and segmented models were used to determine the optimum NaCl concentration and peel to solvent ratio to maximize protein solubility while minimizing solvent usage. A segmented model was also used to optimize the concentration of CaCl₂ used for precipitation. The highest yield was obtained by mixing blanched peelings with 59.7 mL of 0.025 mM NaCl per g peel and then precipitating with 6.8 mM CaCl₂. The results of this study show that potentially valuable proteins can be extracted from peel generated during processing of sweet potatoes and industrial costs can be minimized by using these optimum conditions. Practical Application: Potentially valuable proteins can be extracted from sweet potato peel, a waste product of sweet potato processing.     

Investigation of the contents of phenolic and alkaloidal compounds of gamma irradiated potatoes during storage

The contents of phenolic cinnamic acids and coumarins as well as of the glycoalkaloids of gamma irradiated potato tubers have been studied in detail. Gamma irradiation up to 3 k Gy had no effect on the glycoalkaloid contents of two potato tuber varieties during a four months storage period. The phenolic compounds behave differently and show a considerable change during storage in potatoes irradiated at the highest dose level, 3 k Gy. A time dependent change of phenolic extracts was observed. This change of phenolic compounds could be partly ascribed to the β-glycoside of scopoletin (coumarin, 7-hydroxy-6-methoxy) and was accompanied by a general decrease of chlorogenic acid, the main hydroxy-cinnamic acid of potatoes.     

The influence of organic/integrated production on the content of phenolic compounds in apple leaves and fruits in four different varieties over a 2‐year period

BACKGROUND: Phenolics in fruit may be influenced by the fruit type, cultivation conditions of a plant, climatic conditions, growing season, storage conditions, and industrial processing. The aim of this study was to compare single phenolic compounds, total phenolics and antioxidant capacity of four varieties of apple grown under organic and integrated conditions over a 2‐year period. RESULTS: Several different phenolic compounds belonging to the groups of hydroxycinnamic acids, flavanols, dihydrochalcones, flavonols and anthocyanins were quantified. The levels of all analysed groups of phenolics were higher (not always significantly) in the organically grown apple leaves and fruit than in the leaves or apples from integrated production. Leaves from organic trees had 10–20% higher content levels of total phenols than the leaves from trees in the integrated growing system. In both years, organic production affected the increase in the antioxidant activity of apple peel. Organic apples have higher total phenolic content than the integrated grown ones. CONCLUSION: Cultivation type had an important influence on the polyphenolic level and antioxidant capacity of the apple fruits and leaves. Apples from organic production showed a higher content of hydroxycinnamic acids, flavanols, dihydrochalcones, quercetins and total phenolics than apples from integrated cultivation. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effect of Peeling on Total Phenols, Total Glycoalkaloids, Discoloration and Flavor of Cooked Potatoes

The effect of peeling on the total phenols, total glycoalkaloids (TGA), discoloration, and flavor of 50–80g sized cooked potatoes was studied. Three methods of cooking were studied; (1) boiling in distilled water; (2) boiling in 16% NaCl solution; and (3) steaming. In all three methods, potatoes cooked without the peel were lower in phenolic and TGA content, discolored less, and were less bitter than potatoes cooked with the peel. During cooking phenols migrated from the peel into both the cortex and internal tissues of the potato. Glycoalkaloids were less mobile than phenols and migrated only into the cortex. The movement of phenols and TGA into the cortex increased both discoloration and bitterness in potatoes cooked with the peel.     

8 种猕猴桃不同组织部位的体外抗氧化活性

为了探明猕猴桃不同组织部位的抗氧化活性,进而提高猕猴桃多层次的综合开发利用,该研究测定了8 个品种猕猴桃全果（可食用部分）的理化指标与1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼（1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl,DPPH）自由基、羟自由基（·OH）、2,2’-联氮-二（3-乙基-苯并噻唑-6-磺酸）二铵盐（2,2’-amino-di(3-ethyl-benzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid)ammonium salt,ABTS）自由基清除能力和Cu2＋、Fe3＋还原力等体外抗氧化指标,并对理化指标和抗氧化指标进行了相关性分析,同时分别探究了猕猴桃果皮、果肉、果心的抗氧化活性成分含量以及对全果体外抗氧化活性的贡献率。结果表明：8 个猕猴桃品种,华优的体外抗氧化活性最强,海沃德最弱。进行相关性检验,猕猴桃中起抗氧化作用的成分主要是VC和总酚。不同组织部位实验表明,果皮的抗氧化性最强,果肉次之,果心最弱,且猕猴桃果皮的抗氧化活性主要来源于其中含量丰富的酚类物质,果肉的抗氧化活性主要来源于所含的大量VC。     

Sustainable extraction of proteins and bioactive substances from pomegranate peel (Punica granatum L.) using pressurized liquids and deep eutectic solvents

Pomegranate peel is a source of proteins, bioactive peptides, and phenolic compounds. The simultaneous extraction of these compounds required the use of polluting solvents and reagents that are non-suitable. This work targets the development of green methodologies based on pressurized liquids (PLE) or deep eutectic solvents (DES) for the extraction of these compounds. Extracts were digested with different proteolytic enzymes and different functionalities (antioxidant, hypocholesterolemia, and antihypertensive capacities) were evaluated. Highly antioxidant and hypocholesterolemic extracts and hydrolysates were obtained using PLE while high antihypertensive capacity was observed in the hydrolysates from proteins extracted using DES. Peptides and polyphenols were identified by HPLC-ESI-Q-TOF/MS. Higher amounts of peptides were shown in hydrolysates from DES extracts while hydrolysates from PLE extracts presented higher amounts of phenolic compounds. Some peptides were assigned to proteins from Punica granatum. Both green methods improved the extraction of bioactive compounds from pomegranate peel compared to the non-sustainable method.Industrial relevanceThe development of green methodologies which employ sustainable solvents such as pressurized liquids (PLE) and deep eutectic solvents (DES) allows extracting proteins and bioactive compounds from pomegranate peel. In addition, these solvents improve the extraction of health beneficial compounds compared to the non-sustainable and polluting solvents. Therefore, they could be used for the development of nutraceuticals and functional foods or even in medicinal, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical preparations.     

Elucidation of key aroma enhancement in cloudy lemon juices by the addition of peel oil using GC–MS-Olfactometry

Volatile substances play a crucial role in the consumer preference of lemon juices. The effects of heat treatment and addition of lemon peel oil to lemon juice (Citrus limon Burm. cv. Kutdiken) on the aroma compounds were elucidated for the first time. Total phenolic, antioxidant activity, acidity, pH and colour properties were also studied. Results revealed that the aroma of the juice samples comprised mostly the terpene compounds. Limonene, γ-terpinene, β-pinene and α-pinene were the influential terpenes responsible for the distinctive odour of the lemon juice. The addition of the lemon peel oil increased the amounts of the aroma and aroma-active compounds. Besides, the heat treatment had a positive effect on the total phenolics and the antioxidant activity but it caused significant reduction of the aroma compounds. Sensory analysis revealed that the most preferred sample was the juice with lemon peel oil added after pasteurisation.