Distribution of phenolic compounds in the graded flours milled from whole buckwheat grains and their antioxidant capacities

Whole buckwheat grains were milled into 16 flour fractions using the gradual milling system and the phenolic compounds and the antioxidant capacity of each flour fraction were investigated. The phenolic and flavonoid contents of both free and bound phenolic extracts of buckwheat flour fractions significantly increased in the order from the fraction number 1 (phenolics less rich fraction) to the fraction number 16 (phenolics rich fraction). The phenolic compounds in buckwheat existed primarily in free form, whereas the flavonoids existed in grain in insoluble bound forms, bound to cell wall materials. The amounts of ferulic acid and rutin increased from 2.5 and 2.5 μg/g flour of the phenolics less rich fraction to 609.5 and 389.9 μg/g flour of the phenolics rich fraction of grain, respectively. The higher phenolic contents in the phenolics rich fractions exhibited the stronger antioxidant capacity than the phenolics less rich fractions. As a result, the flour milled from the outer layers of buckwheat grains with large amount of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity are considered to have significant health benefits.     

Tunisian table olive phenolic compounds and their antioxidant capacity

ABSTRACT:  For the 1st time, 4 olive cultivars, the Meski, Chemlali, Besbessi, and Tounsi, from the Tunisian market were investigated to evaluate the phenolic compounds' contribution in nutritional value of table olives. From the Meski cultivar, we have chosen 4 different samples to evaluate differences within the same cultivar. Basic characteristics and total phenolic content were evaluated in flesh and kernel. The highest value of flesh phenolic content was observed in sample M4 of the Meski cultivar; however, the lowest value was observed in the Besbessi cultivar and they were 1801 and 339 mg GA/100 g dry weight, respectively. The main simple phenolic compounds identified in flesh extracts are hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and vanillic acid. Oleuropein was not detected in any samples. The antioxidant activity of Tunisian olive flesh varies between 212 and 462 μM TEAC/g of dry weight. Antioxidant activity of olives was related to their phenolic content but we found a low correlation between phenolic content and TEAC.     

小麦发芽过程中酚类物质及其抗氧化活性的变化

以扶麦1228为研究对象,探讨小麦在发芽过程中酚类化合物成分和含量的变化,及其对抗氧化活性的影响。结果表明,发芽能显著提高小麦总酚含量(P0.01),且受到发芽时间的影响,发芽小麦的酚类化合物种类更加丰富,抗氧化活性更强,其中的酚类化合物主要包括咖啡酸、羟基酪醇、香草醛、对羟基苯甲酸、绿原酸、芹菜素、没食子酸、阿魏酸、芦丁、对香豆酸等。发芽能够促进小麦酚类化合物的形成,并提高其抗氧化活性,发芽小麦可作为一种潜在的天然抗氧化剂来源。     

Changes of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity in cocoa beans processing

A number of studies have shown that the consumption of cocoa and chocolate products has positive health effects on humans. The object of this research was to monitor changes of total and individual phenolics and antioxidant capacity during the cocoa bean manufacturing. The loss of cocoa phenolics and their antioxidant activity vary with the degree of technological process. The process of roasting and cocoa nib alkalisation had the major influence on phenolic compounds as well as on antioxidant capacity. The roasting treatment resulted in 14% loss of the total phenolics content, while alkalisation resulted in 64% loss of total phenolics content. Procyanidins B1 and B2 as well as (?)‐epigallocatechin were the unstable components, while caffeic acid derivate showed the greatest stability in all technological process. Furthermore, PCA showed that phenolic contents, antioxidant capacity and non‐fat cocoa solids parts of the samples were classified in groups according technological conditions.     

Total phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacities of major fruits from Ecuador

Seventeen fruits from Ecuador were analysed for total soluble phenolic compounds content and for antioxidant capacity, using three different methods (DPPH, FRAP and ABTS⁺). For the total phenolic content measured by the Folin–Ciocalteu method, three groups, having <100, 200–500 and >1000 mg GAE/100 g FW, were clearly distinguishable. Andean blackberry, capulí cherry peel and banana passion fruit were classified in the third group, with concentrations of 2167, 1494 and 1010 mg of GAE/100 g FW, respectively. Antioxidant capacity analyses revealed the same classes. FRAP and ABTS⁺ gave comparable results and were highly correlated (y = 0.691x + 6.78; r² = 0.908). Spectrophotometric measurements showed that the Andean blackberry and capulí peel but not banana passion fruit contained high levels of anthocyanins (λ_max = 520 nm).     

采后乙醇处理对蓝莓果实酚类物质含量及抗氧化能力的影响

为研究采后乙醇处理对蓝莓果实中酚类物质含量和抗氧化能力的影响,采用500μL/L乙醇室温下熏蒸处理"北陆"蓝莓(Vaccinium corymbosum L.)果实12 h后,每盒120 g装入商用塑料盒,然后转入1℃冷藏28 d,每隔7 d测定果实品质变化指标。结果表明:500μL/L乙醇处理可显著抑制蓝莓果实贮藏期间腐烂指数的上升,抑制TA、Vc含量的下降,同时显著提高果实中总酚、总花色苷和抗氧化能力,诱导大多数花色苷单体的合成。乙醇处理在蓝莓果实采后保鲜上具有较好的应用前景。     

Minerals, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant capacity of citrus peel extract by hot water

ABSTRACT:  Some dried citrus peels, more familiar as chenpi in China, have been widely used in traditional Chinese medicines from ancient times. This paper reports the efficiency of infusion cooking on extracting minerals and phenolic compounds (flavanone glycosides [FGs], polymethoxylated flavones [PMFs], and phenolic acids), and also antioxidant activity of hot water extract of citrus peels. Peels of 2 citrus varieties, namely, Satsuma mandarin ( C. unshiu Marc.) and Ponkan ( C. poonensis Hort. ex Tanaka), which belong to C. reticulata , were selected. As a result, hot water extraction was efficient in extracting phenolic acids and some minerals. As for citrus flavonoids, narirutin, nobiletin, and tangeretin were easier to extract than hesperidin. The result of antioxidant capacity assays indicated that for citrus peels, hot water extract had almost the same capacity as the methanol extract. We suggested that Ponkan was more suitable as the source of chenpi , since its hot water extract had much higher content of phenolic acids, FGs and PMFs, and higher antioxidant capacity than those of Satsuma mandarin. Generally, to raise the extraction temperature or to prolong the time could not yield higher content of phenolic compounds and stronger antioxidant capacity, though the content of minerals increased to some extent. Furthermore, a 2nd-time extraction seemed necessary since considerable minerals and phenolic compounds could be obtained by doing so. Finally, we suggested that 2 times extraction at 100 °C for 30 min was proper to extract the minerals and phenolic compounds in chenpi .     

Bioactive phenolic compounds and functional properties of dehydrated bean flours

The impact of soaking, cooking, and industrial dehydration on the phenolic profile, antioxidant activity, and functional properties of two bean varieties (Cannellini and Pinta) was investigated. HPLC-PAC and HPLC-MS (ESI) analysis identified phenolic acids (44% and 41% of the total of identified phenolics, respectively) as the main phenolic compounds in raw Cannellini flour and catechins and procyanidins (63%) in raw Pinta flour. As a result of the industrial dehydration, a general reduction of these bioactive compounds and antioxidant activities (ORAC) was observed; however, their levels were still relevant in dehydrated bean flours. The raw and processed flours exhibited low oil holding capacity (1.00-1.15 mL/g), whereas water-holding capacities rose to 3.0-3.8 mL/g. Emulsifying activities and foaming capacities were inhibited during thermal processing. Thus, the significant occurrence of bioactive phenolic compounds, the relevant antioxidant capacities along with the interesting functional properties of dehydrated bean flours make them to be considered functional ingredients for food formulation.     

Total antioxidant capacity and content of flavonoids and other phenolic compounds in canihua (Chenopodium pallidicaule): an Andean pseudocereal

Total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total phenolic compounds (TPH), total flavonoids (TF) and individual phenolic compounds were determined in canihua collected at approx. 3850 m altitude. The TAC values varied among samples from 2.7 to 44.7 by the ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) method and from 1.8 to 41 by the 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) method expressed as micromol of Trolox equivalents/g dw. The content of TPH was 12.4-71.2 micromol gallic acid equivalents/g dw and that of the TF ranged between 2.2 and 11.4 micromol of catechin equivalents/g dw. The data obtained by the four methods showed several significant correlations. Prior to analysis by HPLC, the samples were subjected to acid hydrolysis and in the water-soluble extracts this led to an up to 20-fold increase in the TAC values in comparison with the values of the nonhydrolysed samples. HPLC analysis showed the presence of eight major compounds identified as catechin gallate, catechin, vanillic acid, kaempferol, ferulic acid, quercetin, resorcinol and 4-methylresorcinol. Their estimated contribution to the TAC value (FRAP method) indicated that resorcinols contributed most of the antioxidant capacity of the water-soluble extract. The results show that canihua is a potential source of natural antioxidant compounds and other bioactive compounds which can be important for human health.     

Total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of extracts obtained from six important fruit residues

The extracts from kinnow peel, kinnow seeds, litchi pericarp, litchi seeds, grape seeds, and banana peel were screened for total phenolic content (TPC), trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), 1,1 diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, as well as reducing power. Kinnow peel extract exhibited the highest reducing power, TEAC, and DPPH free radical scavenging activity, whereas, the phenolic content of 37.4 mg GAE/g-dw was highest for grape seed extract. Banana peel extract with a low TPC showed the lowest reducing power, TEAC as well as DPPH free radical scavenging activity among the fruit residue extracts examined in the present study. Correlation analysis between the reducing power and DPPH radical scavenging ability; reducing power and ABTS radical scavenging activity; and ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging abilities showed a high degree of correlation (r² = 0.85-0.91). However, r² of 0.36, 0.66, and 0.49 between TPC and DPPH radical scavenging activity; TPC and reducing power; and TPC and ABTS radical scavenging ability, respectively, indicated that some non-phenolic compounds also contributed to the total antioxidant activity in fruit residue extracts examined in this study. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first paper presenting comprehensive data on TPC, reducing power, and antioxidant activity for the six fruit residues. This study demonstrated that kinnow peel, litchi pericarp, litchi seeds, and grape seeds, can serve as potential sources of antioxidants for use in food and pharmaceutical industry.     

Effect of cultural system and storage temperature on antioxidant capacity and phenolic compounds in strawberries

The effects of cultural systems and storage temperatures on antioxidant enzyme activities and non-enzyme antioxidant components in two cultivars (‘Earliglow’ and ‘Allstar’) of strawberries were investigated. Fruit samples were hand-harvested from organic and conventional farms in Maryland, USA, and were stored at 10, 5 and 0 °C. The results from this study showed that strawberries grown from organic culture exhibited generally higher activities in antioxidant enzymes. Moreover, the organic culture also produced fruits with higher level of antioxidant contents. Strawberries stored at higher temperature (10 °C) had higher activities of antioxidant enzymes and antioxidant capacities than those stored at lower temperatures (0 or 5 °C), in both organic and conventional cultural systems. In conclusion, strawberries produced from organic culture contained significantly higher antioxidant capacities and flavonoid contents than those produced from conventional culture, and even though low storage temperatures retarded decay, they also reduced the increase in antioxidant activities.     

蒸汽爆破处理对麦麸的酚酸组成及其抗氧化活性的影响

该试验旨在研究蒸汽爆破处理对小麦麸皮的酚酸组成及抗氧化活性的影响。将麦麸在不同处理压力(0.5,1.5,2.5 MPa)和不同处理时间(30,90 s)条件下进行蒸汽爆破预处理。通过水解和碱提的方法,将得到的麦麸进行提取,得到游离酚酸和结合酚酸 2部分,对其中的几种主要酚酸,如香草酸、丁香酸, 4-香豆酸,阿魏酸进行研究。结果表明, 4种主要酚酸的含量在蒸汽爆破处理后均有所提高,其中阿魏酸的含量最高,结合酚酸中由未处理时的 57.232 μg/g提高到了 1454.092 μg/g。该试验还进行了总酚测定,抗氧化活性的测定。通过总酚的测定可以看出,蒸汽爆破处理后,总酚的含量高于未处理麦麸,且随着处理强度的增加,呈现先增加后减少的趋势,在处理条件为 2.5 MPa,30 s,总酚含量最高,约为未处理时的 9倍。抗氧化试验得到的变化趋势与总酚呈现相似的规律,与未进行蒸汽爆破预处理的麦麸相比,处理后的麦麸表现出了更高的 1,1-二苯基 -2-三硝基苯肼(DPPH)和 2,2-联氮 -二(3-乙基 -苯并噻唑 6-磺酸)二铵盐(ABTS)自由基清除率,以及在亚油酸体系中的抗氧化活性和还原能力。当处理条件为 2.5 MPa,30 s时,抗氧化活性表现最高。由此可得到, 2.5 MPa 30 s是蒸汽爆破处理麦麸的最佳条件,此时麦麸中酚酸含量和抗氧化活性均较优,为以后麦麸中酚类物质的深度开发利用提供理论支持。     

蒸汽爆破处理对麦麸的酚酸组成及其抗氧化活性的影响

该试验旨在研究蒸汽爆破处理对小麦麸皮的酚酸组成及抗氧化活性的影响。将麦麸在不同处理压力(0.5,1.5,2.5 MPa)和不同处理时间(30,90 s)条件下进行蒸汽爆破预处理。通过水解和碱提的方法,将得到的麦麸进行提取,得到游离酚酸和结合酚酸 2部分,对其中的几种主要酚酸,如香草酸、丁香酸, 4-香豆酸,阿魏酸进行研究。结果表明, 4种主要酚酸的含量在蒸汽爆破处理后均有所提高,其中阿魏酸的含量最高,结合酚酸中由未处理时的 57.232 μg/g提高到了 1454.092 μg/g。该试验还进行了总酚测定,抗氧化活性的测定。通过总酚的测定可以看出,蒸汽爆破处理后,总酚的含量高于未处理麦麸,且随着处理强度的增加,呈现先增加后减少的趋势,在处理条件为 2.5 MPa,30 s,总酚含量最高,约为未处理时的 9倍。抗氧化试验得到的变化趋势与总酚呈现相似的规律,与未进行蒸汽爆破预处理的麦麸相比,处理后的麦麸表现出了更高的 1,1-二苯基 -2-三硝基苯肼(DPPH)和 2,2-联氮 -二(3-乙基 -苯并噻唑 6-磺酸)二铵盐(ABTS)自由基清除率,以及在亚油酸体系中的抗氧化活性和还原能力。当处理条件为 2.5 MPa,30 s时,抗氧化活性表现最高。由此可得到, 2.5 MPa 30 s是蒸汽爆破处理麦麸的最佳条件,此时麦麸中酚酸含量和抗氧化活性均较优,为以后麦麸中酚类物质的深度开发利用提供理论支持。     

蒸汽爆破处理对麦麸的酚酸组成及其抗氧化活性的影响

该试验旨在研究蒸汽爆破处理对小麦麸皮的酚酸组成及抗氧化活性的影响。将麦麸在不同处理压力(0.5,1.5,2.5 MPa)和不同处理时间(30,90 s)条件下进行蒸汽爆破预处理。通过水解和碱提的方法,将得到的麦麸进行提取,得到游离酚酸和结合酚酸 2部分,对其中的几种主要酚酸,如香草酸、丁香酸, 4-香豆酸,阿魏酸进行研究。结果表明, 4种主要酚酸的含量在蒸汽爆破处理后均有所提高,其中阿魏酸的含量最高,结合酚酸中由未处理时的 57.232 μg/g提高到了 1454.092 μg/g。该试验还进行了总酚测定,抗氧化活性的测定。通过总酚的测定可以看出,蒸汽爆破处理后,总酚的含量高于未处理麦麸,且随着处理强度的增加,呈现先增加后减少的趋势,在处理条件为 2.5 MPa,30 s,总酚含量最高,约为未处理时的 9倍。抗氧化试验得到的变化趋势与总酚呈现相似的规律,与未进行蒸汽爆破预处理的麦麸相比,处理后的麦麸表现出了更高的 1,1-二苯基 -2-三硝基苯肼(DPPH)和 2,2-联氮 -二(3-乙基 -苯并噻唑 6-磺酸)二铵盐(ABTS)自由基清除率,以及在亚油酸体系中的抗氧化活性和还原能力。当处理条件为 2.5 MPa,30 s时,抗氧化活性表现最高。由此可得到, 2.5 MPa 30 s是蒸汽爆破处理麦麸的最佳条件,此时麦麸中酚酸含量和抗氧化活性均较优,为以后麦麸中酚类物质的深度开发利用提供理论支持。     

蒸汽爆破处理对麦麸的酚酸组成及其抗氧化活性的影响

该试验旨在研究蒸汽爆破处理对小麦麸皮的酚酸组成及抗氧化活性的影响。将麦麸在不同处理压力(0.5,1.5,2.5 MPa)和不同处理时间(30,90 s)条件下进行蒸汽爆破预处理。通过水解和碱提的方法,将得到的麦麸进行提取,得到游离酚酸和结合酚酸 2部分,对其中的几种主要酚酸,如香草酸、丁香酸, 4-香豆酸,阿魏酸进行研究。结果表明, 4种主要酚酸的含量在蒸汽爆破处理后均有所提高,其中阿魏酸的含量最高,结合酚酸中由未处理时的 57.232 μg/g提高到了 1454.092 μg/g。该试验还进行了总酚测定,抗氧化活性的测定。通过总酚的测定可以看出,蒸汽爆破处理后,总酚的含量高于未处理麦麸,且随着处理强度的增加,呈现先增加后减少的趋势,在处理条件为 2.5 MPa,30 s,总酚含量最高,约为未处理时的 9倍。抗氧化试验得到的变化趋势与总酚呈现相似的规律,与未进行蒸汽爆破预处理的麦麸相比,处理后的麦麸表现出了更高的 1,1-二苯基 -2-三硝基苯肼(DPPH)和 2,2-联氮 -二(3-乙基 -苯并噻唑 6-磺酸)二铵盐(ABTS)自由基清除率,以及在亚油酸体系中的抗氧化活性和还原能力。当处理条件为 2.5 MPa,30 s时,抗氧化活性表现最高。由此可得到, 2.5 MPa 30 s是蒸汽爆破处理麦麸的最佳条件,此时麦麸中酚酸含量和抗氧化活性均较优,为以后麦麸中酚类物质的深度开发利用提供理论支持。     

Comparative antioxidant capacities of phenolic compounds measured by various tests

The purpose of this study was to compare the antioxidant capacities of standard compounds (phenolic compounds, ascorbic acid, and glutathione) as measured by various assays. Five methods were selected so as to span a diversity of technical approaches: TEAC (radical 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline)-6 sulphonic acid), DPPH (radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryhydrazyl used to measure reducing capacity), ORAC (oxygen radical scavenging capacity), red blood cell haemolysis (protection of biological sample), and ESR (electron spin resonance for direct free radical evaluation). Most compounds showed significant differences in free radical scavenging activity according to the method used. Of the 25 tested compounds, only a few, such as myricetin and gallocatechin, gave comparable activities in the various tests. To standardise reporting on antioxidant capacity, it is proposed to use a weighted mean of the values obtained using the DPPH, ORAC, resistance to haemolysis, and ESR assays.     

麦类麸皮中酚类物质提取纯化方法的研究进展

麦类麸皮中含有多种酚类物质,主要有酚酸、黄酮、木酚素等。研究表明,这些酚类物质具有良好的抗氧化活性,在食品和医药领域具有广泛的应用前景。该文综述了麦类麸皮中酚类物质提取的研究进展和现状,以期为将来相关产品以及研究提供参考和理论基础。