Association of physicochemical with technological properties of wheat

This study focused on twenty‐five different European common wheat varieties and aimed to identify correlations between the most important quality characteristics. When considering the physicochemical characteristics of the wheat samples, our results indicated that milling value is not correlated with vitreous kernel and test weight, but is correlated with gliadin/glutenin. The technological properties of the whole‐wheat flours estimated by means of Mixolab indicated rather good protein quality and the ability to form doughs with good stability in case of most of the samples. Technological behaviour of the flour was affected by dietary fibres and pentosan contents. The starch behaviour was positively correlated with the pentosan contents. The principal components analysis allowed establishing correlations between physicochemical, technological and nutritional parameters of wheat varieties. This finding is important for efficient selecting among wheat varieties, especially when healthy cereal‐based foods are desired.     

Grape seed flour is a viable ingredient to improve the nutritional profile and reduce lipid oxidation of frankfurters

In this study, grape seed flour (GSF) obtained from wine by-products was incorporated into frankfurters at seven concentrations (0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5%) and the effects occurred on physical, nutritional and sensory characteristics of the products were investigated. The colour values (L*, a* and b*) of frankfurters generally decreased (p < 0.05) on account of the increasing amount of GSF. The utilization of this flour also led to a decline in the oxidation level of the products (p < 0.05), probably due to its antioxidant content. The increment of GSF in the frankfurters enhanced the protein, total dietary fibre and water holding capacity of the treatments (p < 0.05). Although the level of GSF above 0.5% reduced overall acceptability, the frankfurters containing the level up to 2% received scores above the average. The evaluation of wine by-products in the production of healthier and functional frankfurters has been achieved by the study, but further research is necessary to improve palatability of the products.     

Evaluation of physicochemical characteristics,nutritional composition and antioxidant capacity of Chinese organic hawthorn berry (Crataegus pinnatifida)

Hawthorn berry (Crataegus pinnatifida), approved as ‘medicine food homology’ fruit by China’s National Health Commission, has been associated with positive effects on human health. In-depth study of nutritional composition and antioxidant capacity can provide basic information on food value of Chinese organic frozen (OFHB)/freeze-dried (OFDHB) hawthorn berries. Higher levels of dietary fibre, pectin, ascorbic acid, mineral and antioxidant capacity were found compared with some common fruits and other species hawthorn. Both OFHB and OFDHB samples have much higher content of potassium (1.02 × 10⁴ and 9.73 × 10³ mg kg⁻¹) than sodium (54.23 and 42.31 mg kg⁻¹). OFDHB had a more desirable ratio (2.68:1) of insoluble/soluble dietary fibre which is suitable for use as a food ingredient. Antioxidant capacity varied considerably depending on the part (peel > pulp) and reaching up to 577.5 µmol Trolox equivalent g⁻¹. OFHB and OFDHB are excellent natural nutrient-dense and antioxidant sources for dietary supplements and functional foods development.     

叶面喷硼对牡丹籽油理化性质及抗氧化能力的影响

以叶面喷施不同质量浓度硼肥收获的凤丹牡丹籽为原料,采用超临界二氧化碳萃取技术制取牡丹籽油,比较叶面喷施不同质量浓度硼肥对牡丹籽油理化指标和抗氧化能力的影响。理化指标的测定结果表明,喷施硼肥对牡丹籽油碘值影响显著,对皂化值也有一定的影响,但是对酸值基本无影响;当喷施硼肥质量浓度为3 g/L时,牡丹籽油碘值达到最大值,且与对照组有显著性差异(P0.05)。清除DPPH自由基、CUPRAC法和ABTS+法测定牡丹籽油的抗氧化活性的联合应用,比较不同质量浓度硼肥处理得到的牡丹籽油的抗氧化能力,结果显示,当喷施硼肥质量浓度为3 g/L时牡丹籽油的抗氧化能力最强。     

Soluble phenolics and antioxidant properties of soybean (Glycine max L.) cultivars with varying seed coat colours

This research was the first to investigate nutritional components, including soluble phenolics (isoflavones and anthocyanins), protein, oil, and fatty acid as well as antioxidant activities in different coloured seed coat soybeans (yellow, black, brown, and green) for two crop years. The soluble phenolics differed significantly with cultivars, crop years, and seed coat colours, while protein, oil, and fatty acid exhibited only slight variations. Especially, malonylgenistin and cyanidin-3-O-glucoside compositions had the most remarkable variations. Green soybeans had the highest average isoflavone content (3079.42 μg/g), followed by yellow (2393.41 μg/g), and black soybeans (2373.97 μg/g), with brown soybeans showing the lowest value (1821.82 μg/g). Anthocyanins showed only in black soybeans, with the average contents of the primary anthocyanins, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, delphinidine-3-O-glucoside, and petunidin-3-O-glucoside, quantified at 11.046, 1.971, and 0.557 mg/g, respectively. Additionally, Nogchae of green soybean and Geomjeongkong 2 of black soybean may be recommended as potential cultivars owing to the highest average isoflavone (4411.10 μg/g) and anthocyanin (21.537 mg/g) contents. The scavenging activities of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) radicals also differed remarkably, depending upon isoflavone and anthocyanin contents, with black soybeans exhibiting the highest antioxidant effects.     

两种超微粉碎方法对甘薯膳食纤维物化功能特性影响的比较研究

为改善甘薯膳食纤维的物化及功能特性,分别采用气流超微粉碎和微射流瞬时高压超微粉碎两种方式对三种不同来源甘薯渣制备的膳食纤维进行处理,并对其化学成分、物化及功能特性进行比较研究。结果表明:经两种超微粉碎法处理后,三种膳食纤维的化学成分均有不同程度的变化,膳食纤维的粒径显著减小,可溶性膳食纤维含量增加,各项功能特性指标均有不同程度增加。此外,与气流超微粉碎法相比,微射流瞬时高压超微粉碎法处理三种膳食纤维后,其持水性、持油性、葡萄糖吸收能力、α-淀粉酶活性抑制能力、脂肪吸收能力和胰脂肪酶活性抑制能力增加幅度更大。因此,微射流瞬时高压超微粉碎法处理膳食纤维在食品及保健品领域具有更广阔的应用前景。      

猕猴桃籽油成分分析及其理化特性的研究

用气相色谱分析了猕猴桃籽油的脂肪酸组成,并对其理化特性进行了研究,结果表明,猕猴桃籽油主要由不饱和脂肪酸组成,其中油酸11.63%,亚油酸13.47%,亚麻酸67.34%,可见猕猴桃籽油是一种极具开发潜力的营养保健油.     

Seed coats of pulses as a food ingredient: Characterization,processing, and applications

BackgroundIn recognition of their multiple benefits on environment, food security, and human health, pulses are attracting worldwide attention. The seed coat is a major by-product of pulse processing, and its only markets are as low value ruminant feed and very limited use in high fibre foods. Recently, accumulating studies have suggested that this underutilised by-product has greater potential as a novel natural “nutritious dietary fibre” which can be used as a functional food ingredient.Scope and approachThis review discusses biochemical and physicochemical functionalities of seed coats of six globally important pulses: chickpea, field pea, faba/broad bean, lentil and mung bean with a special emphasis on the emerging food pulse lupin. Food process modification and recent human food applications of the seed coats are summarized. Bio-availability of the seed coat compounds, and phomopsins contaminated lupin seed coats as a typical example of safety issue are discussed.Key findings and conclusionsHigh levels of dietary fibre, minerals and potential health-promoting phytochemicals in the seed coats indicate their great potential to be used as a natural “nutritious dietary fibre”. However, further in-depth studies are required to improve their desirable nutritional, physiological and techno-functional properties whilst minimizing any undesirable ones.     

Fibre concentrate from mango fruit: Characterization, associated antioxidant capacity and application as a bakery product ingredient

Mango is a still underutilized fruit from tropical regions. The aim of this work was to characterize a mango dietary fibre concentrate (MDF) with antioxidant capacity, using the unripe fruit. MDF was obtained and its chemical composition, soluble (SDF) and insoluble dietary fibre (IDF), extractable polyphenols, water- and oil-holding capacities and anti-radical efficiency, were evaluated. MDF showed low lipid and high starch contents and balanced SDF/IDF levels, which is important for the functionality of fibre in the human diet. MDF exhibited adequate water-holding capacity, similar to other fruit fibres, but had a low oil-holding capacity. Bakery products prepared with MDF conserved the balance of SDF and IDF and most of its anti-radical efficiency. In vitro starch digestibility tests of MDF bakery products indicated a low predicted glycemic index. MDF might be an alternative for development of products with balanced DF components and low glycemic response, aimed to people with special carbohydrate/energy requirements.     

茶叶籽油与油茶籽油理化性质及脂肪酸组成比较

在对茶叶籽及油茶籽的外观、含仁率、含油率等进行测定的基础上,对茶叶籽油及油茶籽油的理化性质及脂肪酸组成进行了分析。结果表明,茶叶籽及油茶籽外观相差较大,茶叶籽油与油茶籽油在折光指数、酸值、碘值和皂化值等理化性质上较接近。脂肪酸组成上,油酸、亚油酸、棕榈酸为茶叶籽油及油茶籽油中含量最多的三种脂肪酸,油酸含量分别为52.13%和73.67%,亚油酸24.32%和11.09%,棕榈酸17.36%和10.63%。茶叶籽油和油茶籽油的单不饱和脂肪酸含量分别为54.12%和75.78%,多不饱和脂肪酸含量为24.55%和11.39%。茶叶籽含油率为19.88%,茶叶籽油潜在年产量可达15余万t。其必需脂肪酸含量是油茶籽油的2.15倍;不皂化物含量为0.77%,比油茶籽油高出22%;茶叶籽油脂肪酸比例均衡,适于人体的吸收,具有开发应用的潜力。     

火麻仁油组分含量及理化性质的研究

采用气相色谱、高效液相色谱等方法,对火麻仁油的脂肪酸组成、维生素E含量和理化性质进行了测定分析。试验结果表明:火麻仁油中不饱和脂肪酸含量为89.83%,其中油酸、亚油酸和亚麻酸含量分别为10.93%、58.79%和20.11%,亚油酸和亚麻酸搭配的比例更为合理,且维生素E总含量高达537 mg/kg,是一种重要的营养保健油脂资源,极具开发潜力。     

Effects of micronisation on the characteristics and physicochemical properties of insoluble fibres

The effects of micronisation on the characteristics and physicochemical properties of (a) an insoluble fibre‐rich fraction (IFRF) prepared from orange peel and (b) cellulose were studied and compared. The results showed that micronisation techniques such as ball milling, jet milling and high‐pressure micronisation could effectively (P < 0.05) reduce particle sizes to microscale, decrease the bulk density and improve the physicochemical properties (water‐holding capacity, swelling capacity, oil‐holding capacity, cation exchange capacity and glucose adsorption capacity) of IFRF and cellulose to different extents (up to 25‐fold). After micronisation the inhibitory effects of these insoluble fibres towards α‐amylase and pancreatic lipase were significantly increased (up to 5.8‐ and 7.8‐fold respectively) and a redistribution of some fibre components from insoluble to soluble fractions was observed. It was concluded that these micronisation treatments, especially high‐pressure micronisation, could effectively improve the functionalities of IFRF and cellulose, which might then be used as potential fibre‐rich ingredients in functional food applications. Copyright © 2006 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effect of aqueous ethanol washing on the physicochemical and functional properties of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seed proteins

Defatted safflower seed flour was deliganded by repeated extraction with 750 ml litre^?1 ethanol. This reduced the colour/ligand concentration to less than 1% of the original concentration. As a result of this the protein concentration increased from 585 to 686 g kg^?1 after deliganding. The proteins from the deliganded flour comprised four protein fractions, as observed from the gel filtration profile and sedimentation velocity pattern. However, the polyacrylamide gel electrophoretic pattern indicated six protein bands. Functional properties such as bulk density and water absorption capacity increased after deliganding. The fat absorption, emulsification and foaming properties showed a decreasing trend as a result of deliganding.     

Physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of a synthetic cocoa butter equivalent obtained through modification of mango seed oil

This research describes the interesterification of Malaysian mango seed oil (MSO) and palm oil mid‐faction (POMF) to develop a cocoa butter equivalent. Fat blends, formulated by binary blends of palm oil mid‐fraction and mango seed oil at different ratios ({100:0}, {60:40}, {50:50}, {40:60}, {0:100}), were subjected to enzymatic interesterification. The solid fat content revealed that all interesterified blends except 100% POMF {0:100} melted completely at body temperature. The interesterified {50:50} blend exhibited a slip melting point (30.35 °C) and saponification value (186.89) close to cocoa butter (P < 0.05). Thermal behaviour analysis by differential scanning calorimetry showed fusion and crystallisation behaviour similar to cocoa butter. Moreover, both the blend and cocoa butter scavenging abilities were based on the 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl assay, with the concentration required to reduce radical absorbance by 50% (IC₅₀) of 43.08% and 41.1%, respectively. Therefore, the MSO: POMF blend may have use as a health‐promoting food in human diets.     

Comparison of hot air-drying and freeze-drying on the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activities of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) flours

Freeze-drying and hot air-drying were applied in the preparation of pumpkin flours to investigate the effects of drying methods on the antioxidant activities and physicochemical properties. The antioxidant activities of methanol extracts from pumpkin flours were studied in terms of total antioxidant activity, reducing power, free radical scavenging, superoxide anion radical scavenging and metal chelating activities. Hot air-dried pumpkin flour showed stronger antioxidant activities than freeze-dried flour. The percentage inhibition of peroxidation in linoleic acid system by 15 mg mL⁻¹ extracts from hot air-dried and freeze-dried pumpkin flours was found to be 92.4% and 86.1% after 120 h of incubation, respectively. Hot air-dried pumpkin flour exhibited higher reducing power, free radical scavenging and metal chelating activities than freeze-dried flour. This study also indicated that freeze-drying significantly reduced the browning and preserved the redness of pumpkin flours. Hot air-drying reduced the oil absorption capacity, water absorption and porosity of pumpkin flours, while it markedly increased the water solubility and bulk density.     

Effect of chlorophyll removal and particle size upon the nutritional and technological properties of powdered by‐products from artichoke (Cynara scolymus,L.) industrial canning

In this study, the effect of the particle‐size fractionation (Ø < 0.212 mm and 0.212 mm < Ø < 0.991 mm) and chlorophyll extraction on the nutritional and technological properties of the powdered artichoke ingredient was evaluated. The contents of minerals, protein, fat, carbohydrates and dietary fibre together with the content in bioactive compounds such as inulin and phenolics were determined. Other properties such as water‐ and oil‐holding capacities, water activity and antioxidant capacity were measured. The ingredient with chlorophyll and the lowest particle size presented the highest phenolic content and antioxidant capacity (8.4 mg of vitamin C equivalents per 100 g of dry matter) and water‐ and oil‐holding capacities. The removal of chlorophyll increased the oil‐holding capacity (from 59.7% to 94.6%), which was much higher than in the coarse ingredient (34%), but has a deleterious effect reducing the antioxidant capacity and the inulin content. The ingredients also showed high dietary fibre (22.5–33%), inulin (9–16%) and mineral (7.5–7.8%) contents. Although the ingredient with chlorophyll and smaller particle size had the higher antioxidant capacity, the removal of chlorophyll improved the technological properties to be used as food ingredient without affecting significantly to the nutritional value.     

Seed coat mucilages: Structural,functional/bioactive properties,and genetic information

Seed coat mucilages are mainly polysaccharides covering the outer layer of the seeds to facilitate seed hydration and germination, thereby improving seedling emergence and reducing seedling mortality. Four types of polysaccharides are found in mucilages including xylan, pectin, glucomannan, and cellulose. Recently, mucilages from flaxseed, yellow mustard seed, chia seed, and so on, have been used extensively in the areas of food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics contributing to stability, texture, and appearance. This review, for the first time, addresses the similarities and differences in physicochemical properties, molecular structure, and functional/bioactive properties of mucilages among different sources; highlights their structure and function relationships; and systematically summarizes the related genetic information, aiming with the intent to explore the potential functions thereby extending their future industrial applications.     

Dietary fibre components,antioxidant activities and hydration properties of ripe persimmon (Diospyros kaki L. cv. Daebong) peel powders as affected by different washing treatments

Dietary fibre components, hydration properties and antioxidant activities such as 1,1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging, reducing power, metal chelating and 2,2′‐azino‐bis,3‐ethyl‐benzo‐thiazoline‐6‐sulphonic acid (ABTS) radical scavenging activities of persimmon peel powders using different washing treatments (tap water at 20 °C and hot water) were investigated. Peel powder obtained from hot water‐washed peels (74.95 g per 100 g) had higher dietary fibre content than tap water‐washed (65.50 g per 100 g) and unwashed (60.99 g per 100 g) peels. The higher content of total phenolic and ascorbic acid were found in peel powder obtained from unwashed peels, whereas washed peels had more β‐carotene content. The EC₅₀ values of scavenging DPPH and ABTS radical for peel powders obtained from unwashed, tap water‐washed and hot water‐washed peels were 75.44, 142.18 and 110.17 μg mL^?1 respectively and 5.31, 5.34 and 5.39 μg mL^?1 respectively. Therefore, hot water washing is recommended to obtain better quality products from persimmon peel for use as a fibre supplement.     

Dietary fibre composition,antioxidant capacity and physico-chemical properties of a fibre-rich product from cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.)

The proximate composition and dietary fibre (DF) content of a fibre-rich product obtained from cocoa were studied. This product contained 60.54% (dry matter basis) of DF, made of mainly insoluble fibre although with appreciable amounts of soluble dietary fibre (10.09% d.m.). The presence of associated polyphenolic compounds (1.32% and 4.46% of soluble polyphenols and condensed tannins, respectively) provides this fibre material with intrinsic antioxidant capacity as determined by the FRAP and TEAC methods. Hydration properties (swelling and water holding capacity) and the glucose retardation index of cocoa fibre were similar to other natural commercial insoluble fibres. The antioxidant capacity of this fibre-rich cocoa powder and its physico-chemical properties render it a suitable product to be used in the preparation of low-calorie, high-fibre foods.