Compositional analyses of diverse phytochemicals and polar metabolites from different-colored potato (Solanum tubersum L.) tubers

Food Science and Biotechnology - Lipophilic bioactive compounds and hydrophilic primary metabolites from potato (solanum tubersum L.) tubers with different-colored flesh (white-, yellow-, red-, and...     

In vitro starch digestion in sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) flours

The kinetics of starch digestion in cryo‐ and hammer‐milled sweet potato flours were investigated to reveal monophasic digestograms that were independent on particle size (80–390 μm), and suitably described (r² > 0.98; P < 0.05) by a modified first‐order model. Milling conditions significantly affected (P < 0.05) the particle size, salivary–gastric‐digested starch and rate of starch digestion as the effective surface areas changed. The reciprocal of the rate of starch digestion (1/K, s) was significantly related to the square of the average particle size (size², cm²), with the reciprocal of the slope (0.9–3.8 × 10^?7 cm² s^?1) revealing diffusion‐controlled digestion. The hammer‐milled flours gave different digestion and functional parameters as frictional heat and glass transition phenomena played different roles in the overall structural changes in the flours. These parameters are discussed with starch digestion parameters in cereals and legumes to understand starch digestion in sweet potato.     

Lactic acid fermentation of anthocyanin-rich sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) into lacto-juice

Sweet potato (SP) is an important root crop grown all over the world and consumed as a vegetable, boiled, baked or often fermented into food and beverages. The grated SP roots [non- boiled and fully boiled (boiled in water at 100 °C for 15 min) were treated with 0.05% of commercial pectinase enzyme (Pectinex, Novoenzyme) in order to extract the juice. The fresh juice was inoculated with Lactobacillus plantarum MTCC 1407 culture at 28 ± 2 °C for 48 h to produce lacto-juice (LJ). The anova analysis of analytical data revealed that there was significant effect of boiling conditions (fully boiled and non-boiled) on pH [ F (1, 4) = 220.5, P  < 0.001), TA [ F (1, 4) = 78.89, P  < 0.01], starch [ F (1, 4) = 26.63, P  < 0.01), total sugar [ F (1, 4) = 61.36, P  < 0.01) and anthocyanin [ F (1, 4) = 32.86, P  < 0.01) but not on reducing sugar [ F (1, 4) = 2.48, P  = 0.19). Sensory evaluation rated the SP LJ acceptable based on texture, taste, aroma, flavour and after taste. LJ prepared from fully boiled roots with 10% cane sugar was most preferred by a consumer's panelist based on Linear Discriminant Analysis. Principal component analyses (PCA) reduced the seven original analytical variables to three independent components (factors), which accounted for 99.9% of the total variations. Similarly, six original sensory variables were reduced to two independent components, which accounted for 65.7% of the total variations.     

Degradation kinetics of anthocyanins from purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) as affected by ascorbic acid

Storage (4°C and 25°C, 28 days) and thermal (70°C–90°C, 6 h) stabilities of purple sweet potato anthocyanins (PSPAs) with varying concentrations of ascorbic acid (AA) were investigated in a model soft drink medium. For storage stability, the model drink was sterilized at 85°C for 15 min prior to storage. Zero-order kinetics and first-order kinetics were fitted for storage degradation at 4°C and 25°C, respectively. However, all data for thermal degradation fitted first-order kinetics. The temperature dependence on degradation was modeled after the Arrhenius equation. Storage degradation of PSPAs was increased by the presence of AA (40–360 mg/L). Retarded thermal degradation was be achieved by adding 120 mg/L of AA, while accelerated thermal degradation resulted from 360 mg/L of AA. Heat treatment did not markedly change the DPPH radical-scavenging activity of PSPAs.     

Proximate composition and sensory evaluation of anthocyanin‐rich purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) wine

Purple sweet potato (PSP) is a special type of sweet potato having high anthocyanin pigment in the root. The starch contents of PSP (root/water homogenised in 1:1 ratio) were enzymatically saccharified [using commercial thermostable enzymes Termamyl^® (0.2%) and Dextrozyme^®GA (1%)] to fermentable sugars, and the filtrate was ameliorated with cane sugar to achieve 20° Brix, for subsequent fermentation into a red wine using 2% yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as starter culture. The wine had the following proximate compositions: total soluble sugar (TSS), 2.25° Brix; starch, 0.15 g per 100 mL; total sugar, 1.35 g per 100 mL; TA, 1.34 g tartaric acid per 100 mL; phenol, 0.36 g (caffeic acid equivalent) per 100 mL; anthocyanin, 55.09 mg per 100 mL; tannin, 0.64 mg per 100 mL; lactic acid, 1.14 mg per 100 mL; ethanol, 9.33%(v/v); and pH, 3.61. 2, 2‐Diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging activity of the wine was 58.95% at a dose of 250 μg mL^?1. Principal component analysis reduced the eleven original analytical and proximate variables (TSS, starch, total sugar, TA, phenol, anthocyanin, tannin, lactic acid, ethanol, pH, DPPH) to four independent components, which accounted for 76.65% variations. Sensory evaluation was carried out by sixteen trained panellists on various attributes such as clarity, colour, viscosity, odour, flavour, spritz and finish. Independent ‘t’ test confirmed that all the sensory attributes of the PSP wine scored closely (within 10% variation) to that of a commercial grape wine. The red wine produced contains essential antioxidants and acceptable sensory qualities.     

Antioxidant content and activity in leaves and petioles of six sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) and antioxidant properties of blanched leaves

Food Science and Biotechnology - This study was conducted to compare antioxidant contents and antioxidative activities in the leaves and petioles of six sweet potato varieties, namely Danjami,...     

Modeling respiration rates of Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) under hermetic storage system

Food Science and Biotechnology - The sweet potato respiration rate versus gas composition was mathematically modeled, as required to design an effective modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) system....     

Hypolipidemic effect of proteoglycans isolated from sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas LAM) in hyperlipidemia rats

Effects of sweet potato proteoglycans (SPG) in rats fed high lipid diets were investigated. Serum lipid indices for SPG were evaluated. SPG had hypolipidemic effects that were correlated with dosage. There were no significant (p>0.05) differences in hypolipidemic effects between SPG varieties of different molecular weights. SPG-1 (Mw value: 508.3 kDa) significantly (p<0.05) reduced serum total cholesterol (TC), triacylglyceride (TAG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and apolipoprotein (Apo) B levels, and the arteriosclerosis index (AI), and induced serum high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), ApoA-I, lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT), and liver lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activities, compared with controls. The whole blood viscosity and red blood cell (RBC) membrane microviscosity were also decreased. Hypolipidemic effects were mediated via elevation of the serum HDL-C concentration by induction of LACT activity, an increased ApoA-I concentration, and a reduction in the serum lipid concentration due to regulation of LPL activity.     

我国甘薯的分布、特点与资源利用

介绍了甘薯的形态特征、分布、产量及甘薯的品种、特点和资源利用;并归纳列举了12个具体品种的名称、特点及用途.     

Application of edible coatings in minimally processed sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas L.) to prevent enzymatic browning

To control browning phenomenon, an edible coating of cassava starch along with ascorbic acid (AA) (combined treatment) was applied to minimally processed sweet potatoes var cv. ‘Blanca Correntina’. The samples were stored at 4 °C for 16 days, and the activities of polyphenol oxidase, peroxidase and phenylalanine ammonia lyase were studied; also, surface colour, antioxidant capacity, ascorbic acid, chlorogenic acid content were evaluated. The combined treatment showed a beneficial impact on the quality of the product, avoiding browning when compared with untreated samples and individual treatments (coating without AA or immersion in AA solution). The improvements were evidenced by the absence of changes in hue, minor changes in a* parameter and a major inhibitory effect of AA on the activity of the three enzymes. Ascorbic acid content and antioxidant capacity increased (P < 0.05). The combined treatment not only was effective in preventing enzymatic browning but also retained freshness and improved nutritional value.     

Effect of the physical fibrillated sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) stem on the plant-based patty analogues

Food Science and Biotechnology - In this study, a dietary fiber extracted from sweet potato stems (Ipomoea batatas, PS) was evaluated for its ability to improve the quality of vegetable patty...     

Defensin protein from sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam 'Tainong 57') storage roots exhibits antioxidant activities in vitro and ex vivo

This study was designed to investigate the antioxidant activities of sweet potato defensin (SPD1) in vitro and ex vivo. Antioxidant status [2,2'-azinobis[3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) assay], scavenging activity against DPPH (1,1-dipheny-2-picrylhydrazyl) radical method, reducing power method, Fe(2+)-chelating ability, FTC (ferric thiocyanate) method, and protection of calf thymus DNA against hydroxyl radical-induced damage were studied in vitro. The ex vivo experiments revealed that SPD1 could decrease the production of intracellular peroxide in HepG2 cells. Four peptides, namely GFR, GPCSR, CFCTKPC and MCESASSK for testing antioxidative activity, were synthesized according to tryptic hydrolysis simulation. In the TEAC assay CFCTKPC performed the best (13.5±0.3μmol TE/g dw), even better than reduced glutathione (7.3±0.2μmol TE/g dw). In the DPPH radical assay (%), [IC(50) (μM) (the concentration required for scavenging 50% activity)] CFCTKPC again had the highest antioxidant activity (IC(50) is 11.3±3.2μM) even better than reduced glutathione (IC(50) is 74.3±2.4μM). In the lipid peroxidation assay, once again CFCTKPC performed the best, with an IC(50) value of 0.5±0.0μM better than reduced glutathione (1.2±0.1μM). These findings mean that cysteine residue is most important in antioxidant activities. It was suggested that SPD1 might contribute its antioxidant activities against hydroxyl and peroxyl radicals.     

Optimisation of pectin extraction from sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas,Convolvulaceae) residues with disodium phosphate solution by response surface method

Disodium phosphate solution was used for extracting pectin from sweet potato residues, and response surface methodology was adopted to optimise the effects of extraction parameters on the pectin yield (%, w/w). The independent variables were liquid/solid ratio, extraction time (h), extraction temperature (°C) and solution pH. The optimal conditions were determined, and 3‐D response surface plot was plotted from the mathematical models. The results indicated that all four factors significantly affected the pectin yield in the following order: solution pH > extraction time > extraction temperature > liquid/solid ratio. The selected optimal extraction conditions were liquid/solid ratio 20:1, extraction time 3.3 h, extraction temperature 66 °C and solution pH 7.9. These conditions yielded about 10.24% of pectin vs. 10.27% for the predicted value. The degree of esterification and gel strength of extracted pectin with disodium phosphate solution in the optimised condition were 11.2% and 115.6 g, respectively.     

甘薯多酚粗提液的抗氧化活性研究

采用抗坏血酸和没食子酸作为对照,全面测定了甘薯多酚粗提液对超氧阴离子自由基、羟基自由基、DPPH自由基的清除率、还原能力、抗脂质过氧化活性以及对食用油脂的抗氧化性的影响,结果表明甘薯多酚粗提液具有较强的综合抗氧化能力,是一种有开发价值的天然抗氧化剂。     

Comparative composition of aerial and subterranean potato tubers (Solanum tuberosum L)

The composition of aerial and subterranean tubers of two potato genotypes cvs Desiree (red skin) and Epicure (white skin) was compared immediately after harvest using a range of analytical methods. Irrespective of genotype, aspartic acid, arginine, glycine, glutamic acid, histidine, leucine, serine, threonine and total amino acid concentrations were significantly higher (P<0·05) in aerial compared with subterranean tuber tissue. Significant increases (P<0·05) in valine in aerial tubers, but no significant differences in alanine, tyrosine and iso-leucine, when compared with subterranean tubers of cv Desiree, were found. In cv Epicure, alanine, tyrosine and iso-leucine were significantly higher in aerial tubers (P<0·05); however, no significant differences in valine were recorded. There was no significant increases in lysine and phenylalanine between tuber types. Regardless of genotype α-solanine, α-chaconine, chlorogenic acid, chlorophyll and crude protein concentrations were significantly higher in aerial tubers compared with subterranean ones (P<0·01). No significant increases in total lipids between tuber types were found. In cv Desiree, ascorbic acid content was not significantly different between aerial and subterranean tuber tissue, but in cv Epicure concentrations were significantly higher (P<0·01) in aerial tubers. Starch concentrations were significantly higher in subterranean tubers of both cultivars (P<0·05). Sugar content was significantly higher in aerial tubers of cv Epicure (P<0·01), but not significantly different between aerial and subterranean tubers of cv Desiree. Regardless of genotype, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, manganese and sodium concentrations were significantly higher (P<0·05) in aerial tubers. Iron and copper concentrations were significantly higher in aerial tubers of cv Desiree (P<0·01), but significantly less in cv Epicure compared with subterranean tubers (P<0·01, P<0·05). Calcium concentrations were not significantly different between aerial and subterranean tubers of cv Desiree, but significantly higher in aerial tuber tissue of cv Epicure (P<0·01). Total gross energy (mJ kg⁻¹ FW) was higher in aerial tubers of cv Desiree compared with subterranean tubers (P>0·05), but not significantly different between aerial and subterranean tubers of cv Epicure. The potential applications of aerial tubers for industrial purposes are discussed. © 1997 SCI.     

Analysis of sphingolipids in potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) and sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) by reversed phase high-performance liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS/MS)

Ceramides and glucocerebrosides of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) and sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) were analyzed using RP-HPLC-ESI-MS/MS. Ceramides and glucocerebrosides containing the three different long-chain bases 4,8-sphingadienine (d18:2(delta4,delta8)), 4-hydroxy-8-sphingenine (t18:1(delta8)), and 8-sphingenine (d18:1(delta8)) acylated to saturated and unsaturated hydroxy- and nonhydroxy fatty acids with 16-26 carbon atoms were detected. For ceramides and glucocerebrosides 4,8-sphingadienine (d18:2(delta4,delta8)) was found as the major long-chain base, with lesser amounts of 4-hydroxy-8-sphingenine (t18:1(delta8)) and 8-sphingenine (d18:1(delta8)). 2-(Alpha-)hydroxypalmitic acid (C16:0h) was the major fatty acid, which was found to be acylated to the long-chain bases. For quantification of these compounds, an RP-HPLC-ESI-MS/MS method with an "echo-peak"-technique simulating internal standard injection was developed. The analyzed samples of potatoes and sweet potatoes showed amounts of approximately 0.1-8 microg/kg single ceramides and amounts up to 500 microg/kg glucocerebrosides, with C16:0h-glucosyl-4,8-sphingadienine as the major component.     

Volatile Constituents and Sugars of Three Diverse Cultivars of Sweet Potatoes [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.]

Gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometric analyses of steam distillates from Jewel, Tainung 57 and a breeding line (No. 99) showed qualitative and quantitative differences in constituents. Twenty-one compounds consisting of aldehydes, ketones, furans, pyridine, alcohols, terpenes and palmitic acid were identified. Maltose, sucrose, glucose and fructose were isolated and identified by gas-liquid chromatography. There were no qualitative differences in sugars between the three selections, however, quantitative differences were found in concentration of total sugars. Maltose, the principal sugar formed during cooking, ranged from 0.07% in the breeding line No. 99 to 5.3% in Tainung 57.     

Isolation and identification of two major acylated anthocyanins from purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. cultivar Eshu No. 8) by UPLC‐QTOF‐MS/MS and NMR

In recent years, researches on the isolation and preparation of monomeric anthocyanins have intensified because of the requirements of quantitative and structure–bioactivity relationship analyses. However, simple and effective methods about the scale of monomeric anthocyanins from the natural purple sweet potato powder are rarely reported. In this study, high molecular weight acylated monomeric anthocyanins were isolated from purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. cultivar Eshu No. 8) via the combination of column chromatography and semi‐preparative HPLC technology and identified mainly by ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time‐of‐flight tandem mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (UPLC‐QTOF‐MS/MS) and ¹H and ¹³C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Two major acylated anthocyanins were unambiguously determined as peonidin 3‐O‐(6‐O‐(E)‐caffeoyl‐(2‐O‐(6‐O‐p‐hydroxybenzoyl)‐β‐D‐glucopyranosyl)‐β‐D‐glucopyranoside)‐5‐O‐(β‐D‐glucopyranoside) and peonidin 3‐O‐(6‐O‐(E)‐caffeoyl‐(2‐O‐(6‐O‐(E)‐feruloyl)‐β‐D‐ glucopyranosyl)‐β‐D‐glucopyranoside)‐5‐O‐(β‐D‐glucopyranoside). The results of this study may help promote the purification of high molecular weight acylated anthocyanins from purple sweet potato as well as from other plant materials in nature.     

Physicochemical Properties of Caribbean Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) Starches

The proximate compositions and physicochemical properties of 21 Caribbean sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) starches were investigated. Proximate composition, amylose, reducing and non-reducing sugars were determined using standard methods. Swelling power and solubility were evaluated and pasting properties of the starches were determined using Rapid Visco Analyzer. Moisture (8.0–12.4%), protein (0.0–0.2%), ash (0.1–0.5%), and reducing (0.3–2.3%) and non-reducing sugar (0.1–0.2%) contents of starches were significantly different (P < 0.05) among the cultivars. Amylose content varied significantly between 12.8–21.3%. Swelling power and solubility ranged between 7.8–31.1% and 1.5–9.6%, respectively. Pasting properties such as peak viscosity measured in Rapid Visco Units (143.2–288.8 RVU), breakdown viscosity (29.4–162.6 RVU), and setback viscosity (15.0–78.8 RVU), pasting temperature (73.5–87.7 °C) and time to pasting temperature (3.6–4.5 min) varied significantly among the cultivars. Breakdown viscosity was poorly correlated with final viscosity attained (r = − 0.0507, P < 0.05); however, pasting temperature was correlated (r = 0.479, P < 0.05) with setback viscosity. The variability observed in the physicochemical properties of the starches was related to specific requirements for use in the production of noodles, pasta, and inclusion in bread and weaning food formulations.