Production of olive oil enriched with medium chain fatty acids catalysed by commercial immobilised lipases

Structured triacylglycerols, containing medium chain fatty acids, were produced by acidolysis of virgin olive oil with caprylic or capric acid, at a molar ratio of olive oil:fatty acid of 1:2, at 45 °C for 24 h, in solvent-free media or in n-hexane, catalysed by Thermomyces lanuginosa (Lipozyme TL IM), Rhizomucor miehei (Lipozyme RM IM) and Candida antarctica (Novozym 435) immobilised lipases. Incorporations were always greater for capric than for caprylic acid. For both acids, higher incorporations were always attained in solvent-free media: the highest caprylic acid incorporations were obtained with Novozym 435 (25.5 mol%) and Lipozyme RM IM (25.7 mol%), while similar capric acid incorporations were obtained with all biocatalysts (27.1–30.4 mol%).     

Pigments profile in monovarietal virgin olive oils from various Italian olive varieties

This paper presents the investigation of the chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments composition in monovarietal virgin olive oils produced from the five main olive varieties (Minuta, Ottobratica, Calabrese, Ogliarola, Baddarica) cultivated in Sicily (southern Italy), from four main olive varieties (DolceAgogia, Moraiolo, Leccino, Frantoio) cultivated in Umbria (central Italy), and from three main olive varieties (Leccino, Oliva Nera di Collecorto, Noccioluta) cultivated in Molise (central Italy). Reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography using a C-30 column with photodiode array detection was used for pigments analyses. In all, 19 compounds were identified and quantified in 60 olive oils samples. The qualitative pigments pattern was similar among the varieties investigated, whereas quantitative differences were found among the different cultivars; among the varieties investigated in this work, the oils from Umbria showed the highest pigment content (34.19 ppm in average), followed by the oils from Molise (18.61 ppm in average) and the oils from Sicily which showed the lowest pigment contents (13.38 ppm in average). In general, pheophytin a was the major component (range 0.49–19.42 ppm), followed by β-carotene (range 1.27–9.30 ppm) and lutein (range 0.44–5.12 ppm). Those differences may be due to genetic factors and/or geographical differences. Moreover, auroxanthin was detected for the first time in olive oils and was detected only in olive oils from Umbria and Molise regions. The ratio between the two isochromic pigment fractions, namely the ratio between the chlorophyll and carotenoid fractions showed an average value close to unity. The lutein/β-carotene ratio was less than one in the majority of the cases. These parameters, along with other analytical parameters, could be used as indicators of typicality in olive oils. The presence of a specific pigment profile in olive oils could infact be used to guarantee the genuineness of the product, since the quality control of food requires a precise knowledge of the pigments composition of the original products.     

陇南两种单品种初榨橄榄油的化学性质和脂肪酸组成随成熟度的变化

分析了陇南2个品种初榨橄榄油的化学性质和脂肪酸组成随成熟度增加的变化规律。结果表明：随着成熟度的增加2个品种的鲜果出油率增加且存在显著性差异。初榨橄榄油风味成分中氮氧化合物、含硫以及烷烃类化合物变化幅度较大,通过电子鼻可以区分不同品种不同成熟度的橄榄油。恩帕特雷和科拉蒂的k232、270值最高分别为1.85和1.91、0.18和0.14,多酚、黄酮含量变化范围分别为2.39～4.53和7.47～10.39、0.07～0.40和0.75～2.84 mg/g。氧化稳定时间在第6（6.28 h）和第5(16.71 h)成熟度为最高。酸价的变化范围分别为0.37～1.02和0.19～0.38 mg/g,过氧化值的变化范围分别为2.92～8.32和2.38～5.19 mmol /kg,油酸含量分别为72.36%～77.76%和59.23%～65.73%,亚油酸含量分别为7.70%～11.81%和9.74%～15.86%,SFA含量分别为11.81%～13.15%和14.25%～20.99%,PUFA含量分别为8.34%～12.36%和10.92%～16.84%,MUFA含量为72.69%～78.50%和62.36%～68.20 %。同一品种的MUFA/PUFA、C18:1/C18:2和MUFA含量变化趋势一致,与PUFA呈相反的变化趋势,2个品种之间各种脂肪酸含量差异明显,上述测定指标完全符合GB 23347—2009中特级初榨橄榄油的标准。科拉蒂的出油率、多酚、黄酮、油酸含量和氧化稳定时间明显大于恩帕特雷,而酸价、过氧化值低于后者。综合考虑认为科拉蒂的初榨橄榄油品质优于恩帕特雷,恩帕特雷和科拉蒂分别在第6和第5成熟度的初榨橄榄油品质最好。     

Effect of olive fruit freezing on oxidative stability of virgin olive oil

Several studies have suggested that the phenolic fraction plays an important role during storage and therefore in the shelf life of virgin olive oil. This investigation examines the effect of freezing olives (–18 °C) before processing into oil on the transfer of the phenolic compounds into the subsequent oil, and the consequential changes in oxidative stability. Oil samples obtained from frozen olives (24 h at –18 °C), crushed with and without preliminary thawing, were compared to a control sample; both oils were obtained using a two‐phase low‐scale mill. The oxidative stability in different samples was assessed in terms of primary and secondary oxidation products as measured by peroxide values and oxidative stability index times, respectively. The quality of the oil samples was also checked through the percentage of free acidity and the phenolic content. Phenols were determined by both spectrophotometric assays (total phenols and o‐diphenols) and HPLC‐DAD/MSD. The antiradical capacity of the phenolic fraction was determined by DPPH and ABTS spectrophotometric tests. These analyses showed that thawing of olives before oil extraction led to a significant loss of oxidative stability and phenols; in contrast, samples obtained from frozen olives that were not thawed before crushing showed qualitative characteristics similar to control samples.     

Potential of selected Portuguese cultivars for the production of high quality monovarietal virgin olive oil

The effect of cultivar and ripeness stage on the potential nutritional value of monovarietal extra virgin olive oils (MEVOOs) obtained from Cordovil, Carrasquinha, Verdeal, and Negrinha do Freixo cultivars was investigated. MEVOOs produced were characterized by high oleic acid (72–83%), tocopherol (182–530 mg/kg), and phenolic compounds (326–1110 mg/kg) content and by a similar polyphenolic profile. 1‐Penten‐3‐one was found to be the compound with the highest contribution for the aroma of the four MEVOO, related to bitter, pungent, and leaf attributes. MEVOO from Verdeal cultivar showed the best performance in terms of the composition: the highest yield of oil, the highest content of oleic acid, high tocopherol, polyphenol and sterol content, and the lowest content of linoleic acid. These characteristics give to these MEVOO not only a great oxidative stability but also interesting properties from the health point of view. MEVOO obtained with fruits at the maturity index of around 4 were in general richer in beneficial minor compounds. MEVOO produced were discriminated by variety and ripeness stage, using a stepwise linear discriminant analysis. This discrimination will in the future enable the prevention of adulteration of these monovarietal olive oils with specific nutritional composition with other olive oils. Practical implications: High‐quality MEVOOs have recently been introduced in the market, which for growers is a practical way to differentiate and increase the commercial value of extra virgin olive oil. The quantification of major and minor olive oil compounds in monovarietal olive oils represents an objective way of predicting the sensory characteristics, stability, and potential health benefits of the oils, as well as preventing their adulteration with other olive oils. This study will help in the selection of olive varieties during the maintenance or development of new olive orchards and also to select optimum harvest period for these varieties, in order to obtain MEVOOs with the maximum quality and health benefits for consumers.     

傅里叶变换红外光谱法鉴别纯核桃油并定量检测掺伪含量

应用傅里叶变换红外光谱(FT—IR)法测定纯核桃油和分别混合大豆油、普洱茶籽油和葵花籽油的掺伪核桃油的红外光谱,结合主成分分析法(PCA)以及马氏距离判别法对核桃油的纯度进行判别,3个判别模型的准确率均达到100%;同时对验证集样品的类归属进行判别,判别准确率达均为100%。结合偏最小二乘法(PLS)定量检测核桃油纯度,建立的PLS校正集模型中核桃油的真实含量与FT—IR预测含量的相关系数R2分别为0.990 8、0.994 4和0.995 5,校正集均方根误差分别为0.032 7、0.023 5和0.019 6。试验结果证明,该方法可以作为核桃油质量监控的快速检测方法。     

Relationship of Rancimat method values at varying temperatures for virgin olive oils

Oxidative stability of VOO is widely determined by Rancimat test, an accelerated method that shortens analysis time. The most usual temperature used for Rancimat analysis is 98 °C; however several authors have reported oxidative stability values at different temperatures higher than 98 °C (110 °C, 120 °C) in order to reduce the analysis time. In this study the effect of temperature on Rancimat method for VOO analysis, measuring the method reproducibility at each temperature, has been evaluated. Method precision expressed as the relative standard deviation (RSD) was ranged from 1.14 to 5.84%, indicating that analytical method was repeatable even at 140 °C. A mathematical model is presented to transform the induction period inter-temperatures (98–140 °C). The results suggested 110 °C as the more adequate temperature since the analysis time was shortened by 63% compared to induction period obtained at 98 °C; the inter-conversion 98–110 °C presented low differences between theoretical value obtained from mathematical model and experimental value obtained by Rancimat apparatus. To shorten analysis time, 84 and 92% respectively, 120 and 130 °C can be used too; although some samples can present higher differences between theoretical and experimental induction period values because of the different oxidation mechanism at each temperature.     

Purity,quality and stability of Argentinean virgin olive oils

In this paper we evaluate the stability, purity and regulated quality composition of fatty acids and sterols (both physico‐chemical and sensory) of commercial Argentinean virgin olive oils in order to evaluate their acceptance on the world market. For this purpose, samples of the best known and most widely distributed oils in supermarkets located in Buenos Aires (Argentina) were acquired. After thoroughly analysing these samples, only 20% were considered to have an acceptable quality. However, some were excluded because of their high campesterol content, which could be an intrinsic characteristic of these oils. The most useful analytical parameter used to confirm authenticity was ECN‐42 R – ECN‐42 T, followed by wax content and 3.5 stigmastadienes. Only 24% of the extra‐virgin olive oil samples were classified as ‘extra‐virgin’ from the regulated quality viewpoint. The low oleic and high linolenic acid contents of the Argentinean virgin olive oils stand out when compared with European virgin olive oils. The oxidative stability values may be considered very low, indeed even lower than those obtained in Spanish virgin olive oils.     

Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Monovarietal Virgin Olive Oils: Relationship Between Phenolic Compounds-Antioxidant Capacities

The characterization of bioactive components of virgin olive oil from nine varieties (Cuquillo, Empeltre, Manzanilla, Cornicabra, Picual, Arbequina, Lechin, Picudo, and Hojiblanca) has been carried out. Carotenoids, chlorophylls, α-tocopherol, fatty acids, total phenols, and individual phenols were determined. The antioxidant capacity was evaluated by 2,2′-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and 2,2′-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiaziline-6-sulfonate) radical scavenging capacity assay, ferric reducing antioxidant potential assay, and oxygen radical absorbance capacity assay. Twelve phenolic compounds were detected and quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection. Dialdehydic form of elenolic acid linked to tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol, oleuropein, and ligstroside aglycones were the major components in all the samples. Principal component analysis confirmed that Manzanilla, Lechin, Cuquillo, and Hojiblanca var. were the most similar. Furthermore, these results showed that the antioxidant capacity measured by different assays was highly influenced by the phenolic content, especially the dialdehydic form of elenolic acid linked to tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol.     

Influence of Recycled ABS Added to Virgin Polymers on the Physical,Mechanical Properties and Molding Characteristics

Reuse of recycled polymers is steadily increasing. In this study, two different ABS virgin materials are considered. Then, blends of varying proportions of ABS recycled resins (0–50%), obtained from the gate and runner materials of products, was added to virgin resin to investigate the effect of various compositions of virgin ABS and recycled polymers on the physical and mechanical properties of the final blend. Three different rib and closure organization of boss of the reinforcement structures were designed and injection molded under blends of varying proportions of the ABS recycled resins to do the torsion test by Air-Torsion tools. In addition, molding characteristics were also examined. The results show that there is no obvious effect of recycled ABS percentage (by weight) on the tensile strength, elongation at yield, flexural strength, flexural modulus, and impact strength. However, the torsion strength for rib and closure organization of boss of the reinforcement structures decrease with increasing recycled ABS weight percentage. On the other hand, hardness, glass transition temperature, and melting flow index of recycled ABS increase with as the percentage (by weight) of recycled material increase. The impact strength was found to vary with the recycled ABS loading. The injection pressure decreases with increasing the content of recycled resin under some specified molding conditions.