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Slimani WA, Albergamo A, Rando R, Nava V, Safi MO, Bensenane SMB, Lo Turco V, Benmahioul B, Di Bella G. Preliminary Evaluation of the Effect of Domestication on the Marketable and Nutritional Quality of B. aegyptiaca (L.) Delile Oil from Algeria. Foods 2024; 13:2752. [PMID: 39272520 PMCID: PMC11395238 DOI: 10.3390/foods13172752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
Abstract
Balanites aegyptiaca is a multipurpose fruit tree that grows wild in many arid and semi-arid African areas; however, recent domestication efforts have been undertaken to protect the species from the threat of urbanization and climate change. Within this context, the impact of the domestication of Algerian B. aegyptiaca was evaluated on its seed oil, which is already valued as food. Hence, oils from wild and domesticated trees were comparatively investigated for their physicochemical and compositional quality. Both oil types had a good oxidative stability and met the requirements for human consumption in terms of the saponification index, the free acidity, and the peroxide value. Moreover, they showed a comparable FA composition, with high levels of oleic and linoleic acids, which are beneficial for the consumer's health. Domestication led to a statistically significant decrease in the tocopherols and polyphenols in the oil. The phytosterols and squalene were slightly lower in the domesticated oil than in the wild relative, although no statistically significant differences were observed. A comparable mineral profile was revealed and the minimal variations in the trace elements between the oils could be related to the natural variability in the seeds. Hopefully, this study will encourage the domestication of B. aegyptiaca as a sustainable strategy for enhancing its socioeconomic value in Algerian rural areas.
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- Wafaa Amira Slimani
- Department of Forest Resources, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Earth and Universe, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen 13000, Algeria
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science (SCIVET), University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98168 Messin, Italy
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- National Institute of Forest Research, Adrar Station, Adrar, Algeria
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- Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences and Earth and Universe Sciences, Laboratory of Physiology, Physiopathology and Biochemistry of Nutrition-PPABIONUT, AbouBekr Belkaid University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen 13000, Algeria
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Forest Resources, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Earth and Universe, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen 13000, Algeria
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98122 Messina, Italy
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Lv H, Huo S, Zhao L, Zhang H, Liu Y, Liu S, Tani A, Wang R. Preparation and application of cinnamon-Litsea cubeba compound essential oil microcapsules for peanut kernel postharvest storage. Food Chem 2023; 415:135734. [PMID: 36848837 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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This research developed a novel, efficient and safe antimildew for peanut kernel postharvest storage. The antimildew, cinnamon-Litsea cubeba compound essential oil (CLCEO) microcapsule (CLCEOM), was synthesized with CLCEO as core materials and β-cyclodextrin as wall materials. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses indicated that major antifungal compounds of CLCEO were encapsulated in the cavity of β-cyclodextrin. The inhibition zone experiment showed that CLCEOM retained antifungal effect on Aspergillus spp. strains even after storage for 2 months at 4 ℃. Besides, CLCEOM reduced total number of fungal colonies, relative abundance of Aspergillus spp., and aflatoxin B1 content of peanut kernels, and had positive effect on slowing down the increase in acid value of peanut oil without causing any adverse effect on the viability and sensory properties during storage process. Overall, CLCEOM presented good preservative effects on peanut kernels, providing evidence for its potential use as antimildew for peanut storage.
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- Haoxin Lv
- School of Food and Strategic Reserves, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China.
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- School of Food and Strategic Reserves, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Food and Strategic Reserves, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Food and Strategic Reserves, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Food and Strategic Reserves, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Food and Strategic Reserves, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- School of Food and Strategic Reserves, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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Di Bella G, Porretti M, Albergamo A, Mucari C, Tropea A, Rando R, Nava V, Lo Turco V, Potortì AG. Valorization of Traditional Alcoholic Beverages: The Study of the Sicilian Amarena Wine during Bottle Aging. Foods 2022; 11:foods11142152. [PMID: 35885399 PMCID: PMC9322394 DOI: 10.3390/foods11142152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Traditional alcoholic beverages have always been part of the Mediterranean culture and, lately, they have been re-evaluated to valorize both the territory and local customs. In this study, the Amarena wine, a fortified wine included in the national list of the traditional agri-food products, was characterized during bottle aging for oenological parameters, chromaticity, volatiles, and inorganic elements. Then, experimental data were visually interpreted by a principal component analysis (PCA). PCA revealed that most of oenological parameters (i.e., alcoholic grade, total dry extract, sugars, organic acids, and phenolic compounds) had a scarce discriminating power. Additionally, ethyl esters were only present in younger products, while remaining at quite constant levels. Conversely, certain metals (i.e., Mg, Na, Mn, Zn, and Cu), chromatic properties, and pH differentiated older Amarena bottles from the younger counterpart. Particularly, acetaldehyde and furanic compounds proved to be valid aging markers. A sensorial analysis highlighted that fruity and floral odors and flavors characterized younger beverages, while dried fruity, nutty, and spicy notes were displayed by older products, along with the valuable attribute of “oxidized” typically observed in aged Sherry wines. Overall, this study may encourage the production and commercialization of the Amarena wine, thus preserving the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean area.
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- Giuseppa Di Bella
- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.D.B.); (R.R.); (V.N.); (V.L.T.); (A.G.P.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.D.B.); (R.R.); (V.N.); (V.L.T.); (A.G.P.)
- Correspondence:
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- Fondazione Albatros—ITS Agroalimentare, 98100 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Research and Internationalization, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.D.B.); (R.R.); (V.N.); (V.L.T.); (A.G.P.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.D.B.); (R.R.); (V.N.); (V.L.T.); (A.G.P.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.D.B.); (R.R.); (V.N.); (V.L.T.); (A.G.P.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy; (G.D.B.); (R.R.); (V.N.); (V.L.T.); (A.G.P.)
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de Oliveira Fialho CG, Moreira APB, Bressan J, de Cássia Gonçalves Alfenas R, Mattes R, Costa NMB. Effects of whole peanut within an energy-restricted diet on inflammatory and oxidative processes in obese women: a randomized controlled trial. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:3446-3455. [PMID: 34837651 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Peanut consumption has little effect on body weight, despite its high energy density and is associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk. Based on previous research, we hypothesized that the consumption of whole peanut would be associated with greater improvements in body composition, lipid profile, and biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress. METHODOLOGY Twenty-four women with obesity [body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg m-2 ], 33.1 ± 8.7 years old, were assigned to three groups and consumed 56 g of whole peanut (WP), skinned peanut (SP), and no peanut (NP) and consumed energy-restricted diets (250 kcal d-1 less than their customary diet) for 8 weeks. RESULTS WP group lost an average of 3.2 kg, while SP group lost 2.6 kg and the NP group 1.8 kg. However, only the groups that consumed peanuts showed a significant reduction in BMI. WP group presented lower body weight, BMI, waist circumference, total lean mass, and total body fat than the SP group in the eighth week. There was a significant reduction in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) after 4 weeks of intervention, which was maintained in week-8 for the WP and SP groups. In addition, there was an improvement in platelets and plasma homocysteine with WP group. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that the regular intake of the whole peanut as part of an energy-restricted diet showed health benefits since it enhanced body weight loss, besides improving body composition and reducing cholesterol, platelets, and homocysteine concentrations. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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Environmentally Friendly Techniques for the Recovery of Polyphenols from Food By-Products and Their Impact on Polyphenol Oxidase: A Critical Review. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12041923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Even though food by-products have many negative financial and environmental impacts, they contain a considerable quantity of precious bioactive compounds such as polyphenols. The recovery of these compounds from food wastes could diminish their adverse effects in different aspects. For doing this, various nonthermal and conventional methods are used. Since conventional extraction methods may cause plenty of problems, due to their heat production and extreme need for energy and solvent, many novel technologies such as microwave, ultrasound, cold plasma, pulsed electric field, pressurized liquid, and ohmic heating technology have been regarded as alternatives assisting the extraction process. This paper highlights the competence of mild technologies in the recovery of polyphenols from food by-products, the effect of these technologies on polyphenol oxidase, and the application of the recovered polyphenols in the food industry.
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Luntraru CM, Apostol L, Oprea OB, Neagu M, Popescu AF, Tomescu JA, Mulțescu M, Susman IE, Gaceu L. Reclaim and Valorization of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) By-Product: Antioxidant Activity and Chemical Characterization. Foods 2022; 11:foods11030462. [PMID: 35159612 PMCID: PMC8834190 DOI: 10.3390/foods11030462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The by-product resulting from the production of the sea-buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) juice may be a functional food ingredient, being a valuable source of bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, minerals, and fatty acids. For checking this hypothesis, two extracts were obtained by two different methods using 50% ethyl alcohol solvent, namely through maceration–recirculation (E-SBM) and through ultrasound extraction (E-SBUS), followed by concentration. Next, sea-buckthorn waste (SB sample), extracts (E-SBM and E-SBUS samples) and the residues obtained from the extractions (R-SBM and R-SBUS samples) were characterized for the total polyphenols, flavonoid content, antioxidant capacity, mineral contents, and fatty acids profile. The results show that polyphenols and flavonoids were extracted better by the ultrasound process than the other methods. Additionally, the antioxidant activity of the E-SBUS sample was 91% higher (expressed in Trolox equivalents) and approximately 45% higher (expressed in Fe2+ equivalents) than that of the E-SBM sample. Regarding the extraction of minerals, it was found that both concentrated extracts had almost 25% of the RDI value of K and Mg, and also that the content of Zn, Mn, and Fe is significant. Additionally, it was found that the residues (R-SBM and R-SBUS) contain important quantities of Zn, Cu, Mn, Ca, and Fe. The general conclusion is that using the ultrasound extraction method, followed by a process of concentrating the extract, a superior recovery of sea-buckthorn by-product resulting from the juice extraction can be achieved.
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- Cristina Mihaela Luntraru
- Hofigal Export Import S.A., Research Development Patents Department, No. 2 Intrarea Serelor Street, District 4, 042124 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.L.); (M.N.); (A.F.P.); (J.A.T.)
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- National Research & Development Institute for Food Bioresources-IBA Bucharest, 6 Dinu Vintila St., 0211202 Bucharest, Romania; (M.M.); (I.E.S.)
- Correspondence: (L.A.); (O.B.O.); Tel.: +40-740-001-473 (L.A.); Tel.: +40-727-171-083 (O.B.O.)
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- Faculty of Food and Tourism, Transilvania University of Brasov, 29 Eroilor Blvd., 500036 Brasov, Romania;
- Correspondence: (L.A.); (O.B.O.); Tel.: +40-740-001-473 (L.A.); Tel.: +40-727-171-083 (O.B.O.)
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- Hofigal Export Import S.A., Research Development Patents Department, No. 2 Intrarea Serelor Street, District 4, 042124 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.L.); (M.N.); (A.F.P.); (J.A.T.)
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- Hofigal Export Import S.A., Research Development Patents Department, No. 2 Intrarea Serelor Street, District 4, 042124 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.L.); (M.N.); (A.F.P.); (J.A.T.)
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- Hofigal Export Import S.A., Research Development Patents Department, No. 2 Intrarea Serelor Street, District 4, 042124 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.L.); (M.N.); (A.F.P.); (J.A.T.)
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- National Research & Development Institute for Food Bioresources-IBA Bucharest, 6 Dinu Vintila St., 0211202 Bucharest, Romania; (M.M.); (I.E.S.)
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- National Research & Development Institute for Food Bioresources-IBA Bucharest, 6 Dinu Vintila St., 0211202 Bucharest, Romania; (M.M.); (I.E.S.)
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- Faculty of Food and Tourism, Transilvania University of Brasov, 29 Eroilor Blvd., 500036 Brasov, Romania;
- CSCBAS &CE-MONT Centre/INCE-Romanian Academy, 010071 Bucharest, Romania
- Assoc. m. Academy of Romanian Scientists, 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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Qu C, Li Z, Yang Q, Wang X, Wang D. Effect of Drying Methods on Peanut Quality during Storage. J Oleo Sci 2021; 71:57-66. [PMID: 34880148 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess21146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Storage is an important step after peanut harvest and drying. Many factors could affect the peanut quality during storage. The quality change differences of peanut after being dried by solar radiation and at 35℃, 40℃, 45℃, 50℃ during later storage were investigated, including moisture content (MC) and germination percentage (GP) of peanut kernels, acid value (AV), peroxide value (PV), iodine value (IV), vitamin E (VE) content and fatty acid composition (FAC) of extracted peanut oil. And the impact of four storage conditions, air-room temperature (A-RT), air-low temperature (A-LT), vacuum-room temperature (V-RT) and nitrogen-room temperature (N-RT) on peanut quality after 10 months' storage were also studied in this paper. The results revealed that drying conditions had only a little influence on peanut quality during later storage. Peanut dried by solar radiation was more easily oxidized than that dried under other drying conditions. The effects of storage time were much greater. The GP, AV, PV, VE content and FAC, showed significantly changes along with storage. GP and VE content decreased, AV and PV increased, and some linoleic acid was oxidized to oleic acid after 10 months' storage. In addition, A-LT exhibited best performance in keeping peanut quality than A-RT, V-RT and N-RT, which demonstrated that low temperature was more advantageous for peanut storage than controlled atmosphere. These results above would provide useful information and reference for the peanut storage to apply in food industry.
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- Chenling Qu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology
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Ben Amor N, Nava V, Albergamo A, Potortì AG, Lo Turco V, Ben Mansour H, Di Bella G. Tunisian essential oils as potential food antimicrobials and antioxidants and screening of their element profile. Eur Food Res Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-021-03704-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Martín-Lara M, Chica-Redecillas L, Pérez A, Blázquez G, Garcia-Garcia G, Calero M. Liquid Hot Water Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis as a Valorization Route of Italian Green Pepper Waste to Delivery Free Sugars. Foods 2020; 9:E1640. [PMID: 33182839 PMCID: PMC7697518 DOI: 10.3390/foods9111640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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In this work, liquid hot water pretreatment (autohydrolysis) was used to improve enzymatic hydrolysis of a commonly consumed vegetable waste in Spain, Italian green pepper, to finally produce fermentable sugars. Firstly, the effect of temperature and contact time on sugar recovery during pretreatment (in insoluble solid and liquid fraction) was studied in detail. Then, enzymatic hydrolysis using commercial cellulase was performed with the insoluble solid resulting from pretreatment. The objective was to compare results with and without pretreatment. The results showed that the pretreatment step was effective to facilitate the sugars release in enzymatic hydrolysis, increasing the global sugar yield. This was especially notable when pretreatment was carried out at 180 °C for 40 min for glucose yields. In these conditions a global glucose yield of 61.02% was obtained. In addition, very low concentrations of phenolic compounds (ranging from 69.12 to 82.24 mg/L) were found in the liquid fraction from enzymatic hydrolysis, decreasing the possibility of fermentation inhibition produced by these components. Results showed that Italian green pepper is an interesting feedstock to obtain free sugars and prevent the enormous quantity of this food waste discarded annually.
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- M.A. Martín-Lara
- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva, s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain; (L.C.-R.); (A.P.); (G.B.); (M.C.)
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva, s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain; (L.C.-R.); (A.P.); (G.B.); (M.C.)
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva, s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain; (L.C.-R.); (A.P.); (G.B.); (M.C.)
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva, s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain; (L.C.-R.); (A.P.); (G.B.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Sheffield, Sir Robert Hadfield Building, Sheffield S1 3JD, UK;
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva, s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain; (L.C.-R.); (A.P.); (G.B.); (M.C.)
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