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Samaratunga R, Kantono K, Kam R, Gannabathula S, Hamid N. Microencapsulated Asiatic Pennywort (Centella asiatica) fortified chocolate oat milk beverage: Formulation, polyphenols content, and consumer acceptability. J Food Sci 2024. [PMID: 39138633 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17277] [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: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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This study investigated the use of microencapsulated Asiatic pennywort (Centella asiatica) (CA) as a functional ingredient to formulate a novel chocolate oat milk beverage. The main objectives of the study were to characterize and encapsulate bioactive components from CA and to determine the polyphenol content and sensory properties of the beverage. CA extract was microencapsulated using maltodextrin and gum Arabic as carriers and subsequently freeze-dried to produce microcapsules. Microencapsulated CA was incorporated into chocolate oat milk at varying concentrations. Polyphenol content of the beverages was quantified using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Consumer acceptability and sensory perception of the beverages were evaluated through an acceptance test and a check-all-that-apply test, respectively, to assess the sensory characteristics of the chocolate oat milk beverage. CA fortified chocolate oat milk contained fourteen polyphenols. Increasing the concentration of microencapsulated CA led to an increase in the polyphenol content of the beverage. Among the identified polyphenols, asiatic acid and asiaticoside stood out as the unique and most abundant compounds in CA (p < 0.05). Additionally, the incorporation of cocoa powder into the beverage further contributed to the polyphenol content, introducing bioactive compounds such as benzoic acid, caffeic acid, catechin, chlorogenic acid, kaempferol, luteolin, madecassic acid, p-coumaric acid, and quercetin. Evaluation of consumer acceptability revealed that chocolate oat milk beverages containing 2% and 4% microencapsulated CA were liked by consumers. However, beverages with higher concentrations of CA were perceived as less acceptable, characterized by grassy, bitter, and earthy attributes. In conclusion, this study demonstrates the potential of microencapsulated CA as a functional ingredient in chocolate oat milk beverages. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: This study reveals new insights on the microencapsulation of bioactive compounds in CA, proposing its potential as a novel functional ingredient in food and beverage applications in Western markets. The study revealed microencapsulated CA retained polyphenols in CA including asiatic acid and asiaticoside responsible for its bioactive properties. Consumer perception of CA added to oat milk revealed that it can be added at an acceptable level of 4%; however, higher amounts can decrease consumer acceptability. As practitioners explore the incorporation of CA as a functional component in food products, it is crucial to explore preservation techniques for the sensitive bioactive components while balancing the optimal amount of CA to enhance overall consumer liking.
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- Roselle Samaratunga
- Centre for Future Foods, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Future Foods, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Future Foods, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Future Foods, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Future Foods, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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Alotaibi RF, AlTilasi HH, Al-Mutairi AM, Alharbi HS. Chromatographic and spectroscopic methods for the detection of cocoa butter in cocoa and its derivatives: A review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31467. [PMID: 38882372 PMCID: PMC11176802 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Currently, there is fierce competition in the cocoa industry to develop products that possess distinctive sensory characteristics and flavours. This is because cocoa and its derivatives provide numerous health and functional advantages, which is essential to their economics. The fatty acid and triglyceride composition of cocoa determines its quality. This review emphasises the necessity of developing precise, adaptable analytical techniques to identify and quantify cocoa butter in cocoa and its derived products, from cocoa beans to chocolate bars. Key chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques play crucial roles in understanding the fundamental principles underlying the production of cocoa with desirable flavours. This significantly impacts the sustainability, traceability, and authenticity of cocoa products while also supporting the battle against adulteration.
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- Razan F Alotaibi
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Riyadh, 0112038222, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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do Carmo Mazzinghy AC, Silva VDM, Ramos ALCC, de Oliveira CP, de Oliveira GB, Augusti R, de Araújo RLB, Melo JOF. Influence of the Different Maturation Conditions of Cocoa Beans on the Chemical Profile of Craft Chocolates. Foods 2024; 13:1031. [PMID: 38611338 PMCID: PMC11011494 DOI: 10.3390/foods13071031] [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: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao L.) can be used for craft chocolate production, which arouses consumer interest due to their perceived better quality. This study aimed to evaluate the chemical profile of 80% artisanal chocolate samples produced with cocoa beans subjected to different maturation conditions. In the first maturation process, beans were matured under no-oxygen conditions, and in the second, the toasted beans were matured in oak barrels. The volatile compounds of the chocolate samples were extracted by the solid-phase microextraction method in headspace mode and analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometer. The non-volatile compounds were extracted with methanol and analyzed through paper spray mass spectrometry. Overall, 35 volatile compounds belonging to different chemical classes (acids, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, esters, and pyrazines) were identified, such as propanoic acid and butane-2,3-diol. In addition, 37 non-volatile compounds, such as procyanidin A pentoside and soyasaponin B, were listed. Tannins, flavonoids, and phenylpropanoids were the main chemical classes observed, varying between the two samples analyzed. Therefore, it was possible to verify that maturation conditions affected the metabolomic profile of the 80% artisanal chocolate samples, being able to influence the sensory characteristics and bioactive compounds profile. Given these results, the sensory evaluation of these chocolates is suggested as the next step.
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- Ana Carolina do Carmo Mazzinghy
- Campus Sete Lagoas, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Sete Lagoas 35701-970, MG, Brazil; (A.C.d.C.M.); (V.D.M.S.); (C.P.d.O.)
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- Campus Sete Lagoas, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Sete Lagoas 35701-970, MG, Brazil; (A.C.d.C.M.); (V.D.M.S.); (C.P.d.O.)
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- Departamento de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil; (A.L.C.C.R.); (G.B.d.O.); (R.L.B.d.A.)
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- Campus Sete Lagoas, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Sete Lagoas 35701-970, MG, Brazil; (A.C.d.C.M.); (V.D.M.S.); (C.P.d.O.)
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- Departamento de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil; (A.L.C.C.R.); (G.B.d.O.); (R.L.B.d.A.)
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil;
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- Departamento de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil; (A.L.C.C.R.); (G.B.d.O.); (R.L.B.d.A.)
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- Campus Sete Lagoas, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Sete Lagoas 35701-970, MG, Brazil; (A.C.d.C.M.); (V.D.M.S.); (C.P.d.O.)
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Lucas-Gonzalez R, Sayas-Barberá E, Lorenzo JM, Pérez-Álvarez JÁ, Fernández-López J, Viuda-Martos M. Changes in bioactive compounds present in beef burgers formulated with walnut oil gelled emulsion as a fat substitute during in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:6473-6482. [PMID: 37219392 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND The partial or total substitution of animal fat by a gelled emulsion elaborated with cocoa bean shell and walnut oil in beef burgers was assessed in terms of the stability of the bioactive compounds (polyphenolic and methylxanthines compounds, and fatty acid profile), bioaccessibility, colon-available indices (CAIs), and lipid oxidation after in vitro gastrointestinal digestion (GID). RESULTS No free polyphenolic compounds were detected in the soluble fraction after the GID of reformulated beef burgers. Reductions were obtained in the bound fraction with respect to the undigested sample from 47.57 to 53.12% for protocatechuic acid, from 60.26 to 78.01% for catechin, and from 38.37 to 60.95% for epicatechin. The methylxanthine content decreased significantly after GID. The theobromine content fell by between 48.41 and 68.61% and the caffeine content was reduced by between 96.47 and 97.95%. The fatty acid profile of undigested samples was very similar to that of digested samples. In the control burger the predominant fatty acids were oleic acid (453.27 mg g-1 ) and palmitic acid (242.20 mg g-1 ), whereas in reformulated burgers a high content of linoleic acid (304.58 and 413.35 mg g-1 ) and α-linolenic acid (52.44 and 82.35 mg g-1 ) was found. As expected, both undigested and digested reformulated samples presented a higher degree of oxidation than the control sample. CONCLUSIONS The reformulated beef burgers with cocoa bean shells flour and walnut oil were a good source of bioactive compounds, which were stable after in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. © 2023 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Raquel Lucas-Gonzalez
- IPOA Research Group, Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Ourense, Spain
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- IPOA Research Group, Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Ourense, Spain
- Universidade de Vigo, Área de Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias de Ourense, Ourense, Spain
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- IPOA Research Group, Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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- IPOA Research Group, Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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- IPOA Research Group, Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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Balcázar-Zumaeta CR, Pajuelo-Muñoz AJ, Trigoso-Rojas DF, Iliquin-Chavez AF, Fernández-Romero E, Yoplac I, Muñoz-Astecker LD, Rodríguez-Hamamura N, Maza Mejía IM, Cayo-Colca IS, Chagas-Junior GCA, Maicelo-Quintana JL, Castro-Alayo EM. Reduction in the Cocoa Spontaneous and Starter Culture Fermentation Time Based on the Antioxidant Profile Characterization. Foods 2023; 12:3291. [PMID: 37685224 PMCID: PMC10487274 DOI: 10.3390/foods12173291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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In current systems, the fermentation spontaneous process produces fermented beans of heterogeneous quality due to the fermentation time. This study demonstrated that the fermentation time should be reduced. For this purpose, the physicochemical parameters, antioxidant profile, and volatile compounds were characterized in two types of fermentation (spontaneous and starter culture) for 168 h in cocoa from three altitude levels. Multivariate analysis (cluster and PCA) was used to discriminate the fermentation stages. We found three stages in all fermentations, where the first two stages (0 h to 96 h) were characterized by a higher antioxidant potential of the cocoa bean and the presence of desirable volatile compounds such as acids, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and esters, which are precursors of cocoa aroma; however, prolonged fermentation times affected the antioxidant profile of the bean. In addition, the use of a starter culture facilitates the release of compounds in a shorter time (especially alcohols and esters). It is concluded that it is necessary to reduce the fermentation time under these conditions in the region of Amazonas.
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- César R. Balcázar-Zumaeta
- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru; (A.J.P.-M.); (D.F.T.-R.); (A.F.I.-C.); (E.F.-R.); (L.D.M.-A.); (E.M.C.-A.)
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Agrarias, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Nacional de Piura, Jr. Tacna 748, Piura 20002, Peru
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru; (A.J.P.-M.); (D.F.T.-R.); (A.F.I.-C.); (E.F.-R.); (L.D.M.-A.); (E.M.C.-A.)
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru; (A.J.P.-M.); (D.F.T.-R.); (A.F.I.-C.); (E.F.-R.); (L.D.M.-A.); (E.M.C.-A.)
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru; (A.J.P.-M.); (D.F.T.-R.); (A.F.I.-C.); (E.F.-R.); (L.D.M.-A.); (E.M.C.-A.)
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru; (A.J.P.-M.); (D.F.T.-R.); (A.F.I.-C.); (E.F.-R.); (L.D.M.-A.); (E.M.C.-A.)
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Zootecnista, Agronegocios y Biotecnología, Universidad Nacional Toribio Ro-Dríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru; (I.Y.); (I.S.C.-C.); (J.L.M.-Q.)
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru; (A.J.P.-M.); (D.F.T.-R.); (A.F.I.-C.); (E.F.-R.); (L.D.M.-A.); (E.M.C.-A.)
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- Laboratorio LABICER, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Tupac Amaru 210, P.O. Box 15000, Rímac 15333, Peru;
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- Laboratorio de Investigación de Química Analítica y Ambiental, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Tupac Amaru 210, P.O. Box 15000, Rímac 15333, Peru;
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Zootecnista, Agronegocios y Biotecnología, Universidad Nacional Toribio Ro-Dríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru; (I.Y.); (I.S.C.-C.); (J.L.M.-Q.)
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- Laboratório de Processos Biotecnológicos (LABIOTEC), Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos (PPGCTA), Instituto de Tecnologia (ITEC), Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, Campus Guamá, Belém 66075-110, Brazil;
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Zootecnista, Agronegocios y Biotecnología, Universidad Nacional Toribio Ro-Dríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru; (I.Y.); (I.S.C.-C.); (J.L.M.-Q.)
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru; (A.J.P.-M.); (D.F.T.-R.); (A.F.I.-C.); (E.F.-R.); (L.D.M.-A.); (E.M.C.-A.)
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Ramos-Escudero F, Casimiro-Gonzales S, Cádiz-Gurrea MDLL, Cancino Chávez K, Basilio-Atencio J, Ordoñez ES, Muñoz AM, Segura-Carretero A. Optimizing vacuum drying process of polyphenols, flavanols and DPPH radical scavenging assay in pod husk and bean shell cocoa. Sci Rep 2023; 13:13900. [PMID: 37626081 PMCID: PMC10457311 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40815-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to optimize different vacuum drying conditions for cocoa pod husk and cocoa bean shell in order to enhance these by-products for commercial applications. To carry out the optimization, the response surface methodology was applied using a Box-Behnken experimental design with 15 experiments for which different conditions of temperature (X1), drying time (X2) and vacuum pressure (X3) were established. The response variables were the content of total polyphenols, the content of flavanols and the radical scavenging activity evaluated in the extracts of the different experiments. Temperature (50-70 °C), drying time (3-12 h) and vacuum pressure (50-150 mbar) were considered as independent variables. The main factors affecting the response variables were temperature, followed by vacuum pressure. For the content of polyphenols, the optimal response values predicted for the cocoa pod husk was 11.17 mg GAE/g with a confidence limit (95%) of 9.05 to 13.28 mg GAE/g (optimal conditions: 65 °C, 8 h and 75 mbar), while for the cocoa bean shell cocoa was 29.61 mg GAE/g with a confidence limit (95%) of 26.95 to 32.26 mg GAE/g (optimal conditions: 50 °C, 5 h and 100 mbar). Therefore, results of this study suggest a high content of phenolic compounds obtained from these by-products that show relevance as functional ingredients for application in the food, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical industries.
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- Fernando Ramos-Escudero
- Unidad de Investigación en Nutrición, Salud, Alimentos Funcionales y Nutraceúticos, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (UNUSAN-USIL), Calle Toulon 310, 15024, Lima, Peru.
- Carrera de Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Av. La Fontana 550, 15024, Lima, Peru.
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- Instituto de Ciencias de los Alimentos y Nutrición, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (ICAN-USIL), Campus Pachacamac, Sección B, Parcela 1, Fundo La Carolina, Pachacámac, 15823, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, Fuentenueva s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain
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- Unidad de Investigación en Nutrición, Salud, Alimentos Funcionales y Nutraceúticos, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (UNUSAN-USIL), Calle Toulon 310, 15024, Lima, Peru
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- Facultad de Ingeniería en Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Selva, Carretera Central km. 1,2, Tingo María, Peru
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- Facultad de Ingeniería en Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Selva, Carretera Central km. 1,2, Tingo María, Peru
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- Unidad de Investigación en Nutrición, Salud, Alimentos Funcionales y Nutraceúticos, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (UNUSAN-USIL), Calle Toulon 310, 15024, Lima, Peru
- Instituto de Ciencias de los Alimentos y Nutrición, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (ICAN-USIL), Campus Pachacamac, Sección B, Parcela 1, Fundo La Carolina, Pachacámac, 15823, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, Fuentenueva s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain
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Dias ALDS, Fenger JA, Meudec E, Verbaere A, Costet P, Hue C, Coste F, Lair S, Cheynier V, Boulet JC, Sommerer N. Shades of Fine Dark Chocolate Colors: Polyphenol Metabolomics and Molecular Networking to Enlighten the Brown from the Black. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13050667. [PMID: 37233708 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13050667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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High-quality dark chocolates (70% cocoa content) can have shades from light to dark brown color. This work aimed at revealing compounds that discriminate black and brown chocolates. From 37 fine chocolate samples from years 2019 and 2020 provided by Valrhona,8 dark black samples and 8 light brown samples were selected. A non-targeted metabolomics study was performed based on ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry experiments, univariate, multivariate, and feature-based molecular networking analyses. Twenty-seven overaccumulated discriminating compounds were found for black chocolates. Among them, glycosylated flavanols including monomers and glycosylated A-type procyanidin dimers and trimers were highly representative. Fifty overaccumulated discriminating compounds were found for brown chocolates. Most of them were B-type procyanidins (from trimers to nonamers). These phenolic compounds may be partially related to the chocolate colors as precursors of colored compounds. This study increases the knowledge on the chemical diversity of dark chocolates by providing new information about the phenolic profiles of black and brown chocolates.
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- Aecio Luís de Sousa Dias
- SPO, Université de Montpellier, INRAE, Institut Agro, F-34060 Montpellier, France
- INRAE, PROBE Research Infrastructure, PFP Polyphenol Analysis Facility, F-34060 Montpellier, France
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- SPO, Université de Montpellier, INRAE, Institut Agro, F-34060 Montpellier, France
- INRAE, PROBE Research Infrastructure, PFP Polyphenol Analysis Facility, F-34060 Montpellier, France
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- SPO, Université de Montpellier, INRAE, Institut Agro, F-34060 Montpellier, France
- INRAE, PROBE Research Infrastructure, PFP Polyphenol Analysis Facility, F-34060 Montpellier, France
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- SPO, Université de Montpellier, INRAE, Institut Agro, F-34060 Montpellier, France
- INRAE, PROBE Research Infrastructure, PFP Polyphenol Analysis Facility, F-34060 Montpellier, France
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- SPO, Université de Montpellier, INRAE, Institut Agro, F-34060 Montpellier, France
- INRAE, PROBE Research Infrastructure, PFP Polyphenol Analysis Facility, F-34060 Montpellier, France
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- SPO, Université de Montpellier, INRAE, Institut Agro, F-34060 Montpellier, France
- INRAE, PROBE Research Infrastructure, PFP Polyphenol Analysis Facility, F-34060 Montpellier, France
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- SPO, Université de Montpellier, INRAE, Institut Agro, F-34060 Montpellier, France
- INRAE, PROBE Research Infrastructure, PFP Polyphenol Analysis Facility, F-34060 Montpellier, France
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Cortez D, Quispe-Sanchez L, Mestanza M, Oliva M, Yoplac I, Torres C, Chavez SG. Changes in bioactive compounds during fermentation of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) harvested in Amazonas-Peru. Curr Res Food Sci 2023; 6:100494. [PMID: 37095830 PMCID: PMC10121394 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2023.100494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is the main raw material for the production of chocolate; it is considered the food of the gods, as it possesses a diversity of bioactive compounds beneficial to human health. The abundance of bioactive compounds, among others, is conditioned by the post-harvest processing of cocoa beans, and fermentation is a major step in this regard. Consequently, this research evaluated the changes in phenolic compounds and methylxanthines occurred in the fermentation of Criollo and CCN-51 cocoa beans, varieties of great commercial interest for the cocoa-growing areas of Peru. For this purpose, samples were taken every 12 h of cocoa beans under fermentation for 204 h in which phenols (gallic acid, caffeic acid, catechin, and epicatechin) and methylxanthines (theobromine, caffeine and theophylline) were quantified by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC); total polyphenols by Folin Ciocalteu; antioxidant capacity by DPPH free radical capture method; total anthocyanins; pH; titratable acidity; and fermentation rate of beans. We found that during fermentation, phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and methylxanthines of cocoa beans decreased; on the other hand, the anthocyanin content increased slightly. Indeed, at distinctly degree, fermentation influences bioactive compounds in cocoa beans, depending on the variety cultivated.
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Razola-Díaz MDC, Aznar-Ramos MJ, Verardo V, Melgar-Locatelli S, Castilla-Ortega E, Rodríguez-Pérez C. Exploring the Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds in Different Cocoa Powders. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030716. [PMID: 36978964 PMCID: PMC10045957 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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Cocoa, the main derivative of the seeds of Theobroma cacao L., has been recognized to have several effects on human health including antioxidant and neuro- and cardio-protective effects, among others. These effects have been attributed mainly to its bioactive compounds. In this context, the aim of this work is to evaluate the nutritional composition, bioactive compounds (i.e., phenolic compounds, procyanidins and methylxanthines) and the antioxidant activity of seven different cocoas (alkalized and non-alkalized) from different origins (Peru, Venezuela, Ivory Coast, Dominican Republic, and West Africa). It represents the first stage of a larger project aiming to find high polyphenol cocoa-based nutritional strategies and related biomarkers that may potentiate brain plasticity and cognitive function. Cocoa powders were extracted by ultrasound-assisted technology, and the total phenolic content (TPC) was measured by Folin–Ciocalteu. Methylxanthines (caffeine and theobromine) and procyanidin contents were determined by HPLC-FLD-DAD, and the antioxidant activity was assessed through DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assays. Non-alkalized cocoas showed higher phenolic and procyanidin contents and higher antioxidant activity compared to the alkalized ones. A strongly significant (p < 0.05) positive correlation between the antioxidant activity and the TPC, especially with the total procyanidin content, but not with methylxanthines was found. In conclusion, the non-alkalized cocoas, especially the one from Peru, were the best candidates in terms of bioactive compounds. The cocoa from Peru had a TPC of 57.4 ± 14.4 mg of gallic acid equivalent/g d.w., 28,575.06 ± 62.37 µg of catechin equivalents/g d.w., and 39.15 ± 2.12 mg/g of methylxanthines. Further studies should be undertaken to evaluate its effect on brain plasticity and cognitive function.
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- María del Carmen Razola-Díaz
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Campus of Cartuja, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology ‘José Mataix’, University of Granada, Avda del Conocimiento sn., 18100 Armilla, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Campus of Cartuja, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology ‘José Mataix’, University of Granada, Avda del Conocimiento sn., 18100 Armilla, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Campus of Cartuja, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology ‘José Mataix’, University of Granada, Avda del Conocimiento sn., 18100 Armilla, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga—IBIMA, 29071 Málaga, Spain
- Departamento de Psicobiología y Metodología de las Ciencias del Comportamiento, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga—IBIMA, 29071 Málaga, Spain
- Departamento de Psicobiología y Metodología de las Ciencias del Comportamiento, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology ‘José Mataix’, University of Granada, Avda del Conocimiento sn., 18100 Armilla, Spain
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Campus of Melilla, University of Granada, C/Santander, 52005 Melilla, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, 18012 Granada, Spain
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Added Sugar Consumption in Spanish Children (7-12 y) and Nutrient Density of Foods Contributing to Such Consumption: An Observational Study. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15030560. [PMID: 36771267 PMCID: PMC9921831 DOI: 10.3390/nu15030560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diets rich in free sugars are associated with an increased risk of obesity. The aim of the present study is to estimate the intake of added sugars in the population of Spanish children and analyze the quality of the foods that contribute to this intake. METHODS An observational study was conducted to collect self-reported information on weekly food consumption in 1775 Spanish children (7-12 years). Nutrient contents were obtained from different databases. Two nutritional density indices were constructed taking into account all nutrients provided and compared with two previously described indices. RESULTS The average consumption of added sugars in Spanish children was 55.7 ± 1.0 g/day. The products that most contributed to added sugar intake were biscuits (13.3%), cocoa powder (11.1%), sweetened yogurts (9.9%), and dairy desserts (8.6%). Among these, dairy products had considerable nutritional value. Parents' perception of nutritional value was not aligned with the actual nutritional value. CONCLUSION The consumption of added sugars was higher than recommended. Public awareness efforts should focus on: (1) the reduction of consumption of low-nutritional quality products containing high amounts of added sugars; (2) the industrial reformulation of most consumed products to reduce sugar content and increase valuable nutrients; and (3) nutritional education.
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Balcázar-Zumaeta CR, Castro-Alayo EM, Cayo-Colca IS, Idrogo-Vásquez G, Muñoz-Astecker LD. Metabolomics during the spontaneous fermentation in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.): An exploraty review. Food Res Int 2023; 163:112190. [PMID: 36596129 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Spontaneous fermentation is a process that depends on substrates' physical characteristics, crop variety, and postharvest practices; it induces variations in the metabolites that are responsible for the taste, aroma, and quality. Metabolomics makes it possible to detect key metabolites using chemometrics and makes it possible to establish patterns or identify biomarker behaviors under certain conditions at a given time. Therefore, sensitive and highly efficient analytical techniques allow for studying the metabolomic fingerprint changes during fermentation; which identify and quantify metabolites related to taste and aroma formation of an adequate processing time. This review shows that studying metabolomics in spontaneous fermentation permits the characterization of spontaneous fermentation in different stages. Also, it demonstrates the possibility of modulating the quality of cocoa by improving the spontaneous fermentation time (because of volatile aromatic compounds formation), thus standardizing the process to obtain attributes and quality that will later impact the chocolate quality.
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- César R Balcázar-Zumaeta
- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial de la Región Amazonas (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru.
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial de la Región Amazonas (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru.
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Zootecnista, Agronegocios y Biotecnología, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru.
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial de la Región Amazonas (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru.
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial de la Región Amazonas (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru.
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Lapčík L, Lapčíkova B, Gautam S, Vašina M, Valenta T, Řepka D, Čépe K, Rudolf O. Acoustic and mechanical testing of commercial cocoa powders. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2022.2127760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Lubomír Lapčík
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Zlin, Czech Republic
- Department of Hydromechanics and Hydraulic Equipment, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- CATRIN – Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Zlin, Czech Republic
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Theobroma cacao and Theobroma grandiflorum: Botany, Composition and Pharmacological Activities of Pods and Seeds. Foods 2022; 11:foods11243966. [PMID: 36553708 PMCID: PMC9778104 DOI: 10.3390/foods11243966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cocoa and cupuassu are evergreen Amazonian trees belonging to the genus Theobroma, with morphologically distinct fruits, including pods and beans. These beans are generally used for agri-food and cosmetics and have high fat and carbohydrates contents. The beans also contain interesting bioactive compounds, among which are polyphenols and methylxanthines thought to be responsible for various health benefits such as protective abilities against cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders and other metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Although these pods represent 50-80% of the whole fruit and provide a rich source of proteins, they are regularly eliminated during the cocoa and cupuassu transformation process. The purpose of this work is to provide an overview of recent research on cocoa and cupuassu pods and beans, with emphasis on their chemical composition, bioavailability, and pharmacological properties. According to the literature, pods and beans from cocoa and cupuassu are promising ecological and healthy resources.
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From Cocoa to Chocolate: Effect of Processing on Flavanols and Methylxanthines and Their Mechanisms of Action. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232214365. [PMID: 36430843 PMCID: PMC9698929 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232214365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Despite the health benefits associated with the ingestion of the bioactive compounds in cocoa, the high concentrations of polyphenols and methylxanthines in the raw cocoa beans negatively influence the taste, confer the astringency and bitterness, and affect the stability and digestibility of the cocoa products. It is, therefore, necessary to process cocoa beans to develop the characteristic color, taste, and flavor, and reduce the astringency and bitterness, which are desirable in cocoa products. Processing, however, affects the composition and quantities of the bioactive compounds, resulting in the modification of the health-promoting properties of cocoa beans and chocolate. In this advanced review, we sought to better understand the effect of cocoa's transformational process into chocolate on polyphenols and methylxanthine and the mechanism of action of the original flavanols and methylxanthines. More data on the cocoa processing effect on cocoa bioactives are still needed for better understanding the effect of each processing step on the final polyphenolic and methylxanthine composition of chocolate and other cocoa products. Regarding the mechanisms of action, theobromine acts through the modulation of the fatty acid metabolism, mitochondrial function, and energy metabolism pathways, while flavanols mainly act though the protein kinases and antioxidant pathways. Both flavanols and theobromine seem to be involved in the nitric oxide and neurotrophin regulation.
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Kaur G, Sidhu GK, Kaur P, Kaur A. Influence of ozonation and roasting on functional, microstructural, textural characteristics, and aflatoxin content of groundnut kernels. J Texture Stud 2022; 53:908-922. [PMID: 36053754 DOI: 10.1111/jtxs.12713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The present study was conducted to evaluate the influence of ozonation, roasting and their combination on the moisture content, color, functional, structural, textural components, and aflatoxins in groundnut kernels. Samples were subjected to three treatments namely, dry roasting (R): 166°C for 7 min; gaseous ozone treatment (O): 6 mg/L for 30 min; combined ozonation-roasting (OR): gaseous ozonation at 6 mg/L for 30 min followed by dry roasting at 166°C for 7 min. The ozonated-roasted samples had the lowest moisture content (3.45%), the highest total phenolic content (4.18 mg gallic acid equivalents/100 g), and antioxidants capacity (69.59%). The treatments did not induce significant changes in color of kernels (p < .05). Scanning electron microscopy indicated cracking of granules in roasted and swelling in ozonated kernels whereas more uniform orientation of granules was observed in ozonated-roasted kernels. Roasted and ozonated kernels indicated a significant reduction of fracturability force to 54.60 and 14.11%, respectively, whereas ozonated-roasted samples demonstrated a nonsignificant increase (4.37%). An increase in wave number of ozonated samples to 3,289.37 cm-1 in Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum (FTIR) indicated stretching in OH groups. FTIR spectrum of ozonated-roasted kernels suggested the formation of a new compound with CC and CC groups. The major aflatoxin B1 was reduced to maximum, that is, 100% in ozonated-roasted kernels followed by ozonated (80.95%) and roasted (57.14%) samples. The findings indicate that the ozonation-roasting treatment had a prominent role in the enhancement of functional compounds, structural and textural attributes along with the considerable reduction in aflatoxin content.
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- Gurjeet Kaur
- Department of Processing and Food Engineering, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Processing and Food Engineering, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Processing and Food Engineering, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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Bravo D, Santander M, Rodríguez J, Escobar S, Ramtahal G, Atkinson R. 'From soil to chocolate bar': identifying critical steps in the journey of cadmium in a Colombian cacao plantation. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2022; 39:949-963. [PMID: 35377275 DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2022.2040747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Regulation of maximum levels of cadmium in chocolate is an issue for cacao exportation from many parts of Latin America, including Colombia. These limits are related to the final product, but buyers often request maximum levels of Cd in the beans. However, to date, there is neither a clear understanding of the relationship between the specified levels of Cd in chocolate and cocoa derivatives and levels in harvested beans or soil nor of the effect of post-harvest processes on the levels of Cd in the final product. To address this, the fate of Cd concentration from soil to chocolate bar was followed in a single farm in Santander district, Colombia. The concentration of Cd in soils was measured using ICP-OES and correlated with soil pH, soil organic matter (SOM), and the use of P-based fertilisers. Cd concentrations were also measured in unfermented seeds, fermented and dried beans, shell, nibs, and chocolate. SOM (2.93-3.78%), soil pH (4.7-4.9), soil P concentration (120-132 mg kg-1) affect Cd availability. However, it is still unclear whether Cd concentration of P-based fertilisers (3-30 mg kg-1) is important or not. While post-harvest treatments did not affect the Cd concentration of beans (4.17 ± 0.8 mg kg-1 on average), the removal of the shell (6.57 mg kg-1) from the nibs (3.28 mg kg-1), as well as the percentage of cocoa mass used contributes to a reduction in Cd concentration in the chocolate bar (1.60 mg kg-1). This study provides clear indications on where research into mitigation measures should be focussed, as well as indicating the importance of carrying out analyses for Cd in the nib or cacao mass, rather than the whole bean, reducing Cd concentration by up to 40%.
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- Daniel Bravo
- Laboratory of Soil Microbiology & Calorimetry, Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria-Agrosavia, C.I. Tibaitatá, Mosquera, Colombia
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- Process & Quality Cocoa Laboratory, Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria-Agrosavia, C.I. Palmira and C.I. Tibaitatá, Mosquera, Colombia
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- Process & Quality Cocoa Laboratory, Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria-Agrosavia, C.I. Palmira and C.I. Tibaitatá, Mosquera, Colombia
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- Process & Quality Cocoa Laboratory, Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria-Agrosavia, C.I. Palmira and C.I. Tibaitatá, Mosquera, Colombia
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- Cocoa Research Centre, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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Quispe-Chambilla L, Pumacahua-Ramos A, Choque-Quispe D, Curro-Pérez F, Carrión-Sánchez HM, Peralta-Guevara DE, Masco-Arriola ML, Palomino-Rincón H, Ligarda-Samanez CA. Rheological and Functional Properties of Dark Chocolate with Partial Substitution of Peanuts and Sacha Inchi. Foods 2022; 11:foods11081142. [PMID: 35454729 PMCID: PMC9032496 DOI: 10.3390/foods11081142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Chocolate is a widely consumed product, due to the contribution of fats and antioxidant compounds; the addition of other components makes it possible to increase the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, although they can affect its rheological properties. The influence of the partial addition of peanut paste and Sacha Inchi on the rheological and functional properties of dark chocolate was evaluated. Cocoa beans, peanuts, and Sacha Inchi were refined in order to obtain the cocoa paste (PC), peanut paste (PM), and Sacha Inchi paste (PSI). Then, mixtures between 0 to 20% of PM and PSI were formulated, and the rheological properties were evaluated at 30, 40, and 50 °C; these were adjusted to mathematical models. Functional groups were identified by FTIR in ATR mode, and it was observed that the partial addition of PM and PSI did not show significant changes in the shear stress and apparent viscosity of the mixture, although they did show dependence on temperature. The Herschel−Bulkley model showed a better adjustment (R2 > 0.999), reporting behavior index values, n < 1.0, and indicating pseudo-plastic behavior for pastes and formulations. The yield limit τy and the consistency index kH increased significantly with the addition of PM and PSI, but they decreased with increasing temperature. The activation energy show values between 13.98 to 18.74 kJ/mol, and it increased significantly with the addition of PM and PSI. Infrared analysis evidenced the presence of polyunsaturated fatty acids, coming mainly from PSI and PM. The addition of PM and PSI does not influence the rheological properties and allows for an increase in the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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- Lucero Quispe-Chambilla
- Food Science and Technology, Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, Cusco 08000, Peru;
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- Department of Food Engineering, Universidad Nacional Intercultural de Quillabamba, Cusco 08000, Peru; (F.C.-P.); (H.M.C.-S.)
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- Agroindustrial Engineering, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru; (D.C.-Q.); (H.P.-R.); (C.A.L.-S.)
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- Department of Food Engineering, Universidad Nacional Intercultural de Quillabamba, Cusco 08000, Peru; (F.C.-P.); (H.M.C.-S.)
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- Department of Food Engineering, Universidad Nacional Intercultural de Quillabamba, Cusco 08000, Peru; (F.C.-P.); (H.M.C.-S.)
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- Water Analysis and Control Research Laboratory, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, Cusco 08000, Peru;
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- Agroindustrial Engineering, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru; (D.C.-Q.); (H.P.-R.); (C.A.L.-S.)
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- Agroindustrial Engineering, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru; (D.C.-Q.); (H.P.-R.); (C.A.L.-S.)
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Agudelo C, Acevedo S, Carrillo-Hormaza L, Galeano E, Osorio E. Chemometric Classification of Colombian Cacao Crops: Effects of Different Genotypes and Origins in Different Years of Harvest on Levels of Flavonoid and Methylxanthine Metabolites in Raw Cacao Beans. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27072068. [PMID: 35408468 PMCID: PMC9000445 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of chemical markers in raw cacao beans in two clones (introduced and regional) in Colombia over several years. Multivariate statistical methods were used to analyze the flavanol monomers (epicatechin and catechin), flavanol oligomers (procyanidins) and methylxanthine alkaloids (caffeine and theobromine) of cocoa samples. The results identified genotype as the main factor contributing to cacao chemistry, although significant differences were not observed between universal and regional clones in PCA. The univariate analysis allowed us to establish that EET-96 had the highest contents of both flavanol monomers (13.12 ± 2.30 mg/g) and procyanidins (7.56 ± 4.59 mg/g). In addition, the geographic origin, the harvest conditions of each region and the year of harvest may contribute to major discrepancies between results. Turbo cocoa samples are notable for their higher flavanol monomer content, Chigorodó cocoa samples for the presence of both types of polyphenol (monomer and procyanidin contents) and the Northeast cocoa samples for the higher methylxanthine content. We hope that knowledge of the heterogeneity of the metabolites of interest in each clone will contribute to the generation of added value in the cocoa production chain and its sustainability.
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- Catalina Agudelo
- Grupo de Investigación en Sustancias Bioactivas, Facultad de Ciencias Farmacéuticas y Alimentarias, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín 0500100, Colombia; (C.A.); (S.A.); (L.C.-H.); (E.G.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Sustancias Bioactivas, Facultad de Ciencias Farmacéuticas y Alimentarias, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín 0500100, Colombia; (C.A.); (S.A.); (L.C.-H.); (E.G.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Sustancias Bioactivas, Facultad de Ciencias Farmacéuticas y Alimentarias, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín 0500100, Colombia; (C.A.); (S.A.); (L.C.-H.); (E.G.)
- Bioingred, Spin-Off Universidad de Antioquia, Itagüí 055412, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Sustancias Bioactivas, Facultad de Ciencias Farmacéuticas y Alimentarias, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín 0500100, Colombia; (C.A.); (S.A.); (L.C.-H.); (E.G.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Sustancias Bioactivas, Facultad de Ciencias Farmacéuticas y Alimentarias, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín 0500100, Colombia; (C.A.); (S.A.); (L.C.-H.); (E.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +57-4-219-6590
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