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Edo GI, Samuel PO, Nwachukwu SC, Ikpekoro VO, Promise O, Oghenegueke O, Ongulu J, Otunuya CF, Rapheal OA, Ajokpaoghene MO, Okolie MC, Ajakaye RS. A review on the biological and bioactive components of Cyperus esculentus L.: insight on food, health and nutrition. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:8414-8429. [PMID: 38769860 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) is a small, tuberous root vegetable that has gained increasing attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits. This review article provides an elaborate overview of tiger nut, including its botany, historical uses, nutritional composition, potential health benefits and traditional medicinal uses. This review article comprehensively discusses the nutritional profile of tiger nut, providing a detailed understanding of its nutrient content. Furthermore, the potential health benefits of tiger nut are thoroughly reviewed, including its effects on digestive health, cardiovascular health, blood sugar control, immune function and other potential therapeutic uses. Scientific articles used for this review were retrieved from ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, PubMed and SciELO databases. Only articles published between 1997 and 2022 were used for research. This review contributes to a better understanding of tiger nut and its prospective uses in functional foods and medicine by combining the available scientific material. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Great Iruoghene Edo
- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
- Faculty of Science, Department of Petroleum Chemistry, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Petroleum Chemistry, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Food Science and Technology, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Petroleum Chemistry, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Petroleum Chemistry, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Food Science and Technology, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Petroleum Chemistry, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Petroleum Chemistry, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Petroleum Chemistry, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Food Science and Technology, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Food Science and Technology, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Petroleum Chemistry, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
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Chen P, Bao H, Jiang M, Zhu W, Zhao Y, Zhang R, Zhu K. Effect of hot-air drying on drying characteristics and quality of tiger nut. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024. [PMID: 39183171 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND The delayed drying of newly harvested tiger nuts can lead to mold and rancidity. Timely drying is therefore important. However, few studies have analyzed the impact of hot-air drying on the quality of tiger-nut oil and starch, making it essential to establish optimal drying conditions. RESULTS The results showed that the drying temperature was the most important factor affecting the drying speed, followed by drying airflow rate and loading capacity. A logarithmic model can describe the hot-air drying process of tiger nuts. The oil yield of tiger nut was highest after drying at 60 °C, reaching 22.40%. Meanwhile, the starch extracted from after drying at 60 °C had the highest solubility and expansion rate, 4.77% and 9.74%, respectively. Starch has the highest viscosity after drying at 70 °C, and it forms gel easily after aging. CONCLUSION High-quality tiger nuts should be produced under optimal conditions: a hot-air drying temperature of 60 °C, an airflow rate of 1.0 m s-1, and a loading capacity of 100 g. The results of this study have practical implications for the effective drying of tiger nuts. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Pengxiao Chen
- 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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- School of Food and Strategic Reserves, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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Llorens P, Chiacchio MF, Tagliamonte S, Juan-García A, Pallarés N, Moltó JC, Vitaglione P, Juan C. Potential bioaccessibility and bioavailability of polyphenols and functional properties of tiger nut beverage and its by-product during in vitro digestion. Food Funct 2024; 15:8143-8152. [PMID: 39011755 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo01537a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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"Horchata de chufa" is a beverage produced from tiger nut tubers, which yields a high amount of by-product. This study explored the functional properties of the Spanish tiger nut beverage (TNB) and its by-product (TNBP) together with the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of polyphenols in vitro. TNB and TNBP were characterized for polyphenols via LC/MS/MS and underwent in vitro digestion (INFOGEST). The total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of all bioaccessible fractions and digestion residues was assessed. Intestinal bioaccessible fractions were tested for the ability to inhibit the activity of digestive enzymes (α-amylase, α-glucosidase, and lipase) and the content of polyphenols, whose bioavailability was assessed in a Caco-2 cell model. Thirteen polyphenols were quantified and found to be more abundant in TNB (603 ± 1.4 μg g-1 DW) than in TNBP (187 ± 1.0 μg g-1 DW). Polyphenol bioaccessibility was higher for TNBP than that for TNB (57% vs. 27%), and despite a similar TAC of the intestinal bioaccessible fractions (10.2 ± 0.1 μmoL vs. 9.2 ± 0.03 μmoL eq. Trolox per g DW for TNB and TNBP, respectively), the different patterns of polyphenols released upon digestion suggested the higher ability of TNBP fraction to inhibit α-glucosidase and lipase. TNBP digestion residue showed higher TAC than TNB. Moreover, TNB polyphenols exhibited over 80% bioavailability, whereas TNBP polyphenols' bioavailability ranged from 62% to 84%. Overall, the findings demonstrated that TNBP maintains a high nutritional value, thus suggesting its possible reuse in innovative, healthy, and sustainable foods.
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- Paula Llorens
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Spain
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Spain
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Spain
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Spain
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Spain
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Muccilli V, Maccarronello AE, Rasoanandrasana C, Cardullo N, de Luna MS, Pittalà MG, Riccobene PM, Carroccio SC, Scamporrino AA. Green 3: A green extraction of green additives for green plastics. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24469. [PMID: 38298717 PMCID: PMC10828702 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24469] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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PLA/PBAT bioplastic is a commercial biodegradable plastic employed for packaging and several food and agriculture applications. In this regard, properties such as the antioxidant ability to extend food shelf life and light resistance, are of great interest in the production of packaging and mulching films, respectively. These features are obtained by developing blends with pure chemicals and/or natural products as additives. In the present work blend formulations of PLA/PBAT with a walnut shell extract rich in antioxidants were developed and evaluated for their properties in comparison with classic PLA/PBAT. Specifically, natural additives, and most importantly the production process were purposely selected to i) be green and cost-effective; ii) confer antioxidant properties; and iii) improve material performance. To this aim, a walnut shell extract (EWS) with high antioxidant activity was obtained thanks to a novel green and cost-effective microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) procedure. A response surface methodology was utilized to explore how the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity are influenced by varying aqueous ethanol concentration, extraction time, and microwave power. The highest predicted TPC and antioxidant activity were achieved when employing the ideal conditions for Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE): using a mixture of 30 % ethanol in water, an irradiation time of 120 s, and a microwave power of 670 W. The optimized EWS was characterized by HPLC-MS determining qualitative and quantitative data with the identification of flavonoids, fatty acids, and anacardic acids among the main components, responsible for antioxidant activity. The resulting EWS powder was melt-mixed at 140C° and 20 RPM with the bio-based PLA/PBAT bioplastic at two different concentrations (0.5 and 1.5 w/w) by forming film specimens. All EWS-based bioplastic films showed increased antioxidant features determined by the DPPH bleaching test, TEAC, and ORAC assays. The films keep the antioxidant capacity even after 7 days of UV-accelerated aging. Remarkably, adding 1.5 % EWS boosted the bioplastic UV light resistance, reducing the abatement of molecular masses by more than 60 % without affecting mechanical properties.
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- Vera Muccilli
- University of Catania – Department of Chemical Sciences, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125, Catania, CT, Italy
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- University of Catania – Department of Chemical Sciences, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125, Catania, CT, Italy
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- Sorbonne Polytech - Bâtiment Esclangon, 4 Place Jussieu, Case Courrier 135, 75252, Paris, Cedex 05, Italy
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- University of Catania – Department of Chemical Sciences, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125, Catania, CT, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II - Department of Chemical Engineering, Materials and Industrial Production, DICMaPI, P. le Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy
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- University of Catania – Department of Chemical Sciences, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125, Catania, CT, Italy
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials CNR, Via P. Gaifami, 18, 95125, Catania, CT, Italy
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials CNR, Via P. Gaifami, 18, 95125, Catania, CT, Italy
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials CNR, Via P. Gaifami, 18, 95125, Catania, CT, Italy
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Zhang Y, Sun S. Tiger nut ( Cyperus esculentus L.) oil: A review of bioactive compounds, extraction technologies, potential hazards and applications. Food Chem X 2023; 19:100868. [PMID: 37780245 PMCID: PMC10534246 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100868] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Tiger nut is a tuber of a plant native in the Mediterranean coastal countries, which is of great interest in food industry due to its richness in carbohydrates, lipids, starches, minerals, etc. Recent studies have focused on the analysis of the phytochemical composition of tiger nut, including six essential nutrients, polyphenols, and the extraction of proteins, starches, and phenolic compounds from the by-products of tiger nut milk 'horchata'. Few works were focused on the possibility of using tiger nut oil, a nutritious oil comparable to olive oil, as an edible oil. Therefore, this review discussed some extraction technologies of tiger nut oil, and their effects on the properties of oil, such as bioactive compounds, oxidative stability and potential hazards. The information on the emerging applications of tiger nut oil was summarized and an outlook on the utilization of tiger nut oil by-products were also reviewed.
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- Yiming Zhang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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Li C, Liu J, Wei Z, Cheng Y, Shen Z, Xin Z, Huang Y, Wang H, Li Y, Mu Z, Zhang Q. Exogenous melatonin enhances the tolerance of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) via DNA damage repair pathway under heavy metal stress (Cd 2+) at the sprout stage. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 265:115519. [PMID: 37769580 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Heavy metal (HM) stress is a non-negligible abiotic stress that seriously restricts crop yield and quality, while the sprout stage is the most sensitive to stress and directly impacts the growth and development of the later stage. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine), as an exogenous additive, enhances stress resistance due to its ability to oxidize and reduce. However, few reports on exogenous melatonin to tiger nuts under HM stress have explored whether exogenous melatonin enhances plants' resistance to heavy metals. Here, "Jisha 2″ was used as material, with a stress concentration of 5 mg/L and 100 μmol/L of CdCl2 to explore whether exogenous melatonin enhances plant resistance and molecular mechanism. The result revealed that stress limits growth, while melatonin alleviated the sprout damage under stress from the phenotypes. Moreover, stress-enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and membrane lipid peroxidation, while melatonin-increased ROS reduce damage via the analysis of superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and malondialdehyde (MDA) content, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), superoxide anion (O2-), and Electrolyte leakage (El). Further results indicated that HM leads to DNA damage while exogenous melatonin will repair the damage by analyzing random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD), DNA cross-linking, 8-hydroxy-20-deoxyguanine level, and relative density of apurinic sites. Furthermore, gene expression in the DNA-repaired pathway exhibited similar results. These results applied that exogenous melatonin released the hurt caused by HM stress, with DNA repair and ROS balance serving as candidate pathways. This study elucidated the mechanism of melatonin's influence and provided theoretical insights into its application in tiger nuts.
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- Caihua Li
- Institute of Economic Plants, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Economic Plants, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Economic Plants, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Economic Plants, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Agricultural College, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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- Agricultural College, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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- Agricultural College, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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- Agricultural College, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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- Institute of Economic Plants, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Economic Plants, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China; Agricultural College, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China.
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- Institute of Economic Plants, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China; Agricultural College, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China.
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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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Impact of Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation on Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Avocado Leaf Extracts. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020298. [PMID: 36829856 PMCID: PMC9952674 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The growing global consumption of avocados, associated with contents including bioactive compounds with numerous health-promoting properties, is producing a large amount of agro wastes around the world. Different management approaches are available for the recovery of bioactive compounds from wastes as potential ingredients for use in the production of functional foods and nutraceuticals. Lactic acid fermentation can be used to exploit nutritional potential and add value to agro wastes. In this study, fermentations with lactic acid bacteria were carried out in avocado leaves, and the total phenolic content and the antioxidant activity were determined by DPPH and FRAP assays from hydroalcoholic extracts obtained from fermented avocado leaves. Fifteen new phenolic compounds were identified for the first time in avocado leaves by HPLC-ESI-TOF-MS. L. plantarum CECT 748T and P. pentosaceus CECT 4695T showed the highest antioxidant activity. The sum of phenolic compounds was increased by 71, 62, 55 and 21% in fermentations with P. pentosaceus CECT 4695T, L. brevis CECT 5354, P. acidilactici CECT 5765T and L. plantarum CECT 9567, respectively, while it was reduced in the fermentation with L. plantarum 748T by 21% as demonstrated by HPLC-ESI-TOF-MS. Biotransformations induced by bacterial metabolism modified the phenolic compound profile of avocado leaves in a strain-specific-dependent manner. P. pentosaceus CECT 4695T significantly increased kaempferol, P. pentosaceus 4695T, L. brevis 5354 and L. plantarum 9567 increased rutin, and dihydro-p-coumaric acid was increased by the five selected lactic acid bacteria. Total flavonoids were highly increased after fermentations with the five selected lactic acid bacteria but flavonoid glucosides were decreased by L. plantarum 748T, which was related to its higher antioxidant activity. Our results suggest that lactic acid bacteria led the hydrolysis of compounds by enzymatic activity such as glycosidases or decarboxylase and the release of phenolics bound to the plant cell wall, thus improving their bioavailability.
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The Potential of Food By-Products: Bioprocessing, Bioactive Compounds Extraction and Functional Ingredients Utilization. Foods 2022; 11:foods11244092. [PMID: 36553835 PMCID: PMC9778178 DOI: 10.3390/foods11244092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Achieving sustainability in the agro-food sector can only be possible with the valorization of food industry waste and side streams, products with an extremely high intrinsic value but often discarded because they are unfit for further processing that meets consumer expectations [...].
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Pelegrín CJ, Ramos M, Jiménez A, Garrigós MC. Chemical Composition and Bioactive Antioxidants Obtained by Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Cyperus esculentus L. By-products: A Valorization Approach. Front Nutr 2022; 9:944830. [PMID: 35873445 PMCID: PMC9305069 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.944830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Tiger nut is highly appreciated in the Mediterranean basin by the large number of nutritional advantages offered by a beverage, called "horchata," which is directly obtained from the tuber of Cyperus esculentus L. However, the current tiger nut harvesting and processing practices generate a large number of residues, mainly a solid by-product after processing and the plant that remains spread out in the fields. In this work the plant residues have been fully characterized to get a clear picture of the possibilities for its valorization to generate products with high added value. Several analytical techniques have been applied to obtain data to assess the real possibilities of these residues in advanced applications in the food, packaging and nutrition sectors. Results on the compositional and elemental analysis, monosaccharide composition, phenolic concentration, and antioxidant capacity were obtained from the dry powder (DP). The high content of α-cellulose (47.2 ± 1.8%) in DP could open new possibilities for these residues as raw material in the production of cellulose nanoentities. Many essential minerals with nutritional interest (Na, Mg, Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu, and Zn) and free sugars (xylose, arabinose, glucose, and galacturonic acid) were identified in the DP making it an interesting source of valuable nutrients. The total carbohydrate content was 171 ± 31 mg gdm -1. In addition, microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) was used to obtain extracts rich in polyphenolic compounds. A Box-Behnken design (BBD) was used, and the optimal extraction conditions predicted by the model were 80°C, 18 min, ethanol concentration 40% (v/v), and solvent volume 77 mL, showing an extraction yield of 2.27 ± 0.09%, TPC value was 136 ± 3 mg GAE 100 gdm -1 and antioxidant capacity by the ABTS method was 8.41 ± 0.09 μmol trolox gdm -1. Other assays (FRAP and DPPH) were also tested, confirming the high antioxidant capacity of DP extracts. Some polyphenols were identified and quantified: p-coumaric (7.67 ± 0.16 mg 100 gdm -1), ferulic (4.07 ± 0.01 mg 100 gdm -1), sinapinic (0.50 ± 0.01 mg 100 gdm -1) and cinnamic acids (1.10 ± 0.03 mg 100 gdm -1), 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (1.28 ± 0.06 mg 100 gdm -1), luteolin (1.03 ± 0.01 mg 100 gdm -1), and naringenin (0.60 ± 0.01 mg 100 gdm -1). It can be concluded that C. esculentus L. residues obtained from the tiger nut harvesting and horchata processing could be an important source of high value compounds with potential uses in different industrial sectors, while limiting the environmental hazards associated with the current agricultural practices.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain
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