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International journal of food properties
Marcel Dekker, Inc.
International journal of food properties

Marcel Dekker, Inc.

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1094-2912

International journal of food properties/Journal International journal of food propertiesSCI
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    Evaluation of the in vitro biological activities of Banana flower and bract extracts and their bioactive compounds

    Chiang, Shu-HuaYang, Kia-MinLai, Ying-ChiaoChen, Chih-Wei...
    1-16页
    查看更多>>摘要:In this study, the banana flower was divided into bract and male flowers and extracted with water and ethanol, at different temperatures, and then the functionality of the obtained extract was evaluated and the bioactive compounds were analyzed. The findings showed that the banana flower with an ethanol extract of 50% and a temperature of 50 degrees C (FE-50%-50 degrees C) had the best DPPH radical scavenging ability and hydroxyl radical scavenging ability of 97.44% and 38.86%, respectively. Moreover, the FE-50%-50 degrees Calso had the best reducing power. In terms of its ferrous ion chelating ability, the banana flower ethanol 50% extract at room temperature (FE-50%-RT) had the best ferrous ion chelating ability of 96.82%. The 95% ethanol extract of the banana flower was effective in inhibiting alpha-amylase, alpha-glucosidase, and lipase activity was 31.75%, 84.17%, and 70.59%, respectively. FE-50%-50 degrees C had the highest alcohol dehydrogenase activity of 74.92%. In addition, the FE-95%-50 degrees C had the highest content of lupeol and umbelliferone, which were 40.10 and 90.83 mu g/mg, respectively.

    Polyphenol contents of green coffee beans from different regions of Ethiopia

    Mehari, BewketuChandravanshi, Bhagwan SinghRedi-Abshiro, MesfinCombrinck, Sandra...
    17-27页
    查看更多>>摘要:The knowledge of the levels of polyphenols present in green coffee beans from different geographical origins is important to identify beans that can provide better coffee quality. The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of both soluble and cell wall-bound polyphenols in green coffee beans (Coffea arbica L.) from different cultivation regions of Ethiopia. A total of 100 samples were collected from four geographical regions (East, West, South, Northwest) and comprised eight commercial types of coffee (Harar, Jimma, Kaffa, Wollega, Sidama, Yirgacheffe, Finoteselam and Benishangul). The total concentrations of soluble and cell wall-bound polyphenols and flavonoids in the sample extracts were determined using the Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminum chloride reagent methods, respectively. Qualitative analysis was also performed by using high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC). Results revealed that chlorogenic acids as the predominant constituents of the phenolic fraction of the green coffee beans. The total soluble polyphenol, cell wall-bound polyphenol and flavonoid contents of the green coffee beans were in the range of 21.8-43.6 milligrams of gallic acid equivalents per gram (mg GAE g(-1)), 8.6-15.3 mg GAE g(-1) and 3.3-6.2 milligrams of (+)-catechin equivalents per gram (mg CE g(-1)) of dry mass, respectively. Cell wall-bound polyphenols were found to contribute significantly (21.0-32.5%) to the total polyphenol contents (TPC) of the green coffee beans. The polyphenol contents of green coffee beans have been found to vary with geographical origins. Harar coffee contained significantly (p < 0.05) lower amounts of both total soluble and cell wall-bound polyphenols than the other regional coffee types. Furthermore, the contribution of cell wall-bound phenolic to the TPC should not be overlooked.

    Lemon juice bioactivity in vitro increased with lactic acid fermentation

    Hsieh, Cheng-YuHsieh, Shu-LingCiou, Jhih-YingHuang, Yu-Wen...
    28-40页
    查看更多>>摘要:This study compares the antioxidant capacity of non-sterilized lemon product (NLFP) and sterilized lemon fermented product (LFP). After gastrointestinal simulation reaction, the antioxidant capacity decreased by 50% in lemon juice (LJ), 30%-40% in NLFP, and 40% in LFP respectively. For the bioactive ingredients, sterilized LFP had a polyphenol of 25.8 mg GAE/mL, ascorbic acid of 55.2 mg/mL, and flavonoids of 75.2 mg/L, which were higher than LJ. NLFP and LFP effectively increased the activity of Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and mitochondrial membrane potential, reduced the reactive oxygen species (ROS) content. The results in this study indicate that LJ with lactic acid fermentation can increase biologically active ingredients and antioxidant capacity which is important for future development.

    Antioxidant-rich natural fruit and vegetable products and human health

    Jideani, Afam I. O.Silungwe, HenryTakalani, ThakhaniOmolola, Adewale O....
    41-67页
    查看更多>>摘要:Antioxidants are important ingredients that are present in fruits and vegetables (FAV). With increased consumption of FAV in its raw and processed form, a predominantly plant-based diet rich in FAV could reduce the risk of the development of chronic human diseases. This review highlights the potentials of the various types of antioxidants containing FAV; their impact on human health as nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and phytoceuticals; as well as prospects in tackling some chronic human diseases. The structures and activity relationship of the antioxidant compounds, as well as their mechanism of action, are examined from current scientific investigations. Information provided herein will give more insight into the roles of antioxidant ingredients present in FAV.

    Mechanism of ultrasound assisted nucleation during freezing and its application in food freezing process

    Ma, XuanMei, JunXie, Jing
    68-88页
    查看更多>>摘要:Ultrasound assisted freezing (UAF) is a common and remarkable technology of food preservation to conserve the sensory characteristics and nutritional value. The propagation of ultrasound in a medium generates various physical and chemical effects and these effects have been harnessed to improve the efficiency of food freezing. This review provides an overview of recent developments related to the mechanism, influencing factors, equipment of UAF. The applications of high intensity ultrasound to improve the efficiency of freezing process, to control the size and size distribution of ice crystals and to improve the quality of frozen foods are discussed in considerable detail. Then the future development trends and challenges of UAF have also been highlighted.

    Freshness of deep frozen mackerel and croaker during long-term storage

    Park, Dong HyeonLee, SangYoonKim, Eun JeongJi, Yu Ra...
    89-104页
    查看更多>>摘要:The effects of long-term deep freezing and standard storage temperatures on mackerel and croaker qualities were evaluated. Fishes were packed in air-containing packages and stored at -60 degrees C, -50 degrees C, and -18 degrees C for six months. Drip losses of the thawed deep-frozen fishes (-60 degrees C) were lowest throughout the storage period (p< .05), whereas the WHC values were the highest (p<.05), and TBARS and TVBN levels were the lowest (p< .05). Consequently, these fishes were regarded as fresher than those stored at -50 degrees C and -18 degrees C, making this temperature desirable for maintaining mackerel and croaker quality during long-term storge.

    Phytochemical profiling of antioxidative polyphenols and anthocyanins in the wild plant Campanumoea lancifolia (Roxb.) Merr

    Xiang, ZhuoyaLin, ChangbinZhu, YongqingDeng, Junlin...
    105-114页
    查看更多>>摘要:The wild plant Campanumoea lancifolia (Roxb.) Merr (also called Hong Guo ginseng, HGG), is naturally distributed in a Hmong minority area in western Hunan Province, China. The objective of this study was to identify, quantify, and elucidate the polyphenols and anthocyanins, and their antioxidant activities (via 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and 2,2MODIFIER LETTER PRIME-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical cation scavenging abilities) tested in vitro in the whole fruit, fruit skin, fruit pulp, and leaves of the plant. Results showed that Total polyphenol content (TPC) was highest in leaves (97.76 mg/g), followed by whole fruit (18.18 mg/g), fruit skin (26.16 mg/g), and fruit pulp (8.99 mg/g). Total anthocyanin content (TAC) in fruit skin was the highest at 27.44 mg/g, compared with leaves (20.18 mg/g), whole fruit (12.94 mg/g), and fruit pulp (4.36 mg/g). DPPH scavenging ability and ABTS scavenging ability test followed a decreasing order with the highest ability in leaves, fruit skin, whole fruit, and fruit pulp. Main phenolic compounds (chlorogenic acid, rutin, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, and apigenin) were also highest in leaves. Phenolic compounds and anthocyanins in whole fruit and leaves were further identified using UPLC-QTOF-MS, resulting in the identification of six phenolic acids and their derivatives, seventeen flavonoids and their derivatives, and two anthocyanins observed. These results thus provide the phytochemical evidence to explain and understand the medical and health benefits of HGG.

    Bee products consumption and cardiovascular diseases risk factors: a systematic review of interventional studies

    Hadi, AmirRafie, NahidArab, Arman
    115-128页
    查看更多>>摘要:Since cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most common and debilitating disorders globally, risk factor modification is an urgent health priority. Interestingly, an increasing body of literature has suggested honey, and its by-products, can elicit a positive effect on CVD risk factors. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to summarize and discuss the outcomes of interventional studies in humans regarding the effects of bee products' consumption on CVD risk factors. The Cochrane Collaboration tool was used for quality assessment of the included studies. A total of 23 studies met our inclusion criteria. Six studies used natural honey, seven used propolis, and ten administered royal jelly as the intervention. Natural honey consumption could improve lipid profile and anthropometric parameters, and propolis supplementation could enhance lipid profile and glycemic markers. Current evidence precludes conclusions being made regarding royal jelly and CVD risk factors. It seems that honey and propolis consumption could reduce CVD risk factors. Overall, in order to confirm the association between bee products and CVD risk factors, more clinical trials with adequate sample sizes and better methodology should be conducted in the future.

    Effects of Inulin Type-Carbohydrates on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Faghihimani, ZahraNamazi, NazliGhaffari, SamadRezaei Kelishadi, Mahnaz...
    129-139页
    查看更多>>摘要:Several articles have shown a positive effect of Inulin Type-Carbohydrates (ITC) on blood pressure (BP); nevertheless, these findings are controversial. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) proposed to investigate the effects of ITC supplementation on BP. An online search was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, Cochrane library, and Google Scholar up to December 2019. Weighted Mean difference (WMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a Random-effects model. Statistical heterogeneity was evaluated using Q tests and the I2 statistic. Subgroup analysis was accomplished based on the clinical characteristics (Gender and health status) of the subjects to exclude heterogeneity. We used Begg's rank correlation and Egger's regression asymmetry tests to assess publication bias. The proportion of each study in the overall effect was evaluated by sensitivity analysis. The current meta-analysis of five trials (with six arms) RCTs with 233 participants indicated that supplementation with ITC cannot reduce both systolic BP (WMD: -5.83 mmHg; 95% CI: -12.49, 0.82, P = .086) and diastolic BP (WMD: -2.62 mmHg, 95% CI: -6.15 to 0.92, P = .147). Subgroup analysis based on gender revealed meaningful effects of ITC on SBP in subsets of females. Further well-designed RCTs in subjects with hypertension are required for a more robust assessment of the anti-hypertensive properties of this type of prebiotics.

    Physicochemical properties and in-vitro digestibility studies of microwave assisted chemically modified breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) starch

    Otemuyiwa, Israel OlusegunAina, Anjolaoluwa Funmilayo
    140-151页
    查看更多>>摘要:Chemical modifications (citrification, acetylation and phosphorylation) of breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) starch were performed using dual (microwave-assisted and chemical) processes, the physicochemical properties, degree of substitution and in-vitro starch hydrolysis of the modified starches were evaluated using standard methods while changes in molecular structure was assessed using Fourier transform-infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The results showed that bulk density ranged from 0.22 to 0.28 g/ml, swelling power (5.89 to 6.23), solubility (0.13 to 0.17 g), water absorption capacity (WAC) (0.5 to 0.9 mg/g), and oil absorption capacity (OAC), 0.8 to 1.0 ml/g. Starch and amylose contents varied between 122 and 206 mg/g and 16 to 36%. The degrees of citrification in chemically and microwave modified starches were 0.2 and 0.31% while chemical and microwave modified acetylation were and 0.24 and 0.36%, respectively. The infrared spectra of modified starches showed characteristics band for C = O at 1754 to 1375 cm(-1) for acetylated starches and at 1240 cm(-1) to 1417 cm(-1) belonging to P = O stretching vibration for phosphorylated starches. The in-vitro starch hydrolysis showed that modified starches recorded decreased rate of hydrolysis and glycemic index compared to native starch. Microwave-assisted chemically modified starch recorded better functional properties and low glycemic index compared to chemically modified starch. The study revealed that modification of breadfruit starch could enhance efficient utilization of breadfruit for both industrial and nutritional purposes.