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Phenolics composition and antioxidant capacity of guelder rose fruit, flower and bark extracts

Polka Dominika, Podsędek Anna

Biotechnology and Food Science

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2019

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Vol. 83, nr 1

37--47

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Different parts of plants, including fruits, leaves, roots, bark, stem and flower, are a promising source of bioactive compounds, therefore they are intensively studied for biological activity and the possibility of use in functional foods and dietary supplements. The present research compares the phenolic profile and antioxidant capacity of aqueous extracts obtained from bark, flowers and fruits of guelder rose. Antioxidant activity was evaluated against ABTS, hydroxyl and peroxyl free radicals, and as a reducing power by using in vitro test. The total phenolics, flavanols and proanthocyanidins were assessed by spectrophotometric methods, and individual phenolic compounds were also determined using UPLC analysis. Bark water extract proved to be richest in natural antioxidants because it showed the highest antioxidant potential, regardless of the method used. Its very high antioxidant capacity was connected with high phenolic compounds content, especially flavanols and proanthocyanidins. Water extracts of guelder rose fruits and flowers were characterized by the high level of hydroxycinnamic acids, especially chlorogenic acid. It seems that guelder rose bark may be selected as potential source of phytochemicals with high antioxidant potential.

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Właściwości antyoksydacyjne naparów i ekstraktów z owoców, ogonków oraz liści czereśni (Prunus avium)

Dziadek K., Kukiełka E., Kopeć A.

Chemistry, Environment, Biotechnology

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2018

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Vol. 21

7--10

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Celem badań było oznaczenie zawartości składników bioaktywnych oraz aktywności antyoksydacyjnej w naparach i ekstraktach z owoców, ogonków i liści czereśni. Zgodnie z naszą wiedzą w literaturze nie ma badań mających na celu porównanie aktywności antyoksydacyjnej w tych częściach czereśni. Materiałem badawczym były odmiany czereśni: Burlat, Kordia oraz Regina. W przygotowanych naparach i ekstraktach oznaczono zawartość polifenoli ogółem (z wykorzystaniem odczynnika Folina-Ciocalteu),antocyjanów (metodą różnicową), oraz aktywność antyoksydacyjną (metodą ABTS•+, DPPH•, FRAP). Istotnie najwyższą zawartością składników bioaktywnych oraz aktywnością antyoksydacyjną charakteryzowały się napary i ekstrakty z ogonków, a najniższą z owoców czereśni. Wśród naparów i ekstraktów przygotowanych z ogonków i liści najwyższą zdolnością przeciwutleniającą charakteryzowała się odmiana Regina, natomiast wśród przygotowanych z owoców odmiana Kordia. Wyniki badań wskazują na bardzo wysoką zależność między zawartością związków polifenolowych, a aktywnością antyoksydacyjną. Napary i ekstrakty z owoców, ogonków i liści czereśni stanowią wartościowe źródło składników bioaktywnych.Te części roślin wymagają jednak dalszych badań, w celu określenia możliwościach zastosowania do produkcji żywności funkcjonalnej.

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The aim of study was to determine the content of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in infusions and extracts prepared from sweet cherry fruits, petioles and leaves. To best of our knowledge there are no reports on the antioxidant activity of sweet cherry petioles and leaves.The experimental material consisted of cultivars: Burlat, Kordia and Regina. The content of total polyphenols and anthocyanins, as well as the antioxidant activity (ABTS•+, DPPH•, FRAP methods) were assessed in the infusions and extracts. The highest content of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity were characterized by the infusions and extracts from petioles, however the lowest from the fruits of sweet cherry. Among the infusions and extracts prepared from petioles and leaves, the highest antioxidant potential was characterized by cultivar Regina, however among fruits - cultivar Kordia. The obtained results indicated that there was a strong correlation between the content of polyphenols and antioxidant activity. The sweet cherry fruits, petioles and leaves infusions and extracts were a rich source of bioactive compounds. There is a need for further research of these parts of plant to explore the possibility of using them for the production of functional foods.

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Antioxidant potential and phytochemical content of selected fruits and vegetables consumed in Cyprus

Georgiadou E. C., Goulas V., Majak I., Ioannou A., Leszczyńska J., Fotopoulos V.

Biotechnology and Food Science

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2018

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Vol. 82, nr 1

3--14

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Consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of developing numerous chronic diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, due to the presence of multiple antioxidants. Horticultural produce consumed in Cyprus include a large variety of fruits and vegetables, most of which are common components of a Mediterranean-style diet due to the island’s localization. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antioxidant composition and activity of the edible portion of ten fruits and ten vegetables commonly consumed in Cyprus. Total phenolics, total anthocyanins, ascorbic acid and carotenoids contents were determined, while the in vitro antioxidant activity was evaluated by three assays. Antioxidant activity showed great variation, with the highest values found in green olives, capers and red chili peppers and in correlation with total phenolic content. Ascorbic acid was detected in large quantities in parsley, coriander, red guavas and red chili peppers, while red chili peppers, capers and coriander had high levels of carotenoids. Furthermore, sweet cherries, red grapes, and red apples contained significant amounts of anthocyanins. Statistical analysis revealed that phenolic compounds are the most potent antioxidants in fruit and vegetables, while total anthocyanins had a weak contribution to their antioxidant activity. The present study could be a guide for Cypriot as well as Mediterranean diet health-conscious consumers to select specific fruits and vegetables as dietary components. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study thoroughly describing the antioxidant composition and activity of a wide array of important Cypriot horticultural products.