Abstract
Diverse peanut varieties are widely cultivated in China. However, few studies have investigated the effects of germination on the phenolic profiles and antioxidant activities of specific Chinese peanut cultivars. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects of germination on total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), antioxidant activity, and phenolic profiles of seven peanut cultivars in China. The TPC, TFC, and antioxidant activities were determined by spectrophotometry, while phenolic profiles were analyzed by using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole/time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MS). The results found that germination significantly increased TPC, TFC, and antioxidant activity. Antioxidant activity was found to be closely related to TPC in germinated peanut extracts, which indicates that phenolics are the main contributors of antioxidants in germinated peanuts. In addition, germination induced significant changes in polyphenolic profiles. In the analyzed samples, 36 phenolic compounds were identified in which most were flavonoids. Overall, these findings highlight that germinated peanuts can be a good natural source of natural antioxidants for human consumption and functional food development.
Highlights
Germination of edible seeds typically involves de novo synthesis of bioactive compounds in which many are considered health-enhancing ingredients [1]
It has been demonstrated that germination can significantly accumulate diverse bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, gamma-aminobutyric acid, and vitamins, and enhance antioxidant capability in germinated seeds [1]
Changes of total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) Induced by Germination
Summary
Germination of edible seeds typically involves de novo synthesis of bioactive compounds in which many are considered health-enhancing ingredients [1]. It has been demonstrated that germination can significantly accumulate diverse bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, gamma-aminobutyric acid, and vitamins, and enhance antioxidant capability in germinated seeds [1]. As a result, germinated seeds have received greater attention due to their better health benefits when compared to seeds [6]. Peanut seeds and germinated peanuts are nutritious and have high
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