G Gallic Acid Equivalents Research Articles

Stability of phenolic antioxidants in coffee leaf beverage during pasteurization

Coffee leaf beverage is prepared from pasteurized Robusta coffee leaves. This work aimed to study the stability of phenolic antioxidants in coffee leaf beverages during pasteurization. Robusta coffee leaves were dried using the smoking method. They contained 6.82 g gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/100 g of total phenolic compounds and 71.15% antioxidant activity. Dried coffee leaves were brewed and pasteurized under different conditions: two different temperatures (70°C and 90°C), two duration of times (15 mins and 30 mins) and two different pH conditions (adjusted and non-adjusted). The total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of pasteurized beverages ranged between 0.48-0.61 g GAE/L and 14.72-18.58%, respectively. Caffeoylquinic acids were stable during pasteurization at 90°C for 30 mins without pH adjustment. Our results indicate that pasteurized coffee leaf beverages may be a potent source of phenolic antioxidants.

Simultaneous and sequential combination of techniques for the sustainable and extensive extraction of proteins and polyphenols from malt rootlets

The emergence of tecnhiques such as microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE), ultrasounds-assisted extraction (UAE), and pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) has brough many benefits but their single use does not guarantee the hollistic extraction of target compounds from complex samples. Taking into account their different principles and that one technique may favour the extraction of certain compounds over others, this work proposes the combination of these techniques for improving extraction yields in the recovery of proteins, as example of large molecule, and phenolic compounds, as example of small molecule, from a recalcitrant sample. No single extraction technique recovered all proteins or phenolic compounds, even after a proper optimization. Among them, PLE was the most advantageous, enabling the extraction of 67 % proteins and 1.20 g gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100 g sample. Analysis of samples by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and separation of extracts by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) and sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) revealed that PLE showed the most distinct efficiency among EAE, MAE, and UAE, whereas the latter three exhibited more similar results. Based in these results, ten different combinations (sequential and/or simultaneous) of these techniques were proposed. PLE in combination with another technique showed a great potential for the extraction of both large and small molecules. Particularly, the combination of EAE and PLE recovered 100 % of proteins and more than three times the phenolic compounds extracted by other methods reported in the literature, even revealing significant synergistic effects.

Nutritional properties of raw and cooked Azolla caroliniana Willd., an aquatic wild edible plant.

Azolla caroliniana Willd. is an understudied wild edible plant native to the Eastern United States. Other species of Azolla have been used across the world for several thousand years as a livestock feed and as "green manure." The use of Azolla for human consumption is thought to be limited by its high total polyphenolic content (TPC). However, the TPC and nutritional content of A. caroliniana has not been thoroughly studied. We measured TPC and other nutrients before and after cooking methods designed to lower TPC. We found that TPC was 4.26 g gallic acid equivalent (GAE) kg-1 DW in raw A. caroliniana. All cooking methods significantly lowered TPC. Protein content was 19% DW, and the apparent protein digestibility was 78.45%. Our yield was 173 g FW m-2 day-1 and 5.53 g DW m-2 day-1. Azolla caroliniana is a high-yielding plant with great potential for cultivation and domestication.

Phytochemical screening of Psidium guajava and Carica papaya leaves aqueous extracts cultivated in Greece and their potential as health boosters

Aim: The scope of the present study was to investigate the phytochemical profile of Psidium guajava and Carica papaya leaves aqueous extracts, from plants cultivated on Crete island in Greece. Methods: Total phenolic content (TPC) in the aqueous extracts was determined spectrometrically using the Folin-Ciocalteu (F-C) assay. The identification and quantification of different phenolic compounds in the aqueous extracts were conducted using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) analysis. Different metals were also determined (K, Fe, Zn, Ca, Mg, Pb, and Cd) to investigate the potential health claims or hazards in the water extractable infusion using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) method. Results: TPC in the aqueous extracts was found to be 28.0 g gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/kg dry leaves for Psidium guajava leaves aqueous extract and 15.0 g GAE/kg dry leaves for Carica papaya leaves aqueous extract. The dominant phenolic compounds in Psidium guajava leaves aqueous extract were myricetin (3,852 mg/kg dry sample) and rutin (670 mg/kg dry sample) while the dominant phenolic compounds in Carica papaya leaves aqueous extract were salicylic acid (338 mg/kg dry sample) and rutin (264 mg/kg dry sample). Different metals were also determined (K, Fe, Zn, Ca, Mg, Pb, and Cd) to investigate the potential health claims or hazards in the water extractable infusion, and it was found that no toxic metals were extracted whereas some nutritional benefits were achieved. Conclusions: Results proved that Psidium guajava and Carica papaya can be provided a strong antioxidant activity and can be used as medicinal plants.

Valorization and Chemical Constituents Assessments of Khalas Dates Fruit, Syrup and Pits

This study was conducted to contribute to the national approach to achieving food security in Saudi Arabia, which is one of the world's largest producer of dates. Studying the chemical properties of the most commercial date’s fruits cultivar in the eastern region will contribute to understanding to industrial potential Khalas dates. This is in addition to developing a method for extracting date syrup (DS) in a way that preserves as much nutritional properties as possible. Date fruits (DF) flesh and water mixture at a 1:3 ratio gave 18% total soluble solids (TSS) then concentrated to 70° Brix. The used date flesh to water ratio recaptured all sugars, acetic, butyric and propionic acids in DS. Sugars were the major components amounting 34.3 and 32.6% glucose and fructose, respectively. No crude or dietary fibers were present in DS due to their insolubility in water. In contrast, the major portion of minerals was recovered in DS. In the same way, 60% and 4.9% of the fat and protein respectively were recovered in the DS. It also notes that the main amino acid in DS is glutamic acid which represents 16.25 % of the total detected amino acids. In concentrated DS a total polyphenol (PP) tenor of 1448.65 mg/100 g gallic acid equivalent (GAE) was recovered. The presence of large amounts of PP in DS compared to whole dates can be explained by the use of high temperature DS extraction with vacuum evaporation of excess water. Crude and dietary fibers were the major components in date pits (DP) representing 24.1% and 56.1% respectively. Fat and sucrose were also present in a significant portion in DP showing 5.9% and 2.4%, respectively. Therefore, the results obtained will serve many food and nutrition industries as well as the pharmaceutical and therapeutic industries.

The Effect of Spice Powders on Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Activity, Phenolic Components, Fatty Acids, Mineral Contents and Sensory Properties of "Keşkek", Which Is a Traditional Food.

"Keşkek", which is a dish of Western Anatolia, Thrace, the Eastern Anatolia Region, the Black Sea and Central Anatolia, is a traditional dish made mainly of split wheat and meat-although it varies according to the regions in Anatolia-which is usually made at weddings and holidays. In this study, the effects of thyme, coriander and cumin spices on the fat content, bioactive properties, phenolic component, fatty acid composition, mineral contents and sensory properties of "Keşkek" were investigated. The oil yields of "Keşkek" types were determined to be between 14.90 (control) and 21.20% (with cumin). Total phenolic and flavonoid contents of "Keşkek" types' added spices were established as between 7.02 (control) and 77.10 mg/100 g Gallic Acid Equivalent (GAE) (with thyme) to 20.24 (control) and 132.14 mg quercetin equivalent (QE)/100 g (with thyme), respectively. Moreover, the antioxidant activity values of "Keşkek" samples varied between 0.04 (control) and 2.78 mmol Trolox Equivalent (TE)/kg (with thyme). Among these phenolic constituents, gallic acid was the most abundant, followed by catechin, rutin and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, in descending order. Oleic and linoleic acid contents of the "Keşkek" oils were detected between 25.51 (with thyme) and 30.58% (with cumin) to 38.28 (with cumin) and 48.49% (control), respectively. P, K, Mg and S were the major minerals of "Keşkek" samples. Considering the sensory characteristics of the "Keşkek" samples, "Keşkek" with thyme was appreciated, followed by "Keşkek" with cumin and "control and Keşkek" with coriander in decreasing order.

Development of solid-state fermentation process of spent coffee grounds for the differentiated obtaining of chlorogenic, quinic, and caffeic acids.

Spent coffee grounds (SCGs) are a good source of chlorogenic acid (CGA), which can be hydrolyzed to quinic acid (QA) and caffeic acid (CA). These molecules have antioxidant and neuroprotective capacities, benefiting human health. The hydrolysis of CGA can be done by biotechnological processes, such as solid-state fermentation (SSF). This work evaluated the use of SSF with Aspergillus sp. for the joint release of the three molecules from SCGs. Hydroalcoholic extraction of the total phenolic compounds (TPCs) from SCGs was optimized, obtaining 28.9 ± 1.97 g gallic acid equivalent (GAE) kg-1 SCGs using 0.67 L ethanol per 1L, a 1:9 solid/liquid ratio, and a 63 min extraction time. Subsequently, SSF was performed for 30 days, achieving the maximum yields for CGA, QA, and TPCs on the 16th day: 7.12 ± 0.01 g kg-1 , 4.68 ± 0.11 g kg-1 , and 54.96 ± 0.49 g GAE kg-1 respectively. CA reached its maximum value on the 23rd day, at 4.94 ± 0.04 g kg-1 . The maximum antioxidant capacity was 635.7 mmol Trolox equivalents kg-1 on the 14th day. Compared with unfermented SCGs extracts, TPCs and CGA increase their maximum values 2.3-fold, 18.6-fold for CA, 14.2 for QA, and 6.4-fold for antioxidant capacity. Additionally, different extracts' profiles were obtained throughout the SSF process, allowing us to adjust the type of enriched extract to be produced based on the SSF time. SSF represents an alternative to produce extracts with different compositions and, consequently, different antioxidant capacities, which is a potentially attractive fermentation process for different applications. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.

Cytotoxic activity of strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) honey, its extract, and homogentisic acid on CAL 27, HepG2, and Caco-2 cell lines.

Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) honey (STH), also known as “bitter honey”, is a traditional medicine widely used in the Mediterranean area. Regardless of geographical origin, it usually has a very high content of phenolic compounds and strong antioxidant capacity. Yet, little is still known about the effects of STH, its phenolic extract (STHE), and its main bioactive compound – homogentisic acid (HGA) – at the cell level. The aim of this study was to estimate total phenolic content, DPPH radical scavenging activity, and ferric reducing antioxidant power of STH made in Croatia and investigate cytotoxic and pro-oxidative effects of STH, STHE and HGA on three human cell lines: tongue squamous cell carcinoma (CAL 27), hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2), and epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (Caco-2) cells. These substances were tested at four concentrations (0.5–5× average human daily intake of STH) and over 30 min and 1 and 2 h. Croatian STH had a total phenolic content of 1.67 g gallic acid equivalents (GAE) per kg of honey, DPPH radical scavenging activity of 2.96 mmol Trolox equivalents (TE) per kg of honey, and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) of 13.5 mmol Fe2+ per kg of honey. Our results show no clear and consistent time- or concentration-dependent cytotoxicity in any of the cell lines. ROS levels in all the three cell types at almost all exposure times were not significantly higher than control. The most important observation is that the tested substances have low cytotoxicity and high biocompatibility, regardless of concentration, which is a good starting point for further research of their biological effects in other models.

Potential of Tunisian carob pulp as feed for ruminants: chemical composition and in vitro assessment.

The nutritive value of the carob fruits harvested from ten different geographic regions of the North and the Center of Tunisia was assessed on the basis of chemical composition and in vitro rumen fermentation kinetic. Results showed that the chemical composition (ash, crude protein, fat, and sugar) of carob pods was highly influenced by geographic origin. Neutral detergent fiber varied from 24.37 to 35.58g/100g DM, acid detergent fiber from 13.24 to 25.15g/100g DM, and acid detergent lignin from 4.72 to 11.09g/100g DM. Total phenol, flavonoids, and condensed tannin contents varied from 2.55 to 6.84g gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/100g DM, from 74.89 to 276.51, and from 0.23 to 1.63mg catechin equivalents (CE)/100g DM, respectively. The samples varied widely in asymptotic gas production (66.6-86.34ml/300mg DM). The calculated metabolizable energy and digestible organic matter contents of carob pods ranged from 65.09 to 84.65% and 9.84 to 12.82MJ/kg DM, respectively.

Sequential extraction of antioxidants from paulownia petioles with sc-CO2 and with subcritical water and formulation of hydrogels with the residual solids

Attention must be paid to the valorization of forest residues to advance towards a circular economy maximizing the use of resources. Petioles of paulownia were subjected to sequential extraction using green technologies to obtain extracts with antioxidant properties. Firstly, supercritical CO2 extraction was performed for 90 min at 45 °C at different extraction pressures (20 and 30 MPa) and ethanol concentrations (0. 5 and 10%). Subsequently, the solid residue remaining after supercritical extraction was subjected to microwave heated autohydrolysis for 3 min at different temperatures in the range 120−220 °C. The combination of both extraction technologies led to an extraction yield of 39%, and generated extracts with 10 g gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/100 g extract, and antiradical capacity against the ABTS radical ranging between 30−50 g/100 g extract. The waste solids remaininig after conventional extraction and microwave heated autohydrolysis of paulownia petioles were used in different mass proportions (1–9%) for the preparation of hydrogels with potential application in personal care products. Starch based gelling matrices enriched with the selected residual solids exhibited strong viscoelastic properties.

Effect of Different Extraction Methods on the Quality and Biochemical Attributes of Pomegranate Juice and the Application of Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy in Discriminating Between Different Extraction Methods.

This study investigated the effects of extraction methods on the physicochemical, phytochemical, and antioxidant properties of pomegranate juice (cv. Wonderful). In addition, the application of attenuated total reflectance Fourier transformed mid-infrared (ATR-FT-MIR) spectroscopy and chemometrics were explored in order to discriminate between different extraction methods. Juice variants evaluated included juice extracted without crushing the seeds (arils only) using a juice extractor (JE), juice extracted by crushing the seeds using a blender (arils plus seed) (JB), and juice extracted from half fruit using a commercial hand press juicer (CH). Juice extracted from CH had higher total soluble solid (TSS) content (18.20%), TSS/TA ratio (15.83), and color properties (a* = 32.67, b* = 11.80, C* = 34.77) compared with extraction methods JE and JB. The juice extracted from JB showed the highest titratable acidity (2.17%), cloudiness (0.43), and lowest pH value (2.69). The total phenolics and anthocyanin content in the investigated juice ranged from 1.87 to 3.04 g gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/L and 37.74–43.67 mg cyanidin 3-glucoside equivalent/L of crude juice, respectively. Juice extracted from JB and CH was significantly higher in phenolic and anthocyanin compared with JE. Orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) and principal component analysis (PCA) were used for classification. Classification accuracy of 100% was achieved between the three methods. The S-line plot revealed that the corresponding wavelength bands within the following regions 1,090, 1,250, 1,750, and 3,200 cm−1 were responsible for discrimination between the different extraction methods. Our results suggest that the main contributor to the discrimination between extraction methods were TSS, TSS/TA, color attributes, and anthocyanin content. Overall, this study has demonstrated that ATR-FT-MIR spectroscopy provides a powerful way to discriminate between juice extraction methods.

Optimization of spray drying condition and wall material composition for myrtle extract powder using response surface methodology

This study was aimed to optimize spray drying conditions (inlet air temperature: 120–180 °C) and wall material composition (maltodextrin (MD), gum Arabic (AG)) to obtain the powder of myrtle berry (Myrtus communis L.) extract having higher biological activities. Response surface methodology was used where maximum drying yield and minimum loss of total phenolics were dependent variables. Two optimum conditions were obtained: (1) a composition of 5.75 g maltodextrin/100 mL extract and 9.25 g gum Arabic/100 mL extract as wall materials at 180 °C inlet air temperature; (2) a composition of 3.75 g maltodextrin/100 mL extract and 11.25 g gum Arabic/100 mL extract as wall materials at 120 °C inlet air temperature. The second one was preferred due to lower phenolic losses. Optimum drying conditions provided the highest powder yield (39.89%) and least phenolic loss (16.95%). The bulk and tapped densities of the obtained powders were determined as 375.6 ± 9.7 and 609.6 ± 22.5 kg/m3, respectively. Total phenolics content and antioxidant activity of the obtained powder were found as 0.78 ± 0.01 g gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100 g dry basic (db) and 1.69 ± 0.07 g trolox equivalent antioxidant activity (TEAC)/100g db, respectively. Particle size distribution was found between 0.69 and 16.175 µm. Epicatechin-3-0-gallate (EGC) and myricetin were main phenolics while D-limonene and α-pinene were main volatile components in the crude extract as well as in final powder product.

Determination of Antioxidant Activity and Total Tannin from Drumstick (Moringa oleifera Lam.) Leaves Using Different Solvent Extraction Methods

This study was undertaken to estimate the antioxidant activity and total tannin content of Moringa olifera Lam. (Moringa) leaves and find a suitable extraction condition for maximum yield. Two types of solvent and three different extraction times and temperatures were experimented for extraction. Moringa leaves were oven-dried and powdered to determine the antioxidant activity in terms of total phenolic content (TPC), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and DPPH radical scavenging activity and total tannin content. The maximum TPC value noted in methanol extract, and it ranges from 6.46 ± 0.34 g to 3.91±0.19 g gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100g dry sample (DM). The FRAP values varied from 211.6 ± 3.75 to 344.13 ± 3.26 mg ascorbic acid equivalent (AAE)/100g DM and 166.67 ± 2.90 to 224.93 ± 1.94 mg AAE/100g DM, for methanol and ethanol extract, respectively. The DPPH radical scavenging activity ranged from 46.32 ± 1.07 to 58.09 ± 0.92% for methanol extract and 56.76 ± 1.48% to 69.72 ± 1.15% for ethanol extract. The total tannin content varied from 6.84 ± 0.05 to 10.22 ± 1.11 mg GAE/100 g dry sample and 6.77 ± 0.08 to 9.23 ± 0.51 mg GAE/ 100g DMfor methanol and ethanol extract, respectively. The highest antioxidant yield for methanol and ethanol extract of Moringa leaves differed for various conditions. Overall, Moringa leaves showed excellent antioxidant properties that can be commercially and domestically used.

Beneficiation of eucalyptus tree barks in the context of an integrated biorefinery – Optimisation of accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) of polyphenolic compounds using response surface methodology

Bark from trees obtained from sustainably managed plantations used in the production of timber, pulp and paper is an under-utilised waste in many countries across the world. However, in the context of an integrated biorefinery, they may serve as a valuable feedstock for the production of high-value products for increased revenue generation and mitigation of environmental impacts for the ailing forestry, timber, pulp and paper industry. In this study, optimum accelerated solvent extraction conditions were established for the recovery of total polyphenolic compounds (TPC) and total extractive content (TEC) from barks obtained from four Eucalyptus tree species (E.dunnii, E.grandis, E.smithii and E.nitens). Using a response surface methodology and Box-Behnken experimental design, optimum extraction conditions found were an extraction temperature of 117 °C, three extraction cycles, and a milled bark particle size class of 500–850 μm. E. smithii showed the highest TEC at 21.9% and the highest TPC at 4.7 g/100 g gallic acid equivalents (GAE).

In Vitro Inhibition of Phosphodiesterase 3B (PDE 3B) by Anthocyanin-Rich Fruit Juice Extracts and Selected Anthocyanins.

Phosphodiesterases (PDEs) are essential enzymes for the regulation of pathways mediated by cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). Secondary plant compounds like anthocyanins (ACs) can inhibit PDE activity and, consequently, may be beneficial for lipid metabolism. This study investigated 18 AC-rich juice extracts and pure reference compounds from red fruits for potential inhibitory effects on PDE 3B activity. Extracts were obtained through adsorption on Amberlite® XAD 7 resin. Based on this screening, the chokeberry, blueberry, pomegranate, and cranberry extracts were active, with half maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50) ranging from 163 ± 3 µg/mL to 180 ± 3 µg/mL. The ACs in these extracts, peonidin-3-glucoside and cyanidin-3-arabinoside, were the most active single compounds (IC50 = 56 ± 20 µg/mL, 108 ± 6 µg/mL). All extracts comprised high amounts of phenolic compounds, as determined by the Folin–Ciocalteu assay, ranging from 39.8 ± 1.5 to 73.5 ± 4.8 g gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/100 g extract. Pomegranate and chokeberry extracts exhibited the largest amounts of polyphenols (72.3 ± 0.7 g GAE/100 g, 70.6 ± 4.1 g GAE/100 g, respectively). Overall, our results showed that fruit juice extracts and their ACs can inhibit PDE activity. Any potential health benefits in vivo will be investigated in the future.

Valorization of Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) Agro-Industrial Discards, Obtaining an Extract with a Selective Effect on Viability of Cancer Cell Lines

Globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) is considered one of the most significant sources of phenolic antioxidants in nature. However, more than 60% of its total volume is discarded for consumption purposes, making available an abundant, inexpensive and profitable source of natural antioxidants in the discarded fractions. Polyphenolic antioxidants from a South American variety of artichoke agro-industrial discards (external bracts and stems) were obtained by mild extraction processes. Best results were achieved at 40 °C, 75% of ethanol and 10 min of reaction, obtaining 2.16 g gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100 g of total phenolic compounds (TPC) and 55,472.34 µmol Trolox equivalent (TE)/100 g of antioxidant capacity (oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC)). High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analyses determined that caffeoylquinic acids comprise up to 85% of the total polyphenolic content, and only around 5% are flavonoids. Inulin content in the artichokes residues was recovered (48.4% dry weight (dw)), resulting in an extract with 28% of inulin in addition to the aforementioned antioxidant capacity. The artichoke discard extract in a concentration of 500 mg/L produced a strong decrease in Caco-2 and MCF-7 cancer cell lines viability, whereas healthy fibroblasts maintained their viability when the extract was concentrated at 1500 mg/L. These results suggest that the artichoke extract presents a good anti-proliferative potential effect on Caco-2 and MCF-7 cells.

Study of the phenolic profile of a grape pomace powder and its impact on delaying corn oil oxidation

The grape pomace, the main by-product from the winemaking industry, contains many bioactive substances that must be valorized. The aim of this study was to assess the total phenolic content (TPC), phenolics profile by using HPLC and the antioxidant activity (AOA). The results showed a TPC of 38.86 ± 5.22 g gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/kg while an AOA of 247.84 ± 18.65 µmol Trolox equivalent (TE)/g. Epicatechins were the most representative phenolic compound, according to the HPLC analysis. Then, the grape pomace powder (GPP) was tested in the Rancimat equipment as a natural antioxidant for delaying the corn oil oxidation. Results showed statistically significant differences between the corn oil treated with GP and the control, so the GPP could be a promising natural antioxidant to tackle the oxidation vulnerability of corn oil.

Antioxidant and Pro-Oxidant Properties of Carthamus Tinctorius, Hydroxy Safflor Yellow A, and Safflor Yellow A.

(1) Carthamus Tinctorius L. (safflower) is extensively used in traditional herbal medicine. (2) The aim of this study was to investigate the bioactive properties of polyphenol extracts from flowers of Carthamus Tinctorius (CT) cultivated in Italy. We also evaluated the properties of two bioactive water-soluble flavonoid compounds, hydroxy safflor yellow A (HSYA) and safflor yellow A (SYA), contained in Carthamus Tinctorius petals. (3) The total polyphenol content was 3.5 ± 0.2 g gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100 g, flavonoids content was 330 ± 23 mg catechin equivalent (CE)/100 g in the flowers. The extract showed a high antioxidant activity evaluated by oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) and 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical-scavenging assays. In addition, flower extract, SYA, and HSYA were able to reduce the susceptibility of low-density lipoprotein to copper-induced lipid peroxidation. In order to investigate the bioactive properties of flower extract, SYA, and HSYA we also studied their modulatory effect of oxidative stress on human dermal fibroblasts (HuDe) oxidized by tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BOOH). The CT extract at concentrations ranging from 0.01–20 μg GAE/mL of polyphenols, exerted a protective effect against t-BOOH triggered oxidative stress. At higher concentration the extract exerted a pro-oxidant effect. Similar results have been obtained using HSYA and SYA. (4) These results demonstrate a biphasic effect exerted by HSYA, SYA, and flower extracts on oxidative stress.

Extraction solvent affects the antioxidant, antimicrobial, cholinesterase and HepG2 human hepatocellular carcinoma cell inhibitory activities of Zanthoxylum bungeanum pericarps and the major chemical components

Chinese prickly ash (Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim.) is widely grown in China where it is of high economic importance. Its pericarps are rich in bioactive compounds and are in common use both as food additives, for their distinctive flavor, and as traditional medicines, to treat various diseases. The method of extraction of these compounds is important. This study evaluates the effects of the solvent on the yields of the major components and their biological activities - antioxidant, antimicrobial, cholinesterase and HepG2 human hepatocellular carcinoma cell (HepG2) inhibitory. Seven common solvents were used: water, methanol, acetic acid, chloroform, ethanol, ethyl acetate and benzene. Acetic acid produced the highest extract yield (24.69%), while benzene produced the lowest (7.54%). The ethanol extract had the highest phenolic content (81.19 ± 4.81 g gallic acid equivalents (GAE) /kg extract), the methanol extract had the highest flavonoid content (110.69 ± 8.49 g rutin equivalents (RE)/kg extract) and the benzene extract had the lowest (22.42 ± 2.1 g RE/kg extract). Procyanidin was the most abundant component in the extracts (125.35–350.98 mg/100 g pericarps). The water extract showed strong antioxidant activity for OH scavenging activity (0.45 mg/mL of half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50)), reducing power (RP) (RP0.6 mg/mL = 3.93) and ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) (FRAP0.6 mg/mL = 0.48). Methanol and acetic acid were the most effective extracts for inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus, while chloroform was most effective for antimicrobial activity against Candida albicans and HepG2 growth inhibition rate (0.39 mg/mL of IC50). The inhibitory activities of the water and methanol extracts on butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) were stronger than on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) with selectivity indices of 0.74 and 0.28, respectively. Methanol (1.02 mg/mL of IC50 for AChE and 0.28 mg/mL of IC50 for BChE) was most effective for cholinesterase inhibitory activity. The total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, total alkaloid content and warfarin content were significantly correlated with the first two principal component analysis axes, indicating some relationship between these components and their biological activities. Extracts of Z. bungeanum pericarps are a good source of compounds having significant biological activities for the pharmaceutical industry.

Semi‐Siccative Oils and Bioactive Fractions Isolated from Reunion Island Fruit Co‐Product: Two Case Studies

This paper focused on the use of agro‐industrial wastes of strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum) and passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) generated by the agricultural industry on Reunion Island, according to two routes: extraction of semi‐siccative oils from the seeds and extraction of bioactive compounds from residual pulp and peels. Oil content, fatty acid, carotenoids, tocopherol, and sterol concentrations are determined in the seed oils obtained by four different extraction processes using Soxhlet extraction, extraction by hexane and ethanol, mechanical pressing and supercritical‐carbon dioxide (SC‐CO2) extraction. The oil extraction yields ranged from 15 to 30% w/w for strawberry guava and passion fruit, respectively. Both oils are classified as semi‐siccative and had a similar total unsaturated fatty acid content (88%) with a prevalence of linoleic acid (70–78%). High contents in phytosterols and in α‐tocopherol are particularly detected in strawberry guava oil. The antioxidant activities of the bioactive compounds extracted by water and ethanol from pulp and peels are characterized by α,α‐diphenyl‐β‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) test. After purification on polymeric resin, significant antioxidant activities are recorded (half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) from 11 to 50 g L−1) and are related to polyphenol contents (20.7 to 42.5 g gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/100 g dry extract).Practical Applications: There is a great interest on the use of tropical fruit wastes because of their large availabilities. Strawberry guava and passion fruit are often used in the food industry, for juice and jam production. The seeds, pulp, and peel residues are in fact a by‐product of their industrial processing, which should be valuably processed instead of just throwing away. We can state that the extracted seed (rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids) of strawberry guava and passion fruit can be used in the industrial production of emulsions, paints, and varnishes. Within the positive aspects of the study, one can also distinguish the use of these tropical fruit by‐products as beneficial sources of many valuable bioactive compounds, for example, carotenoids, tocopherols, phytosterols, and especially polyphenols, for functional formulations. Moreover, it may be the experimental basis for further development and use in food industryGreen extraction processes are applied to two tropical fruit coproducts. Seed oils obtained are rich in unsaturated fatty acids (88%). Strawberry guava oil has high contents in α‐tocopherol and in sterols. Functional organic molecules are also isolated from residual peels and pulps. Results shows that strawberry guava extracts have antioxidant activities similar to Trolox.