Water-soluble Vitamin Content Research Articles

Fresh-cut aromatic herbs: Nutritional quality stability during shelf-life

Fresh-cut vegetables are a successful convenient healthy food. Nowadays, the presence of new varieties of minimally processed vegetables in the market is common in response to the consumers demand for new flavours and high quality products. Within the most recent fresh-cut products are the aromatic herbs. In this work, the objective was to evaluate the nutritional quality and stability of four fresh-cut aromatic herbs. Several physicochemical quality characteristics (colour, pH, total soluble solids, and total titratable acidity) were monitored in fresh-cut chives, coriander, spearmint and parsley leaves, stored under refrigeration (3 ± 1 °C) during 10 days. Their nutritional composition was determined, including mineral composition (phosphorous, potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese and copper) and fat- and water-soluble vitamin contents. Total soluble phenolics, flavonoids and the antioxidant capacity were determined by spectrophotometric methods. The aromatic herbs kept their fresh appearance during the storage, maintaining their colour throughout shelf-life. Their macronutrient composition and mineral content were stable during storage. Coriander had the highest mineral and fat-soluble vitamin content, while spearmint showed the best scores in the phenolic, flavonoid and antioxidant capacity assays. Vitamins and antioxidant capacity showed some variation during storage, with a differential behaviour of each compound according to the sample.

흑마늘과 미나리를 이용하여 제조한 음료의 품질 및 항산화 특성

The quality and antioxidative characteristics of drinks prepared with different mixing ratios of black garlic and Oenanthe javanica DC., BD-1 (black garlic only), BD-2 (black garlic:Oenanthe javanica DC.=2:1), BD-3 (black garlic:Oenanthe javanica DC.=1:1), and BD-4 (black garlic:Oenanthe javanica DC.=1:2), were studied. The pH increased with the increasing concentration of Oenanthe javanica DC. extract in all the tested drinks, but the sugar contents decreased. The total polyphenol contents of the drinks were 28.48 μg/mL (BD-1), 41.91 μg/mL (BD-2), 42.36 μg/mL (BD-3), and 46.96 μg/mL (BD-4). The SOD-like activity was highest for BD-4 (18.60%), followed by BD-3 (15.53%), BD-2 (12.53%), and BD-1 (10.27%). The thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) was highest for BD-4 (52.51%), followed by BD-3 (45.70%), BD-2 (39.44%), and BD-1 (28.72%). The ferrous ion chelating activity increased with the increasing concentration of Oenanthe javanica DC extract, and BD-4 showed the best activities among all the tested drinks. The water-soluble vitamin content (vitamins B1, B2, B6, and C) of BD-4 (1197.77 μg/mL) was higher than those of the other drinks (BD-1, 213.02 μg/mL; BD-2, 477.87 μg/mL; BD-3, 914.72 μg/mL), and the vitamin C (806.21 μg/mL) content of the water-soluble vitamins at BD-4 was higher than those of vitamins B1 (68.04 μg/mL), B2 (312.51 μg/mL), and B6 (11.01 μg/mL). BD-4 showed the best score in the sensory evaluations, such as in the evaluation of the color, flavor, taste, and overall acceptability.

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The present study carried out simultaneous analysis of water soluble vitamins (thiamine, pyridoxine, niacin, folic acid and ascorbic acid) in some foods prepared by a Nigerian eatery using a reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography. The results (mg /100 g) indicate that pyridoxine ranged from 0.16 in amala to 1.14 in fried rice, niacin from 0.18 in doughnut to 0.70 in meat pie, thiamine from 0.30 in doughnut to 2.40 in cowpea. Ascorbic acid was lowest in doughnut and highest in eba composite meal while folic acid ranged from 30 μg /100 g in doughnut to 195 μg /100 g in meat pie. Thiamine was significantly higher in village kitchen meals and below detection limit in meal of rice alone. The gram per serving of the village kitchen would give 108-200% and 32-48 % of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for thiamine and folic acid, respectively, whereas the level of ascorbic acid was too low to meet the RDA. The study shows that fast foods have low content of water soluble vitamins and its consumption could compromise intake of some vitamins. Key words:    Thiamine, pyridoxine, niacin, folic acid, ascorbic acid, eatery.

Changes in the content of fat- and water-soluble vitamins in black garlic at the different thermal processing steps

The purpose of this study was to measure the content of fat- and water-soluble vitamins in garlic and to assess the influence of thermal processes on garlic. The total water-soluble vitamin content increased by about 1.15–1.92 times in black garlic than that in fresh garlic. The total water-soluble vitamin content of the BG4 (70°C and 60% RH for 60 h) sample was significantly higher than that of any other sample (p<0.05). In general, the total fat-soluble vitamin content decreased with each successive thermal processing step. The total fat-soluble vitamin content of the raw garlic cloves (FG) sample was significantly higher than that of any other sample (p<0.05).

Comparison of nutrient composition in kernel of tenera and clonal materials of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)

Nutritive information about oil palm kernel is scarce, especially on the composition of sugars and water-soluble vitamins. This study aims to evaluate both tenera and clonal materials for their proximate composition, fatty acid profile, amino acid composition, sugar, mineral and water-soluble vitamin contents. The tenera material had a higher moisture, fat and fibre content as compared to the clonal material, whereas protein, carbohydrate and ash content were higher in the clonal material. The major fatty acid constituents in palm kernel oil were lauric acid, myristic acid and oleic acid. The palm kernel proteins were deficient in lysine and tryptophan but rich in glutamic acid, arginine and aspartic acid. Sucrose was the most abundant sugar in palm kernel. The mineral analysis of the samples showed high levels of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and manganese, while niacin was the water-soluble vitamin present at the highest concentrations in palm kernel.

Effect of draining and rinsing on the sodium and water soluble vitamin content of canned vegetables

Public health advocates are urging people to reduce their sodium intake. While many manufacturers are reducing the sodium content of their products, consumers can also reduce the sodium content. Th...

Urinary excretion of vitamin B1, B2, B6, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, and vitamin C correlates with dietary intakes of free-living elderly, female Japanese

We hypothesized that 24-hour urinary excretion of water-soluble vitamins might correlate with their intake in free-living Japanese elderly females aged 70 to 84 years. We performed a cross-sectional study composed of 37 healthy, elderly, Japanese females living freely. All foods and the corresponding weights consumed for 4 consecutive days were recorded accurately. A 24-hour urine sample was collected on the fourth day, and the urinary content of water-soluble vitamins was measured. The urinary levels of all vitamins, except for B(12) (r = 0.01; P = .936), were correlated positively with the mean intake over the recent 4 days (vitamin B1: r = 0.62; P < .001; vitamin B2: r = 0.57; P < .001; vitamin B6: r = 0.37; P < .005; niacin: r = 0.54; P < .001; niacin equivalents: r = 0.54; P < .001; pantothenic acid: r = 0.59; P < .001; folate: r = 0.55; P = .001; and vitamin C: r = 0.53; P < .001). Mean estimated intakes of water-soluble vitamins calculated using urinary concentrations and recovery rates showed 96% to 107% of their 3-day mean intake, except for vitamin B12 (65%). We conclude that urinary levels of water-soluble vitamins, except for B12, reflected their recent intake in free-living Japanese elderly females and could be used as a measure of their intake during the previous few days both for group means and for individual rankings within a group.

자연산과 양식산 참조기의 식품학적 품질평가

The biochemical composition of wild and cultured yellow croaker, Larimichthys polyactis, was analyzed in this study. The moisture contents in wild and cultured yellow croaker was high: and , respectively. The crude lipid contents of wild and cultured yellow croaker were low; moreover, the crude protein and ash contents did nol differ significantly (P>0.05). The total amino acid content of wild and cultured yellow croaker did not differ significantly; however, the cystine content of wild yellow croaker was higher than than of cultured yellow croaker. The essential /nonessential amino acid (E/NE) ratio in wild and cultured yellow croaker was and , respectively. The free amino acid and extractive nitrogen contents of cultured yellow croaker were high and differed significantly. The water soluble vitamin (, , , , C and folate) and fat-soluble vitamin (A and E) contents did not differ significantly. expect for niacin. The niacin content of cultured yellow croaker was higher than that of wild yellow croaker. The fatty acid composition of wild and cultured yellow croaker did not differ significantly The sodium, magnesium, and copper contents in wild yellow croaker were relatively low. In comparison, the calcium, phosphorus and iron contents in cultured yellow croaker were relatively high. Overall, the biochemical composition of wild and cultured yellow croaker did not differ significantly.

Effect of Fasting on the Urinary Excretion of Water-Soluble Vitamins in Humans and Rats

Recent studies showed that the urinary excretion of the water-soluble vitamins can be useful as a nutritional index. To determine how fasting affects urinary excretion of water-soluble vitamins, a human study and an animal experiment were conducted. In the human study, the 24-h urinary excretion of water-soluble vitamins in 12 healthy Japanese adults fasting for a day was measured. One-day fasting drastically decreased urinary thiamin content to 30%, and increased urinary riboflavin content by 3-fold. Other water-soluble vitamin contents did not show significant change by fasting. To further investigate the alterations of water-soluble vitamin status by starvation, rats were starved for 3 d, and water-soluble vitamin contents in the liver, blood and urine were measured during starvation. Urinary excretion of thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B(6) metabolite 4-pyridoxic acid, nicotinamide metabolites and folate decreased during starvation, but that of vitamin B(12), pantothenic acid and biotin did not. As for blood vitamin levels, only blood vitamin B(1), plasma PLP and plasma folate levels decreased with starvation. All water-soluble vitamin contents in the liver decreased during starvation, whereas vitamin concentrations in the liver did not decrease. Starvation decreased only concentrations of vitamin B(12) and folate in the skeletal muscle. These results suggest that water-soluble vitamins were released from the liver, and supplied to the peripheral tissues to maintain vitamin nutrition. Our human study also suggested that the effect of fasting should be taken into consideration for subjects showing low urinary thiamin and high urinary riboflavin.

The Effect of Soaking, Boiling and Fermentation with Rhizopus oligosporus on the Water Soluble Vitamin Content of Bambara Groundnut

Effect of treatment conditions (soaking, boiling and fermentation with Rhizopus oligosporus (SBF)) on the water soluble vitamins and trypsin inhibitor of bambara nut flour (Vigna subterranea (L) Verdc) was investigated. It was observed that the thiamine content decreased by 5%, riboflavin 6.2%, folacin 9.6%, niacin 10.2% and biotin 14% after 24 h of soaking at room temperature. Treatment by boiling for 45 min revealed that there was a further decrease of 52.4%, 56.2%, 35.0%, 70.0% and 48.3% in the values of thiamine , riboflavin, folacin, niacin and biotin respectively. However, fermentation with Rhizopus oligosporus for 24 h significantly reduced the thiamine content from the original value of 0.47+0.13-0.1 9+0.02 mg/100g, while riboflavin content increased significantly from 0.15+0.06-0.17+0.01 mg/100 g, folacin 0.16+0.02-0.23+0.03 mg/100 g, niacin 1.88+0.09-2.16±0.00 mg/100 g and biotin 0.10+0.02-0.16±0.05 mg/100 g (P < 0.05). Trypsin Inhibitor Activity (TIA) decreased by 22.1% after soaking for 24 h at room temperature and further decreased by 72% after boiling for 45 mins. Conversely, during fermentation period of 24 h, the TIA increased significantly from 0.71+0.62-1.33±0.59 mg/100 g protein (P < 0.05).

Distribution of the Water-soluble Vitamin Content of Japanese Breast Milk

Distribution of the Water-soluble Vitamin Content of Japanese Breast Milk

국내 시판 유아용 고형 조제분유의 비타민 함량에 관한 조사

시판되고 있는 성장단계별로 10종의 영아용 조제분유(0-5개월용, 6-12개월용)의 수용성 및 지용성 비타민 함량을 표시된 첨가수준을 이용하여 비교 분석하였다. 조제분유 100 g 및 100 kcal 내 비타민 함량을 제품별로 분석하고 한국인 영양섭취기준에 의거하여 적합성을 고찰한 결과는 다음과 같다. 분말형 조제유 100 g당 각 비타민 함량은 전반적으로 조제분유 기준에 충족됨을 알 수 있었다. 100 kcal를 기준으로 영양소 적정량을 제시한 Codex 규격과 비교 분석한 결과 역시 모든 비타민이 Codex 기준 함량을 모두 충족하였다. 영아의 에너지 필요추정량을 기준으로 한국인 영양섭취기준과 비교, 분석한 결과, 본 실험에 사용한 고형분 조제분유의 비타민 함량이 섭취기준의 충분섭취량을 충족함을 알 수 있었다. 0-5개월용 고형분 조제분유의 경우, 지용성 비타민 A, D, E, K는 각각 영양섭취기준 충분섭취량의 약 178.6%, 205.3%, 208.4%, 976.3%를 함유하였으며, 수용성 비타민의 경우, 비타민 C, 티아민, 리보플라빈, 니아신, <TEX>$B_6$</TEX>, 엽산, <TEX>$B_{12}$</TEX>, 판토텐산 및 비오틴은 각각 충분섭취 량의 약 173.15%, 237.22%, 269.75%, 295.9%, 431.55%, 165.75%, 1186.25%, 203.77%, 408.33%를 함유하고 있다. 6-11개월용 고형분 조제분유의 경우, 지용성 비타민 A, D, E, K는 각각 영양섭취기준의 충분섭취량의 약 199.2%, 262.3%, 220.5%, 626.46%를 함유하였으며, 비타민 C, 티아민, 리보플라빈, 니아신, <TEX>$B_6$</TEX>, 엽산, <TEX>$B_{12}$</TEX>, 판토텐산 및 비오틴은 각각 충분섭취량의 약 179.46%, 210.18%, 264.65%, 241.54%, 205.95%, 166.86%, 699.54%, 246.95%, 475.03%로 함유됨을 알 수 있었다. This study was conducted to investigate both fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamin contents of commercial powdered infant formula for obtaining basic data on infant nutrition. Ten commercial infant formula based on cow's milk were collected and the contents of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamin A, D, E, K) and water-soluble vitamins (vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, <TEX>$B_6$</TEX>, folate, <TEX>$B_{12}$</TEX>, pantothenic acid, biotin) were compared with Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans (KDRIs). The overall vitamin contents in 100 g and in 100 kcal of infant formula satisfied the recommended formula regulation (KDRIs) and Codex. In infant formula during 0-5 monthly age, fat-soluble vitamin A, D, E, K could supply 178.6%, 205.3%, 208.4%, 976.3% of adequate daily vitamin intakes, respectively. Water soluble vitamins, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, <TEX>$B_6$</TEX>, folate, <TEX>$B_{12}$</TEX>, pantothenic acid, biotin could supply 173.2%, 237.2%, 269.8%, 295.9%, 431.6%, 165.8%, 1186.3%, 203.8%, 408.3% of adequate daily vitamin intakes, respectively. In infant formula during 6-11 monthly age, all vitamins satisfied their adequate daily intakes as well. Vitamin A, D, E, K supplied 199.2%, 262.3%, 220.5%, 626.46% of adequate daily vitamin intakes. Vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, <TEX>$B_6$</TEX>, folate, <TEX>$B_{12}$</TEX>, pantothenic acid, biotin could supply 179.5%, 210.2%, 264.7%, 241.5%, 206.0%, 166.9%, 699.5%, 247.0%, 475.0% of adequate intake of KDRIs. From this study, evaluation of vitamin contents of commercial infant formula was established, which could strengthen the basic information on infant nutrition.

The Effect of Cooking and Drying on the Water-Soluble Vitamins Content of Bulgur

Bulgur is a whole-wheat product cooked, dried, cracked, and sifted for sizing. This paper, evaluated the effect of cooking in beaker (90 and 100°C) and in autoclave at 121°C for 17min and drying in a hot-air oven (60, 70, and 80°C) or sun-drying in open air, on the content of several water-soluble vitamins [thiamin (vitamin B 1), niacin, panthothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), and riboflavin (vitamin B2)]. The content of water-soluble vitamins was analyzed by HPLC. Both cooking and drying had a significant effect ( p&lt;0.05) on the content of water-soluble vitamins of bulgur. The cooking in autoclave resulted in a more significant decrease on the thiamin, niacin, panthothenic acid, pyridoxine, and riboflavin content of the samples, when compared with cooking at 90 and 100°C. As the cooking temperature increases, the concentrations of water-soluble vitamins in the samples decreased. The decrease in water-soluble vitamins was higher with open-air sun drying than with hot-air oven drying at 60, 70, and 80°C.

Vitamin profiles of kefirs made from milks of different species

Summary Kefirs were produced under laboratory conditions using 10 different kefir grain cultures from different households, and reconstituted cow, ewe, goat and mare milk as substrates. The base milks and corresponding kefirs were examined for their content of water-soluble vitamins and orotic acid. On average, enrichment of vitamin concentration of>20% was observed with thiamine (only ewe milk kefirs), pyridoxine (kefirs from all milk species except cow milk), and folic acid (kefirs from all milk species except mare milk). Orotic acid content was reduced during fermentation throughout.

Analytical procedures for water-soluble vitamins in foods and dietary supplements: a review

Water-soluble vitamins include the B-group vitamins and vitamin C. In order to correctly monitor water-soluble vitamin content in fortified foods for compliance monitoring as well as to establish accurate data banks, an accurate and precise analytical method is a prerequisite. For many years microbiological assays have been used for analysis of B vitamins. However they are no longer considered to be the gold standard in vitamins analysis as many studies have shown up their deficiencies. This review describes the current status of analytical methods, including microbiological assays and spectrophotometric, biosensor and chromatographic techniques. In particular it describes the current status of the official methods and highlights some new developments in chromatographic procedures and detection methods. An overview is made of multivitamin extractions and analyses for foods and supplements.

Fat-Soluble and Water-Soluble Vitamin Contents of Breast Milk from Japanese Women

To determine the concentrations of fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins in the maternal milk of Japanese women, we collected human milk samples from more than 4,000 mothers living throughout Japan between December 1998 and September 1999, and defined as group A the 691 samples among these that met the following conditions: breast milk of mothers who were under 40 y of age, who did not smoke habitually and/or use vitamin supplements, and whose babies showed no symptoms of atopy and had birth weights of 2.5 kg or more. We then analyzed the contents of vitamins individually. Large differences were observed among the contents of individual human milk samples. The mean contents of each component were as follows: vitamin A, 159.0 +/- 95.2 IU/100 mL; vitamin E, 0.325 +/- 0.165 alpha-TE mg/100mL; vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), 8.0 +/- 10.7 ng/100mL; vitamin B1 (thiamin), 12.3 +/- 3.2 microg/100 mL; vitamin B2, 38.4 +/- 12.7 microg/100 mL; vitamin B6, 5.7 +/- 2.5 microg/100 mL; vitamin B12, 0.04 +/- 0.02 microg/100 mL; vitamin C, 5.1 +/- 1.9 mg/100 mL; biotin, 0.50 +/- 0.23 microg/100 mL; choline, 9.2 +/- 1.8 mg/100 mL; folic acid, 6.2 +/- 2.9 microg/100 mL; inositol, 12.6 +/- 3.6 mg/100 mL; niacin (nicotinamide), 32.9 +/- 20.4 microg/100 mL and pantothenic acid, 0.27 +/- 0.09 mg/100 mL. The concentrations of derivatives and/or related compounds of vitamin A (retinol, beta-carotene), vitamin E (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol), and B2 (riboflavin, FMN, and FAD) were determined separately. The contents of each were found to vary greatly as the duration of lactation increased. The present results indicate that it is necessary to evaluate individual differences in human milk in order to perform valid research regarding infant formula.

The effect of fermentation and drying on the water-soluble vitamin content of tarhana, a traditional Turkish cereal food

Tarhana is a popular and widely consumed traditional Turkish fermented wheat-flour-yoghurt mixture. The effects of fermentation (30 °C for 4 days) and drying (50, 60 and 70 °C) on the contents of several water-soluble vitamins (ascorbic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), thiamine (vitamin B1), folic acid and riboflavin (vitamin B2)) in tarhana, a traditional Turkish cereal food, have been studied. The contents of water-soluble vitamins was analyzed by HPLC. Statistical analysis of the data showed that a 4-day fermentation and drying had a significant effect (p<0.05) on the contents of water-soluble vitamins of tarhana. The fermentation resulted in significant increases of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, ascorbic acid and folic acid contents of the samples, but no significant differences, with thiamine and pyridoxine. Highest losses of the water-soluble vitamins were at 70 °C for the 35 h drying period.

Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Strobilanthes crispus leaf extract

This study investigated the components present in and the total antioxidant activity of leaves of Strobilanthes crispus (L.) Bremek or Saricocalyx crispus (L.) Bremek (Acanthacea). Proximate analyses and total antioxidant activity using ferric thiocyanate and thiobarbituric acid methods were employed. Minerals content was determined using the atomic absorption spectrophotometer, whereas the water-soluble vitamins were determined by means of the UV-VIS spectrophotometer (vitamin C) and fluorimeter (vitamins B 1 and B 2). Catechin, tannin, caffeine, and alkaloid contents were also studied. All data were compared to the previously reported results of Yerbamate, green tea, black tea, and Indian tea. The dried leaves contained a high amount of total ash (21.6%) as a result of a high amount of minerals including potassium (51%), calcium (24%), sodium (13%), iron (1%), and phosphorus (1%). High content of water-soluble vitamins (C, B 1, and B 2) contributed to the high antioxidant activity of the leaves. The leaves also contained a moderate amount of other proximate composition as well as other compounds such as catechins, alkaloids, caffeine, and tannin, contributing further to the total antioxidant activity. Catechins of Strobilanthes crispus leaves showed highest antioxidant activity when compared to Yerbamate and vitamin E. Consumption of the leafy extract daily (5 g/day) as an herbal tea could contribute to the additional nutrients and antioxidants needed in the body to enhance the defense system, especially toward the incidence of degenerative diseases.

Mineral and water soluble vitamin content in the Kombucha drink

Summary Biologically active substances (water soluble vitamins and minerals) were analyzed in ‘Kombucha’—a curative liquor, produced by the so‐called ‘Kombucha cultivation’ (Macedonian collection of microorganisms, No 734) in sweet black tea decoct. The water soluble vitamins in the Kombucha drink were separated and identified using thin layer chromatography (TLC) and quantified by the comparison of their chromatographic UV spectra with the reference compounds. Four soluble vitamins have been determinated to have the following concentrations: vitamin B1 0.74 mg ml−1, vitamin B6 0.52 mg ml−1, vitamin B12 0.84 mg ml−1 and vitamin C 1.51 mg ml−1. Mineral elements of nutritional and toxicological importance were determined in dissolved ash using atomic absorption chromatography (AAS). Mineral composition content involved determination of the essential elements: zinc, copper, iron, manganese, nickel and cobalt. Investigations of some toxic elements showed that lead and chromium were present in very small amounts, whereas cadmium was not found.

The micronutrient content of bovine whole milk powder: Influence of pasture feeding and season

A combination of techniques was used to investigate the content of water-soluble vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxal, ascorbic acid, choline, inositol, biotin, pantothenate, folate and vitamin B 12) and fat-soluble vitamins (A, E and β-carotene) in spray-dried whole milk across an entire production season. The exclusive pasture feeding husbandry practised in the collection region, coupled with a confined calving period, has facilitated an interpretation of temporal variations in nutrient content, undistorted by the influence of variable feeding and staggered lactation regimes employed in previous surverys of this type. This information is intended to extend the current global information regarding milk and its products.