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Indelicato S, Houmanat K, Bongiorno D, Ejjilani A, Hssaini L, Razouk R, Charafi J, Ennahli S, Hanine H. Freeze dried pomegranate juices of Moroccan fruits: main representative phenolic compounds. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:1355-1365. [PMID: 36131535 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is an ancient perennial plant species of the Punicaceae family. Its seeds are consumed as food or as juice. Previous studies have noted that pomegranate juice encompasses many active compounds with beneficial effects. The main goals of this work were to study the phenolic components of freeze-dried and reconstituted pomegranate juices obtained from 13 pomegranate genotypes growing in Morocco. RESULTS We analyzed several pomegranate juices using high-performance liquid chromatography and high-resolution mass spectrometry to determine phenolic compounds. Twenty-seven bio-phenols, belonging to four different classes (phenolic acids, hydrolyzable tannins, anthocyanins, and flavonoids), were identified based on their accurate mass measurements, and quantified. Some encouraging results were obtained. Even though the freeze-drying process introduced a marked degradation of bio-phenols, substantially lowering their levels in the reconstituted fruit juices, these fruit juices were still rich enough in bio-phenols to compete with some fresh fruit juices. The reconstituted juices obtained by rehydration of the lyophilized material still differed enough to enable a statistical classification based on their polyphenol content. A correlation analysis was applied to the polyphenol data to explore correlations and similarities between genotypes. CONCLUSIONS The results showed that freeze-drying and reconstitution of juices introduced some degradation of the polyphenol content. The overall polyphenolic pattern within the same cultivar, in two different harvesting years, was maintained, however, suggesting the composition stability of the freeze-dried juices produced in this time span. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Serena Indelicato
- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA), Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA), Rabat, Morocco
- Faculty of Science and Technics, Laboratory of Bioprocess and Bio-Interfaces, Université Sultan Moulay Slimane, Beni-Mellal, Morocco
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- National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA), Rabat, Morocco
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- National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA), Rabat, Morocco
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- National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA), Rabat, Morocco
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- National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA), Rabat, Morocco
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- Faculty of Science and Technics, Laboratory of Bioprocess and Bio-Interfaces, Université Sultan Moulay Slimane, Beni-Mellal, Morocco
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Parisi V, Santoro V, Donadio G, Bellone ML, Diretto G, Sandri C, Mensitieri F, De Tommasi N, Dal Piaz F, Braca A. Comparative Chemical Analysis of Eight Punica granatum L. Peel Cultivars and Their Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:2262. [PMID: 36421448 PMCID: PMC9687128 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11112262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/09/2023] Open
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A comparative quali-quantitative study of the peel extracts of eight Punica granatum cultivars obtained from underexploited areas of South Italy was carried out in order to valorize them as health-promoting by-products. The results showed that all of the samples possessed 45 ellagitannins, consisting mainly of polyhydroxyphenoyls; 10 flavonoids, belonging to flavonol, flavone, and catechin classes; and 2 anthocyanins. The most representative compounds underwent quantification through a LC-MS/MS multiple reaction monitoring (MRM)-based method; their qualitative profile was almost superimposable, while variability in the quantitative phenolic content was observed. The antioxidant activity was investigated using cell-free and cell-based assays. The in vitro anti-inflammatory potential was also studied by monitoring three typical markers of inflammation (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α). Moderate differences in both activities were observed between the cultivars. Results showed that all of the investigated peels have a potential use as healthy bioactive phytocomplexes due to the interesting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities; in particular from the bioinformatic approaches a series of compounds, including galloyl-, pedunculagin- and ellagic acid-based, were found to be highly correlated with bioactivity of the extracts. Finally, the bioactivities showed by a Campanian local cultivar, 'Granato di Aiello del Sabato', could promote its cultivation by local farmers and germplasm conservation.
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- Valentina Parisi
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
- PhD Program in Drug Discovery and Development, Department of Pharmacy, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
- PhD Program in Drug Discovery and Development, Department of Pharmacy, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Casaccia Research Centre, Biotechnology Laboratory, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Development (ENEA), 00123 Rome, Italy
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- Casaccia Research Centre, Biotechnology Laboratory, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Development (ENEA), 00123 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, Università degli Studi di Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, Università degli Studi di Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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El-Shehawi AM, Sayed S, Hassan MM, Al-Otaibi S, Althobaiti F, Elseehy MM, Soliman M. Taify Pomegranate Juice (TPJ) Abrogates Acrylamide-Induced Oxidative Stress Through the Regulation of Antioxidant Activity, Inflammation, and Apoptosis-Associated Genes. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:833605. [PMID: 35392110 PMCID: PMC8980525 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.833605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Acrylamide (ACR) has various effects on biological systems, including oxidative stress and its associated metabolic disorders. Previous research reports that plants growing at high altitude have a different profile of antioxidants. In the current report, the Taify pomegranate juice (TPJ) of the Taify pomegranate growing at the Taif region (high altitude), Saudi Arabia, was investigated for its protective activity from ACR-induced oxidative stress. Rats were treated with ACR, TPJ, or TPJ+ACR, and various assays, including blood chemistry, liver function biomarkers, gene expression of endogenous antioxidant enzymes, oxidative stress regulatory genes, inflammation biomarkers, and apoptosis, were estimated using biochemical, real-time PCR, histopathological, and immunohistochemical analysis. TPJ showed a protective function of ACR-induced alteration of AST, ALT, GGT, urea, total proteins, albumin, MDA, and NO. It also increased the level of the endogenous antioxidative enzymes, including SOD, catalase, and GSH. It showed anti-inflammatory activity by reduction the TNF-α, IL-6 secretion and the enhancing of IL-10 levels. At the gene expression level, TPJ upregulated the expression of endogenous antioxidant genes (SOD and catalase) and of antioxidant-regulating genes Nrf2 and HO-1; downregulated the expression of inflammatory genes TGF-β1, COX2, and the apoptotic gene caspase-3; and upregulated the expression of antiapoptotic gene Bcl2. At the histological level, TPJ showed a protective effect from the ACR-induced hepatic histological damage. Results of this study conclude that TPJ has a protective effect from ACR-induced oxidative stress and its associated metabolic alterations through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
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- Ahmed M. El-Shehawi
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Ahmed M. El-Shehawi
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- Department of Science and Technology, University College-Ranyah, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Turabah University College, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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The Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Apoptotic and Antioxidant Effects of a Pomegranate-Peel Extract against Acrylamide-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12020224. [PMID: 35207511 PMCID: PMC8878900 DOI: 10.3390/life12020224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The Acrylamide is a toxic compound generated under oxidative stress arising from intracellular ROS production and induced toxicity. It is frequently used in industry and generated through the heating of tobacco and foods high in carbohydrates. The exact mechanism of its toxicity is still unclear. In this study, an extract of the peels of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), a nutritious and visually appealing fruit with a diverse bioactive profile, was examined for its potential anti-apoptotic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. A total of 40 adult male Wistar rats were allocated into four groups of 10 rats each: Group 1 was a negative-control group (CNT) and received normal saline; Group 2 was a positive-control acrylamide group and received acrylamide orally at a dose of 20 mg/kg/bw; in Group 3, the rats were supplemented with pomegranate-peel extract (P.P; 150 mg/kg/bw) orally on a daily basis for 3 weeks, administered simultaneously with the acrylamide treatment described for Group 2; Group 4 was a protective group, and the animals received the pomegranate-peel extract and acrylamide as stated for Groups 2 and 3, with the pomegranate-peel extract (P.P. extract) administered 1 week earlier than the acrylamide. The results indicate that acrylamide exposure increased the serum levels of AST, ALT, creatinine, interleukin-1 beta, and interleukin-6 in an extraordinary manner. In addition, it increased the lipid peroxidation marker malondialdehyde (MDA) and simultaneously weakened antioxidant biomarker activities (SOD, GSH, and catalase) and reduced the levels of interleukin-10. The pomegranate-peel extract was shown to reduce the inflammatory blood markers of interleukin-1 beta and IL-6. Glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and interleukin-10 were all significantly elevated in comparison to the acrylamide-treatment group as a result of the significant reduction in MDA levels induced by the P.P extract. In addition, the pomegranate-peel extract normalized the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2), transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1), and caspase-3 levels, with a significant upregulation of the mRNA expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), nuclear factor erythroid 2 (Nrf2), and Bcl-2. Therefore, these data reveal that pomegranate peel has anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, free-radical-scavenging, and powerful antioxidant activity that protects against acrylamide toxicity.
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Zahin M, Bokhari NA, Ahmad I, Husain FM, Althubiani AS, Alruways MW, Perveen K, Shalawi M. Antioxidant, antibacterial, and antimutagenic activity of Piper nigrum seeds extracts. Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:5094-5105. [PMID: 34466087 PMCID: PMC8381071 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Piper nigrum is a widely used plant in traditional remedies and known for its numerous biological properties. However, fraction-based antioxidant activity and their antimutagenic potential are not yet fully investigated. Different extracts of the seeds P. nigrum were obtained by sequential extraction in different solvents. All extracts were evaluated for antibacterial and antioxidant activities using different methods. The most active fraction was analyzed for antimutagenic activity using the Ames Salmonella test. The antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was found to be more prominent compared to ESβL producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates. The MIC values were found to be lower against MRSA than K. pneumoniae. The extract showing highest antioxidant activity (methanol extract) was further tested for antimutagenic activity both against direct and indirect-acting mutagens. A varying level of antimutagenic activity was shown by methanol extract at highest tested concentration (200 µg/plate). Alkaloids, phenols, and flavonoids were detected as major class of compounds in methanol extract. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis showed the presence of various phytocompounds. Based on molecular docking of two major active phytocompounds (piperine and copaene), they were found to interact at the minor groove of DNA. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation revealed that both the ligands were quite stable with DNA under physiological conditions. The ability of phytocompounds to interact with DNA might be reducing the interaction of mutagens and could be one of the possible mechanism of anti-mutagenic activity of P. nigrum extract. This study highlights the antioxidant and antimutagenic potential of Piper nigrum. The role of phytocompounds present in the bioactive extract is needed to be explored further for herbal drug research.
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- Maryam Zahin
- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002, UP, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002, UP, India
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Xu J, Cao K, Zhao L, Feng Z, Dong Z, Li J, Liu J. The effects and mechanisms of pomegranate in the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome. TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND MODERN MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1142/s2575900020300064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Metabolic syndrome, such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, is becoming epidemic both in developing and developed countries in recent years. Vegetable and fruit consumptions have been associated with the prevention of metabolic syndrome. Pomegranate is a widely consumed fruit in Middle East and Asia. Currently, accumulating data showed that pomegranate exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic activities in experimental and clinical studies. The beneficial effects of pomegranate may come from its rich polyphenols and be mediated by increasing the activity of AMPK, upregulating GLUT4, activating PPAR[Formula: see text]- ABCA1/CYP7A1 pathways and improving mitochondrial function. This review provides a systematical presentation of findings on the beneficial effects as well as the possible mechanisms of pomegranate and its major components on prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome.
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- Jie Xu
- Center for Mitochondrial Biology & Medicine, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information, Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, P. R. China
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- Center for Mitochondrial Biology & Medicine, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information, Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, P. R. China
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- Center for Mitochondrial Biology & Medicine, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information, Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, P. R. China
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- Center for Mitochondrial Biology & Medicine, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information, Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, P. R. China
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- Nutrition & Health Research Institute, COFCO Corporation; Beijing Engineering, Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition & Foods and Beijing Key Laboratory of Nutrition, Health and Food Safety, Beijing 102209, P. R. China
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, P. R. China
- University Key Laboratory of Food Processing Byproducts for Advanced Development and High Value Utilization, Xi’an 710119, Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- Center for Mitochondrial Biology & Medicine, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information, Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, P. R. China
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Cano-Lamadrid M, Turkiewicz IP, Tkacz K, Sánchez-Rodríguez L, López-Lluch D, Wojdyło A, Sendra E, Carbonell-Barrachina AA. A Critical Overview of Labeling Information of Pomegranate Juice-Based Drinks: Phytochemicals Content and Health Claims. J Food Sci 2019; 84:886-894. [PMID: 30887501 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.14497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Punicalagin is responsible for over 50% of the antioxidant activity of pomegranate, but ellagic acid (EA) and total polyphenol content (TPC) are also key parameters regarding pomegranate bioactivity. Many juices and other drinks based on pomegranate take advantage from the widespread healthy image of this fruit, whereas their real content of bioactive phytochemicals is low. For that reason, the objective of this study was to compare the labelling information with the real phytochemical contents (TPC, punicalagin [Pn] [isomers α, β], and EA). Titratable acidity (TA), color density (CD), polymeric color (PC), and sensory profiles (trained panel) were assessed. The experimental ranges of TPC and Pn contents were 2.75 to 70.9 mg/g and traces to 3.18 mg/g, respectively. The percentage of pomegranate juice was highly correlated with the intensity of the pomegranate ID attribute (R = 0.85; p < 0.001), Pn content (R = 0.71; p < 0.001), and EA content (R = 0.36; p < 0.001). The experimental results showed a high variability in the content of bioactive compounds and the need to urge food companies to optimize processes and storage conditions. Although no health claim for pomegranate has been authorized so far at the European Union, significant mismatches among labelling and bioactive compounds content are misleading consumers. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Pomegranate juice and nectar producers need to evaluate the real content of bioactive Pn, EA, and TPC in their products to optimize formulation, heat treatment, packaging and storage conditions to guarantee high levels of bioactive compounds during shelf life. Producers' organizations may benefit from harmonizing Pom products labelling, so they may fulfill consumer expectations and may be ready if health claims are finally authorized for these products. The development of a new sensory quality marker will be an interesting option.
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- Marina Cano-Lamadrid
- Dept. Tecnología Agroalimentaria, Grupo Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Univ. Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Carretera de Beniel, km 3.2, 03312, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- Dept. of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, Wrocław Univ. of Environmental and Life Sciences, 37 Chełmońskiego Street, 51-630, Wrocław, Poland
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- Dept. of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, Wrocław Univ. of Environmental and Life Sciences, 37 Chełmońskiego Street, 51-630, Wrocław, Poland
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- Dept. Tecnología Agroalimentaria, Grupo Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Univ. Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Carretera de Beniel, km 3.2, 03312, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- Dept. Tecnología Agroalimentaria, Grupo Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Univ. Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Carretera de Beniel, km 3.2, 03312, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- Dept. of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, Wrocław Univ. of Environmental and Life Sciences, 37 Chełmońskiego Street, 51-630, Wrocław, Poland
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- Dept. Tecnología Agroalimentaria, Grupo Industrialización de Productos de Origen Animal, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Univ. Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Carretera de Beniel, km 3.2, 03312, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- Dept. Tecnología Agroalimentaria, Grupo Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Univ. Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Carretera de Beniel, km 3.2, 03312, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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Putnik P, Kresoja Ž, Bosiljkov T, Režek Jambrak A, Barba FJ, Lorenzo JM, Roohinejad S, Granato D, Žuntar I, Bursać Kovačević D. Comparing the effects of thermal and non-thermal technologies on pomegranate juice quality: A review. Food Chem 2018; 279:150-161. [PMID: 30611474 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.11.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Revised: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The consumption of pomegranate juice (PJ) has increased substantially since scientific literature reported its therapeutic benefits that are attributable to antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties. The growing consumer demands for fresh and high-quality food products have led to the interest in non-thermal technologies for preservation of fruit juices. Although thermal pasteurization is the most widely used preservation technology, it has adverse effects on the nutritional and sensory quality of juices. Conversely, non-thermal technologies are suitable alternatives for preservation and without negative effects on the quality. However, there is limited scientific literature concerning the use of non-thermal technologies for preservation of PJ. Therefore, this review focuses on PJ preservation by using non-thermal technologies. In conclusion, pomegranate is an economical crop that can justify the use of advanced non-thermal technologies for PJ preservation, as consumers' interest can offset the expenses associated with investments in alternative technological options and processing adjustments.
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- Predrag Putnik
- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Nutrition and Food Science Area, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, s/n, 46100 Burjassot, València, Spain
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Adva. Galicia n° 4, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA; Burn and Wound Healing Research Center, Division of Food and Nutrition, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Food Engineering, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry of the University of Zagreb, A. Kovačića 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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Cano-Lamadrid M, Galindo A, Collado-González J, Rodríguez P, Cruz ZN, Legua P, Burló F, Morales D, Carbonell-Barrachina ÁA, Hernández F. Influence of deficit irrigation and crop load on the yield and fruit quality in Wonderful and Mollar de Elche pomegranates. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2018; 98:3098-3108. [PMID: 29210466 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND The working hypothesis of the present study was that, by proper simultaneous control of irrigation (hydroSOStainable products) and crop load (thinning), it is possible to promote the accumulation of bioactive compounds and improve fruit appearance (size and weight). The effects of (i) irrigation status [T0, 120% ETc (estimated crop evapotranspiration); T1, 60% ETc during fruit growth and ripening] and (ii) crop load (A0, no thinning; A1, thinning) on yield and fruit quality were evaluated in two pomegranate cultivars (Wonderful, Wond and Mollar de Elche, ME). RESULTS Thinning was effective in increasing the size and weight of fruits. Unfortunately, neither punicalagin, nor total polyphenolic content were positively affected by irrigation and thinning. T1A1 Wond fruits were characterized by high sugar content (glucose and fructose), together with high fruit size and weight. Furthermore, T1A1 ME fruits were characterized by high contents of alcohols and monoterpenoids (providing vegetal and citric flavor notes) and key sensory attributes (color, fruity and fresh pomegranate). CONCLUSION The final recommendation was to use the treatment T1A1 [simultaneous combination of deficit irrigation during fruit growth and ripening (T1) and thinning (A1)], although the positive results were cultivar-dependent. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Marina Cano-Lamadrid
- Department of Agrofood Technology, Food Quality and Safety (CSA) Research Group, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento of Water Engineering & Management, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, AE, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Agrofood Technology, Food Quality and Safety (CSA) Research Group, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Obonuco. Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria (CORPOICA), Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas (INCA), San José de Las Lajas, Mayabeque, Cuba
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- UMH, EPSO, Department of Plant Sciences and Microbiology, Plant Production and Technology Research Group, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Agrofood Technology, Food Quality and Safety (CSA) Research Group, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas (INCA), San José de Las Lajas, Mayabeque, Cuba
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- Department of Agrofood Technology, Food Quality and Safety (CSA) Research Group, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- UMH, EPSO, Department of Plant Sciences and Microbiology, Plant Production and Technology Research Group, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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Zahin M, Khan MS, Abul Qais F, Abulreesh HH, Ahmad I. Antioxidant properties and anti-mutagenic potential of Piper Cubeba fruit extract and molecular docking of certain bioactive compounds. Drug Chem Toxicol 2018; 41:358-367. [PMID: 29411658 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2018.1429459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Spices and herbs are recognized as sources of natural antioxidants and thus play an important role in the chemoprevention of diseases and aging. Piper cubeba is one among them and known for its medicinal properties for decades. Various biological activities are associated with its extract and phytocompounds. However, the anti-mutagenic activity of antioxidant rich extract is less explored. In this study, we performed the fraction-based antioxidant activity of P. cubeba using four different assays and evaluated the anti-mutagenic activity of most potent antioxidant fraction using Salmonella typhimurium tester strains against four mutagens (methyl methanesulfonate [MMS], sodium azide [SA], benzo(a)pyrene, and 2-aminoflourene) respectively. Among all tested fractions at 25-200 µg/ml, ethanolic extract revealed highest antioxidant activity and significant anti-mutagenicity against both direct and indirect acting mutagens at least one tester strain. Phytochemical analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) revealed the presence of various phytocompounds including copaene, isocaryophyllene, α-cubebene, etc. Molecular docking studies on DNA binding interactions of GC/MS detected phytocompounds highlight the possible mode of binding. In summary, these in vitro studies have provided the scientific basis for validation of using this plant in the traditional system of medicine and highlighted the need for exploring the role of various compounds for therapeutic efficacy. On the other hand, synergistic interaction among phytocompounds is to be explored to optimize or standardize the extracts for the exploitation in modern phytomedicine.
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- Maryam Zahin
- a Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agricultural Microbiology , Aligarh Muslim University , Aligarh , Uttar Pradesh , India
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- a Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agricultural Microbiology , Aligarh Muslim University , Aligarh , Uttar Pradesh , India
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- a Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agricultural Microbiology , Aligarh Muslim University , Aligarh , Uttar Pradesh , India
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- b Faculty of Applied Science, Department of Biology , Umm Al-Qura University , Makkah , Saudi Arabia
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- a Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agricultural Microbiology , Aligarh Muslim University , Aligarh , Uttar Pradesh , India
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Evrendilek GA. Impacts of pulsed electric field and heat treatment on quality and sensory properties and microbial inactivation of pomegranate juice. FOOD SCI TECHNOL INT 2017; 23:668-680. [DOI: 10.1177/1082013217715369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Synergistic effects of pulsed electric field+mild heat on quality properties of pomegranate juice were modeled using the best-fit multiple (non-) linear regression models with inactivation kinetics parameters of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Staphylococcus aureus. No significant difference was detected between the control and the treated samples in terms of pH; °Brix; total antioxidant capacity; total monomeric anthocyanin content; total ascorbic acid concentration; and the sensory properties of flavor, taste, aftertaste, and overall acceptance ( p > 0.05). An exposure of 65.3 J and 40 ℃ caused an increase on conductivity; titratable acidity; L*, a*, and b* values; and a decrease of browning index, total phenolic content, total antioxidant capacity, total monomeric anthocyanin content, total ascorbic acid concentration, and in the sensory properties of color and sourness in pomegranate juice. The goodness-of-fit for the best-fit multiple (non-) linear regression models in descending order belonged to E. coli O157:H7 (92.98%), S. aureus (84.06%), color a* (83.9%), titratable acidity (81.3%), color L* (78.5%), color b* (78.3%), conductivity (74.8%), total phenolic content (74.1%), and total ascorbic acid concentration (64.74%), respectively. De and ze values for E. coli O157:H7 and S. aureus ranged from 105.64 to 1093.25 and from 79.18 to 1057.73 µs with 27.39 and 30.80 J, consequently.
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- Gulsun A Evrendilek
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
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Santos HFD, Campos JF, Santos CMD, Balestieri JBP, Silva DB, Carollo CA, de Picoli Souza K, Estevinho LM, Dos Santos EL. Chemical Profile and Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Antimutagenic and Antimicrobial Activities of Geopropolis from the Stingless Bee Melipona orbignyi. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18050953. [PMID: 28467350 PMCID: PMC5454866 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18050953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 04/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Geopropolis is a resin mixed with mud, produced only by stingless bees. Despite being popularly known for its medicinal properties, few scientific studies have proven its biological activities. In this context, the objective of this study was to determine the chemical composition and antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic and antimicrobial activities of the Melipona orbignyi geopropolis. The hydroalcoholic extract of geopropolis (HEGP) was prepared and its chemical composition determined by high performance liquid chromatography coupled to diode array detector and mass spectrometry (HPLC-DAD-MS). The antioxidant activity was determined by the capture of free radicals and inhibition of lipid peroxidation in human erythrocytes. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated by the inhibition of the hyaluronidase enzyme and the antimutagenic action was investigated in Saccharomyces cerevisiae colonies. The antimicrobial activities were determined against bacteria and yeasts, isolated from reference strains and hospital origin. The chemical composition of HEGP included flavonoids, derivatives of glycosylated phenolic acids and terpenoids. HEGP showed high antioxidant activity, it inhibited the activity of the inflammatory enzyme hyaluronidase and reduced the mutagenic effects in S. cerevisiae. In relation to the antimicrobial activity, it promoted the death of all microorganisms evaluated. In conclusion, this study reveals for the first time the chemical composition of the HEGP of M. orbignyi and demonstrates its pharmacological properties.
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- Helder Freitas Dos Santos
- Research group on Biotechnology and Bioprospecting Applied to Metabolism (GEBBAM), Federal University of Grande Dourados, Rodovia Dourados Itahum, Km 12, 79804-970 Dourados, MS, Brazil.
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- Research group on Biotechnology and Bioprospecting Applied to Metabolism (GEBBAM), Federal University of Grande Dourados, Rodovia Dourados Itahum, Km 12, 79804-970 Dourados, MS, Brazil.
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- Research group on Biotechnology and Bioprospecting Applied to Metabolism (GEBBAM), Federal University of Grande Dourados, Rodovia Dourados Itahum, Km 12, 79804-970 Dourados, MS, Brazil.
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- Research group on Biotechnology and Bioprospecting Applied to Metabolism (GEBBAM), Federal University of Grande Dourados, Rodovia Dourados Itahum, Km 12, 79804-970 Dourados, MS, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Natural Products and Mass Spectrometry, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Cidade Universitária, 79070-900 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Natural Products and Mass Spectrometry, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Cidade Universitária, 79070-900 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.
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- Research group on Biotechnology and Bioprospecting Applied to Metabolism (GEBBAM), Federal University of Grande Dourados, Rodovia Dourados Itahum, Km 12, 79804-970 Dourados, MS, Brazil.
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- Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Agricultural College of Bragança, Campus Santa Apolónia, E 5301-855 Bragança, Portugal.
- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology, Biology Department, Minho University, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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- Research group on Biotechnology and Bioprospecting Applied to Metabolism (GEBBAM), Federal University of Grande Dourados, Rodovia Dourados Itahum, Km 12, 79804-970 Dourados, MS, Brazil.
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