Phytochemicals in fruits of two Prunus domestica L. plum cultivars during ripening

BACKGROUND: Plums are a rich source of nutritive and bioactive compounds. The objective was to evaluate the impact of fruit tissue (flesh and peel), ripening stage and cultivar on the composition of phytochemicals in plums (Prunus domestica L.) and to analyse the relation between total antioxidant activity (TAA) and the measured variables. RESULTS: The content of total sugars and total organic acids was higher in flesh but total phenolic content (TPC) and TAA was statistically higher in plum peel. The composition of sugars depended on fruit tissue, ripening stage and the cultivar. Ripening and fruit tissue affected the composition and concentrations of organic acids. TPC of ‘Haganta’ peel increased during ripening but there was no significant time trend for ‘Jojo’ peel and flesh of both cultivars. The composition of phenolics in peel depended on the cultivar, but in flesh on the cultivar and ripening. Ripening resulted in increased total anthocyanins and TAA in peel. TAA_peel was positively correlated with TPC_peel, total anthocyanins_peel, cyanidin 3‐glucoside_peel and peonidin 3‐rutinoside_peel in the cultivar ‘Haganta’. CONCLUSION: The composition of phytochemicals in P. domestica fruit depends on fruit tissue, ripening stage and the cultivar. Peel contributes to the TAA on average 20 times more than flesh. © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry     

Comparative study of six pear cultivars in terms of their phenolic and vitamin C contents and antioxidant capacity

The main phenolic compounds in six pear cultivars were identified and quantified using high‐performance liquid chromatography/diode array detection (HPLC/DAD) and HPLC/electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry (HPLC/ESIMS). Major quantitative differences were found in the phenolic profiles. The peel contained higher concentrations of chlorogenic acid, flavonols and arbutin than the flesh, where only chlorogenic acid was detected. Total phenolics ranged from 1235 to 2005 mg kg^?1 in the peel and from 28 to 81 mg k g^?1 in the flesh. Ascorbic acid and dehydroascorbic acid were detected in the peel, whereas only dehydroascorbic acid was present in the flesh. The ranges of vitamin C content were from 116 to 228 mg kg^?1 in the peel and from 28 to 53 mg kg^?1 in the flesh. The antioxidant capacity was correlated with the content of chlorogenic acid (r = 0.46), while ascorbic acid made only a small contribution to the total antioxidant capacity of the fruit. Copyright © 2003 Society of Chemical Industry     

重庆四区县不同猕猴桃品种营养成分检测与比较

对重庆四个区县的不同猕猴桃品种进行营养成分检测并比较分析,结果表明:不同区县不同猕猴桃品种中的营养成分含量水平存在差别。其中,万盛区红心猕猴桃和万州区红心猕猴桃中总糖含量相对较高,在10g/100g以上;万盛区黄心猕猴桃和江津区绿心猕猴桃中总酸含量相对较高,在8g/100g以上;万盛区红心猕猴桃、万盛区黄心猕猴桃和巫溪县红心猕猴桃中维生素C含量相对较高,在55mg/100g以上;万盛区红心猕猴桃、江津区黄心猕猴桃和巫溪县红心猕猴桃中维生素E含量相对较高,在2.8mg/100g以上;江津区黄心猕猴桃和江津区绿心猕猴桃中钾、钙含量相对较高,分别在98mg/100g、27mg/100g以上;万盛区红心猕猴桃、江津区绿心猕猴桃和巫溪县红心猕猴桃中总黄酮含量相对较高,在0.11mg/g以上。     

HPLC测定番荔枝果实中酚类成分及抗氧化相关性

目的：建立高效液相色谱（high performance liquid chromatography,HPLC）法同时测定番荔枝果实3 个部位中13 种酚类成分的种类及含量,并分析含量与抗氧化活性的相关性。方法：采用福林-酚法测定总酚含量;通过HPLC法对番荔枝果实中的单酚成分进行比较;通过1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼（1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl,DPPH）自由基与2,2’-联氮双(3-乙基苯并噻唑啉-6-磺酸)（2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid),ABTS）阳离子自由基清除能力的检测方法测定番荔枝果实的抗氧化活性。结果：番荔枝果实中总酚含量为果皮＞果肉＞种子,果皮含量最高为59.48～127.84 mg/g;番荔枝单酚含量结果表明果皮显著高于果肉和种子部位,各产地酚类种类和含量差异显著。果皮和果肉中对羟基苯甲酸、儿茶素、咖啡酸、表儿茶素含量相对较高,表儿茶素最高为2 398.17 mg/mL。抗氧化结果表明番荔枝果实清除ABTS阳离子自由基能力高于DPPH自由基,且果皮活性最好,分别在质量浓度为0.39、1.56 mg/mL时均达到最高清除率。结论：番荔枝果实中果皮、果肉、种子3 个部位中所含酚类物质种类及含量有显著性差异;果皮部位所含种类及含量均最高,且抗氧化活性最佳,可作为天然抗氧化剂。     

贵长猕猴桃皮HPLC指纹图谱及抗氧化谱效关系研究

目的:研究贵长猕猴桃皮HPLC指纹图谱与抗氧化活性的关系。方法:采用高效液相色谱法建立10批不同来源地贵长猕猴桃皮的指纹图谱,采用SPSS 13.0进行样品聚类分析和主成分分析;并通过DPPH和ABTS法测定其抗氧化活性,以EC50与共有峰峰面积数据为基础,应用皮尔逊相关分析法和逐步回归分析法研究谱效关系。结果:建立了10批贵长猕猴桃皮HPLC指纹图谱,确定了14个共有峰,相似度均>0.90。采用对照品比对方法指认了其中6个峰:2号峰没食子酸,5号峰原儿茶酸,9号峰表儿茶素,10号峰二氢槲皮素,11号峰4-香豆酸,12号峰落新妇苷,样本可聚为3类。皮尔逊相关分析与逐步回归分析结果显示:5号峰(原儿茶酸)和9号峰(表儿茶素)峰面积变化与贵长猕猴桃皮抗氧化活性呈显著正相关,对其抗氧化活性贡献度较大。结论:贵长猕猴桃皮具有较高的体外抗氧化活性,抗氧化活性的物质基础初步确定为贵长猕猴桃皮开发利用、质量评价提供依据。     

Chemical Components and Antioxidant Activity of the Peels of Commercial Apple‐Shaped Pear (Fruit of Pyrus pyrifolia cv. pingguoli)

Abstract: The apple‐shaped pear, the fruit of the Pyrus pyrifolia cv. pingguoli (Rosaceae) tree, is one of the most popular fruits in the northern part of China. The current study is the 1st report of its bioactive components. We identified 10 metabolites from the peels (exocarp) of apple‐shaped pear and assessed their toxicity. We then compared the anti‐oxidant activity, amount of total phenolic compounds, and total condensed tannin content of the peels and flesh (mesocarp) of apple‐shaped pear. The 6 major components in the peels and flesh of this fruit were quantified with Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography–Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry. Results revealed that the peels possessed stronger anti‐oxidant activity and contained larger amounts of phenolic compounds than the flesh. These results provide insights into the potential health benefits of this fruit and support the use of the fruit peels and products containing peels or peel components. Practical Application: The present research provided evidences that the pulp and peel waste from the juice industry of apple‐shaped pear may be a source of useful compounds.     

Comparative antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of red and white pitayas and their correlation with flavonoid and polyphenol content

Pitaya, commonly known as dragon fruit, has generated considerable consumer interest because of its attractive color and micronutrient content. The present study investigated the total polyphenol and flavonoid content, antioxidant activity against various free radicals, and antiproliferative effect on several cancer cell lines of extracts of flesh and peel of white and red pitayas, collected from Jeju Island, Korea. The total polyphenol and flavonoid contents of 80% methanol extracts of red pitaya peel (RPP) and white pitaya peel (WPP) were approximately 3- and 5-fold higher than those of red pitaya flesh (RPF) and white pitaya flesh (WPF), respectively. Overall, the total flavonoid and polyphenol contents of these extracts were RPP>WPP>RPF>WPF and WPP>RPP>RPF>WPF, respectively. In addition, a study involving nontargeted high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a photodiode array and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLC-PDA-ESI-MS) of different pitaya extracts indicated the presence of phenolic, hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives, flavonol glycosides, betacyanin, and its derivatives with a few unknown compounds. Separately, peel extracts of both red and white pitayas showed higher 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, hydroxyl, and alkyl radical-scavenging activity than did the corresponding flesh extracts. Both peel extracts also showed stronger antiproliferative activity against AGS and MCF-7 cancer cells than either flesh extract. There was a direct correlation between the phenolic content and antioxidant effect, but no correlation observed between antioxidant activity and antiproliferative activity. These results suggest that the peel of white and red pitaya may be a valuable ingredient in foods and may also be useful in cosmetic, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications.     

火龙果不同部位发酵后活性成分含量和抗氧化活性

以红心火龙果和白心火龙果为原料,测定不同种类和部位火龙果(红心火龙果果肉,red flesh,RF;白心火龙果果肉,white flesh,WF;红心火龙果果皮,red peel,RP;白心火龙果果皮,white peel,WP)发酵液中总酚、总黄酮含量及抗氧化活性(总抗氧化能力、还原能力和羟自由基清除能力),考察酚类物质含量与抗氧化活性的相关性。结果表明:不同种类和部位火龙果发酵液中总酚、总黄酮含量及抗氧化活性存在显著性差异,且RP发酵液表现出最高的总酚(636.63 mg/L)、总黄酮含量(452.42 mg/L)及最强的总抗氧化能力(相当于V_C浓度169.32 mg/L)、还原能力(140.29 mg/L)和羟自由基清除能力(96.65%);总酚、总黄酮含量与总抗氧化能力、还原能力和羟自由基清除能力之间呈正相关,表明总酚类物质是火龙果中抗氧化成分。     

Correlation between antioxidant concentrations and activities of Yuja (Citrus junos Sieb ex Tanaka) and other citrus fruit

The antioxidant concentrations and activities of tangerines, yuja, lemons, and oranges in the Korean marketplace have been investigated. Flesh and peel tissues of the fruit were analyzed. The total vitamin C, total phenolics, flavonoid, hesperidin, and total antioxidant activity of all citrus types were higher in peel than flesh tissues. Total phenolic concentrations of flesh tissues were in the following order: lemon>yuja>tangerine>orange, while those concentrations in the peel were tangerine >yuja>orange>lemon. Lemon and yuja had higher hesperidin concentrations in flesh and peel tissues, respectively. Among the flesh samples, the total flavonoid and total phenolic concentrations were highly related with total antioxidant activity. The relationship between flavonoid and hesperidin was also strong among flesh and peel tissues. Our results indicate that citrus fruit includes high antioxidant compounds and activity and that citrus peel could be a good source of food ingredients.     

Phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of different fruit fractions (peel,pulp, aril and seed) of Thai gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng)

Three fractions (peel, pulp and aril) of gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng) were investigated for their phytochemicals (lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein and phenolic compounds) and their antioxidant activity. The results showed that the aril had the highest contents for both lycopene and beta-carotene, whilst peel (yellow) contained the highest amount of lutein. Two major phenolic acid groups: hydroxybenzoic acids and hydroxycinnamic were identified and quantified. Gallic acid and p-hydroxybenzoic acid were found in all fractions. Ferulic acid and p-hydroxybenzoic acid were most evident in pulp. Myricetin was the only flavonoid found in all fractions. Apigenin was the most predominant flavonoid in pulp (red), whereas rutin and luteolin gave the highest content in aril. The extracts of different fractions exhibited different levels of antioxidant activity in the systems tested. The aril extract showed the highest FRAP value. The greatest antioxidant activities of peel and pulp extracts were at immature stage, whereas those in the seed extracts increased from mature stage to ripe stage. The contents of total phenolic and total flavonoid in peel and pulp decreased during the fruit development stage (immature > ripe fruit) and subsequently displayed lower antioxidant capacity, except for the seed.     

Dosage response of atherosclerotic lesions to dietary cholesterol in rabbits

Litsea garciae, known locally in Sabah, Malaysia as Pengolaban, is an underutilized edible fruit endemic to Borneo. This study was conducted to determine the antioxidant activity and total phenolic, total flavonoid, and total anthocyanin contents of different parts (i.e., flesh, stem cap, and seed) of the fruits. All samples were freezedried and extracted using 80% methanol and distilled water. For 80% methanol extract, stem cap of pengolaban displayed the highest free radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing activities as compared to other parts of the fruit. Total phenolic and total flavonoid content were highest in stem cap with the values of 8.29±0.70 mg gallic acid equivalents/g and 6.90±0.61 mg rutin equivalents/g, respectively. Total anthocyanin content was highest in flesh of the fruit with the value of 4.12±0.10 mg cyanidin-3-glucoside equivalents/100 g. The same trend of antioxidant and phytochemical content were also observed in the distilled water extract. These findings suggested that pengolaban has an acceptable high amount of phytochemicals which has a potential as natural antioxidant that can contribute to human health.     

The effect of ultrasound-vacuum-assisted extraction on bioactive properties of pitaya (Hylocereus undatus)

This study aimed to investigate the effect of ultrasound-assisted extraction under vacuum on bioactive properties of peel and flesh of pitaya fruit, and also compare with sonication under atmosphere condition using the principal component analysis (PCA). Vacuum sonication exhibited better results for total phenolic (56.78–71.54 mg GAE per 100 g for peel; 11.03–17.92 mg GAE per 100 g for flesh) and total flavonoid (95.33–115.71 mg QE per 100 g for peel; 13.26–19.36 mg QE per 100 g for flesh) amounts. DPPH free radical scavenging activity values of peel and flesh increased from 1.97 to 2.53 mmol TE kg^-1; from 0.33 to 0.50 mmol TE kg^-1 after sonication process, respectively. The main phenolic compounds of pitaya were identified as catechin (1.15–20.31 mg per 100 g) and rutin (0.88–14.55 mg per 100 g) in peel; catechin (1.11–9.35 mg per 100 g) and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (1.29–3.60 mg per 100 g) in flesh. The combination of vacuum and ultrasound process can be used as a green extraction technology in order to enhance the amounts of bioactive compounds of pitaya fruit.     

不同品种梨果实酚类物质和抗氧化性能分析

以我国北方11 个主栽梨品种黄冠、绿宝石、雪梨、鸭梨、丰水、南水、圆黄、黄金、华山、五九香和早酥的果实为试材,分别测定了果皮、果心和果肉中可溶性酚的含量,并对酚类物质进行了高效液相色谱（highperformance liquid chromatography,HPLC）分析。通过分别测定果皮、果肉、果心的乙醇提取液对DPPH自由基和羟自由基的清除能力,对其所含酚类物质的抗氧化性能进行了评价。结果表明：1）梨果心酚类物质含量高于果皮,果肉最低;2）在果心和果皮中均检测出熊果苷、没食子酸、儿茶素、绿原酸、咖啡酸、表儿茶素、香豆酸和芦丁8 种酚类物质,而在果肉中检测出熊果苷、没食子酸、绿原酸、表儿茶素和芦丁5 种物质;3）熊果苷、绿原酸和表儿茶素都为果肉和果皮的主要酚类物质,果肉中绿原酸的含量高于熊果苷,果皮则反之,果心所含酚类物质以绿原酸和熊果苷为主,且绿原酸的含量高于熊果苷;4）果皮、果肉、果心不同部位的酚类物质的含量与1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼（1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl,DPPH）自由基清除能力和羟自由基清除能力间均分别呈显著正相关关系,表明酚类物质与自由基清除能力的关系密切。     

In vitro antioxidant activity and phenolic profiles of tropical fruit by-products

Peel and seeds of red-skinned passion fruit, mango, longan, rambutan, white-flesh and red-flesh dragon fruit were screened for their in vitro antioxidant activity, and determination of a detailed profile of phenolic compounds. Rambutan peel and mango seed extracts exhibited the highest total phenolic content and antioxidant activities (DPPH, ABTS and FRAP values). By using UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS analysis, the profiles of soluble and bound phenolics in the fruit by-products were obtained. Ellagic acid, geraniin, quercetin hexoside, gallic and galloyshikimic acid were predominant in rambutan peel, whereas, mangiferin, ellagic acid and galloy(di)glucoside were the major phenolic compounds in mango seed. Main phenolic compounds in longan peel were ellagic acid, galloyldiglucoside, and gallic acid, while in dragon fruit peel this was isorhamnetin glycoside, isorhamnetin glucorhamoside. Meanwhile, rutin and quercetin hexoside were predominant in passion fruit peel. These findings contribute significantly to the database of phenolic profiles of by-products of tropical fruits.     

Monomeric phenolics in different parts of high‐acid apple (Malus sieversii f. niedzwetzkyana (Dieck) Langenf): a promising source of antioxidants for application in nutraceuticals

The high‐acid apple (Malus sieversii f. niedzwetzkyana (Dieck) Langenf) possessing deep red peel and light red flesh is widely distributed in China. To determine if a useful apple variety is being ignored, the monomeric phenolic profiles and antioxidant activities of peel, flesh, pomace, whole fruit and juice were evaluated. The results were compared to those of ‘Fuji’ and ‘Granny Smith’ apples. The high‐acid apple possessing the highest total phenolic and anthocyanin contents among three apple varieties contained the most chlorogenic acid, phloridzin, epicatechin, ferulic acid, catechin, vanillic acid, p‐coumaric acid and caffeic acid. The extraction yields of phenolics (64%) and anthocyanins (89%) from the high‐acid apple to juice were the highest. The high‐acid apple possessing the greatest antioxidant activity had the strongest antihaemolysis activity, indicating that it could be used to produce juice and value‐added ingredient to assist in the prevention of chronic disease.     

贮藏温度对葡萄果实采后抗氧化活性的影响及动力学分析

以"甬优1号"葡萄果实为原料,探讨贮藏温度(273.15、283.15、293.15K)对果肉和果皮总酚、花色苷和抗氧化活性的影响,并应用Gomportz函数模型,对不同温度下葡萄果实贮藏期间抗氧化活性变化的动力学模型进行研究。结果表明,葡萄果实贮藏过程中果肉和果皮中的总酚含量下降,果皮中花色苷含量也呈下降趋势。0℃贮藏可显著抑制果肉和果皮中总酚含量及果皮中花色苷含量下降,保持葡萄果实较高的DPPH自由基清除能力。在Arrhenius动力学方程基础上得出葡萄果实贮藏期间果肉和果皮总酚、花色苷和抗氧化活性变化的速率常数随着贮藏温度的提高而增大,拟合所得总酚、花色苷含量和DPPH自由基清除能力一级动力学模型回归方程的决定系数均大于0.91。由果肉和果皮总酚、花色苷和抗氧化活性预测模型所得各抗氧化指标预测值与实测值之间的平均相对误差均小于10%,表明在贮藏温度273.15～293.15K(0～20℃)范围,可预测葡萄果实采后抗氧化物质含量及抗氧化能力的变化。     

Determination of antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds of Muntingia calabura Linn. peel by HPLC‐DAD and UPLC‐ESI‐MS/MS

Antioxidant activity in Muntingia calabura Linn. peel was evaluated by DPPH radical, ORAC, ABTS cation radical, FRAP assays and total phenolic contents by different extraction conditions. In addition, a method for determination of phenolic compounds in calabura peel samples harvested in Brazil using methanol:water and magnetic stirring as the extraction method, HPLC‐DAD and UPLC‐ESI‐MS/MS analysis were developed. Calabura peel showed antioxidant activity for all extraction conditions and assays evaluated, the most polar solvents being more effective. The developed HPLC‐DAD method allowed the accurate determination of phenolic compounds, with recoveries in the range of 72–107% and precision values ≤4%, with exception for chlorogenic acid. Gallic acid was determined at the highest concentration levels, followed by myricetin, ferulic acid and vanillic acid. However, all the five proposed phenolic compounds were identified in calabura peel samples by UPLC‐ESI‐MS/MS. Thus, calabura peel, an uncommon edible fruit part, can be appointed as a rich source of phenolic compounds.     

8 种猕猴桃不同组织部位的体外抗氧化活性

为了探明猕猴桃不同组织部位的抗氧化活性,进而提高猕猴桃多层次的综合开发利用,该研究测定了8 个品种猕猴桃全果（可食用部分）的理化指标与1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼（1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl,DPPH）自由基、羟自由基（·OH）、2,2’-联氮-二（3-乙基-苯并噻唑-6-磺酸）二铵盐（2,2’-amino-di(3-ethyl-benzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid)ammonium salt,ABTS）自由基清除能力和Cu2＋、Fe3＋还原力等体外抗氧化指标,并对理化指标和抗氧化指标进行了相关性分析,同时分别探究了猕猴桃果皮、果肉、果心的抗氧化活性成分含量以及对全果体外抗氧化活性的贡献率。结果表明：8 个猕猴桃品种,华优的体外抗氧化活性最强,海沃德最弱。进行相关性检验,猕猴桃中起抗氧化作用的成分主要是VC和总酚。不同组织部位实验表明,果皮的抗氧化性最强,果肉次之,果心最弱,且猕猴桃果皮的抗氧化活性主要来源于其中含量丰富的酚类物质,果肉的抗氧化活性主要来源于所含的大量VC。     

不同品种苹果果实主要酚类物质含量的研究

用高效液相色谱仪测定了不同品种苹果果实绿原酸、儿茶素、表儿茶素、根皮素和槲皮素等主要酚类物质的含量。结果表明,不同品种苹果果肉酚类物质总量以富士和新红星最高,金冠最低。富士苹果果肉酚类物质以绿原酸为主,新红星和王林苹果果肉以表儿茶素为主。不同品种苹果果皮酚类物质总量以新红星最高,各品种苹果果皮酚类物质总量均高于果肉。果皮中酚类物质以黄烷-3-醇类为主。     

Effect of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) extracts on LDL oxidation

The antioxidative activity of the extracts of loquat fruits, Eriobotrya japonica Lindley was examined. Loquat fruit was separated into three parts (peel, flesh and seed), and each part was extracted with either water or ethanol. The extracts were then assessed for their free radical scavenging ability and effects on the oxidation of human low density lipoprotein (LDL) in vitro. Results in this study show that the ethanol extracts of all three loquat parts and the water extract of the peels exhibited a strong ability to scavenge 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical. Among extracts of different loquat parts, the ethanol extract of loquat seeds was the most potent one. The ethanol extract of the seed was also effective in suppressing the oxidation of linoleic acid which was demonstrated by a slow discoloration of β-carotene/linoleic acid conjugation system. The ethanol extract of loquat seeds as compared to other extracts could also suppress significantly the 2,2′-azobis(4-methoxy-2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile) (MeO-AMVN)-induced LDL oxidation. When the content of total polyphenolic compounds in different loquat parts (peel, flesh and seed) was examined, a significantly higher level of total polyphenols was found in the seed than the peels and flesh. Using reverse-phase HPLC-ESI EM analysis, significant levels of polyphenolic compounds such as chlorogenic acid, cyanidine glucoside, epicatechin, epigalocatechin gallate and procyanidin B₂ in the ethanol extract of different loquat parts were identified and quantified. The latter two compounds were found mainly in the ethanol extract of loquat seeds, but not in peels and flesh. Therefore, it is suggested that the high ability to scavenge free radicals and suppress the LDL oxidation exerted by the ethanol extract of loquat seeds was at least in part due to the high content of polyphenolic compounds in the seeds.