In vitro antioxidant study of vegetable oils containing conjugated linolenic acid isomers

The study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity (in vitro) of vegetable oils containing conjugated linolenic acid (CLnA) isomers such as α-eleostearic and punicic acid and also to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of these vegetable oils due to presence of cis–trans isomers in variable amount. Different in vitro methods were used to evaluate the free radical scavenging activity, hydroxyl radical scavenging activity, metal chelating activity and reducing activity of oils at different concentrations of CLnA isomers such as 125, 250 and 375 μg/mL. Inhibition on lipid peroxidation was evaluated by measuring thiobarbituric acid responsive substance (TBARS) and conjugated diene formation at 125 and 250 μg/mL concentrations of CLnA. Both the oils showed potent free radical scavenging activity at 375 μg/mL concentration. In contrary, these oils showed higher hydroxyl radical scavenging, metal chelation and reducing activity at lower concentration i.e. 125 μg/mL. TBARS formation and conjugated diene formation was lower i.e. inhibition of lipid peroxidation was maximum at 125 μg/mL of both CLnA isomers. Overall, both the oils showed better antioxidant activity at lower concentration due to better oxidative stability and bitter gourd oil showed more prominent antioxidant activity than snake gourd oil due to presence of higher trans content.     

Storage stability of cooked sausages containing vegetable oils

Comminuted cooked sausages were produced using standard industrial practices, by substituting corn oil, sunflower oil, cotton seed oil, soybean oil and hydrogenated vegetable fat for animal fat. When processed, products were assessed for their stability with respect to autoxidation and change in organoleptic properties during vacuum-packed storage in a domestic refrigerator at 4 °C. Data obtained indicated that changes in thiobarbituric acid (TBA) values and organoleptic properties of products produced using corn oil, sunflower oil and hydrogenated vegetable fat were similar to those observed for reference material produced using lard. In the case of samples produced using soybean and cotton seed oil, TBA value changes were more pronounced, but did not exceed acceptable limits. A more rapid deterioration of organoleptic characteristics was also observed for the same samples, which showed flavour problems after 3 months of storage at 4 °C. Substitution of plant oils for lard considerably reduced the cholesterol content and increased the ratio of unsaturated to saturated fatty acids of cooked sausages.

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Lagerungsstabilität von Brühwürsten, die mit verschiedenen pflanzlichen Ölen hergestellt wurden

Zusammenfassung Es wurden feinzerkleinerte Brühwürste unter Praxisbedingungen gefertigt, die anstelle des tierischen Fettes (Schweinespeck), pflanzliche Öle, wie Sonnenblumenöl, Maiskornöl, Sojabohnenöl, Baumwollsamenöl und Kokosnußsfett enthielten. Die Untersuchungen der fertigen Produkte erstreckten sich vor allem auf sensorische Eigenschaften und autoxidative Stabilität während der Kühllagerung bei 4 °C unter Vakuum. Die Ergebnisse haben gezeigt, daß die Änderungen der TBA-Werte und der organoleptischen Eigenschaften der Chargen mit Maiskornöl, Sonnenblumenöl und Kokosnußfett fast ähnlich wie die der Kontrollcharge (Schweinespeck) waren. Bei der Verwendung von Sojabohnenöl und Baumwoll-samenöl waren die Änderungen der TBA-Werte dagegen intensiver, ohne jedoch die obersterlaubte Grenze zu überschreiten. Hier wurde ebenfalls, nach einer dreimonatigen Lagerung bei 4 °C, eine unerwünschte Änderung ihrer organoleptischen Eigenschaften, vor allem des Aromas, beobachtet.

     

Antioxidant properties of lipoic and dihydrolipoic acid in vegetable oils and lard

 The properties of lipoic and dihydrolipoic acid in lard and various vegetable oils were investigated as regards their use as antioxidants in food. The measurements were taken by automated Swift-test (Rancimat). Lipoic acid as well as dihydrolipoic acid proved to be antioxidants, although prooxidant effects occurred in low concentrations. The antioxidant effect increased with rising concentration. Fats containing lower levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids were better stabilized than those containing high levels. Mixtures of ascorbyl palmitate with lipoic acid or dihydrolipoic acid were more effective than the separate acids. There were additive as well as synergistic effects. The antioxidant effect of ascorbyl palmitate limited by solubility could be increased considerably by combining it with lipoic or dihydrolipoic acid. Received: 26 May 1998 / Revised version: 3 August 1998     

Esters of 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) in vegetable oils: Significance in the formation of 3-MCPD

3-Mono-chloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) is a contaminant that occurs in food in its free (diol) form as well as in an esterified (with fatty acids) form. Using a simple intestinal model, it was demonstrated that 3-MCPD monoesters and 3-MCPD diesters are accepted by intestinal lipase as substrates in vitro. Under the chosen conditions, the yield of 3-MCPD from a 3-MCPD monoester was greater than 95% in approximately 1 min. Release from the diesters was slower, reaching about 45, 65 and 95% of 3-MCPD after 1, 5 and 90 min of incubation, respectively. However, in human, the hydrolysis of 3-MCPD esters is unlikely to release 100% as 3-MCPD, as triglycerides and phospholipids are hydrolysed in the intestine liberating 2-monoglycerides. Assuming a similar metabolism for 3-MCPD esters as that known for acylglycerols in humans in vivo, the de-esterification in positions 1 and 3 would thus be favoured by pancreatic lipases. Therefore, 3-MCPD, and 3-MCPD-2 monoesters would be released, respectively, from the 1-/3-monoesters, and the diesters potentially present in food. Hence, information on the exact amounts of the partial fatty acid chloroesters, i.e. 3-MCPD mono- and diesters, is important to assess the contribution of foods to the bioavailability of 3-MCPD. Therefore, a rapid method for the determination of the ratio of 3-MCPD monoesters to diesters in fats and oils was developed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and isotopically labelled 3-MCPD esters as internal standards. The analysis of 11 different samples of fat mixes typically employed in food manufacturing demonstrated that a maximum of about 15% of the total amount of 3-MCPD bound in esters is present in the monoesterified form. The potentially slower release of 3-MCPD from 3-MCPD diesters, and the mono- to diesters ratio suggest that 3-MCPD esters may in fact contribute only marginally to the overall dietary exposure to 3-MCPD. Further work on the bioavailability, metabolism and possible toxicity of chloroesters per se is warranted.     

Effects of vegetable oils on gel properties of surimi gels

The objective of this study was to determine effects of vegetable oils (soybean, peanut, corn, and rap oils) on the textural, color, microstructural, sensory and rheological properties of surimi gels. As the vegetable oil concentration increased in surimi gels, breaking force of gels was decreased (P < 0.05), while expressible water and whiteness values were increased (P < 0.05). Surimi gels with peanut oil had higher breaking force values, comparing to those with other vegetable oils. Transmission electron microscope shows the similar-size droplets of peanut oil and corn oil in surimi gels. Sensory evaluation indicated that fish balls with 10 g/kg vegetable oils were accepted in term of taste, color and overall likeness by the panelists. Storage modulus (G′) and loss modulus (G″) decreased along with increasing vegetable oil concentration. Results demonstrated that vegetable oils could be used potentially to modify the qualities of surimi-based products, such as color and taste.     

Predicting melting characteristics of vegetable oils from fatty acid composition

The enthalpy and melting characteristics (onset melting temperature, endset melting temperature, peak melting temperature and enthalpy of melting) of 12 vegetable oils were experimentally determined within a temperature range of −60 and 25 °C by means of a differential scanning calorimeter. Data obtained showed that vegetable oils melt over a wide temperature range (19-44 °C). The enthalpy required to increase the temperature of the vegetable oil samples from −60 to 25 °C was between 241.1 and 325.7 kJ/kg. Results from fatty acid composition indicate that the amount of the monounsaturated or polyunsaturated is highly correlated (R²>0.91) with the onset melting temperature, peak melting temperature and enthalpy of melting for the 12 vegetable oil samples. Poor correlation (R²<0.27) was obtained between the melting characteristics and the amount of saturated or unsaturated fatty acid. A linear equation was therefore used to relate each of the melting characteristics of a vegetable oil sample to the amount of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fatty acid. The models developed are valuable for predicting material behavior and for modeling processing operations for vegetable oils.     

三种食用植物油中不饱和脂肪酸含量调查

对市售大豆油、花生油、菜籽油等常见食用植物油中不饱和脂肪酸含量进行调查,调查结果表明:80个大豆油、花生油和菜籽油三种食用植物油样品中,不饱和脂肪酸的含量不符合相应国家标准规定的样品分别占相应品种调查数量的6.38%、7.14%和47.37%,部分食用植物油中存在掺杂现象。在符合国家标准规定的67个食用植物油样品中,含量较高的不饱和脂肪酸组成为大豆油中的亚油酸,花生油中的油酸和菜籽油中的油酸,平均含量分别为51.54%、42.20%、38.87%。     

Production of structured lipids containing conjugated linolenic acid: optimisation by response surface methodology

Structured lipids containing conjugated linolenic acid (CLNA) were produced separately by enzymatic acidolysis reaction of corn and canola oils (CAO) with bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L) seed oil fatty acids [bitter gourd seed oil fatty acids (BGFA)]. Reactions were conducted using a commercial immobilised sn‐1,3‐specific lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosa (Lipozyme TL IM) in hexane. The effects of reaction time, substrate molar ratio, temperature and enzyme amount on incorporation yield of CLNA were investigated and optimised by response surface methodology with three‐level, two‐factor face‐centred cube design. When reactions were conducted using 10% enzyme for 3 h, the optimum reaction conditions were found for corn oil (CO) as 53.5 °C and 5.9:1 BGFA/CO molar ratio. At these conditions, the incorporation of CLNA into CO was determined as 41.4%. However, CLNA incorporation into CAO was resulted as 37% at optimum conditions which were 54.2 °C and 6.8:1 BGFA/CAO molar ratio.     

Production of omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids from hydrolysis of vegetable oils and animal fat with Colletotrichum gloeosporioides lipase

Food Science and Biotechnology - Hydrolysis of vegetable oils (Olive, corn, peanut, sesame, flaxseed, soy, canola, garlic, sunflower, almond, castor bean oils) and beef marrow bone oil by...     

九种植物油中脂肪酸成分的比较研究

索氏提取法提取了大豆、不同产地葵花籽、白花生、黑花生、白芝麻、黑芝麻、油菜籽和棉花籽的油脂,用气相色谱-质谱法测定了这9种植物油中脂肪酸组成和相对含量。结果表明,不同种类植物油的脂肪酸组成和相对含量各不相同,同种类植物油脂肪酸组成一致,相对含量基本吻合,尽管植物油的产地和品种不同。除油菜籽油外,植物油中相对含量最高的两种脂肪酸为9,12-亚油酸和9-油酸,仅从这两种脂肪酸的相对含量之和也可区分不同种类的食用植物油。按我国推荐的食用植物油饱和脂肪酸、单不饱和脂肪酸和多不饱和脂肪酸的推荐摄入量比,花生油最吻合。     

Application of pectic acid for removing heavy metals from vegetable oils

Summary Comparative studies on removing the metal complex from hydrogenated vegetable oils with the help of synthetic ion exchangers (Dowex 50 WX4, Wofatit KPS-200, KY-2, Amberlyst-15) and polyuronides, have shown pectic acid to be the most efficient in this respect. The removal of copper, iron, zinc and nickel from the oils ranged over 87 to 94%. The treatment has been carried out under static conditions. Pectic acid is known to be completely insoluble in vegetable oils and also completely harmless, which favours its application for this particular purpose. A practical method for removing metals on vegetable oils, applicable under production conditions, has been developed.

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Einsatz von Pectinsäure zur Entfernung von Schwermetallen aus pflanzlichen Ölen

Zusammenfassung Durch vergleichende Untersuchungen zur Entfernung des Metallkomplexes aus hydrogenierten pflanzlichen Ölen mit synthetischen Ionenaustauschern Dowex 50 WX4, Wolfatit KPS-200, KY-2, Amberlyst-15) und Polyuroniden wird festgestellt, daß die Pectinsäure die höchste Wirksamkeit aufweist. Es werden 87 bis 94% der Ionen von Kupfer, Eisen, Zink und Nickel entfernt. Die Behandlung erfolgt unter statischen Bedingungen. Wie bekannt, ist die Pectinsäure in pflanzlichen Ölen völlig unlösbar, so daß ihre Anwendung zum obengenannten Zweck stark begünstigt wird. Es wird ein leicht einsetzbares Entmetallisierungsverfahren entwikkelt, das unter Produktionsbedingungen durchführbar ist.

     

Bioefficacy of essential and vegetable oils of Zanthoxylum xanthoxyloides seeds against Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

Experiments were conducted in the laboratory to evaluate the bioefficacy of essential and vegetable oils of Zanthoxylum xanthoxyloides (Rutaceae) against Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). The chemical composition of the essential oil and the fatty acid composition of the vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of Z. xanthoxyloides were determined. The insecticidal activities of these oils and the associated aromatized clay powder were evaluated against A. obtectus. Both oils were strongly repellent (100% repellency at 0.501 μl/cm2 essential oil and 3.144 μl/cm2 vegetable oil) and highly toxic (LC?? = 0.118 μl/cm2 for essential oil) to this beetle after contact on filter paper. The vapors of the essential oil were highly toxic to adult insects (LC?? = 0.044 μl/cm3), and the aromatized powder made from clay and essential oil was more toxic (LD?? = 0.137 μl/g) than the essential oil alone (LD?? = 0.193 μl/g) after 2 days of exposure on a common bean. Both oils greatly reduced the F? insect production and bean weight loss and did not adversely affect the bean seed viability. In general, the results obtained indicate that these plant oils can be used for control of A. obtectus in stored beans.     

Physical, chemical and sensory characteristics of cooked meat emulsion style products containing vegetable oils

Beef frankfurters and cooked salamis (containing 19.5% pork back fat) were compared with samples containing vegetable oils. The pork back fat was replaced with Soya-seed oil (19.5%), sunflower oil (19.5%, 24%, 27.5%), cotton-seed oil (19.5%), corn-seed oil (19.5%) or palmine (19.5%). The emulsion stability of the products containing vegetable oil was good, even if the temperature of the batters reached 20°C. However, firmness, lightness of internal colour and flavour intensity were reduced in the vegetable oil specimens. In terms of flavour, panellists scored the acceptability of the experimental products as follows: control best; sunflower, corn-seed and palmine next and soya- and cotton-seed worst.     

Animal performance and fatty acid composition of lambs fed with different vegetable oils

Twenty-seven lambs were used to investigate the effects of the inclusion of 4% hydrogenated palm oil (HPO) or sunflower oil (SFO) in the concentrate on animal performance, carcass and meat quality and fat characteristics and fatty acid composition. Animals (16.2 ± 0.27 kg initial weight) were fed concentrate (Control, HPO or SFO) and barley straw ad libitum and slaughtered at 25 kg. SFO lambs tended to eat less concentrate than HPO animals (P < 0.10). Neither HPO nor SFO affected any of the carcass characteristics studied, meat pH and meat and fat colour (P > 0.05). SFO decreased proportions of C16:0, C18:1 cis-11 and C18:3 (P < 0.05) and increased C18:1 trans (P < 0.001) and C18:2/C18:3 ratio (P < 0.05). Atherogenicity index was lower (P < 0.05) when SFO was included in the concentrate. HPO did not affected and SFO improved fatty acid composition of fattening lambs without affecting animal performance.     

Correlation of fatty acid composition of vegetable oils with rheological behaviour and oil uptake

The fatty acid compositions of seven edible vegetable oils were investigated and correlated with their rheological behaviours and the amount of absorbed oils to fried products. All oil samples showed constant viscosity as a function of shear rate, exhibiting Newtonian behaviours. The highest viscosity was observed in hazelnut oil, followed by olive, canola, corn, soybean, sunflower, and grapeseed oils. In addition, a high correlation (R² = 0.94) demonstrated that the flow behaviours of vegetable oils were positively governed by their major components (18:1 and 18:2 fatty acids). It was also shown that a more rapid change in viscosity with temperature was observed in the oils containing more double bonds (R² = 0.71). Furthermore, even though the overall tendency was that the potato strips fried in the oils with high viscosity appeared to cause more oil uptake, a significant effect of oil types on oil uptake was not observed.     

利用生物技术（固态发酵法）生产含γ—亚麻酸油脂的探讨

：γ－亚麻酸对人体的生命与健康起着十分重要的作用。其直接来源是天然植物月见草籽，但因受产地、产量、成本高的影响而不能满足社会的需要。生物固态发酵法生产γ－亚麻酸油脂，具有设备要求简单，投资少，加工成本低，无废水污染，易大规模生产等优点，宜于工业化生产。     

Determination of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol fatty acid esters in Brazilian vegetable oils and fats by an in-house validated method

An in-house validated GC-MS method preceded by acid-catalysed methanolysis was applied to 97 samples of vegetable oils and fats marketed in Brazil. The levels of the compounds ranged from not detected (limit of detection = 0.05 mg kg^?1) to 5.09 mg kg^?1, and the highest concentrations were observed in samples containing olive pomace oil and in products used for industrial applications, such as palm oil and its fractions (olein and stearin). The content of diesters and monoesters was also investigated by employing solid-phase extraction on silica cartridges, indicating that the majority of the compounds were present as diesters. This study provides the first occurrence data on these contaminants in Brazil and the results are comparable with those reported in other countries.     

Mechanisms of action of some vegetable oils against Sitophilus zeamais motsch (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on wheat

The insecticidal activity of some fixed vegetable oils against Sitophilus zeamais on wheat was investigated. Test oils from different sources and levels of purity effectively reduced the development of progeny by similar amounts. When all wheat grains were treated with oil, X-ray studies showed that oviposition by S. zeamais was not affected, although there was considerable subsequent mortality. However, in a two-way choice experiment S. zeamais showed an oviposition preference for grains not treated with oils. Freshly applied oils caused some mortality in adult S. zeamais only at rates above 10.5 ml/kg, but this effect disappeared when treated grains were aged for 14 days before bioassay. Application of oils at up to 17.5 ml/kg to grains pre-infested with late stage larvae/pupae confirmed that these oils had no appreciable effect against such stages. X-ray studies established that the main toxic action of the oils was against the eggs and early stage larvae.