This study evaluated the phytochemical profile and antioxidative properties of the edible and non-edible portions of black sapote. The phytochemical analysis highlighted the presence of several bioactive compounds, differently distributed among peel, pulp and seeds. In particular, the peel resulted rich of flavan-3-ols and proanthocyanidins, whereas seeds contained high amount of organic acids, including ferulic, citric and sinapic acids. Concerning functional properties, both edible and non-edible portions showed a significant prevention of lipid peroxidation in a cell-based model. Moreover, the results suggested that the antioxidant protection involved both redox active properties and gene expression modulation. Concerning redox active properties, peel extracts showed an antioxidant activity 7/12-fold higher than the edible portion, while seed extracts were more active in increasing catalase gene expression. The obtained results confirmed that black sapote is a good source of antioxidant phytochemicals and its non-edible portions have a great potential in the production of functional foods and supplements.
Mannino G., Serio G., Bertea C.M., Chiarelli R., Lauria A., Gentile C. (2022). Phytochemical profile and antioxidant properties of the edible and non-edible portions of black sapote (Diospyros digyna Jacq.). FOOD CHEMISTRY, 380, 1-10 [10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132137].
Phytochemical profile and antioxidant properties of the edible and non-edible portions of black sapote (Diospyros digyna Jacq.)
Serio G.Secondo
;Chiarelli R.;Lauria A.Penultimo
;Gentile C.
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2022-01-21
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This study evaluated the phytochemical profile and antioxidative properties of the edible and non-edible portions of black sapote. The phytochemical analysis highlighted the presence of several bioactive compounds, differently distributed among peel, pulp and seeds. In particular, the peel resulted rich of flavan-3-ols and proanthocyanidins, whereas seeds contained high amount of organic acids, including ferulic, citric and sinapic acids. Concerning functional properties, both edible and non-edible portions showed a significant prevention of lipid peroxidation in a cell-based model. Moreover, the results suggested that the antioxidant protection involved both redox active properties and gene expression modulation. Concerning redox active properties, peel extracts showed an antioxidant activity 7/12-fold higher than the edible portion, while seed extracts were more active in increasing catalase gene expression. The obtained results confirmed that black sapote is a good source of antioxidant phytochemicals and its non-edible portions have a great potential in the production of functional foods and supplements.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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