期刊
MOLECULES
卷 26, 期 15, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154474
关键词
Taxus baccata L; red arils; ascorbic acid; carotenoid; phenolic compounds; antioxidant potential; volatile compounds
资金
- Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland
This study found that red arils of Taxus baccata L. grown in diverse locations in Poland are rich in bioactive compounds and exhibit high antioxidant activity. The arils contain abundant ascorbic acid, carotenoids, and phenylpropanoids. Differences in antioxidant activity and volatile compound profiles were observed among arils from different growth sites.
This study aimed at assessing the composition of bioactive compounds, including ascorbic acid, carotenoids and polyphenols, the volatile compound profile and the antioxidant activity of red arils (RAs) of Taxus baccata L. grown in diverse locations in Poland. Among the carotenoids assayed in high quantities (3.3-5.42 mu g/g), the lycopene content (2.55-4.1 mu g/g) was remarkably higher than that in many cultivated fruits. Samples collected from three sites were distinguished by higher amounts of ascorbic acid (125 mg/100 g, on average) than those found in many cultivated berries. Phenylpropanoids quantitatively dominated among the four groups of phenolic compounds. Chromatographic separation enabled the detection of two phenylpropanoid acids: ferulic and p-coumaric. Irrespectively of the growth site, RAs contained substantial amounts of (-)-epicatechin (1080 mu g/100 g, on average). A higher ability to scavenge DPPH? and ABTS(?+) radicals was found in the hydrophilic fraction of RAs from two sites (Warsaw and Koszalin) compared with the other two sites. The volatile compound profile of RAs was dominated by alcohols, followed by ketones, esters and aldehydes. The presence of some volatiles was exclusively related to the specific growth site, which may be regarded as a valuable indicator. The combination of bioactive and volatile compounds and the fairly good antioxidant potential of RAs render them an attractive source for preparing functional foods.
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