How Does Cultivar Affect Sugar Profile, Crude Fiber, Macro- and Micronutrients, Total Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity on <i>Ficus carica</i> Leaves?
The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of the cultivar on the nutritional and functional parameters of <i>Ficus carica</i> leaves. This information will provide the basis for their potential use and future incorporation in other food matrices as food ingredients. Sucro...
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| description | The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of the cultivar on the nutritional and functional parameters of <i>Ficus carica</i> leaves. This information will provide the basis for their potential use and future incorporation in other food matrices as food ingredients. Sucrose, glucose, and fructose were detected in all fig leaves, with mean values of 48.94, 66.74, and 43.70 g kg<sup>−1</sup> dried weight (dw), respectively. The crude fiber range was between 6.53% and 22.67%, being an interesting source of fiber. The most abundant macronutrient was calcium (Ca), followed by potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg). All cultivars showed high concentrations of iron (Fe). <i>Ficus carica</i> leaves can be a good material for obtaining extracts rich in fiber and calcium and provide an alternative source of these compounds to be incorporated into other nutraceutical and/or food matrices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-06448fb4dd2544489ed8824bc099fe3e2023-11-30T20:47:56ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952022-12-011313010.3390/agronomy13010030How Does Cultivar Affect Sugar Profile, Crude Fiber, Macro- and Micronutrients, Total Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity on <i>Ficus carica</i> Leaves?Candela Teruel-Andreu0Esther Sendra1Francisca Hernández2Marina Cano-Lamadrid3Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO-UMH), Miguel Hernández University, Ctra. Beniel, Km 3.2, 03312 Orihuela, Alicante, SpainCentro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO-UMH), Miguel Hernández University, Ctra. Beniel, Km 3.2, 03312 Orihuela, Alicante, SpainCentro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO-UMH), Miguel Hernández University, Ctra. Beniel, Km 3.2, 03312 Orihuela, Alicante, SpainPostharvest and Refrigeration Group, Department of Agronomical Engineering and Institute of Plant Bio-Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, 30203 Cartagena, Murcia, SpainThe objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of the cultivar on the nutritional and functional parameters of <i>Ficus carica</i> leaves. This information will provide the basis for their potential use and future incorporation in other food matrices as food ingredients. Sucrose, glucose, and fructose were detected in all fig leaves, with mean values of 48.94, 66.74, and 43.70 g kg<sup>−1</sup> dried weight (dw), respectively. The crude fiber range was between 6.53% and 22.67%, being an interesting source of fiber. The most abundant macronutrient was calcium (Ca), followed by potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg). All cultivars showed high concentrations of iron (Fe). <i>Ficus carica</i> leaves can be a good material for obtaining extracts rich in fiber and calcium and provide an alternative source of these compounds to be incorporated into other nutraceutical and/or food matrices.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/13/1/30figbioactive compoundsfunctionalitymineral content |
| spellingShingle | Candela Teruel-Andreu Esther Sendra Francisca Hernández Marina Cano-Lamadrid How Does Cultivar Affect Sugar Profile, Crude Fiber, Macro- and Micronutrients, Total Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity on <i>Ficus carica</i> Leaves? Agronomy fig bioactive compounds functionality mineral content |
| title | How Does Cultivar Affect Sugar Profile, Crude Fiber, Macro- and Micronutrients, Total Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity on <i>Ficus carica</i> Leaves? |
| title_full | How Does Cultivar Affect Sugar Profile, Crude Fiber, Macro- and Micronutrients, Total Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity on <i>Ficus carica</i> Leaves? |
| title_fullStr | How Does Cultivar Affect Sugar Profile, Crude Fiber, Macro- and Micronutrients, Total Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity on <i>Ficus carica</i> Leaves? |
| title_full_unstemmed | How Does Cultivar Affect Sugar Profile, Crude Fiber, Macro- and Micronutrients, Total Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity on <i>Ficus carica</i> Leaves? |
| title_short | How Does Cultivar Affect Sugar Profile, Crude Fiber, Macro- and Micronutrients, Total Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity on <i>Ficus carica</i> Leaves? |
| title_sort | how does cultivar affect sugar profile crude fiber macro and micronutrients total phenolic content and antioxidant activity on i ficus carica i leaves |
| topic | fig bioactive compounds functionality mineral content |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/13/1/30 |
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