Profile of Bioactive Components of Cocoa (<i>Theobroma cacao</i> L.) By-Products from Ecuador and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant Activity

Profile of Bioactive Components of Cocoa (<i>Theobroma cacao</i> L.) By-Products from Ecuador and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant Activity

The aim of the study was to determine the profile of bioactive compounds in cocoa residues (mucilage and bean shells), and to evaluate their antioxidant activity in two cocoa varieties, Nacional X Trinitario type (Fine Aroma) and the variety CCN-51. The extraction of phytonutrients from the residues...

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Main Authors: Wilma Llerena, Iván Samaniego, Christian Vallejo, Adner Arreaga, Billy Zhunio, Zomayra Coronel, James Quiroz, Ignacio Angós, Wilman Carrillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
cacao
Nacional X Trinitario type
CCN-51
mucilage
bean shell
polyphenols
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/13/2583

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