Targeted Phenolic Characterization and Antioxidant Bioactivity of Extracts from Edible <i>Acheta domesticus</i>
With entomophagy gaining popularity in the Western hemisphere as a solution for future food insecurity, research on alternative protein sources, such as edible insects, has become relevant. Most of the research performed on insects has been on their nutritional qualities; however, little is known re...
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| author | Maria Catalina Nino Lavanya Reddivari Mario G. Ferruzzi Andrea M. Liceaga |
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| description | With entomophagy gaining popularity in the Western hemisphere as a solution for future food insecurity, research on alternative protein sources, such as edible insects, has become relevant. Most of the research performed on insects has been on their nutritional qualities; however, little is known regarding bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, that, if present in the insect, could provide additional benefits when the insect is consumed. In this study, methanolic extracts of <i>Acheta domesticus</i> from two farms and their corresponding feeds were obtained using a microwave-assisted extraction. Targeted phenolic characterization was accomplished through LC-MS/MS leading to the identification of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, <i>p</i>-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, and syringic acid as major phenolic compounds in both <i>A. domesticus</i> extracts. Furthermore, the in vitro antioxidant activity was evaluated using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical cation (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) radical assays demonstrating the superior quenching activity of the <i>A. domesticus</i> extracts compared to the feeds. The discovery of phenolic compounds in <i>A. domesticus</i> implies the ability of this insect species to sequester and absorb dietary phenolics leading to possible added health benefits when consumed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c002b2ed14894c9fa6c0885d6658d5692023-11-22T18:13:48ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582021-09-011010229510.3390/foods10102295Targeted Phenolic Characterization and Antioxidant Bioactivity of Extracts from Edible <i>Acheta domesticus</i>Maria Catalina Nino0Lavanya Reddivari1Mario G. Ferruzzi2Andrea M. Liceaga3Department of Food Science, Purdue University, 745 Agriculture Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907, USADepartment of Food Science, Purdue University, 745 Agriculture Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907, USADepartment of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University, 600 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USADepartment of Food Science, Purdue University, 745 Agriculture Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907, USAWith entomophagy gaining popularity in the Western hemisphere as a solution for future food insecurity, research on alternative protein sources, such as edible insects, has become relevant. Most of the research performed on insects has been on their nutritional qualities; however, little is known regarding bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, that, if present in the insect, could provide additional benefits when the insect is consumed. In this study, methanolic extracts of <i>Acheta domesticus</i> from two farms and their corresponding feeds were obtained using a microwave-assisted extraction. Targeted phenolic characterization was accomplished through LC-MS/MS leading to the identification of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, <i>p</i>-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, and syringic acid as major phenolic compounds in both <i>A. domesticus</i> extracts. Furthermore, the in vitro antioxidant activity was evaluated using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical cation (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) radical assays demonstrating the superior quenching activity of the <i>A. domesticus</i> extracts compared to the feeds. The discovery of phenolic compounds in <i>A. domesticus</i> implies the ability of this insect species to sequester and absorb dietary phenolics leading to possible added health benefits when consumed.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/10/2295edible insectsphenolic compoundsantioxidant activitybioactive compounds |
| spellingShingle | Maria Catalina Nino Lavanya Reddivari Mario G. Ferruzzi Andrea M. Liceaga Targeted Phenolic Characterization and Antioxidant Bioactivity of Extracts from Edible <i>Acheta domesticus</i> Foods edible insects phenolic compounds antioxidant activity bioactive compounds |
| title | Targeted Phenolic Characterization and Antioxidant Bioactivity of Extracts from Edible <i>Acheta domesticus</i> |
| title_full | Targeted Phenolic Characterization and Antioxidant Bioactivity of Extracts from Edible <i>Acheta domesticus</i> |
| title_fullStr | Targeted Phenolic Characterization and Antioxidant Bioactivity of Extracts from Edible <i>Acheta domesticus</i> |
| title_full_unstemmed | Targeted Phenolic Characterization and Antioxidant Bioactivity of Extracts from Edible <i>Acheta domesticus</i> |
| title_short | Targeted Phenolic Characterization and Antioxidant Bioactivity of Extracts from Edible <i>Acheta domesticus</i> |
| title_sort | targeted phenolic characterization and antioxidant bioactivity of extracts from edible i acheta domesticus i |
| topic | edible insects phenolic compounds antioxidant activity bioactive compounds |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/10/2295 |
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