Development and Optimisation of Solid-Phase Extraction of Extractable and Bound Phenolic Acids in Spelt (<i>Triticum spelta</i> L.) Seeds

A solid-phase extraction (SPE) technique was developed and optimised for isolation and concentration of extractable and bound phenolic acids from germinated spelt seeds, for analysis by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry. Samples initially underwent solvent extraction under different conditions...

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Main Authors: Marjeta Mencin, Maja Mikulic-Petkovsek, Robert Veberič, Petra Terpinc
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/7/1085
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author Marjeta Mencin
Maja Mikulic-Petkovsek
Robert Veberič
Petra Terpinc
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description A solid-phase extraction (SPE) technique was developed and optimised for isolation and concentration of extractable and bound phenolic acids from germinated spelt seeds, for analysis by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry. Samples initially underwent solvent extraction under different conditions to maximise the yield of phenolic antioxidants. Optimal extraction conditions for extractable phenolics were absolute methanol as solvent, sample-to-methanol ratio 1:9, and reconstitution in non-acidified water. The bound phenolics were extracted from sample pellets using hydrolysis with 2 M NaOH, acidification of the hydrolysate with formic acid, and simultaneous isolation and purification using Strata X polymeric RP tubes. Compared to liquid-liquid extraction, this direct SPE protocol has significant advantages in terms of higher extraction efficiencies of total and individual phenolics and their antioxidant activities. These data suggest that direct SPE represents a rapid and reliable method for quantitative analysis of both the extractable and the commonly overlooked bound phenolics in <i>Triticum spelta</i> seeds.
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spelling doaj.art-d2bd036c91b34fc19683126dda09fe482023-11-22T03:05:11ZengMDPI AGAntioxidants2076-39212021-07-01107108510.3390/antiox10071085Development and Optimisation of Solid-Phase Extraction of Extractable and Bound Phenolic Acids in Spelt (<i>Triticum spelta</i> L.) SeedsMarjeta Mencin0Maja Mikulic-Petkovsek1Robert Veberič2Petra Terpinc3Department of Food Science and Technology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1111 Ljubljana, SloveniaDepartment of Agronomy, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1111 Ljubljana, SloveniaDepartment of Agronomy, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1111 Ljubljana, SloveniaDepartment of Food Science and Technology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1111 Ljubljana, SloveniaA solid-phase extraction (SPE) technique was developed and optimised for isolation and concentration of extractable and bound phenolic acids from germinated spelt seeds, for analysis by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry. Samples initially underwent solvent extraction under different conditions to maximise the yield of phenolic antioxidants. Optimal extraction conditions for extractable phenolics were absolute methanol as solvent, sample-to-methanol ratio 1:9, and reconstitution in non-acidified water. The bound phenolics were extracted from sample pellets using hydrolysis with 2 M NaOH, acidification of the hydrolysate with formic acid, and simultaneous isolation and purification using Strata X polymeric RP tubes. Compared to liquid-liquid extraction, this direct SPE protocol has significant advantages in terms of higher extraction efficiencies of total and individual phenolics and their antioxidant activities. These data suggest that direct SPE represents a rapid and reliable method for quantitative analysis of both the extractable and the commonly overlooked bound phenolics in <i>Triticum spelta</i> seeds.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/7/1085spelt phenolicsextractionhydrolysissolid-phase extractionliquid-liquid extractionantioxidant activity
spellingShingle Marjeta Mencin
Maja Mikulic-Petkovsek
Robert Veberič
Petra Terpinc
Development and Optimisation of Solid-Phase Extraction of Extractable and Bound Phenolic Acids in Spelt (<i>Triticum spelta</i> L.) Seeds
Antioxidants
spelt phenolics
extraction
hydrolysis
solid-phase extraction
liquid-liquid extraction
antioxidant activity
title Development and Optimisation of Solid-Phase Extraction of Extractable and Bound Phenolic Acids in Spelt (<i>Triticum spelta</i> L.) Seeds
title_full Development and Optimisation of Solid-Phase Extraction of Extractable and Bound Phenolic Acids in Spelt (<i>Triticum spelta</i> L.) Seeds
title_fullStr Development and Optimisation of Solid-Phase Extraction of Extractable and Bound Phenolic Acids in Spelt (<i>Triticum spelta</i> L.) Seeds
title_full_unstemmed Development and Optimisation of Solid-Phase Extraction of Extractable and Bound Phenolic Acids in Spelt (<i>Triticum spelta</i> L.) Seeds
title_short Development and Optimisation of Solid-Phase Extraction of Extractable and Bound Phenolic Acids in Spelt (<i>Triticum spelta</i> L.) Seeds
title_sort development and optimisation of solid phase extraction of extractable and bound phenolic acids in spelt i triticum spelta i l seeds
topic spelt phenolics
extraction
hydrolysis
solid-phase extraction
liquid-liquid extraction
antioxidant activity
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/7/1085
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