Bioactive Components, Volatile Profile and In Vitro Antioxidative Properties of <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. Red Arils
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 <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. grown in diverse locations in Poland. Among the carotenoids...
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| author | Małgorzata Tabaszewska Agata Antoniewska Jaroslawa Rutkowska Łukasz Skoczylas Jacek Słupski Radosława Skoczeń-Słupska |
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| description | 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 <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. grown in diverse locations in Poland. Among the carotenoids assayed in high quantities (3.3–5.42 μg/g), the lycopene content (2.55–4.1 μg/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 <i>p</i>-coumaric. Irrespectively of the growth site, RAs contained substantial amounts of (-)-epicatechin (1080 μg/100 g, on average). A higher ability to scavenge DPPH<sup>●</sup> and ABTS<sup>●+</sup> 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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| spelling | doaj.art-da57b4e5c386490f853a1be90ffa9f802023-11-22T05:58:37ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492021-07-012615447410.3390/molecules26154474Bioactive Components, Volatile Profile and In Vitro Antioxidative Properties of <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. Red ArilsMałgorzata Tabaszewska0Agata Antoniewska1Jaroslawa Rutkowska2Łukasz Skoczylas3Jacek Słupski4Radosława Skoczeń-Słupska5Department of Plant Product Technology and Nutrition Hygiene, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Cracow, Balicka Str. 122, 30-149 Cracow, PolandInstitute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Human Nutrition, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW), Nowoursynowska Str. 159c, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandInstitute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Human Nutrition, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW), Nowoursynowska Str. 159c, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Plant Product Technology and Nutrition Hygiene, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Cracow, Balicka Str. 122, 30-149 Cracow, PolandDepartment of Plant Product Technology and Nutrition Hygiene, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Cracow, Balicka Str. 122, 30-149 Cracow, PolandDepartment of Plant Product Technology and Nutrition Hygiene, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Cracow, Balicka Str. 122, 30-149 Cracow, PolandThis 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 <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. grown in diverse locations in Poland. Among the carotenoids assayed in high quantities (3.3–5.42 μg/g), the lycopene content (2.55–4.1 μg/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 <i>p</i>-coumaric. Irrespectively of the growth site, RAs contained substantial amounts of (-)-epicatechin (1080 μg/100 g, on average). A higher ability to scavenge DPPH<sup>●</sup> and ABTS<sup>●+</sup> 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.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/15/4474<i>Taxus baccata</i> L. red arilsascorbic acidcarotenoidphenolic compoundsantioxidant potentialvolatile compounds |
| spellingShingle | Małgorzata Tabaszewska Agata Antoniewska Jaroslawa Rutkowska Łukasz Skoczylas Jacek Słupski Radosława Skoczeń-Słupska Bioactive Components, Volatile Profile and In Vitro Antioxidative Properties of <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. Red Arils Molecules <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. red arils ascorbic acid carotenoid phenolic compounds antioxidant potential volatile compounds |
| title | Bioactive Components, Volatile Profile and In Vitro Antioxidative Properties of <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. Red Arils |
| title_full | Bioactive Components, Volatile Profile and In Vitro Antioxidative Properties of <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. Red Arils |
| title_fullStr | Bioactive Components, Volatile Profile and In Vitro Antioxidative Properties of <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. Red Arils |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bioactive Components, Volatile Profile and In Vitro Antioxidative Properties of <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. Red Arils |
| title_short | Bioactive Components, Volatile Profile and In Vitro Antioxidative Properties of <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. Red Arils |
| title_sort | bioactive components volatile profile and in vitro antioxidative properties of i taxus baccata i l red arils |
| topic | <i>Taxus baccata</i> L. red arils ascorbic acid carotenoid phenolic compounds antioxidant potential volatile compounds |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/15/4474 |
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