Carob Pods (Ceratonia siliqua L.) as a Source of Polyphenolic Antioxidants
The possibility of utilising chopped and deseeded carob pods (kibbles) as a source of polyphenolic antioxidants was examined by performing extractions with various solvent systems, in order to evaluate and optimize the conditions for the recovery of polyphenols. Maximum quantities of polyphenolic co...
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| author | Panagiotis Kefalas Dimitris P. Makris |
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| description | The possibility of utilising chopped and deseeded carob pods (kibbles) as a source of polyphenolic antioxidants was examined by performing extractions with various solvent systems, in order to evaluate and optimize the conditions for the recovery of polyphenols. Maximum quantities of polyphenolic components were found in 80 % acetone extracts, as evaluated by measuring total polyphenol and total flavanol content. By contrast, ethyl acetate was inefficient in extracting polyphenols. The assessment of the antioxidant potency of carob pod extracts employing two characteristic in vitro models showed that carobs contain polyphenols with appreciable antiradical and reducing properties. The values obtained were compared to the data on red wines and pure polyphenolic antioxidants. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f923ed957940404e9984362c93eb62272023-12-02T00:53:01ZengUniversity of Zagreb Faculty of Food Technology and BiotechnologyFood Technology and Biotechnology1330-98621334-26062004-01-01422105108Carob Pods (Ceratonia siliqua L.) as a Source of Polyphenolic AntioxidantsPanagiotis Kefalas0Dimitris P. Makris1Department of Food Quality Management, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (M. A. I. Ch.), P. O. Box 85, GR-73100 Chania, GreeceDepartment of OEnology & Beverage Technology, Technological Educational Institute (T. E. I.) of Athens, Ag. Spyridona Str. 1, GR-12210 Egaleo, Athens, GreeceThe possibility of utilising chopped and deseeded carob pods (kibbles) as a source of polyphenolic antioxidants was examined by performing extractions with various solvent systems, in order to evaluate and optimize the conditions for the recovery of polyphenols. Maximum quantities of polyphenolic components were found in 80 % acetone extracts, as evaluated by measuring total polyphenol and total flavanol content. By contrast, ethyl acetate was inefficient in extracting polyphenols. The assessment of the antioxidant potency of carob pod extracts employing two characteristic in vitro models showed that carobs contain polyphenols with appreciable antiradical and reducing properties. The values obtained were compared to the data on red wines and pure polyphenolic antioxidants.http://hrcak.srce.hr/file/163267antioxidantsantiradical activitycarobspolyphenolsreducing power |
| spellingShingle | Panagiotis Kefalas Dimitris P. Makris Carob Pods (Ceratonia siliqua L.) as a Source of Polyphenolic Antioxidants Food Technology and Biotechnology antioxidants antiradical activity carobs polyphenols reducing power |
| title | Carob Pods (Ceratonia siliqua L.) as a Source of Polyphenolic Antioxidants |
| title_full | Carob Pods (Ceratonia siliqua L.) as a Source of Polyphenolic Antioxidants |
| title_fullStr | Carob Pods (Ceratonia siliqua L.) as a Source of Polyphenolic Antioxidants |
| title_full_unstemmed | Carob Pods (Ceratonia siliqua L.) as a Source of Polyphenolic Antioxidants |
| title_short | Carob Pods (Ceratonia siliqua L.) as a Source of Polyphenolic Antioxidants |
| title_sort | carob pods ceratonia siliqua l as a source of polyphenolic antioxidants |
| topic | antioxidants antiradical activity carobs polyphenols reducing power |
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