Analysis of Functional Compounds on the Seeds of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor Moench) and Their Sprouts

The goal of this study was to provide basic data for various parts of Rhus verniciflua (R. verniciflua), and based on these data, to suggest the parts thereof that may be used as food material along with the xylem. Analysis of the proximate compositions revealed that the leaves contained mainly carbohydrates; the shoots crude protein; and the stems and seeds contained mainly crude fiber. All these parts were found to be rich in potassium and magnesium in terms of their mineral content. The total urushiol content was the lowest in the seeds at 0.92 mg/100 g. The total polyphenol and flavonoid content were highest in the shoots and leaves, respectively. Physicochemical analysis indicated that the seeds may be used as a food material, along with the xylem. According to DPPH and ABTS scavenging activity analysis, 50% ethanol was considered appropriate as a solvent for seed extraction. Cytotoxicity analysis of the seeds extracted with 50% ethanol confirmed that none of the components were present at cytotoxic levels. The findings of this study provide basic information regarding the use of R. verniciflua seeds as a food source.

Comparison of physicochemical properties by different parts of Rhus verniciflua and food properties of Rhus verniciflua seed

Kim¹,

Huh²

2022

Quality characteristics of different parts of garlic sprouts produced by smart farms during growth

Choi¹,

Kim²,

Lee³

et al. 2023

Garlic sprouts can provide data on functional and food processing materials. This study compared the leaves, bulbs, and roots of garlic sprouts grown on smart farms during two growth periods (20 and 25 days). In addition, data for garlic bulbs grown in open fields were presented as reference materials. All garlic sprouts’ total free sugar content decreased as the growth period increased. All plant parts’ total organic acid content decreased as the growth period progressed, except for the root section. Potassium, phosphorus, and sulfur content increased during growth in all parts of the garlic sprouts. Alliin content decreased in all parts of the plant over time, whereas thiosulfinate content increased in the roots but decreased in the leaves and bulbs. Total polyphenol content increased in all parts of the plant during the growth period, except for the bulb, whereas the flavonoid content did not change significantly over time. The 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazy (DPPH) and 2,2′-azinobis (3-ethylben-zothiazoline 6-sulfonate) (ABTS) free radical scavenging activities, as well as the superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like activity of garlic sprouts were 37.45-65.47%, 59.12-89.81%, and 89.52-98.59%, respectively. These activities tend to decrease during the growth period. Here, we showed that garlic sprouts have higher levels of functional substances and physiological activities than general garlic sprouts. It was also determined that a growth period of 20 days was suitable for garlic sprouts. Data for research on functional and food-processing materials can be obtained by analyzing garlic sprouts produced by smart farms.

Quality characteristics of different parts of garlic sprouts produced by smart farms during growth

Choi¹,

Kim²,

Lee³

et al. 2023