Biochemical and Nutritional Characterization of Three Prickly Pear Species with Different Ripening Behavior

Hernández-Pérez, Talía; Carrillo‐López, Armando; Guevara‐Lara, Fidel; Cruz-Hernández, Andrés; Paredes‐López, Octavio

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“…Whereas, the total acid content in our varieties juicy pulp was of the order of 0.04 to 0.07%, which is very low in comparison with the acidity of other fruit such as grape (0.35%), banana (0.56%), pineapple (0.72%), orange (1.13%), apple (0.77%), strawberry (1.05%), apricot (1.40%) and kiwi (1.49%) (Souci et al, 1994). The results obtained are in good agreement with data from Mexican and Chilean cultivars (Hernandez-Perez et al, 2005;Diaz et al, 2007).…”

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Physico-chemical characterisation and antioxidant activity of some Opuntia ficus-indica varieties grown in North Algeria

Chougui¹,

Louailèche²,

Safia³

et al. 2013

Afr. J. Biotechnol.

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The composition and the antioxidant activity of the juicy pulp of four Opuntia ficus-indica varieties (green, yellow, orange and red) grown in North Algeria were investigated. The juicy pulp was characterized by a high humidity (87.4 to 89.6%), high pH (6.2 to 6.6), low acidity (0.04 to 0.07%), a few amount of proteins (0.35 to 0.49%) and high amount of solid soluble compounds (12 to 15%). Among the four varieties, the orange variety showed higher values concerning the last parameters. The same variety was also richer in phenolic compounds with 66.60 mg AGE/100 g, carotenoids (2.65 mg eq. β-carotene/100 g) and betaxanthin (6.79 mg/100 g). High ascorbic acid content has been recorded (28.76 mg AAE/100 g). However, betacyanin and total betalains contents were obtained in red juicy pulp. Following this rich composition in antioxidants, the four varieties studied showed performances in reducing iron F 3+ , inhibiting hydrogen peroxide and decreasing the DPPH concentration by 50%. The best activities were obtained with the orange juicy pulp extract followed by the red one. In addition, direct relationship was noticed between the antioxidant and antiradical capacities of the ethanol extracts and the phenolic compounds concentration and also within the three activities.

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Physico-chemical characterisation and antioxidant activity of some Opuntia ficus-indica varieties grown in North Algeria

Chougui¹,

Louailèche²,

Safia³

et al. 2013

Afr. J. Biotechnol.

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“…Previous studies on the chemical composition on fresh fruits and juice of O. ficus-indica revealead that the microconstituents amounts in the juice are affected by the methods used for the processing of the juice (EL KOSSORI et al, 1998;GALATI et al, 2003;GURRIERI et al, 2000;HERNÁNDEZ-PÉREZ et al, 2005), although the stage of ripening, the storage temperature, the cultivar, and the place of origin, may affects the amounts of microconstituents in the juice also (HERNÁNDEZ-PÉREZ et al, 2005;KUTI, 1992).…”

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Revalorization of cactus pear (Opuntia spp.) wastes as a source of antioxidants

Cardador‐Martínez¹,

Jiménez‐Martínez²,

Sandoval³

2011

Ciênc. Tecnol. Aliment.

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“…A excepción del día 3 de evaluación, se encontró que el cultivar 'Amarilla Montesa' presentó la mayor concentración de carotenos con valores de 34,95-93,28 mg 100 g -1 , en la que se observó un incremento conforme avanzaron los días de evaluación (Tabla 6). Al respecto, se encontró que la concentración de carotenos fue superior a la indicada para Opuntia ficus-indica, Opuntia stricta y Opuntia undulata, con valores de 2,58, 4,71 y 6,68 mg 100 g -1 , respectivamente, y menores a los mostrados para 'Naranjona' que fueron de 85-52 mg 100 g -1 a los 14 días (Hernández-Pérez et al, 2005;Fernández-López et al, 2010). En este contexto, la variabilidad en el contenido de carotenos puede ser debida a varios factores, tales como el tipo de fruto, cultivar, las diferencias en los constituyentes del mismo y los métodos usados para su extracción y cuantificación (Hernández-Pérez et al, 2005;Corral-Aguayo et al, 2008).…”

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COMPUESTOS BIOACTIVOS Y CAPACIDAD ANTIOXIDANTE EN FRUTOS DE XOCOTUNA, TUNA Y XOCONOSTLE (Opuntia spp.)

Monroy-Gutiérrez

Martínez-Damián

Barrientos-Priego

et al. 2017

Chil. j. agric. anim. sci.

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RESUMENEl objetivo de la presente investigación fue determinar el contenido de algunos compuestos bioactivos y la capacidad antioxidante de xocotuna (Opuntia chiangiana) en comparación con tuna (Opuntia ficus-indica) y xoconostle (Opuntia spp.). Se cosecharon frutos en madurez fisiológica durante los meses de junio, agosto y octubre de 2013 en el municipio de El Orito, Zacatecas, México. Las variables evaluadas fueron: capacidad antioxidante, fenoles totales, vitamina C, contenido de betalaínas, clorofila total y carotenos. Se observó que el cultivar de xocotuna 'Coral' presentó diferencias estadísticas a los 3, 6, 9 y 12 días de almacenamiento con los niveles más altos de contenido de capacidad antioxidante (entre 0,92 y 1,04 mg VCEAC g -1 ). El contenido de fenoles totales fue significativamente mayor en 'Cuaresmeño' con valores iniciales de 44,61 mg EAG 100 g -1 , mientras que 'Amarilla Plátano' tuvo el menor valor con 6,27 mg EAG 100 g -1 . Se encontraron diferencias significativas en el contenido de vitamina C donde los cultivares de xoconostle mostraron los niveles más altos durante el periodo evaluado (entre 41,80 y 125,98 mg 100 g -1 ). Con relación al contenido de betalaínas, clorofila total y carotenos, se encontró una alta variabilidad debido al color característico de cada cultivar. Los cultivares analizados, principalmente los de xoconostle y xocotuna, podrían ser considerados una excelente fuente alternativa de vitamina C y antioxidantes para ser incorporados a la dieta o como ingredientes naturales en la elaboración de otros productos.Palabras clave: xocotuna, tuna, xoconostle, Opuntia spp., cactus, carotenos, ácido ascórbico, betalaína. ABSTRACTThe objective of this research was to determine the content of some bioactive compounds and the antioxidant potential of xocotuna (Opuntia chiangiana) compared to that of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) and xoconostle (Opuntia spp.). Fruits at physiological maturity were harvested in the months of June, August and October of 2013 in El Orito, Zacatecas, México. The variables evaluated were: antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content, vitamin C, betalain content, and total chlorophyll and carotene contents. Statistical differences were observed in 'Coral' xocotuna after 3, 6, 9 and 12 days of storage, reaching the highest levels of antioxidant capacity (between 0.92 and 1.04 mg VCEAC Chilean J. Agric. Anim. Sci., ex Agro-Ciencia (2017) 33(3): 264 263-272. g -1 ). 'Cuaresmeño' recorded the highest total phenolic content with initial values of 44.61 mg GAE 100 g -1 , while 'Amarilla Plátano' recorded the lowest value of 6.27 mg GAE 100 g -1 . Significant differences were also found in the content of vitamin C; xoconostle cultivars showed the highest levels during the evaluated period, with values ranging between 41.80 and 125.98 mg 100 g -1 . Regarding the content of betalain, and total chlorophyll and carotene contents, a high variability was found because of the characteristic color of each cultivar. The cultivars analyzed, mainly those of xoconostle ...

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Biochemical and Nutritional Characterization of Three Prickly Pear Species with Different Ripening Behavior

Cited by 58 publications

References 16 publications

Physico-chemical characterisation and antioxidant activity of some Opuntia ficus-indica varieties grown in North Algeria

Physico-chemical characterisation and antioxidant activity of some Opuntia ficus-indica varieties grown in North Algeria

Revalorization of cactus pear (Opuntia spp.) wastes as a source of antioxidants

COMPUESTOS BIOACTIVOS Y CAPACIDAD ANTIOXIDANTE EN FRUTOS DE XOCOTUNA, TUNA Y XOCONOSTLE (Opuntia spp.)

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