Carotenoid composition of berries and leaves from a Cactaceae – Pereskia sp.

Agostini-Costa, T.S.; Pêssoa, G.K.A.; Silva, D.B.; Gomes, I. S.; Silva, J.P.

doi:10.1016/j.jff.2014.09.015

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“…Pereskia aculeata Miller (PAM) is a cactus native in central and South America. Its leaves and fruits are edible and contain high contents of protein, minerals, mainly Ca and Fe, and of bioactive compounds such as antioxidants phenolic compounds and pro‐vitamin A carotenoids (Agostini‐Costa, Pêssoa, Silva, Gomes, & Silva, 2014; Augusta & Do Nascimento, 2013; de Almeida, Junqueira, Simão, & Corrêa, 2014; Garcia et al, 2019; Sousa et al, 2014). The popular name of PAM depends on the region of tropical America, for example, Barbados gooseberry, blade‐apple cactus, leaf cactus, rose cactus, lemonvine, and ora‐pro‐nóbis (Brazil).…”

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Microwave vacuum drying of Pereskia aculeata Miller leaves: Powder production and characterization

Monteiro

Garcia

Tribuzi

et al. 2020

J Food Process Engineering

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Pereskia aculeata Miller (PAM) is a non‐conventional leaf vegetable that has drawn attention due to its remarkable nutritional quality, such as a high protein, carotenoids, and vitamin content. This study aimed to produce dehydrated PAM‐leaves by air‐drying (AD), freeze‐drying (FD), and microwave vacuum drying (MWVD), and evaluate the quality and physicochemical properties (moisture, aw, bulk density, particle density, bed porosity, apparent solubility, dispersion time, and β‐carotene content) of the dried powdered leaves. To produce powders with aw lower than 0.4 and moisture content below 6%, MWVD showed a drying time of 1.3 and 0.8 hr using the input power of 300 W and 500 W, respectively; besides, the final drying time for AD and FD was around 10 and 16 hr, respectively. MWVD dried powder showed bed porosity of ~67% and solubility around 30%, slightly less porous, and with a similar solubility to the FD‐powder. PAM powder dehydrated by MWVD preserved about 66% of the original content of β‐carotene equivalent for both microwave power, which is only 15% lower of the content in the FD‐powder, and twice bigger than AD‐powder. The MWVD of PAM allowed obtaining high‐quality powders comparable to the freeze‐dried PAM.Practical ApplicationsAs Pereskia aculeata Miller (PAM) is a leaf vegetable with high protein, carotenoids, and vitamin contents, its powders can be a suitable and stable presentation for a new proteinaceous product. This use of PAM as a powder with high protein concentration is in agreement with the global trend that seeks new plant‐based protein sources. In this way, the study of drying processes that result in PAM powders with suitable properties is of interest to researchers and food industries.

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confidence: 99%

Microwave vacuum drying of Pereskia aculeata Miller leaves: Powder production and characterization

Monteiro

Garcia

Tribuzi

et al. 2020

J Food Process Engineering

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“…Its main feature is high protein content in its leaves, which according to studies performed is around 25.5% of dry matter (Albuquerque et al 1991;Almeida and Correa 2012;Dayrell 1977;Mercê et al 2001;Rocha et al 2008;Silva and Pinto 2005;Takeiti et al 2009) and considerable amounts of essential amino acids, especially lysine. Moreover, studies conducted on this plant have identified compounds that can be exploited by the food industry, such as betalains, carotenoids, and mucilages, and the use of OPN meal in food products such as bread and pasta had broad acceptance from consumers (Agostini-Costa et al 2014;Amaral et al 2018;Lage et al 2015;Rocha et al 2008). As it is a hardy plant that is easily propagated, in some regions of the world, it is considered a weed or an invasive plant.…”

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Ora-pro-nobis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.) Nutrition as Related to Soil Chemical and Physical Attributes and Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms

Vega

Kemmelmeier

Rufini

et al. 2020

J Soil Sci Plant Nutr

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship of nutrients in Ora-pro-nobis to the physical-chemical attributes and the communities of N 2-fixing bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi of the soils in the southern part of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Rhizospheric soil, root, and leaf samples were collected from 12 sampling points in four neighboring municipalities. N 2-fixing bacteria from rhizospheric soil, roots, and washed roots macerated in water were isolated using a N-free semisolid medium, and the 16S rRNA gene was sequenced. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi spores were extracted from the soil by the wet-sieving method, followed by sucrose-gradient centrifugation. The collected roots were cleared and analyzed according to the traditional methods for the evaluation of mycorrhizal colonization. The soil samples and leaves were analyzed for physicalchemical and chemical attributes, respectively. There was no relationship between the total nitrogen in the soil and the protein content (based on N content) in the leaf of Ora-pro-nobis as well as between the concentration of the other nutrients in the leaf and their corresponding concentration in the soil, except for potassium and magnesium. Of the 86 isolates obtained, 70 were identified in the genus of the N 2-fixing bacteria Azospirillum. There was a variation in spore density and mycorrhizal colonization. The families Ambisporaceae, Archaeosporaceae, Claroideogloraceae, Glomeraceae, Acaulosporaceae, Diversisporaceae, and Gigasporaceae were identified. Associative N 2-fixing bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi were abundantly found in close relationship with Ora-pro-nobis, which may explain the ability of this plant to sustain high protein content in its leaves even in soils with relatively low nitrogen concentration.

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“…Studies regarding the content of carotenoids in leaves were made before and there were reported similar content of β-carotene in leaves of Pereskia species (13.8-47.0 µg/g) as in 'Lapins', 'Burlat' and 'Kordia' cultivars [31]. Also, zeaxanthin levels found in cherry leaves were much higher than zeaxanthin values reported in spinach, endive or lettuce leaves (0.1-0.07 µg/g) [32].…”

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Chromatographic Analysis of Carotenoids and Anthocyanins in Sweet Cherry Autumn Leaves Used in Ornamental Landscapes

Lisandru¹,

Bunea²,

Fustos³

et al. 2018

Studia UBB Chemia

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The pigments composition of sweet cherry leaves (Prunus avium L.) were identified for the first time under condition of Cluj-Napoca city. Five cherry tree varieties (Merchant, Early Red, Lapins, Burlat, Kordia) have been selected in autumn of 2016 in order to identify and quantify the major pigments in these types of leaves. Five carotenoids (lutein, βcarotene, zeaxanthin, cis-β-caroten, α-carotene) and one major anthocyanin (cyanidin-3-glucoside) were found in cherry leaves. The main carotenoids identified in all cultivars were lutein (340.55 µg/g), followed by β-carotene (147.06 µg/g). Early Red cultivar had the highest content of cyanidin-3glucoside (17.96 mg/100g), followed by Kordia variety (11.46 mg/100g). Cyanidin-3-glucoside is responsible for red coloration of the leaves, meanwhile lutein, β-carotene, zeaxanthin, cis-β-carotene and α-carotene are providing yellow to orange colours of the leaves. The coloration of sweet cherry leaves, given by the accumulation of anthocyanin and carotenoids in autumn, makes this species suitable for ornamental use in urban design.

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Carotenoid composition of berries and leaves from a Cactaceae – Pereskia sp.

Cited by 28 publications

References 22 publications

Microwave vacuum drying of Pereskia aculeata Miller leaves: Powder production and characterization

Microwave vacuum drying of Pereskia aculeata Miller leaves: Powder production and characterization

Ora-pro-nobis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.) Nutrition as Related to Soil Chemical and Physical Attributes and Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms

Chromatographic Analysis of Carotenoids and Anthocyanins in Sweet Cherry Autumn Leaves Used in Ornamental Landscapes

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