Carotenoid content of five accessions red fruit (Pandanus conoideus Lam.) oil

Abstract

Red fruit (Pandanus conoideus Lam.) is a plant native to Papua, Indonesia. The extracted oil of red fruit has been known to possess potential medical properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and anti-diabetic. The natural antioxidant content such as carotenoids, α-tocopherol, and unsaturated fatty acids are considered to contribute to its bioactivity. In this study, five clonehjnms of red fruit, namely Maler, Bergum, Wesi, Uaghelu, and Kenen, from different regions in Papua, were collected. Carotenoid content of the red fruit oil of the five clones, in particular β-carotene and β-cyptoxanthin, was determined by using HPLC analysis. The β-carotene content ranged from 193.9 to 1003.8 μg/ml, while β-cyptoxanthin content ranged from 3.3 to 48.9 μg/ml. Bergum oil has the highest content of both β-carotene and β-cyptoxanthin, thus it is suggested for cultivation.

Carotenoids in red fruit (Pandanus conoideus Lam.) have a potential role as an anti‑pigmentation agent (Review)

“…Table II summarizes the potential anti-pigmentation role of carotenoids in red fruit. Red fruit oil (RFO) has high carotenoid and tocopherol contents ( 42 , 91 , 92 ). Roreng et al ( 92 ) showed that carotenoids (pro-vitamin A) in red fruit extracts have high bioavailability.…”

“…Wulansari et al ( 91 ) showed that the bioactivity of red fruit is influenced by its natural antioxidant content, including carotenoids, α-tocopherol and unsaturated fatty acids. The aforementioned study involved the collection of five distinct cultivars of red fruit, specifically Maler, Bergum, Wesi, Uaghelu and Kenen, originating from various places in Papua.…”

“…Red fruit exhibits a notable concentration of carotenoids, with β-carotene being recognized for its antioxidant properties ( 42 , 44 ). In addition, β-cryptoxanthin exerts preventive effects against lung cancer, emphysema and osteoporosis ( 91 ).…”

Flavonoid compounds of buah merah (Pandanus conoideus Lamk) as a potent SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor: in silico approach

“…Buah merah contains high levels of carotenoid and flavonoid metabolites. Buah merah ( Pandanus conoideus Lamk) has been reported to have antioxidant, antitumor, immunomodulatory, antiparasitic, and anti-HIV effects [ 6 – 9 ]. As buah merah has good antiparasitic and anti-HIV potential, suggesting potential activity against the SARS-CoV-2 main protease [ 3 ].…”