Chemical and fatty acid composition of Cyperus esculentus

Özcan, Mustafa; Gümüşçü, Ahmet; Er, Fatih; Arslan, Derya; Özkalp, Birol

doi:10.1007/s10600-010-9586-5

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“…Since the seed contains about 36% oil, it is considered as a good source of seed oil. The fatty acid composition of the oil has been reported to be mainly oleic, linoleic and palmitic acids [21][22][23] .…”

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Evaluation of the safety profile and antioxidant activity of fatty hydroxamic acid from underutilized seed oil of Cyperus esculentus

Adewuyi

Otuechere

Oteglolade

et al. 2015

Journal of Acute Disease

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A B S T R A C TObjective: To evaluate the safety profile and antioxidant activity of fatty hydroxamic acid (FHA) from the seed oil of Cyperus esculentus (C. esculentus). Methods: FHA was synthesized from the seed oil of C. esculentus via a two-step reaction system. The FHA was later subjected to antioxidant activity test using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picyrl hydrazyl assay. Additionally, adult male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to four groups of five rats each and were orally administered with FHA at 0, 5, 15 and 50 mg/kg for seven days. Clinical observations and serum biochemical parameters were assessed to monitor treatment-related adverse effects in the rats. Results: Fourier transform infrared spectra showed that FHA was synthesised from the seed oil of C. esculentus. The antioxidant property of FHA increased as the concentration reduced below 0.05 mg/mL. Result of oral administration of FHA revealed no adverse effect levels at the dose of 5 mg/kg/day. However, the adverse effects seen in rats receiving 15 mg/kg/day (the least observed adverse effect level) were significant increase in alkaline phosphatase activity, triglycerides, and creatinine levels. Moderate hyperalbuminemia and hypoalbuminemia resulted in an increased albumin/globulin ratio. These effects might be the result of a physiological response to exposure to a very high level of FHA which is not part of the normal diet, and are most likely not toxicologically relevant. Conclusions: C. esculentus has been presented as a potential source of feed stock for the synthesis of a relatively cheap and non toxic FHA which has antioxidant and free-radical scavenging activity.

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Evaluation of the safety profile and antioxidant activity of fatty hydroxamic acid from underutilized seed oil of Cyperus esculentus

Adewuyi

Otuechere

Oteglolade

et al. 2015

Journal of Acute Disease

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“…The compositional study of tiger nut revealed that they possess low amounts of water, but are rich in fat, fibres, and carbohydrates, being a good source of starch (Arafat et al, 2009;Coş kuner et al, 2002;Ekcanyanwu and Ononogbu, 2010;Oladele and Aina, 2007;Ozcan et al, 2010). Concerning fat composition, tiger nut oils are predominantly monounsaturated, being a good source of essential fatty acids that the human organisms cannot synthesize (Kim et al, 2007;Sánchez-Zapata et al, 2012a;Yeboah et al, 2012).…”

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Chemometrics as a tool to discriminate geographical origin of Cyperus esculentus L. based on chemical composition

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Salazar‐García

Malheiro

et al. 2013

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a b s t r a c tIn the present study the chemical composition of Cyperus esculentus L. (tiger nut) from four distinct geographical origin (Spain, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa) was assessed to observe the possible effect of the cultivation site in the fatty acids profile, sterols composition, and squalene and ␣-tocopherol content.It was verified that the individual fatty acids as well as the different fatty acids fractions were severely affected by the geographical origin. Tiger nut oils were predominantly monounsaturated with lower prevalence of saturated fatty acids, and with capability to provide appreciable amounts of essential fatty acids. The sterols fraction was affected as well, but in lower extent. ␤-sitosterol was the most abundant sterol found, reaching nearly 60% of the total sterols found in tiger nut oils, with significant differences among geographical origins.The fatty acids data, together with the sterols and ␣-tocopherol and squalene data were capable to separate tiger nut samples according to their chemical composition and geographical origin when a principal component analysis was applied. The fatty acids profile could be applied as a possible geographical authenticity marker.

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“…Tubers of C. esculentus L. contain 20–35% oil, including 862.0 g kg −1 unsaturated fatty acids with 759.0 g kg −1 oleic acid and 100.4 g kg −1 linoleic acid . C. esculentus L. also contains vitamin E, sterols, β ‐carotene, other antioxidants and trace elements …”

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“…Because it contains some natural antioxidants, C. esculentus oil shows very good resistance to oxidation. C. esculentus oil also contains phytosterol, vitamin E and β ‐carotene . Such substances, together with the unsaturated fatty acids of C. esculentus oil, are responsible for the overall antioxidant activity of C. esculentus oil.…”

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“…1 C. esculentus L. also contains vitamin E, sterols, β-carotene, other antioxidants and trace elements. 2,3 The Xinjiang Apricot Industry FuHua Ecological Agriculture Co., Ltd. first introduced 500 acres of C. esculentus L. in Jimsar Laotai County in 2008. The C. esculentus L. was adapted to the county's soil and climate, as indicated by an emergence rate of 95% and yield of 15000 kg per hectare.…”

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The in vitro and in vivo antioxidant properties of Cyperus esculentus oil from Xinjiang, China

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Chemical and fatty acid composition of Cyperus esculentus

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Evaluation of the safety profile and antioxidant activity of fatty hydroxamic acid from underutilized seed oil of Cyperus esculentus

Evaluation of the safety profile and antioxidant activity of fatty hydroxamic acid from underutilized seed oil of Cyperus esculentus

Chemometrics as a tool to discriminate geographical origin of Cyperus esculentus L. based on chemical composition

The in vitro and in vivo antioxidant properties of Cyperus esculentus oil from Xinjiang, China

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