Novel Data on the Polyphenol Composition of Italian Ancient Apple Cultivars

Belviso, Simona; Scursatone, B.; Re, Giulio; Zeppa, Giuseppe

doi:10.1080/10942912.2011.599089

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“…Literature confirms that the annual effects on agricultural produce can be manifold and are usually year and cultivar specific (Wolfe et al 2003, Łata and Tomala 2007, Belviso et al 2013, Guan et al 2015. Bizjak et al (2013) concluded that polyphenol content in the apples is strongly dependent upon their growth conditions.…”

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“…Juiciness, crispiness and low mealiness along with agreeable taste are important indicators of freshness (Peneau et al 2006(Peneau et al , 2007 and key parameters in determining consumer quality. If these characteristics remain stable over the years the cultivar has a promise of success.Literature confirms that the annual effects on agricultural produce can be manifold and are usually year and cultivar specific (Wolfe et al 2003, Łata and Tomala 2007, Belviso et al 2013, Guan et al 2015. Bizjak et al (2013) concluded that polyphenol content in the apples is strongly dependent upon their growth conditions.…”

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“…Sugiura et al (2013) observed that anthocyanin level, responsible for the redness of apple peel, decreased in 'Fuji' apples, when temperature was over 25 °C. Some phenolic compounds, such as chlorogenic acid and phloridzin, had a significant annual effect over three study years (van der Sluis et al 2001, Belviso et al 2013. Decreased contents of phenolic and other bioactive compounds are likely to decrease the nutritional and flavour quality of the crop.…”

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“…In addition to the lessened yield, reduced photosynthesis may cause less flavonoids and other phenolic and bioactive compounds to be synthesised. The quantity of these compounds can vary manifold between cultivars and harvest years (Wolfe et al 2003, Łata and Tomala 2007,Belviso et al 2013. Sugiura et al (2013) observed that anthocyanin level, responsible for the redness of apple peel, decreased in 'Fuji' apples, when temperature was over 25 °C.…”

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Annual variation in sensory characteristics of seventeen apple cultivars

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2016

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Sensory characteristics of 17 apple cultivars commonly grown in Finland were compared over three harvest years (2009)(2010)(2011). Descriptive analysis with a trained panel (n = 11-14) comprised 17 attributes rated from 0 ('not at all') to 10 ('very'): four appearance (green, red, area of red colour, skin waxiness), three odour (intense, grassy, fruity), five texture (hard, crispy, mealy, juicy, tough peel), and five flavour (intense, sour, sweet, astringent, diverse) attributes. Ratedintensities differed between the harvest years but their magnitude and direction of change varied according to the cultivar. Odour and flavour ratings tended to be higher in 2009 than in 2010 and 2011. The summer 2009 was fairly normal, while summer 2010 was hot and dry, and summer 2011 hot and humid. These climate may explain some of the differences between the first and the two subsequent years. Late season cultivars tended to be relatively stable against annual effects.Key words: apple, cultivar, descriptive analysis, sensory evaluation, harvest year IntroductionThe cultivation of apples (Malus domestica Borkh) is increasing in Northern Europe, although the climate and high costs restrict production (Tahvonen 2007, Lehtonen 2015. In Finland, apple cultivation is important for rural economy. The annual crop has doubled since late 1990s, being now around 5 million kg (LUKE 2015a). Domestic apples are well liked and appreciated, because they are perceived as natural, fresh and clean, and have a low content of toxic residues (Malkki 2007, Seppä 2014.The grouping of domestic apple cultivars as summer, autumn and winter, or early, mid and late season cultivars, respectively, is based on the degree day (DD5), cumulative base temperature over 5 °C, requirements for harvest maturity (Tahvonen 2007, Kaukoranta et al. 2010. Early season cultivars are important in Finnish tradition, while late season cultivars are commercially more important, as they usually have longer storage life. Seppä et al. (2013a) showed that some late season cultivars maintain eating quality beyond the end of the harvest year even without controlled atmosphere storage.The global warming is already affecting plant phenology and cultivation, but effects differ depending on the plant and geographical area (Kaukoranta et al. 2010, Sugiura et al. 2013, Lehtonen 2015. With increasing level of DD5, the limit of commercial apple cultivation is moving northwards and the trend is estimated to continue (Kaukoranta et al. 2010, Finnish Meteorological Institute 2014. Domestic late season cultivars are likely to benefit the most. Currently, the level of DD5 reached in most years in southern Finland is between 1300 and 1400, but may be as high as 1600. The effects of climate change on harvest quality are hard to estimate, as the influence of non-climatic factors, such as horticultural and technological improvements can be substantial (Sugiura et al. 2013). For example, rootstock, training system and orchard density affect the availability of light and consequently, the rate of...

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Annual variation in sensory characteristics of seventeen apple cultivars

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“…[112][113][114][115][116] Although plant genera and species differ in the specific aglycones, sugars, and the amount of compounds that are present (which are affected in turn by the degree of ripeness and other environmental factors), 9,[117][118][119][120][121][122] each genus and species is fairly consistent in the type and amount of one or more "signature" flavonoid classes it contains. For example, blueberries 101 are rich in anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, dark chocolate 123,124 is rich in flavan-3-ols and proanthocyanidins, and citrus 125,126 Figure 2 Tannins: condensed (proanthocyanidins), derived (theaflavin), and hydrolyzable (tannic acid).…”

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Evaluation of the phenolic profile and immunoreactivity of Mal d 3 allergen in ancient apple cultivars from Italy

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BACKGROUND Since the second half of the 20th century, the cultivation of ancient and local apple cultivars has almost disappeared from orchards in Italy. Some of these ancient apple cultivars often possess high nutraceutical values and display lower allergenicity than the modern ones, supporting the so‐called ‘green revolution’ theory. RESULTS In this study, the phenolic composition and the antioxidant activity of five ancient apple cultivars (‘Belfiore’, ‘Pomella Genovese’, ‘Gravenstein’, ‘Bella del Bosco’, and ‘Piatlin’) were compared with a ‘Golden Delicious’ commercial cultivar. Additionally, apples were tested for their potential allergenicity by detecting the presence of Mal d 3, a non‐specific lipid transfer protein that represents the main apples' allergen. All apples came from northern Italy (Trentino Region) and were organically produced. Results showed that, for all cultivars, the skins contained more polyphenols than the pulps. ‘Bella del Bosco’ had the highest amount of polyphenols and antioxidant activity, whereas ‘Piatlin’ had the lowest phenolic content. All ancient cultivars presented a higher amount of pulp phenolic compounds than ‘Golden Delicious’. Immunoblotting techniques showed that ‘Bella del Bosco’ and ‘Piatlin’ had very low quantities of Mal d 3 allergen; hence, they can be considered hypoallergenic cultivars. CONCLUSIONS The preservation of ancient apple cultivars would be of great importance, not only to maintain the biodiversity but also for their nutritional properties. The hypoallergenic activity of some of these cultivars could be of interest also for the preparation of different apple‐based products. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry

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Novel Data on the Polyphenol Composition of Italian Ancient Apple Cultivars

Abstract: The pulp polyphenol composition of some Italian ancient apple cultivars, Dominici, Giachetta, Grigia di Torriana, Pom d'Aram, Ronzè and Ros Borsetta, was

Cited by 24 publications

References 17 publications

Annual variation in sensory characteristics of seventeen apple cultivars

Annual variation in sensory characteristics of seventeen apple cultivars

Improving the estimation of flavonoid intake for study of health outcomes

Evaluation of the phenolic profile and immunoreactivity of Mal d 3 allergen in ancient apple cultivars from Italy

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