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

Chougui, Nadia; Louailèche, Hayette; Safia, M; Yasmina, Mouloudj; Yasmina, Hammoui; Tamendjari, Abderezak

doi:10.5897/ajb12.1946

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“…It is shown to be more attractive for in natura consumption, because they present a higher content of soluble solids and thus a better palatability. Similar results were found by Brito Primo (2008), evaluating fruits in different locations in the state of Paraíba, and by Chougui et al (2013), which found values of 12 to 15 °brix in varieties grown in northern Algeria.…”

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Physico-chemical characterization of prickly pear (Opunicia Ficus indica) in the semi-arid region of Bahia State, Brazil

Nunes¹,

Nunes²,

Londe³

et al. 2017

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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In Brazil, prickly pear has gained increasing attention, mainly due to its nutritional benefits of health promotion, however, its postharvest conservation is still incipient and has to be evaluated. The objective of this work was to evaluate the physical and physico-chemical characteristics of prickly pear from three municipalities in the semi-arid region of the state of Bahia-Brazil. The fruits were harvested at random at the commercial harvest point stage, when the bark began to show a change of color from green to yellowish green. Data were subjected to analysis of variance, using the software GENES software, and the averages were compared using the Tukey test at the 5% probability level. The physical and chemical characteristics of the fruits were evaluated. Evaluating the effect of the place of cultivation on these characteristics, it is verified that the municipality of Guanambi presented the lowest value of acidity and higher pH, proving that there is climatic influence on the physico-chemical characteristics of the fruits. It was verified that the values found for the different variables studied, cactus pear, from the municipalities of Guanambi and Riacho de Santana present commercial properties more interesting for in natura consumption and agroindustrial use.

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“…The values of pH and acidity found in this work are consistent with those found by Zegbe and Covarrubias (2010). However, Chougui et al (2013) verified that prickly pear have high pH (6.2-6.6) and low acidity (0.04 to 0.07%). Almeida et al (2013), also found low acidity for prickly pear of 0.08 in fruits grown in the state of Bahia.…”

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Physico-chemical characterization of prickly pear (Opunicia Ficus indica) in the semi-arid region of Bahia State, Brazil

Nunes¹,

Nunes²,

Londe³

et al. 2017

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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“…On the other hand, the seed oil had a higher content of γ-tocopherol (33 ± 3 mg/100 g of total lipids) [ 37 ]. The prickly pear pulp is a good source of ascorbic acid [ 39 , 40 ], and its content ranged from 17 to 46 mg/100 g [ 7 , 15 , 24 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 ].…”

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Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.: A Multi-Benefit Potential to Be Exploited

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Consumer interest in foods with enhanced nutritional quality has increased in recent years. The nutritional and bioactive characterization of fruits and their byproducts, as well as their use in the formulation of new food products, is advisable, contributing to decrease the global concerns related to food waste and food security. Moreover, the compounds present in these raw materials and the study of their biological properties can promote health and help to prevent some chronic diseases. Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. (prickly pear) is a plant that grows wild in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world, being a food source for ones and a potential for others, but not properly valued. This paper carries out an exhaustive review of the scientific literature on the nutritional composition and bioactive compounds of prickly pear and its constituents, as well as its main biological activities and applications. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins and bioactive compounds. Many of its natural compounds have interesting biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic and antimicrobial. The antioxidant power of prickly pear makes it a good candidate as an ingredient of new food products with fascinating properties for health promotion and/or to be used as natural extracts for food, pharmaceutic or cosmetic applications. In addition, it could be a key player in food security in many arid and semi-arid regions of the world, where there are often no more plants.

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“…Sin embargo, para xoconostle estos valores fueron superiores a lo encontrado por Guzmán-Maldonado et al (2010) y por Gallegos-Vázquez et al (2014) con contenidos de 38,1 mg 100 g -1 para 'Cuaresmeño' y de 42,49 mg 100 g -1 para 'Invierno', lo cual es importante debido al potencial que tienen estos compuestos en la disminución de la incidencia de estrés oxidativo y a la posterior aparición de enfermedades crónico-degenerativas (Frankel y German, 2006). La amplia variabilidad que se presentó entre especies y cultivares puede estar relacionada con la ruta de síntesis del ácido ascórbico, la cual difiere ligeramente en su eficiencia entre cultivares, de la misma forma en que influyen factores como las condiciones climáticas y edafológicas, adicionalmente a las condiciones de desarrollo del cultivo, puesto que el género Opuntia al estar adaptado a condiciones limitantes de suelo y agua, podría modificar su composición, principalmente la del fruto (Figueroa-Cares et al, 2010;Chougui et al, 2013).…”

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

Cited by 35 publications

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Physico-chemical characterization of prickly pear (Opunicia Ficus indica) in the semi-arid region of Bahia State, Brazil

Physico-chemical characterization of prickly pear (Opunicia Ficus indica) in the semi-arid region of Bahia State, Brazil

Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.: A Multi-Benefit Potential to Be Exploited

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

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