Temperature and Acidified Solvent Effect on Total Anthocyanins and RP-HPLC Phenolic Acids Determination in Selected Spices

Total anthocyanins of spices (Syzygium aromaticum L., Coriadrum sativum L., Cuminum cyminum L., Zingiber officinale Rosc., Elettaria cardamomum, Curcuma longa, Rhus coriaria L., Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume, Foeniculum vulgare Mill and Laurus nobilis L.) were determined using acidified (1% HCl) solvents (methanol, ethanol and acetone) at three temperatures (20℃, 40℃ and 60℃). Also phenolic acids were separated and identified by RP-HPLC. Results showed that sumac and cinnamon had the highest levels of anthocyanins, while for the acetone the cinnamon indicated the highest amount of anthocyanins when methanol and ethanol were used as extracting solvents at 20℃. At 40℃ using ethanol, sumac showed the highest level of anthocyanins whereas acetone solvent yielded the highest anthocyanin contents for cinnamon. At 60℃, cinnamon showed the highest level of anthocyanins when methanol and acetone were the solvents, while sumac had the highest anthocyanins level using ethanol as solvent. HPLC results showed ten phenolic acids found in those spices and varied in their concentrations. Gallic acid had the highest level (1642.3 mg/100g) (cloves). Gentisic acid had the lowest level (1.2 mg/100g) in ginger. Also sumac showed the highest level of chlorogenic acid (1528.7 mg/100g). Some acids were not found in some spices, for instance, benzoic acid was not found in coriander, cumin, ginger, green cardamom, cinnamon and sweet laurel.

Effect of Extractant and Temperature on Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Selected Spices

Ten spices marketed in Jordan, (Syzygium aromaticum L., Coriadrum sativum L., Cuminum cyminum L.,Zingiber officinale Rosc., Elettaria cardamomum, Curcuma longa, Rhus coriaria L., Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume, Foeniculum vulgare Mill and Laurus nobilis L.) were investigated for their phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity. The influence of different extractants (methanol, ethanol and acetone) at different temperatures (20, 40 and 60°C) was examined. Results showed at 60°C using methanol, cloves had the highest level of total phenolics (781.0 mg GAE/100g using acetone). At 40°C, sumac and cloves had the highest amounts of total phenolics (343.9 mg/100g and 342 mg GAE/100g respectively). At 20°C, cloves continued to have the highest amount of total phenolics (394.7 mg/100g) using methanol as extactant. Ethanol as extractant, cloves gave the highest level of phenolics (548 mg GAE/100g, 493.4 mg GAE/100g) at 60°C, while at 20°C cloves and sumac showed the highest concentrations of phenolics (350.8 mg GAE/100g and 342.8 mg GAE/100g respectively). Acetone as extractant at 60°C, cloves had the highest levels of phenolics (781 mg GAE/100g) while at 40°C and at 20°C, sumac contributed the highest levels of total phenolics (583.2 mg GAE/100g and 754.5 mg GAE/100g). The total phenolics concentration varied significantly among the spices. Their values varied according to the extractant and extracting temperature. IC50 (radical scavenging activity) reflecting the antioxidant activity was presented. Results showed that cloves had the highest antioxidant activity while the cinnamon, turmeric and sumac had a appreciable level of antioxidant activity. Green cardamom and coriander had the lowest antioxidant activity. Antioxidant activity was positively correlated with total phenolic compounds content of the investigated spices.

Encapsulation-based technologies for bioactive compounds and their application in the food industry:A roadmap for food-derived functional and health-promoting ingredients

Some of the most commonly used agri-food products worldwide are vegetable and fruit-based products that are rich in bioactive compounds such as vitamins,polyphenols,and other antioxidants.However,many of these molecules are sensitive and susceptible to oxidation and degradation during food processing,particularly when exposed to heat.This review examines the effect of encapsulation on bioactive compounds and how encapsulation technologies can be leveraged in the food industry to protect and optimize the functional properties of naturally occurring food bioactives.Encapsulation can also assist with the creation of desirable sensory attributes(e.g.,aroma,texture,color,and taste),thus playing a major role in the design and development of novel foods and beverages.Encapsulation is one of the few technologies experiencing continued growth due to its unique potentialities,high versatility and extensive range of applications.Various types of food grade encapsulating materials,also known as wall,coating,shell or carrier,can be employed,including proteins,polysaccharides(e.g.,gums),other biopolymers,and lipids.Encapsulation owes its success to its proven record as an effective process for preserving the encapsulated bioactives from the surrounding conditions,while assisting with optimized delivery and controlled release of the transported active compounds.Among the multiple variations and applications of encapsulation,micro-and nanoencapsulation of food-derived bioactives are the main focus of this review,which discusses the underlying principles,technological developments,as well as current and foreseeable applications aimed at protecting and enhancing the functionalities of biologically active ingredients in food systems.