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Bioactive molecules in wheat "Senatore Cappelli" food chain: Extraction, analysis, processing, and beneficial
Federica Armeli1, Marzia Beccaccioli2, Sabrina Antonia Prencipe3
1Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy.
Summary
Ancient grains like Senatore Cappelli durum wheat (SCW) offer nutritional benefits and potential health advantages. This study confirms SCW
Area of Science:
- Agronomy and Food Science
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Toxicology
Background:
- Ancient grains are regaining importance due to biodiversity and food security concerns.
- Senatore Cappelli wheat (SCW) is an Italian durum wheat variety with potential functional food applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the nutritional composition, safety, and health benefits of Senatore Cappelli wheat (SCW).
- To explore SCW's potential as a functional food ingredient.
Main Methods:
- Multi-method analysis of SCW across seed, flour, pasta, and chaff.
- Assessment of safety parameters: biogenic amines, pesticides, mycotoxins, and pathogens.
- Phytochemical profiling using NMR spectroscopy and toxicity testing (in vitro and in vivo models).
Main Results:
- NMR revealed bioactive compounds like phenolic acids and carotenoids in SCW chaff.
- Ethanolic extracts showed no cytotoxicity in microglial cells or C. elegans at tested concentrations.
- SCW extracts demonstrated anti-aging properties by extending the lifespan of C. elegans.
Conclusions:
- Senatore Cappelli wheat (SCW) is a safe and valuable source of bioactive compounds.
- SCW exhibits potential health-promoting and anti-aging properties.
- SCW can be reintroduced into diets and utilized in functional food development.
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