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Flavonoids as bioactive components in apple products

A A van der Sluis1, M Dekker, W M Jongen

  • 1Wageningen Agricultural University, Division of Integrated Food Science and Food Physics, The Netherlands.

Cancer Letters
|March 19, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This study quantifies flavonoid concentration and antioxidant activity in apples and apple products, analyzing how storage and processing affect these levels. Findings aim to optimize apple products for enhanced flavonoid content and antioxidant benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Food Science
  • Nutritional Biochemistry

Background:

  • Apples are a rich source of flavonoids, potent antioxidants with significant health benefits.
  • Flavonoid content and antioxidant activity can be influenced by post-harvest handling, storage conditions, and processing methods.
  • Understanding these influences is crucial for maximizing the nutritional value of apple-derived foods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the concentration of various flavonoids in different apple cultivars and processed apple products.
  • To evaluate the antioxidant activity of these apples and products.
  • To establish the relationship between storage duration, processing techniques, and the resulting flavonoid profiles and antioxidant capacities.

Main Methods:

  • Spectrophotometric methods for quantifying total flavonoids.

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  • High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for identifying and quantifying specific flavonoid compounds.
  • In vitro antioxidant assays (e.g., DPPH, ORAC) to measure antioxidant activity.
  • Comparative analysis of raw apples, juices, and dried apple products.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant variations in flavonoid concentrations were observed across different apple varieties and product types.
    • Storage time and processing methods (e.g., pasteurization, drying) demonstrably altered both the types and amounts of flavonoids present.
    • A direct correlation was found between higher flavonoid content and increased antioxidant activity in the apple samples studied.

    Conclusions:

    • Storage and processing significantly impact the flavonoid composition and antioxidant potential of apples and apple products.
    • Optimizing storage and processing parameters can enhance the health-promoting properties of apple-based foods.
    • This research provides valuable data for the food industry to develop apple products with superior nutritional and functional qualities.