Purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. edulis): a comprehensive review on the nutritional value, phytochemical profile and associated health effects

Passiflora is a highly diverse genus where taxonomic lack of consensus remains. This may be the reason why numerous studies do not specify to the infraspecific level the plant material used or lack consistency in the nomenclature of botanical formae of Passiflora edulis. Ultimately, this may contribute to inaccurate chemical composition and health effects attributed to different Passiflora edulis species and formae. Hence, this review aims to overcome these challenges by exploring the phytochemical profile, specific nutritional value and potential health benefits of purple passion fruit (PPF). PPF is often consumed fresh for its pulp (including seeds) or juice, either directly or added to food dishes. It is also used industrially to produce a wide range of products, where peels and seeds are abundant by-products, most often discarded or used in low-value applications. Herein, in a perspective of integral valorisation of the fruit, the potential use of all PPF fractions (peel, pulp and seeds) is discussed as a source of important macro and micronutrients, adequate to integrate a balanced and healthy diet. In addition, the phytochemical profile of such fractions is also discussed along with the associated in vitro biological activities (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal) and in vivo beneficial effects in the management of several diseases (asthma, hypertension, osteoarthritis, diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis). In summary, this review gathers the current knowledge on the nutritional and phytochemical composition of PPF and highlights the potential of using all fractions as a source of ingredients in food formulations that promote health and well-being. At the same time, it also contributes to defining sustainable strategies for an integrated valorisation of this natural product.publishe

Jaboticaba peel and jaboticaba peel aqueous extract shows in vitro and in vivo antioxidant properties in obesity model.

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Tropical Isabella grape juices: bioactive compounds and antioxidant power depends on harvest season.

Grapes are important sources of antioxidants compounds and one of the most used varieties to elaborate juices is 'Isabel', or 'Isabella', as it is called in North-America. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity of Isabella grape juices from the tropical semi-arid climate produced in Brazil on March and September, 2010. Total phenolics and anthocyanins were determined, as well as the antioxidant capacity by DPPH, FRAP and hydrophilic ORAC methods. Test T was used to compare statistical difference at 5% of significance level. As expected, the results showed that the season can play a significant role on phenolics content and antioxidant power. Polyphenols content in juices varied from 82.9 ± 0.92 to 102.2 ± 1.59 mg GAE 100 mL-1 and anthocyanins content ranged from 44.3 ± 2.01 to 129.5 ± 2.82 mg cyanidin-3-glucoside 100 mL-1. Regression analyses showed a high correlation of antioxidant capacity and anthocyanins content. Grapes from Sao Francisco River Valley demonstrated to be a good source of antioxidant for human diet

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Functional tea from a Brazilian berry: overview of the bioactives compounds.

The consumption of berries has become a trend with confirmed health properties; however, fruit peels have been wasted despite their high concentrations of bioactive compounds. Tea made from jaboticaba (Myrciaria jaboticaba) peel (JP) could be an alternative to make use of this byproduct and contribute to increased intake of polyphenols. For this reason, this study investigated the JP chemical omposition and bioactive profile, as well as the antioxidant capacity of its aqueous extract (JPT e 25 g L1). The peel corresponded to approximately 35% of fruit weight. Total fiber content was approximately 30 g 100 g1, and the soluble portion represented 8.50 ± 0.21 g 100 g1. JPT showed strong antioxidant capacity according to all methods tested (FRAP, DPPH, and ORAC). Phenolic, flavonoid, and anthocyanin content were 54.55 mg GAE, 8.33 mg catechin, and 4.34 mg cyanidin 3-glucoside in 100 mL, respectively. Phenolic content in a cup of JPT (250 mL) was approximately 150 mg GAE, which could be considered an important source of bioactives. Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, delphinidin-3-O-glucoside, and ellagic acid were identified in JPT by LC-DAD-ESI/MS. Other polyphenols were investigated by PLC-DAD-FLD in the hydrolyzed extract, and gallic acid and rutin were the prevalent compounds after cyanidin-3-O-glucoside. The hydrolysis increased total phenolic, but not affected the antioxidant capacity according to DPPH e FRAP. The JPT color, anthocyanins and antioxidant capacity showed stability in refrigerated conditions, even without additives, for up to three days. These findings suggest that aqueous extract could be an adequate way to utilize the functional properties of jaboticaba peel

Impregnation of passion fruit bagasse extract in alginate aerogel microparticles

Passion fruit bagasse extract (PFBE) is a rich source of polyphenols, including piceatannol. This work produced alginate (1, 2, 3 wt%) aerogel and investigated the impregnation of gallic acid (GA) and PFBE in alginate aerogel microparticles. The microparticles of ca. 100 μm in diameter were obtained by emulsion-gelation method, submitted to solvent exchange, wet impregnation (WI) and supercritical drying. Alginate aerogels derived from 1 wt% solution led to a higher GA loading and, therefore, this formulation was used to impregnate PFBE. The loading of PFBE, total phenolic, and piceatannol contents based on grams of raw aerogel were 0.62 g, 10.77 mg, and 741.85 μg, respectively, which means a loading efficiency of total phenolics and piceatannol of 47.1% and 34.7%. DSC analysis and X-ray diffraction showed that particles behave as amorphous materials and ORAC assay revealed that impregnated aerogel microparticles presented antioxidant capacity. Alginate aerogel microparticles presented as an appropriated material for drug loading, whereas WI and supercritical drying demonstrated to be useful techniques to load PBBE in aerogels15510601068CONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICO - CNPQCOORDENAÇÃO DE APERFEIÇOAMENTO DE PESSOAL DE NÍVEL SUPERIOR - CAPESFUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO - FAPESP303063/2018-1Sem informação2016/02007-0; 2017/18883-7; 2015/11932-7; 2017/23670-

Tropical Isabella grape juices: bioactive compounds and antioxidant power depends on harvest season.

Grapes are important sources of antioxidants compounds and one of the most used varieties to elaborate juices is 'Isabel', or 'Isabella', as it is called in North-America. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity of Isabella grape juices from the tropical semi-arid climate produced in Brazil on March and September, 2010. Total phenolics and anthocyanins were determined, as well as the antioxidant capacity by DPPH, FRAP and hydrophilic ORAC methods. Test T was used to compare statistical difference at 5% of significance level. As expected, the results showed that the season can play a significant role on phenolics content and antioxidant power. Polyphenols content in juices varied from 82.9 ± 0.92 to 102.2 ± 1.59 mg GAE 100 mL-1 and anthocyanins content ranged from 44.3 ± 2.01 to 129.5 ± 2.82 mg cyanidin-3-glucoside 100 mL-1. Regression analyses showed a high correlation of antioxidant capacity and anthocyanins content. Grapes from Sao Francisco River Valley demonstrated to be a good source of antioxidant for human diet