Title:
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Study of the properties of bearberry leaf extract as a natural antioxidant in model foods
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Author:
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Azman, Nurul Aini Binti Mohd; Gallego Iradi, María Gabriela; Segovia Gómez, Francisco José; Almajano Pablos, María Pilar
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Other authors:
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria Química; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. ASQUAS - Agricultura Sostenible i Qualitat dels Aliments |
Abstract:
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The common bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi L. Sprengel) is a ubiquitous procumbent evergreen shrub located throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. The fruits are almost tasteless but the plant contains a high concentration of active ingredients. The antioxidant activity of bearberry leaf extract in the 2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) radical cation assay was 90.42 mmol Trolox equivalents/g dry weight (DW). The scavenging ability of the methanol extract of bearberry leaves against methoxy radicals generated in the Fenton reaction was measured via electron paramagnetic resonance. Lipid oxidation was retarded in an oil–water emulsion by adding 1 g/kg lyophilised bearberry leaf extract. Also, 1 g/kg of lyophilised bearberry leaf extract incorporated into a gelatin-based film displayed high antioxidant activity to retard the degradation of lipids in muscle foods. The present results indicate the potential of bearberry leaf extract for use as a natural food antioxidant. |
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-Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria química -Antioxidants -bearberry leaves -scavenging activity -lipid oxidation -active packaging film -antioxidant activity -Antioxidants -Tecnologia dels aliments |
Rights:
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/es/ |
Document type:
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Article - Published version Article |
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