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Molecules ; 26(12)2021 Jun 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34208082

ABSTRACT

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a hydrophobic non-psychoactive compound with therapeutic characteristics. Animal and human studies have shown its poor oral bioavailability in vivo, and the impact of consuming lipid-soluble CBD with and without food on gut bioaccessibility has not been explored. The purpose of this research was to study the bioaccessibility of CBD after a three-phase upper digestion experiment with and without food, and to test lipase activity with different substrate concentrations. Our results showed that lipase enzyme activity and fatty acid absorption increased in the presence of bile salts, which may also contribute to an increase in CBD bioaccessibility. The food matrix used was a mixture of olive oil and baby food. Overall, the fed-state digestion revealed significantly higher micellarization efficiency for CBD (14.15 ± 0.6% for 10 mg and 22.67 ± 2.1% for 100 mg CBD ingested) than the fasted state digestion of CBD (0.65 ± 0.7% for 10 mg and 0.14 ± 0.1% for 100 mg CBD ingested). The increase in bioaccessibility of CBD with food could be explained by the fact that micelle formation from hydrolyzed lipids aid in bioaccessibility of hydrophobic molecules. In conclusion, the bioaccessibility of CBD depends on the food matrix and the presence of lipase and bile salts.


Subject(s)
Bile Acids and Salts/metabolism , Cannabidiol/pharmacokinetics , Food , Lipase/metabolism , Biological Availability , Cannabidiol/pharmacology , Digestion , Food-Drug Interactions , Humans , In Vitro Techniques , Lipid Metabolism , Micelles
2.
Appetite ; 117: 186-190, 2017 10 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28662907

ABSTRACT

Chile peppers are one of the most important vegetable and spice crops in the world. They contain capsaicinoids that are responsible for the characteristic burning (pungency) sensation. Currently, there are 22 known naturally occurring capsaicinoids that can cause the heat sensation when consumed. Each produces a different heat sensation effect in the mouth. A need exists for a standard and new terminology to describe the complex heat sensation one feels when eating a chile pepper. A comprehensive set of descriptors to describe the sensory characteristics of chile pepper heat was developed. It was validated with trained panelists tasting samples representing the five domesticated species and 14 pod-types within these species. Five key attributes that define and reference a lexicon for describing the heat sensation of chile peppers were determined to describe the heat sensation in any product, and importantly, can be used in the food industry worldwide.


Subject(s)
Capsicum , Food Preferences , Food Quality , Fruit , Taste Perception , Taste , Capsicum/chemistry , Capsicum/growth & development , Capsicum/standards , Consensus , Crops, Agricultural/chemistry , Crops, Agricultural/growth & development , Crops, Agricultural/standards , Food Labeling/standards , Food Preferences/ethnology , Fruit/chemistry , Fruit/growth & development , Fruit/standards , Guidelines as Topic , Humans , Mouth Mucosa/physiology , New Mexico , Sensation , Species Specificity , Terminology as Topic , Time Factors
3.
Int J Food Sci Nutr ; 66(2): 175-85, 2015 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25519247

ABSTRACT

Cost-effective methods for concentration and stabilization of otherwise perishable mango fruit phytoactives into shelf stable high protein ingredients were developed to combat stunting (malnutrition) in rural Africa. Mango juices complexed with sunflower oil and protein-rich legume flours yielded carotenoid-enriched oils and pelleted polyphenol-enriched flour matrices. Carotenoids from juices were concentrated 9-10 times in the fortified sunflower oil. Protein-rich soy and peanut flours captured 2.2-3.2 mg/g polyphenols from the juices. Alternatively, mango juice was sorbed and co-dried with flours, which stably bound the polyphenols, carotenoids, and natural sugars in soy or peanut protein-rich matrices. The concentration of provitamin A carotenoids was almost doubled and total polyphenols were enriched 4-5 times higher in the matrices compared to fresh pureed juice. Both strategies require minimal instrumentation, are compatible with rural village dietary practices; and capture the benefits of otherwise perishable seasonal resources by complexing healthful proteins together with phytoactive compounds.


Subject(s)
Arachis , Carotenoids/analysis , Dietary Proteins , Glycine max , Helianthus , Mangifera/chemistry , Polyphenols/analysis , Africa , Carbohydrates/analysis , Carotenoids/administration & dosage , Diet , Flour/analysis , Food Handling/methods , Food Preservation , Fruit/chemistry , Health , Humans , Malnutrition/prevention & control , Phytochemicals/analysis , Plant Oils , Polyphenols/administration & dosage , Rural Population , Sunflower Oil
4.
Plant Foods Hum Nutr ; 69(4): 317-24, 2014 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25351938

ABSTRACT

Co-delivery of edible proteins with health-protective fruit (muscadine grape) and vegetable (kale) phytoactive compounds was accomplished in a biofortified ingredient for use in convenient, portable food formulations. Polyphenolics were concentrated (10-42 mg/g range) in dry muscadine-protein matrices. Kale-fortified protein matrices also captured polyphenolics (8 mg/g), carotenoids (69 µg/g) and glucosinolates (7 µmol/g). Neither total phenolics nor glucosinolates were significantly diminished even after long term (6 months) storage at 4, 20, or 37 °C, whereas carotenoids degraded over time, particularly at higher temperatures. Dry biofortified phytoactive-protein ingredients allowed delivery of immunoprotective compounds from fruits and vegetables in a stable, lightweight matrix.


Subject(s)
Brassica/chemistry , Carotenoids/analysis , Dietary Proteins , Functional Food , Glucosinolates/analysis , Polyphenols/analysis , Vitis/chemistry , Diet , Food Handling , Fruit/chemistry , Humans , Immunologic Factors , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Vegetables/chemistry
5.
Theor Appl Genet ; 127(9): 2051-64, 2014 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25119868

ABSTRACT

KEY MESSAGE: A high-resolution genetic linkage map of B. oleracea was developed from a B. napus SNP array. The work will facilitate genetic and evolutionary studies in Brassicaceae. A broccoli population, VI-158 × BNC, consisting of 150 F2:3 families was used to create a saturated Brassica oleracea (diploid: CC) linkage map using a recently developed rapeseed (Brassica napus) (tetraploid: AACC) Illumina Infinium single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array. The map consisted of 547 non-redundant SNP markers spanning 948.1 cM across nine chromosomes with an average interval size of 1.7 cM. As the SNPs are anchored to the genomic reference sequence of the rapid cycling B. oleracea TO1000, we were able to estimate that the map provides 96 % coverage of the diploid genome. Carotenoid analysis of 2 years data identified 3 QTLs on two chromosomes that are associated with up to half of the phenotypic variation associated with the accumulation of total or individual compounds. By searching the genome sequences of the two related diploid species (B. oleracea and B. rapa), we further identified putative carotenoid candidate genes in the region of these QTLs. This is the first description of the use of a B. napus SNP array to rapidly construct high-density genetic linkage maps of one of the constituent diploid species. The unambiguous nature of these markers with regard to genomic sequences provides evidence to the nature of genes underlying the QTL, and demonstrates the value and impact this resource will have on Brassica research.


Subject(s)
Brassica/genetics , Chromosome Mapping , Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide , Quantitative Trait Loci , Carotenoids/genetics , DNA, Plant/genetics , Genetic Linkage , Genome, Plant
6.
J Agric Food Chem ; 61(28): 6856-64, 2013 Jul 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23786629

ABSTRACT

Defatted soy flour (DSF), soy protein isolate (SPI), hemp protein isolate (HPI), medium-roast peanut flour (MPF), and pea protein isolate (PPI) stably bind and concentrate cranberry (CB) polyphenols, creating protein/polyphenol-enriched matrices. Proanthocyanidins (PAC) in the enriched matrices ranged from 20.75 mg/g (CB-HPI) to 10.68 mg/g (CB-SPI). Anthocyanins (ANC) ranged from 3.19 mg/g (CB-DSF) to 1.68 mg/g (CB-SPI), whereas total phenolics (TP) ranged from 37.61 mg/g (CB-HPI) to 21.29 mg/g (CB-SPI). LC-MS indicated that the enriched matrices contained all identifiable ANC, PAC, and flavonols present in CB juice. Complexation with SPI stabilized and preserved the integrity of the CB polyphenolic components for at least 15 weeks at 37 °C. PAC isolated from enriched matrices demonstrated comparable antiadhesion bioactivity to PAC isolated directly from CB juice (MIC 0.4-0.16 mg/mL), indicating their potential utility for maintenance of urinary tract health. Approximately 1.0 g of polyphenol-enriched matrix delivered the same amount of PAC available in 1 cup (300 mL) of commercial CB juice cocktail, which has been shown clinically to be the prophylactic dose for reducing recurring urinary tract infections. CB-SPI inhibited Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial growth. Nutritional and sensory analyses indicated that the targeted CB-matrix combinations have high potential for incorporation in functional food formulations.


Subject(s)
Dietary Proteins/metabolism , Flavonoids/metabolism , Food, Fortified , Functional Food , Plant Proteins/metabolism , Vaccinium macrocarpon/chemistry , Anthocyanins/analysis , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage , Arachis/chemistry , Beverages/analysis , Cannabis/chemistry , Fruit/chemistry , Polyphenols/metabolism , Proanthocyanidins/analysis , Soybean Proteins/metabolism , Urinary Tract Infections/prevention & control
7.
J Agric Food Chem ; 60(29): 7238-44, 2012 Jul 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22734504

ABSTRACT

Brassica oleracea vegetables, such as broccoli (B. oleracea L. var. italica) and cauliflower (B. oleracea L. var. botrytis), are known to contain bioactive compounds associated with health, including three classes of photosynthetic lipid-soluble compounds: carotenoids, chlorophylls, and tocopherols. Carotenoids and chlorophylls are photosynthetic pigments. Tocopherols have vitamin E activity. Due to genetic and environmental variables, the amounts present in vegetables are not constant. To aid breeders in the development of Brassica cultivars with higher provitamin A and vitamin E contents and antioxidant activity, a more efficient method was developed to quantitate carotenoids, chlorophylls, and tocopherols in the edible portions of broccoli and cauliflower. The novel UPLC method separated five carotenoids, two chlorophylls, and two tocopherols in a single 30 min run, reducing the run time by half compared to previously published protocols. The objective of the study was to develop a faster, more effective extraction and quantitation methodology to screen large populations of Brassica germplasm, thus aiding breeders in producing superior vegetables with enhanced phytonutrient profiles.


Subject(s)
Brassica/chemistry , Carotenoids/analysis , Chlorophyll/analysis , Tocopherols/analysis , Antioxidants/analysis , Brassica/genetics , Breeding , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid , Genotype , Reproducibility of Results , Vegetables/chemistry
8.
J Exp Bot ; 63(1): 517-26, 2012 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21948863

ABSTRACT

The pericarp of Capsicum fruit is a rich dietary source of carotenoids. Accumulation of these compounds may be controlled, in part, by gene transcription of biosynthetic enzymes. The carotenoid composition in a number of orange-coloured C. annuum cultivars was determined using HPLC and compared with transcript abundances for four carotenogenic enzymes, Psy, LcyB, CrtZ-2, and Ccs determined by qRT-PCR. There were unique carotenoid profiles as well as distinct patterns of transcription of carotenogenic enzymes within the seven orange-coloured cultivars. In one cultivar, 'Fogo', carrying the mutant ccs-3 allele, transcripts were detected for this gene, but no CCS protein accumulated. The premature stop termination in ccs-3 prevented expression of the biosynthetic activity to synthesize the capsanthin and capsorubin forms of carotenoids. In two other orange-coloured cultivars, 'Orange Grande' and 'Oriole', both with wild-type versions of all four carotenogenic enzymes, no transcripts for Ccs were detected and no red pigments accumulated. Finally, in a third case, the orange-coloured cultivar, Canary, transcripts for all four of the wild-type carotenogenic enzymes were readily detected yet no CCS protein appeared to accumulate and no red carotenoids were synthesized. In the past, mutations in Psy and Ccs have been identified as the loci controlling colour in the fruit. Now there is evidence that a non-structural gene may control colour development in Capsicum.


Subject(s)
Capsicum/metabolism , Carotenoids/metabolism , Capsicum/genetics , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid , Promoter Regions, Genetic , Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
9.
Plant Sci ; 179(1-2): 49-59, 2010 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20582146

ABSTRACT

Pepper, Capsicum spp., is a worldwide crop valued for heat, nutrition, and rich pigment content. Carotenoids, the largest group of plant pigments, function as antioxidants and as vitamin A precursors. The most abundant carotenoids in ripe pepper fruits are ß-carotene, capsanthin, and capsorubin. In this study, the carotenoid composition of orange fruited Capsicum lines was defined along with the allelic variability of the biosynthetic enzymes. The carotenoid chemical profiles present in seven orange pepper varieties were determined using a novel UPLC method. The orange appearance of the fruit was due either to the accumulation of ß-carotene, or in two cases, due to only the accumulation of red and yellow carotenoids. Four carotenoid biosynthetic genes, Psy, Lcyb, CrtZ-2, and Ccs were cloned and sequenced from these cultivars. This data tested the hypothesis that different alleles for specific carotenoid biosynthetic enzymes are associated with specific carotenoid profiles in orange peppers. While the coding regions within Psy and CrtZ-2 did not change in any of the lines, the genomic sequence contained introns not previously reported. Lcyb and Ccs contained no introns but did exhibit polymorphisms resulting in amino acid changes; a new Ccs variant was found. When selectively breeding for high provitamin A levels, phenotypic recurrent selection based on fruit color is not sufficient, carotenoid chemical composition should also be conducted. Based on these results, specific alleles are candidate molecular markers for selection of orange pepper lines with high ß-carotene and therefore high pro-vitamin A levels.

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