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Correlation of polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity of selected teas and tisanes from Brazilian market
- Source :
- Brazilian Journal of Food Technology, Vol 23 (2020), Brazilian Journal of Food Technology v.23 2020, Brazilian Journal of Food Technology, Instituto de Tecnologia de Alimentos (ITAL), instacron:ITAL, Brazilian Journal of Food Technology, Volume: 23, Article number: e2020036, Published: 16 NOV 2020
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Instituto de Tecnologia de Alimentos (ITAL), 2020.
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Abstract
- In this work, it was evaluated the phenolic content, redox behavior and antioxidant capacity of several selected teas and tisanes from Brazilian market. The samples were classified as simple (single herb) or composed (blend of two or more herbs). In addition, complementary multivariate statistical approaches were used to identify the correlation and interdependence between the amount of major phytocomponents, such as phenols and flavonoids, as well as the antioxidant activity of the products. Results showed that the total polyphenol and total flavonoid concentrations are correlated to thermodynamic feasibility of reactive oxygen species reduction. The statistical modeling differentiated the results datasets in principal components, whose flavonoid content presented itself as the main parameter to segregate data between simple and composed products. On the other hand, the whole polyphenol content, in both teas and tisanes, was more relevant regarding their antioxidant capacity than the flavonoids content. Considering that the manufactures do not display the real amount of each herb in the labels of the composed products, it was not possible to confirm whether the blends of several species lead to a substantial enhancement on their antioxidant capacity. Furthermore, the redox profile and overall polyphenol content suggest that the consumption of green and black teas as well as traditional yerba mate may be worthwhile in preventing ailments associated with oxidative stress in Brazilian population. Notwithstanding, further clinical studies are required to validate this hypothesis. Resumo Apresentamos o conteúdo fenólico, o comportamento redox e o potencial antioxidante de vários chás medicinais selecionados do mercado brasileiro. As amostras foram classificadas como simples (uma única erva) ou compostas (mistura de duas ou mais ervas). Abordagens estatísticas multivariadas complementares foram utilizadas para esclarecer as correlações e interdependências entre as características físico-químicas e antioxidantes dos produtos. No geral, as concentrações de polifenóis e flavonoides totais se correlacionaram com a viabilidade termodinâmica da redução de espécies reativas de oxigênio. A modelagem estatística diferenciou os conjuntos de dados em componentes principais, de modo que o teor de flavonoides se apresentou como o principal parâmetro para segregar dados entre produtos simples e compostos. Por sua vez, o conteúdo de polifenóis totais nos chás foi mais relevante em sua capacidade antioxidante do que o conteúdo de flavonoides. Uma vez que os fabricantes não exibem a quantidade real de cada erva nos rótulos dos chás compostos, não foi possível confirmar se as misturas de várias espécies levam a um incremento substancial em sua capacidade antioxidante. Considerando o perfil redox e o teor de polifenóis totais, o consumo racional dos chás verde e preto e da erva-mate tradicional pode contribuir na prevenção de doenças associadas ao estresse oxidativo na população brasileira. Porém, estudos clínicos são necessários para validar essa hipótese.
- Subjects :
- food.ingredient
Antioxidant
medicine.medical_treatment
Flavonoid
Polifenóis
Antioxidantes
medicine.disease_cause
01 natural sciences
Herbal teas
Antioxidants
chemistry.chemical_compound
0404 agricultural biotechnology
food
Nutraceutical
Yerba-mate
medicine
Electrochemistry
Análises multivariadas
TX341-641
Phenols
Food science
chemistry.chemical_classification
Eletroquímica
Nutrition. Foods and food supply
010401 analytical chemistry
Nutracêuticos
food and beverages
Polyphenols
04 agricultural and veterinary sciences
040401 food science
food.food
0104 chemical sciences
Chás de ervas
chemistry
Multivariate analysis
Polyphenol
Herb
Nutraceuticals
Oxidative stress
Food Science
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19816723
- Volume :
- 23
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Brazilian Journal of Food Technology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....9e78cce8d084dac02463e57f7efdbde3