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Extraction and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Prunus Spinosa L. Fruits with Potential in the De-velopment of Edible Films

Authors :
Oana NEGREAN
Anca FĂRCAȘ
Sonia SOCACI
Călina CIONT
Mădălina MEDELEANU
Elemer SIMON
Oana POP
Source :
Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Food Science and Technology, Vol 80, Iss 2, Pp 78-87 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
AcademicPres, 2023.

Abstract

Prunus spinosa L., commonly known as blackthorn, is rich in bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, vitamins, minerals, and organic acids, displaying strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties. This investigation aims to assess bioactive compounds in fresh and lyophilized blackthorn fruits and analyze ethanolic extracts for phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and antimicrobial effects. The primary objective was to develop a chitosan-based film with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, targeting the enhancement of food packaging solutions, along with inhibition of S. aureus bacteria. Results showed that ethanolic extracts of blackthorn possess significant antimicrobial efficacy, demonstrating notable effectiveness against S. aureus. Notably, the film incorporating an 80% ethanolic extract demonstrated greater effectiveness against S. aureus-inoculated cheese. This outcome underscores the inhibitory potential of blackthorn extracts on S. aureus growth within a food matrix.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23442344 and 23445300
Volume :
80
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Food Science and Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.5ae54cd1e5c44e5d97c46ee7e5e3c2dd
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.15835/buasvmcn-fst:2023.0032