Broccoli, Amaranth, and Red Beet Microgreen Juices: The Influence of Cold-Pressing on the Phytochemical Composition and the Antioxidant and Sensory Properties-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Broccoli, Amaranth, and Red Beet Microgreen Juices: The Influence of Cold-Pressing on the Phytochemical Composition and the Antioxidant and Sensory Properties

Published:2024-02-29 Issue:5 Volume:13 Page:757
ISSN:2304-8158
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language:en
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Author:

Belošević Spasoje D.¹,Milinčić Danijel D.²^ORCID,Gašić Uroš M.³^ORCID,Kostić Aleksandar Ž.²^ORCID,Salević-Jelić Ana S.¹^ORCID,Marković Jovana M.¹,Đorđević Verica B.⁴,Lević Steva M.¹,Pešić Mirjana B.²^ORCID,Nedović Viktor A.¹

Affiliation:

1. Food Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Food Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia

2. Food Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Food Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia

3. Department of Plant Physiology, Institute for Biological Research Siniša Stanković-National Institute of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia

4. Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze in detail the phytochemical composition of amaranth (AMJ), red beet (RBJ), and broccoli (BCJ) microgreens and cold-pressed juices and to evaluate the antioxidant and sensory properties of the juices. The results showed the presence of various phenolic compounds in all samples, namely betalains in amaranth and red beet microgreens, while glucosinolates were only detected in broccoli microgreens. Phenolic acids and derivatives dominated in amaranth and broccoli microgreens, while apigenin C-glycosides were most abundant in red beet microgreens. Cold-pressing of microgreens into juice significantly altered the profiles of bioactive compounds. Various isothiocyanates were detected in BCJ, while more phenolic acid aglycones and their derivatives with organic acids (quinic acid and malic acid) were identified in all juices. Microgreen juices exhibited good antioxidant properties, especially ABTS•+ scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power. Microgreen juices had mild acidity, low sugar content, and good sensory acceptability and quality with the typical flavors of the respective microgreen species. Cold-pressed microgreen juices from AMJ, RBJ, and BCJ represent a rich source of bioactive compounds and can be characterized as novel functional products.

Funder

Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia

Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/5/757/pdf

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