Effect of storage on the content of polyphenols, vitamin C and the antioxidant activity of orange juices

The effect of time and temperature on the content of vitamin C, total polyphenols and individual phenolic compounds as well as on the antioxidant activity of two commercial orange juices was studied. The polyphenol content was determined using Folin–Ciocalteu and HPLC methods. The two methods, SPE v...

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Published in:Journal of food composition and analysis 2007-05, Vol.20 (3), p.313-322
Main Authors: Klimczak, Inga, Małecka, Maria, Szlachta, Mirosława, Gliszczyńska-Świgło, Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antioxidant activity
antioxidants
ascorbic acid
coumaric acids
DPPH assay
Flavanones
food nutrient losses
food storage
FRAP assay
free radicals
fruit drinks
Orange juice
oranges
Phenolic acids
phenolic compounds
Polyphenols
shelf life
Storage
storage quality
storage stability
storage temperature
storage time
Vitamin C
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Summary:The effect of time and temperature on the content of vitamin C, total polyphenols and individual phenolic compounds as well as on the antioxidant activity of two commercial orange juices was studied. The polyphenol content was determined using Folin–Ciocalteu and HPLC methods. The two methods, SPE versus direct injection following a simple treatment of samples, were compared to assess two techniques of sample preparation. For antioxidant capacity determination, DPPH and FRAP assays were used. All analyses were carried out for fresh juices and after storage at 18, 28 and 38 °C for 2, 4 and 6 months. It was found that vitamin C and free and conjugated hydroxycinnamic acids were the most affected by both duration and temperature of storage. The decrease in the content of polyphenols and vitamin C upon storage was reflected by the decrease in the antioxidant capacity of orange juices. Small changes in flavanone content were observed, indicating high stability of these compounds upon storage.
ISSN:0889-1575
1096-0481
DOI:10.1016/j.jfca.2006.02.012