Polyphenolic content, in vitro antioxidant activity and chemical composition of extract from Nephelium lappaceum L. (Mexican rambutan) husk
10.1016/j.apjtm.2017.10.030
- Author:
Cristian HERNÁNDEZ
1
;
Juan ASCACIO-VALDÉS
1
;
Heliodoro DE LA GARZA
1
;
Antonio AGUILERA-CARBÓ
1
;
Jorge WONG-PAZ
2
;
Cristóbal Noé AGUILAR
2
;
Guillermo Cristian MARTÍNEZ-ÁVILA
3
;
Cecilia CASTRO-LÓPEZ
3
Author Information
1. Department of Animal Nutrition, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro
2. Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila
3. Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Agronomy, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ellagitannins;
HPLC/ESI/MS;
Mexican rambutan;
Polyphenolic compounds
- From:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
2017;10(12):1201-1205
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To determinate the recovery of total polyphenolic compounds content, in vitro antioxidant activity and HPLC/ESI/MS characterization of extract from Nephelium lappaceum L. (Mexican rambutan). Methods The rambutan husk extract was obtained by aqueous extraction and a polyphenolic fraction was recovered using Amberlite XAD-16. The total polyphenolic compounds content was determined by the Folin Ciocalteu and butanol-HCI methods. In vitro antioxidant activity was performed using ABTS and ferric reducing antioxidant power methods. Results Mexican rambutan husk showed a total polyphenolic content of 582 mg/g and an evident antioxidant activity by ABTS and ferric reducing antioxidant power analysis. The HPLC/ESI/MS assay allowed the identification of 13 compounds, most of which belong to ellagitannins. Geraniin, corilagin and ellagic acid were present in the sample; the mineral composition was also evaluated. Conclusions Rambutan husk cultivated in Mexico is a promising source for the recovery of added value bioactive compounds with antioxidant activity, which have potential applications as bioactive antioxidant agents for the treatment of diseases.
