Enzyme release of phenolics from muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.) skins and seeds

Changmou Xu, Yavuz Yagiz, Wlodzimierz Borejsza-Wysocki, Jiang Lu, Liwei Gu, Milena M. Ramírez-Rodrigues, Maurice R. Marshall

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Abstract

Enzyme degradation of plant cell wall polysaccharides can potentially enhance the release of bioactive phenolics. The aim of this study was to evaluate various combinations of solvent and enzyme, enzyme type (cellulase, pectinase, ß-glucosidase), and hydrolysis time (1, 4, 8, 24 h) on the release of muscadine grape skin and seed phenolics, and their antioxidant activities. Results showed that pre-treated muscadine skins and seeds with enzymes decreased total phenolic yield compared with solvent (50% ethanol) alone. Enzyme release of phenolics from skins of different muscadine varieties was significantly different while release from seeds was similar. Enzyme hydrolysis was found to shorten extraction time. Most importantly, enzyme hydrolysis modified the galloylated form of polyphenols to low molecular weight phenolics, releasing phenolic acids (especially gallic acid), and enhancing antioxidant activity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)20-29
Number of pages10
JournalFood chemistry
Volume157
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 15 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • DPPH
  • Enzyme
  • Hydrolysis
  • Muscadine grape
  • Phenolics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Food Science

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