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Application of electrospray ionization mass spectrometry fingerprinting associated with macroscopic and histological analysis for Plantago major herbal infusions quality control

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Author(s):
de Andrade, Carolina Gomes [1] ; de Souza Mesquita, Leonardo Mendes [2, 1] ; Murador, Daniella Carisa [2] ; Cavalcante Braga, Anna Rafaela [2, 3] ; de Rosso, Veridiana Vera [2] ; Garcia de Almeida, Odair Jose [1] ; Vilegas, Wagner [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] UNESP Sao Paulo State Univ Coastal Campus Sao Vic, Lab Bioprospect Nat Prod LBPN, Pca Infante Dom Henrique S-N, BR-11330900 Sao Vicente, SP - Brazil
[2] Fed Univ Sao Paulo UNIFESP, Dept Biosci, Silva Jardim St 136, BR-11015020 Santos, SP - Brazil
[3] Fed Univ Sao Paulo UNIFESP, Dept Exact & Earth Sci, Campus Diadema, BR-09972270 Diadema, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Food Research International; v. 107, p. 314-324, MAY 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

The present study demonstrates the need to conduct an integrative quality control of teas marketed as Plantago major. In the present study, quality control checks were performed through macroscopic, microscopic and chemical analyses of commercial brands. Leaves with parts not allowed for consumption were found in all brands. Six brands showed histological similarity < 50% with the authentic P. major. Eight brands demonstrated low chemical similarity (40 to 60%), indicating that they do not have the same compounds from the authentic P. major. All commercial samples are contaminated with aflatoxins, indicative of fungicide contamination and consequent degradation of phenolic compounds and reduction of antioxidant activity from the commercial samples. The difference in the present study is the integrative application of methods for success in the quality control of P. major, which can be applied to other species. Thus, more rigorous inspection actions in the production of teas to guarantee the therapeutic benefit of these products. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/04394-1 - Quality control of teas marketed as plantain: chemical and anatomical inquiry
Grantee:Carolina Gomes de Andrade
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
FAPESP's process: 11/23113-0 - Plantago secretory structures: structural morphology and chemical: a leaf compared study
Grantee:Leonardo Mendes de Souza Mesquita
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
FAPESP's process: 09/52237-9 - Standardized herbal medicines for the treatment of chronic diseases
Grantee:Wagner Vilegas
Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants