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Bioactive Amines Screening in Four Genotypes of Thermally Processed Cauliflower

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Author(s):
Diamante, Marla Silvia [1] ; Borges, Cristine Vanz [1] ; da Silva, Monica Barbra [2] ; Minatel, Igor Otavio [1] ; Correa, Camila Renata [3] ; Gomez Gomez, Hector Alonzo [4] ; Lima, Giuseppina Pace Pereira [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ UNESP, Dept Chem & Biochem, Inst Biosci, BR-18600970 Botucatu, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estado Mato Grosso UNEMAT, Dept Agron, BR-78200000 Caceres, Mato Grosso - Brazil
[3] Sao Paulo State Univ UNESP, Dept Pathol, Sch Med, BR-18600970 Botucatu, SP - Brazil
[4] Univ Nacl Agr UNAG, Dept Food Technol, Catacamas 16021 - Honduras
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: ANTIOXIDANTS; v. 8, n. 8 AUG 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Biogenic amines are important indicators of food quality with recognized antioxidant capacity. Diets that are rich in these compounds promote several benefits for human health, although the consumption in excess may result in food poisoning. This study aims to screen the levels of biogenic amines in four colored cauliflowers, before and after cooking (boiling, steaming, and microwaving). In addition, the levels of tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan, two serotonin precursors, were analyzed. Our results reveal that thermal processing shows a tendency to increase tryptophan levels and reduce 5-hydroxytryptophan in colored cauliflowers. A reduction of the tryptophan and increase in serotonin contents in `Cheddar', steamed or microwaved, was observed. A higher level of histamine was observed in the genotype `Forata' after cooking, whereas melatonin levels were higher after steaming and microwaving. The lowest levels of biogenic amines and amino acids were observed in `Graffiti'. All the colored cauliflowers that were analyzed presented a chemical quality index (CQI) below the pre-established limits, indicating that are safe for consumption, even after cooking. We conclude that the levels of biogenic amines and amino acids in colored cauliflower are safe for human consumption and do not present health risks. Therefore, the consumption of these genotypes, raw or cooked, is a good source of bioactive compounds. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/22665-2 - Post-harvest technologies impact on the content of bioactive compounds in bananas, grape juice and turmeric
Grantee:Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants