Influence of cultivar and ripening time on bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties in Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.). (1st September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bravo, Karent; Sepulveda‐Ortega, Stella; Lara‐Guzman, Oscar; Navas‐Arboleda, Alejandro A; Osorio, Edison
• Is Part Of: Journal of the science of food and agriculture. Volume 95:Number 7(2015:May 15)
• Page Start: 1562
• Page End: 1569
• Publication Date: 2014-09-01
• Subjects: Food -- Periodicals; Agriculture -- Periodicals; 664
• DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.6866
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-5142

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="jsfa6866-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="jsfa6866-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>BACKGROUND</title> <p id="jsfa6866-para-0001">Cape gooseberry (<italic>Physalis peruviana</italic>) is an exotic fruit highly valued for its organoleptic properties and bioactive compounds. Considering that the presence of phenolics and ascorbic acid could contribute to its functional capacity, it is important to investigate the quality parameters, bioactive contents and functional properties with respect to genotype and ripening time. In this study the genotype effect was evaluated in 15 cultivars for two different harvest times. Changes during maturation were recorded in two commercial cultivars within seven levels of maturity.</p> </sec> <sec id="jsfa6866-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>RESULTS</title> <p id="jsfa6866-para-0002">Multivariate statistical analysis suggested that phenolic content and ORAC value were mainly affected by harvest time and that ascorbic acid content and DPPH level were mainly affected by genotype. In addition, acidity, phenolic content, ORAC value and inhibition of LDL oxidation decreased with maturity, but soluble solids content, ascorbic acid content, <italic>β</italic>‐carotene content and DPPH‐scavenging activity were higher in mature fruits.</p> </sec> <sec id="jsfa6866-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>CONCLUSION</title> <p id="jsfa6866-para-0003">The phenolic content, ascorbic acid content and antioxidant properties of Cape gooseberry fruit were strongly affected by cultivar, harvest time and maturity state. Consequently, the harvest time must be scheduled carefully to gain the highest proportion of bioactive compounds according to the specific cultivar and the environment where it is grown. © 2014 Society of Chemical Industry</p> </sec> </abstract>