Bibliographic citations
Anicama, E., (2024). Influencia del proceso de acidificación en la capacidad antioxidante y compuestos bioactivos del zumo de tuna morada (Opuntia ficus-indica) [Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina]. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12996/6669
Anicama, E., Influencia del proceso de acidificación en la capacidad antioxidante y compuestos bioactivos del zumo de tuna morada (Opuntia ficus-indica) []. PE: Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina; 2024. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12996/6669
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title = "Influencia del proceso de acidificación en la capacidad antioxidante y compuestos bioactivos del zumo de tuna morada (Opuntia ficus-indica)",
author = "Anicama Ñañez, Elsa Celia",
publisher = "Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina",
year = "2024"
}
This research work aimed to determine the influence of the acidification process on the conservation of bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity in pasteurized purple prickly pear (Opuntia ficus indica) juice. The research focused on analysing the content of betalains (betacyanins + betaxanthins), total phenolic compounds and the antioxidant capacity of purple prickly pear juice. It was investigated how acidification affects these components and their stability during storage over 15 days. The treatments were pasteurized purple prickly pear juices without acidification (pH: 6.35) and at different pH levels, including 4.0, 4.2 and 4.4. The study's results highlighted the importance of purple prickly pear juice acidification. In particular, it was observed that acidification at lower pH levels (4.0) resulted in more excellent stability of betalamic pigments, which are responsible for the characteristic colours of this fruit. This stability of the pigments is a significant finding, as it helps maintain the attractive visual appearance of the juice during storage. Furthermore, acidification proved beneficial for the conservation of bioactive compounds and the antioxidant capacity of the juice. Throughout the 15-day storage period, it was observed that the levels of betacyanins, betaxanthins and betalains remained more consistent in the acidified juices compared to the non-acidified juices. The antioxidant capacity was evaluated by two widely used methods: DPPH and ABTS. The results indicated that acidified juices retained a greater antioxidant capacity compared to non-acidified juices, suggesting that acidification is a key factor in preserving the antioxidant properties of purple prickly pear juice.
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