Wild edible fruits as a potential source of phytochemicals with capacity to inhibit lipid peroxidation

• DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.201200162
• Publication Date: 2012-10-29T18:19:24Z
• Authors: Patricia Morales; Isabel C.F.R. Fer...; Ana Maria Carvalho; Virginia Fernánde...; Mª Cortes Sánchez...; Montaña Cámara; Ramón Morales; Javier Tardío
• Keywords: TBARS; Rubus

Abstract The edible fruits of four wild small trees or shrubs ( Arbutus unedo , Crataegus monogyna Prunus spinosa and Rubus ulmifolius ) traditionally consumed in the Iberian Peninsula were studied to evaluate their potential for human nutrition, considering content bioactive compounds. Lipophilic phytochemicals, such as fatty acids tocopherols, well some hydrophilic antioxidants, vitamin C organic acids, analyzed. In addition, antioxidant activity, measured lipid peroxidation inhibition (β‐carotene/linoleate TBARS assays), was evaluated each fruit. As far we know, this is first report relating compounds with relation inhibition. Data revealed that these are good sources C, polyunsaturated acids. They could be considered functional foods synergism effect, included food ingredients dietary supplements, mainly due its high tocopherols. This study provides useful relevant information justify tocopherols influence prevention peroxidation, strong correlation observed r >0.95) between lipophilic activity.