Bioactive phytochemicals of tree nuts. Determination of the melatonin and sphingolipid content in almonds and pistachios
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2019
Citazione:
Bioactive phytochemicals of tree nuts. Determination of the melatonin and sphingolipid content in almonds and pistachios / R. Paroni, M. Dei Cas, J. Rizzo, R. Ghidoni, M.T. Montagna, F.M. Rubino, M. Iriti. - In: JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS. - ISSN 0889-1575. - 2019(2019). [Epub ahead of print] [10.1016/j.jfca.2019.05.010]
Abstract:
Tree nuts are healthy foods rich in bioactive phytochemicals. Their regular, moderate consumption has been associated with a reduced risk of chronic-degenerative diseases, in the context of a healthy diet and lifestyle. This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical profile of almonds and pistachios, in order to add new elements in the complex scenario of nut chemistry. A LC-MS/MS method was developed to quantify melatonin and ceramides in almonds and pistachios. In general, pistachios were richer in melatonin (2609 ± 3096 vs 1222 ± 500 pg/g) and total ceramides (302 ± 77 vs 165 ± 21 pmol/g) than almonds. Among total ceramides fatty acyl homologs, the most represented was the C16:0 species, both for ceramides and dihydroceramides, and both in almonds (37-40%) and pistachios (51-74%). Overall, these results add a piece of information to elucidate the chemical composition of almonds and pistachios and provide a rationale for the nutraceutical potential of nuts in the Mediterranean diet.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Functional foods; nutraceuticals; indoleamines; lipids; ceramides; Mediterranean diet
Elenco autori:
R. Paroni, M. Dei Cas, J. Rizzo, R. Ghidoni, M.T. Montagna, F.M. Rubino, M. Iriti
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