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- Title
Formulation of Antioxidant Gummies Based on Gelatin Enriched with Citrus Fruit Peels Extract.
- Authors
Aiello, Francesca; Caputo, Paolino; Oliviero Rossi, Cesare; Restuccia, Donatella; Spizzirri, Umile Gianfranco
- Abstract
In this work, the peels of red and blonde oranges as well as lemons were efficiently (5.75–9.65% yield) extracted by hydroalcoholic solution with ultrasound assistance and employed as active molecule sources in the preparation of functional gummies. Antioxidant performances of the hydroalcoholic extracts were characterized by colorimetric assays, whereas LC–HRMS analyses identified the main bioactive compounds (phenolic acids and flavonoids). The highest scavenging activity was recorded for lemon extract in an aqueous environment (IC50 = 0.081 mg mL−1). An ecofriendly grafting procedure was performed to anchor polyphenols to gelatin chains, providing macromolecular systems characterized by thermal analysis and antioxidant properties. Scavenger abilities (IC50 = 0.201–0.454 mg mL−1) allowed the employment of the conjugates as functional ingredients in the preparation of gummies with remarkable antioxidant and rheological properties over time (14 days). These findings confirmed the possible employment of highly polluting wastes as valuable sources of bioactive compounds for functional gummies preparation.
- Subjects
CITRUS fruits; GELATIN; BIOACTIVE compounds; RHEOLOGY; ORANGES; ANTIOXIDANT analysis; PLANT polyphenols; FRUIT skins; FRUIT extracts
- Publication
Foods, 2024, Vol 13, Issue 2, p320
- ISSN
2304-8158
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/foods13020320