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Physicochemical, nutritional and health-related component characterization of the underutilized Mexican serviceberry fruit [Malacomeles denticulata (Kunth) G. N. Jones]

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 January 2014

María C. Cazares-Franco ,
Carlos Ramírez-Chimal ,
María G. Herrera-Hernández ,
Carlos A. Núñez-Colín ,
Miguel A. Hernández-Martínez  and
Salvador H. Guzmán-Maldonado
María C. Cazares-Franco
Affiliation:
Div. Cienc. Salud Ing., Campus Celaya-Salvatierra, Univ. Guanajuato, Av. Juan Paplo II s/n, Celaya, Gto, México
Carlos Ramírez-Chimal
Affiliation:
Univ. Politéc. Guanajuato. Ave. Univ. Norte s/n. Juan Alonso, Cortazar, Guanajuato, México, CP 38483
María G. Herrera-Hernández
Affiliation:
Unidad Biotecnol., Campo Exp. Bajío (INIFAP), km. 6.5 Carretera Celaya, San Miguel Allende s/n, Celaya, Gto., México, CP 38110. horaciossgm@live.com.mx, guzman.horacio@inifap.gob.mx
Carlos A. Núñez-Colín
Affiliation:
Programa Frut., Campo Exp. Bajío (INIFAP), km. 6.5 Carretera Celaya, San Miguel Allende s/n, Celaya, Gto., México, CP 38110
Miguel A. Hernández-Martínez
Affiliation:
Programa Agrofor., Campo Exp. Bajío (INIFAP), km. 6.5 Carretera Celaya, San Miguel Allende s/n, Celaya, Gto., México, CP 38110
Salvador H. Guzmán-Maldonado*
Affiliation:
Unidad Biotecnol., Campo Exp. Bajío (INIFAP), km. 6.5 Carretera Celaya, San Miguel Allende s/n, Celaya, Gto., México, CP 38110. horaciossgm@live.com.mx, guzman.horacio@inifap.gob.mx
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* Correspondence and reprints
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Abstract

Introduction. The nutritional and functional qualities of wild and cultivated Mexican serviceberry have not yet been reported. This species could have similar potential for commercialization to that of Saskatoon berry (Amelanchier alnifolia Nutt.). Materials and methods. Wild and cultivated fruits at two maturity stages were assessed for CIE Lab color, fruit size, titratable acidity and total soluble solids. Also, chemical composition and mineral contents were determined. In addition, vitamin C and simple phenols were assessed. Total soluble phenols, condensed tannins and anthocyanins as well as Trolox antioxidant activity and oxygen radical antioxidant activity were determined. Results. Fruit size, titratable acidity, total soluble solids, iron and simple phenols were higher in fruits of cultivated plants than in those of wild plants. Total fiber, calcium, vitamin C, total soluble phenols and condensed tannins were higher in wild fruits. Wild and cultivated serviceberry showed higher Trolox antioxidant activity compared with oxygen radical antioxidant activity. Caffeic, chlorogenic, coumaric and syringic acids and rutin were the predominant simple phenolics; they comprised from 59.3% (cultivated overripe fruit) to 76.9% (wild ripe fruit) of the sum of simple phenolics. The antioxidant activity of wild and cultivated fruit (258.3–699.2 mmol·kg–1, fw) is up to 3.8 times higher compared with those of fruits commonly consumed. Conclusion. Contents of antioxidant compounds and the outstanding antioxidant activities of wild and cultivated Mexican serviceberry make this species a natural resource that could contribute to health.

Keywords

MexicoMalacomeles denticulataamelanchierfruitsphenolic acidsantioxidantsMexiqueMalacomeles denticulataamélanchierfruitsacide phénoliqueantioxydantMéxicoMalacomeles denticulataamelanchierfrutasácidos fenólicosantioxidantes
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Fruits , Volume 69 , Issue 1 , January 2014 , pp. 47 - 60
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© 2014 Cirad/EDP Sciences

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