Chemical Characterization of Apricot Kernel: Nutraceutical Composition, Amino Acid, and Fatty Acid Profile

Alajil, Omar; Sagar, Vidya; Kaur, Charanjit; Rudra, Shalini Gaur; Vasudev, Sujata; Chandran, Deepak; Sharma, Kanika; Kumar, Manoj; Lorenzo, José M.

doi:10.1007/s12161-022-02317-z

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“…While cinnamic acid was detected only in A2 sample; myristic acid and arachidic acid were determined as fatty acids in A8, A9 and A10 samples and behenic acid was found only in A9 and A10 samples. It was concluded that this may be due to the use of different extraction methods (Femenia et , 1995;Al-Juhaimi et al, 2021;Hao et al, 2022;Akhone et al, 2022;Alajil et al, 2022;Pawar and Nema, 2023). The ratios of monounsaturated fatty acids were measured between 31.28% and 71.40%.…”

Section: Fatty Acid Compositionmentioning

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Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Quality Properties of Commercial Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca) Kernel Oils

GÜMÜŞ,

EROL

2023

Iğdır Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi

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Prunus armeniaca L. known as apricot, is one of the important export products of Turkey and its kernel oil has become widely popular in different fields such as food pharmacy, aromatherapy and cosmetics industry. Apricot oil obtained from the kernels of apricots is characterized by high contents of oil, fiber, various minerals, proteins, vitamins and phenolics with health-improving effects. The aim of this study was to compare the fatty acid composition and some quality properties of 10 different kinds of apricot kernel oils produced by the different brands. The lowest value of free fatty acid with 0.30 % was determined in the A5 sample. The antioxidant activity results of A1 brand apricot oil sample were found similar to A4 brand apricot oil (P>0.05). In the results of the total phenolic content was lowest in A5 sample with 101.17 mg GAE/100g. The results of the highest antioxidant activity and total phenolic content were determined in the sample A3. The common major fatty acids in the analyzed oil samples were determined as oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid and stearic acid. Oleic acid was determined as the main unsaturated fatty acid component for all oil types except the A1 sample.

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Section: Fatty Acid Compositionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Quality Properties of Commercial Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca) Kernel Oils

GÜMÜŞ,

EROL

2023

Iğdır Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi

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“…Environmental, psychological, and biological variables all have a role in the development of sex problems. Therefore, the use of medicinal plants and chemicals found in nature to treat various forms of these illnesses is controversial (Chandran 2021;Sharun et al 2021;Alajil et al 2022;Buttar et al 2022;Chandran et al 2022). Plants can assist to improve hypoactive sexual disorder (HSDD) in both men and women by influencing some of the variables that contribute to sexual desire, such as endocrine (androgen), hereditary, neurological (such as brain neurotransmitters), and psychological.…”

Section: Medicinal Plants On Sexual Health: Implications and Mechanismsmentioning

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Medicalization of sexuality and sexual health: A perspective review

Goyal

Chandran

Garg³

et al. 2022

J Exp Bio & Ag Sci

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Sexuality has become a medical issue in the context of aging due to a variety of aspects, such as growing life expectancy, an optimistic societal paradigm that indorses sexuality as significant for the superiority of life with age, and the medicalization of sexuality with the emergence of remedial medicines to extravagance sexual dysfunction. At any age, a reduction in the desire for sexual activity or inadequate performance of sexual intercourse is considered atypical and requires a medicinal treatment response. However, despite concerns that this is leading to an unhealthy obsession with sexuality from a medical perspective, this line of thinking is likely to continue. In this context, people can identify and take advantage of sexual problems. Sexual desire and performance are affected by normal physiological changes associated with aging in both genders. Medical experts must understand these changes to optimize sexual functioning in older patients. Sexual health can only be improved by addressing both sexual rights and enjoyment, even in the current politically charged context. Through legislation, programming, and lobbying, we may all work to enhance health, happiness, and quality of life by fostering more positive associations between sexual health, sexual rights, and sexual pleasure. This calls for not just a thorough understanding of the real-world consequences of these ideas' interconnectivity, but also conceptual, individual, and systemic approaches that properly acknowledge and alleviate the problems imposed on people's lives due to insufficient consideration of these links. This review describes the factors associated with aging and sexuality, the normalization and medicalization of sexual health, and unusual situations associated with aging, including institutionalized care and the prospects of elder abuse.

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“…In addition, studies revealed that amygdalin’s toxicity was caused by its poisonous decomposite product of benzaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide after oral ingestion; the toxicity of the intravenous administration route was far less than the oral route, and it can be avoidable with an oral dose ranging from 0.6 to 1 g per day [ 15 ]. Moreover, Alajil et al [ 16 ] reported that the maximum tolerance of amygdalin by human intravenous injection is approximately 0.07 g/kg, and interestingly, numerous studies revealed that bitterness is one of the major causes that restrict the industrial application and nutritional value of wild apricot kernels [ 5 ]. Despite the several benefits of the fruit, the apricot kernel comprises potential bioactive components and nutrients including carotenoids, carbohydrates, vitamins, phenols, terpenoids, esters, and volatile compounds [ 7 ].…”

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Apricot Kernel: Bioactivity, Characterization, Applications, and Health Attributes

Akhone

Bains

Tosif

et al. 2022

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Apricot kernel, a by-product of apricot fruit, is a rich source of proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates. Moreover, it can be used for medicinal purposes and the formation of food ingredients. Several techniques have been adopted for the extraction of bioactive compounds from the apricot kernel such as solvent extraction, ultra-sonication, enzyme-assisted, microwave-assisted, and aqueous extraction. Apricot kernels may help to fight against various diseases such as cancer and cancer immunotherapy, as well as reduce blood pressure. Additionally, the kernel is famous due to its diverse industrial applications in various industries and fields of research such as thermal energy storage, the cosmetic industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and the food industry. Especially in the food industry, the apricot kernel can be used in the preparation of low-fat biscuits, cookies, cakes, and the fabrication of antimicrobial films. Therefore, in this review article, the bioactivity of the apricot kernel is discussed along with its chemical or nutritional composition, characterizations, and applications.

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Chemical Characterization of Apricot Kernel: Nutraceutical Composition, Amino Acid, and Fatty Acid Profile

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Quality Properties of Commercial Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca) Kernel Oils

Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Quality Properties of Commercial Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca) Kernel Oils

Medicalization of sexuality and sexual health: A perspective review

Apricot Kernel: Bioactivity, Characterization, Applications, and Health Attributes

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