Determination of Major-to-Trace Minerals and Polyphenols  in Different Apple Cultivars

Todea, Doina Adina; Cadar, Oana; Simedru, Dorina; Roman, Cecilia; Tănăselia, Claudiu; Suatean, Iuliu; Naghiu, A.

doi:10.15835/nbha4229715

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“…The differences between these studies can be attributed to the growth conditions, varieties, genetic factors, harvesting times, soil properties, and geographical variations (Er & Özcan, ). Our result is also comparable with the data reported by Todea et al (), Horsley, Gökbel, Özcan, Harmankaya, and Şimşek (), and Oana et al () in terms of macro and micro elements contents of apple cultivars. Furthermore, Sangwan, Kawatra, and Sehgal () compared the sun, oven, and microwave dried mint powder and found that the microwave drying method has higher results in Ca, Fe, and Cu elements than in the sun and oven drying.…”

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“…Consequently, apple fruits may be a good source of potassium, which plays an important role in the human body, especially in the transmission process of nerve signals, but also in fluid balance and proper function of heart, muscles, kidney, and hormones (Todea et al, ). These results show that apples may be useful for the evaluation of dietary information in important food crops.…”

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“…However, a lower value was reported for Ca in that study. The differences between these studies can be attributed to the growth conditions, varieties, genetic factors, harvesting times, soil properties, and geographical variations (Er & Özcan, 2010 Consequently, apple fruits may be a good source of potassium, which plays an important role in the human body, especially in the transmission process of nerve signals, but also in fluid balance and proper function of heart, muscles, kidney, and hormones (Todea et al, 2014). These results show that apples may be useful for the evaluation of dietary information in important food crops.…”

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Continuous and intermittent microwave‐vacuum drying of apple: Drying kinetics, protein, mineral content, and color

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The effect of microwave‐vacuum drying on drying characteristics, protein, mineral content, and color of the apple was investigated in this study. Eight different drying treatments were applied with using levels of microwave power (200 and 300 W), vacuum conditions (200 and 400 mmHg), and pulse ratios (PR = 1 [Continuous] and PR = 2 [30 s ton/30 s toff]). Based on the drying settings used, increasing microwave power, vacuum treatments, and decreasing pulse ratio provided shorter drying time. The Page model gave a high fit of statistical values at all data points used to describe the drying kinetics of dried apple samples. At the 300 W–200 mmHg–PR = 2 application, the quantity of potassium was found to be the highest compared with that of the other drying conditions. The protein rate of dried apples was higher than the fresh samples because of water loss. The lowest effect on L* (lightness [78.27]), a* (green/red [10.70]), and b* (blue/yellow [32.72]) values were observed in samples dried at the 200 W–400 mmHg–PR = 2, 300 W–200 mmHg–PR = 1, and 200 W–200 mmHg–PR = 2, respectively. As a conclusion, the treatment of 300 W–400 mmHg–PR = 1 was found most effective with a shorter drying time (30 min) and high protein content (2.5%). Practical applications Apple (Malus domestica L.) is one of the most important fruit due to its nutritional composition and the presence of biologically active compounds that provide positive effects on human health. Therefore, apple is grown and farmed extensively in most agricultural areas around the world. Drying is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. Dried apple can be not only stored longer, but also used as packaged snacks and integral breakfast foods. Combining microwave and vacuum drying offers rapid and uniform drying, which can be used to dry food products on a commercial scale. In addition, application of intermittent microwave‐vacuum technology in the drying of apple can result in significant improvement in quality.

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Continuous and intermittent microwave‐vacuum drying of apple: Drying kinetics, protein, mineral content, and color

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“…Longer beneficial effects of a moderate-carbohydrate (40%), high-fat (40%) calorierestricted Mediterranean diet on weight and waist circumference have been demonstrated among individuals with metabolic syndrome or more cardiovascular risk factors. Therefore, a Mediterranean diet seems a promising approach to reduce mechanical loads and thus improve OSA severity, compared to a low-fat, calorie-restricted diet (32,33).…”

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Therapeutic alternatives with CPAP in obstructive sleep apnea

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), characterized by airflow cessation (apnea) or reduction (hypopnea) due to repeated pharyngeal obstructions during sleep, causes frequent disruption of sleep and hypoxic events. The condition is linked to many adverse health related consequences, such as neurocognitive and cardiovascular disorders, and metabolic syndrome. OSA is a chronic condition requiring long-term treatment, so treatment using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has become the gold standard in cases of moderate or severe OSA. However, its effectiveness is influenced by patients' adherence. Surgery for OSA or treatment with oral appliances can be successful in selected patients, but for the majority, lifestyle changes such as exercise and dietary control may prove useful. However, exercise training remains under-utilized by many clinicians as an alternative treatment for OSA. Other interventions such as oral appliance (OA), upper way stimulation, and oropharyngeal exercises are used in OSA. Because the benefit of all these techniques is heterogeneous, the major challenge is to associate specific OSA therapies with the maximum efficacy and the best patient compliance.

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“…Sager [9] was able to determine the main and trace element contents of tomatoes grown in Austria. Todea et al [10] have studied the level from major-to-trace elements in different apple cultivars in Romania. Abdrabo et al [11] have determined 23 elements in Spanish palm dates.…”

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Validation of Microwave and ICP Parameters for Assessment of Selected Toxic Trace Elements in Fresh Fruits from Turabah Valley of Saudi Arabia

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The analytical parameters of the microwave assisted oven and of the inductively coupled plasma (ICP) method were extensively studied and well validated in terms of spectral lines (nm), linearity (R2), accuracy (recovery %), precision (RSDs), detection and quantification limits (LODs and LOQs). The validated analytical method was used to determine the contents of selected toxic trace elements (TTEs) in fresh fruit samples from Turabah Valley of Saudi Arabia. Samples were digested by a microwave-assisted oven at the ratio of 1:2.5 (v/v) (H2O2:HNO3). The R2 > 0.9990 or better, the recovery (%) were within the acceptable range (100 ± 8), the RSDs were below 4 %, the LODs and the LOQs were ranged between 0.0005-0.0556 mg kg-1 and 0.003-0.174 mg L-1, respectively. It was found that Al, Mn, Pb, As and Cd were detected in most analyzed samples, while Co, Ni and Cr were below the detection limits of the method. A considerable variation were observed with regard to TTEs concentrations in different studied fruit samples. TTEs content of fruits were compared with those of soil and well water samples in the same area. Elevated levels of Al were obtained in some fruit samples, while other elements were within the critical safety levels specified by the FAO/WHO/SASO. Some physico-chemical properties such as moisture, ash and total solid contents (%) of fruits were also estimated and compared with the reference values. The results indicate that the developed ICP method was well suited for determination of toxic and/or nutrient trace elements in fruits and possibly similar matrices.

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Determination of Major-to-Trace Minerals and Polyphenols in Different Apple Cultivars

Cited by 23 publications

References 25 publications

Continuous and intermittent microwave‐vacuum drying of apple: Drying kinetics, protein, mineral content, and color

Continuous and intermittent microwave‐vacuum drying of apple: Drying kinetics, protein, mineral content, and color

Therapeutic alternatives with CPAP in obstructive sleep apnea

Validation of Microwave and ICP Parameters for Assessment of Selected Toxic Trace Elements in Fresh Fruits from Turabah Valley of Saudi Arabia

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