Polyamines content in plant derived food: A comparison between soybean and Jerusalem artichoke

Biogenic amine formation and bacterial contribution in Natto products

“…This wide distribution of those two biogenic amines might be because large amounts of spermidine and spermine are derived from soybean (Kalač & Krausová, 2005) which is the raw material of Natto. This speculation is supported by a recent study in which polyamine contents were determined and compared in different soybean-based foods (Righetti, Tassoni, & Bagni, 2008).…”

Preparation of dried chips from Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) tubers and analysis of their functional properties

“…Physiological effects in humans, such as the prevention of diabetes and anti-carcinoma activities, have been reported (Kaur & Gupta, 2002;Niness, 1999;Pan et al, 2009). A recent study also suggested the use of the tubers in the diet of patients with certain diseases, because the tubers contain low amounts of polyamines (Righetti, Tassoni, & Bagni, 2008). In this study, we sought ways to utilise Jerusalem artichoke tubers for daily consumption with the purpose of individual health management.…”

Helianthus tuberosus

“…Fructooligosaccharides made up 30-54 % of total carbohydrates, and the rest were sugars (mainly sucrose and low levels of fructose). Righetti et al ( 2008 ) found that in comparison to soya bean products, tofu and soy sauce, the edible part (parenchymatous medulla tissue) of Jerusalem artichoke tuber contained very low levels of polyamines, which preferentially accumulated in the buds. Their data suggested a preferential utilisation of Helianthus tuber in the diet of people with special needs, such as patients treated by chemotherapy and patients with diabetes.…”