BELTRÁN SINCHIGUANO, ELENA ROSARIO
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BELTRÁN SINCHIGUANO, ELENA ROSARIO
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CIAL - Centro de Investigación de Alimentos
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0000-0001-6146-5301
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57204428877
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Item type:Publication, Estudio de la Estabilidad de los Antioxidantes del Vino de Flor de Jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) en el Almacenamiento(Salesian Polytechnic University of Ecuador, 2019-02-28) ;Cristina López ;Carlos Ernesto González Gallardo ;M.J. Guerrero Ochoa ;Gabriel MariñoBelén Jácome<jats:p>En la actualidad existe un importante interés en el estudio de alimentos que contienen compuestos antioxidantes. Muchas investigaciones han determinado que la flor de jamaica es rica en compuestos fenólicos principalmente antocianinas y flavonoides como la delfinidina-3-sambubiosido, delfinidina-3-glucósido, cianidina-3-glucósido, cianidina-3-sambubiosido, quercetina y kaempferol. El objetivo de este trabajo fue estudiar la estabilidad de los antioxidantes del vino de flor de Jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) durante su almacenamiento. Para ello, el vino fue almacenado a una temperatura ambiente de 20ºC y a temperatura de refrigeración de 6ºC. A los 0, 7 y 14 días se determinó las características fisicoquímicas, turbidez, color, el contenido de polifenoles y capacidad antioxidante. Con respecto a las características fisicoquímicas (sólidos solubles, pH y acidez titulable) el vino no presentó diferencias entre muestras almacenadas en ambiente y refrigeración. El color de todas las muestras presento altos de absorbancias en un rango de 515 y 520 nm representativo de los pigmentos de color rojo, que corresponden a una alta concentración de antocianinas. La estabilidad del contenido de polifenoles no presentó diferencias significativas durante su almacenamiento, sin embargo las muestras sometidas a refrigeración tuvieron un contenido fenólico menor. En la capacidad antioxidante existió una diferencia entre las dos temperaturas de almacenamiento, presentando un porcentaje de inhibición menor del radical ABTS●+ para las muestras sometidas a refrigeración. El almacenamiento del vino de flor de Jamaica a temperatura ambiente presenta mayor capacidad antioxidante, inhibiendo los radicales libres y disminuyendo la oxidación de compuestos fenólicos presentes en el vino, alargando su vida útil.</jats:p> - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Functional and Antioxidant Evaluation of Two Ecotypes of Control and Grafted Tree Tomato (Solanum betaceum) at Different Altitudes(MDPI AG, 2023-09-20) ;Elena Coyago-Cruz ;Aida Guachamin ;Gabriela Méndez ;Melany MoyaAníbal Martínez<jats:p>Tree tomato (Solanum betaceum) is susceptible to nematode attack; for this reason, grafting is used as an alternative to reduce this impact. In this study, the bioactive compounds of the fruit (shell, pulp, and seed jelly) of two tree tomato ecotypes (‘giant orange’ and ‘giant purple’) were evaluated in both control and grafted plants grown at different altitudes (2010–2250, 2260–2500, 2510–2750 and 2760–3000 masl). Commercial quality, vitamin C, organic acids, phenolics, carotenoids and antioxidant activity were determined by microextraction and quantified by liquid chromatography (RRLC) or spectrophotometry (microplate reader). The results showed high concentrations of vitamin C, organic acids and antioxidant activity in the seed jelly, organic acids in the pulp and phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and antioxidant activity in the shell. The main phenolics were ferulic acid, caffeic acid and luteolin, while the main carotenoids were lutein, B-cryptoxanthin and B-carotene. Multivariate analysis showed that tree tomato quality was mainly influenced by altitude and fruit part and that grafting positively affected soluble solids for both ecotypes and all altitudes.</jats:p> - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Physicochemical characteristics and antioxidant capacity of Ecuadorian paramo flowers(Clinical Biotec, 2023-03-15) ;Elena Coyago-Cruz ;Aida Guachamin ;Edwin Vera ;Melany Moya<jats:p>Ecuador is a megadiverse country with a wide variety of floral species that have been little studied. In this context, the study's objective was to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics and the antioxidant activity of several floral species of paramo of Pichincha Province in Ecuador. Thus, the weight, size, color, pH, soluble solids, moisture and ash of fresh flower was quantified. In addition, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity were quantified in lyophilized powder. The results obtained showed that the flowers of Werneria nubigena were the longest (43,80 cm); Brugmansia x candida the widest (9,88cm) and heaviest (9,22g); Tristerix longebracteatus presented high soluble solids content (21,5 °Brix), Lupinus microphyllus high pH (14,00), Ceanothus maritimus high titratable acidity (0,26%), Castilleja integrifolia high ash content (6,42%) and Bidens ferulifolia high moisture content (95,73%). In addition, the highest ranges of total carotenoids and total phenolics were presented by yellow Bidens ferulifolia (24,81 µg β-carotene/g PS) and Fuchsia vulcania (531,77 mg EAG /g PS), respectively. Finally, it was found in Bomarea multiflora high values of antioxidant capacity (182,08 trolox eq. µmol/ g PS). These results suggest that the paramo flowers contain essential bioactive compounds that could be used for food, medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Keywords: Bioactive compounds, carotenoids, phenolic compounds, Andean flowers</jats:p> - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Study of commercial quality parameters, sugars, phenolics, carotenoids and plastids in different tomato varieties(Elsevier BV, 2019-03) ;Elena Coyago-Cruz ;Mireia Corell ;Alfonso Moriana ;Paula Mapelli-BrahmDolores Hernanz - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Fermented Plant-Based Foods and Postbiotics for Glycemic Control—Microbial Biotransformation of Phytochemicals(MDPI AG, 2026-01-20); ; ; ; Nadya RiveraPlant-based fermented foods are increasingly promoted for glycemic control, yet their mechanisms and clinical impact remain incompletely defined. This narrative review synthesizes mechanistic, preclinical, and human data for key matrices—kimchi and other fermented vegetables, tempeh/miso/natto, and related legume ferments, kombucha and fermented teas, plant-based kefir, and cereal/pulse sourdoughs. Across these systems, microbial β-glucosidases, esterases, tannases, and phenolic-acid decarboxylases remodel polyphenols toward more bioaccessible aglycones and phenolic acids, while lactic and acetic fermentations generate organic acids, exopolysaccharides, bacterial cellulose, γ-polyglutamic acid, γ-aminobutyric acid, and bioactive peptides. We map these postbiotic signatures onto proximal mechanisms—α-amylase/α-glucosidase inhibition, viscosity-driven slowing of starch digestion, gastric emptying and incretin signaling, intestinal-barrier reinforcement, and microbiota-dependent short-chain–fatty-acid and bile-acid pathways—and their downstream effects on AMPK/Nrf2 signaling and the gut–liver axis. Animal models consistently show improved glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, and hepatic steatosis under fermented vs. non-fermented diets. In humans, however, glycemic effects are modest and highly context-dependent: The most robust signal is early postprandial attenuation with γ-PGA-rich natto, strongly acidified or low-glycemic sourdough breads, and selected kombucha formulations, particularly in individuals with impaired glucose regulation. We identify major sources of heterogeneity (starters, process parameters, substrates, background diet) and safety considerations (sodium, ethanol, gastrointestinal symptoms) and propose minimum reporting standards and trial designs integrating metabolomics, microbiome, and host-omics. Overall, plant-based ferments appear best positioned as adjuncts within cardiometabolic dietary patterns and as candidates for “purpose-built” postbiotic products targeting early glycemic excursions and broader metabolic risk. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Yield response to regulated deficit irrigation of greenhouse cherry tomatoes(Elsevier BV, 2019-03) ;Elena Coyago-Cruz ;Antonio J. Meléndez-Martínez ;Alfonso Moriana ;Ignacio F. GirónMaría José Martín-Palomo - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Functional, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Antifungal Activity of Edible Flowers(MDPI AG, 2024-10-25) ;Elena Coyago-Cruz ;Alejandro Alarcón ;Aida Guachamin ;Gabriela MéndezEdison OsorioEdible flowers have been used since ancient times, but their potential for improving human health has not been explored. This study aimed to evaluate the profile of bioactive compounds (organic acids, phenolics, and carotenoids) and the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of nine flower varieties with high concentrations of carotenoids or total phenolic compounds. Ninety-three edible flowers were analysed for physicochemical characteristics, total phenolic and carotenoid concentrations, and antioxidant activity (ABTS). Bioactive profiles were determined by rapid resolution liquid chromatography (RRLC), and antimicrobial activity was determined against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Streptococcus mutans, and Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis. Chrysanthemum x hybrid orange, Helianthus annuus yellow, Tagetes patula orange, Canna indica red, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (orange1 and yellow) showed significant concentrations of total carotenoids. In contrast, Pelargonium hortorum orange2, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis red1, and Rosa x hybrid variety medium yellow showed high levels of total phenolics. The predominant compounds in these species were citric acid (991.4 mg/g DW in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis red1), 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (936.2 mg/100 g DW in P. hortorum orange2), kaempferol (971. 9 mg/100 g DW in T. patula orange), quercetin glucoside (958.8 in C. x hybrid), quercetin (919.3 mg/100 g DW in T. patula), α-carotene, and β-carotene in T. patula orange (989.5 and 601.2 mg/100 g DW, respectively). Regarding antimicrobial activity, T. patula orange and P. hortorum orange2 inhibited bacterial growth, while C. x hybrid orange and P. hortorum orange2 inhibited Candida albicans, and the latter inhibited Candida tropicalis. These results indicate the potential of edible flowers as a natural source of bioactive compounds and as a tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
