Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and Maceration
Underutilized plant species such as <i>Asteriscus graveolens</i> (Forssk.) Less., <i>Haloxylon scoparium</i> Pomel, and <i>Ruta chalepensis</i> L. have been historically valued in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits. These species present an u...
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| author | Noelia Pallarés Houda Berrada Emilia Ferrer Wahiba Rached José Pinela Filipa Mandim Tania C. S. P. Pires Tiane C. Finimundy Francisco J. Barba Lillian Barros |
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| description | Underutilized plant species such as <i>Asteriscus graveolens</i> (Forssk.) Less., <i>Haloxylon scoparium</i> Pomel, and <i>Ruta chalepensis</i> L. have been historically valued in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits. These species present an untapped source of bioactive compounds with significant applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries, including the development of functional foods and additives. Recent advances in food processing have introduced innovative methods, such as pulsed electric fields (PEFs), to enhance the extraction of valuable compounds without compromising their integrity or quality. This study investigates the impact of PEF technology on the recovery of bioactive compounds from these plants, comparing it with conventional maceration (MAC) techniques. Phenolic compound profiles and biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic effects, were evaluated. The results demonstrated that for <i>R. chalepensis</i>, PEF extraction achieved comparable phenolic content (58 mg/g) to MAC (72 mg/g). However, MAC generally provided higher phenolic yields for other plants. <i>A. graveolens</i> extracts exhibited significant antitumoral and anti-inflammatory potentials. The antimicrobial results indicated that MAC extracts were more effective against bacterial growth, while PEF extracts outperformed MAC against <i>A. brasiliensis</i> (MIC: 10 mg/mL). Antioxidant potential was observed in both methods, with TBARS IC<sub>50</sub> values ranging from 17 to 79.5 µg/mL. While MAC generally yielded superior results, PEF extraction showed great promise as an environmentally sustainable alternative, eliminating the need for organic solvents and aligning with green extraction principles. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7090296e11124f03829ce45b15e3ca632025-01-24T13:32:55ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-01-0114222210.3390/foods14020222Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and MacerationNoelia Pallarés0Houda Berrada1Emilia Ferrer2Wahiba Rached3José Pinela4Filipa Mandim5Tania C. S. P. Pires6Tiane C. Finimundy7Francisco J. Barba8Lillian Barros9Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, Burjassot, 46100 València, SpainDepartment of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, Burjassot, 46100 València, SpainDepartment of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, Burjassot, 46100 València, SpainDepartment of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, Burjassot, 46100 València, SpainCentro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, PortugalCentro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, PortugalCentro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, PortugalCentro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, PortugalDepartment of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, Burjassot, 46100 València, SpainCentro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, PortugalUnderutilized plant species such as <i>Asteriscus graveolens</i> (Forssk.) Less., <i>Haloxylon scoparium</i> Pomel, and <i>Ruta chalepensis</i> L. have been historically valued in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits. These species present an untapped source of bioactive compounds with significant applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries, including the development of functional foods and additives. Recent advances in food processing have introduced innovative methods, such as pulsed electric fields (PEFs), to enhance the extraction of valuable compounds without compromising their integrity or quality. This study investigates the impact of PEF technology on the recovery of bioactive compounds from these plants, comparing it with conventional maceration (MAC) techniques. Phenolic compound profiles and biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic effects, were evaluated. The results demonstrated that for <i>R. chalepensis</i>, PEF extraction achieved comparable phenolic content (58 mg/g) to MAC (72 mg/g). However, MAC generally provided higher phenolic yields for other plants. <i>A. graveolens</i> extracts exhibited significant antitumoral and anti-inflammatory potentials. The antimicrobial results indicated that MAC extracts were more effective against bacterial growth, while PEF extracts outperformed MAC against <i>A. brasiliensis</i> (MIC: 10 mg/mL). Antioxidant potential was observed in both methods, with TBARS IC<sub>50</sub> values ranging from 17 to 79.5 µg/mL. While MAC generally yielded superior results, PEF extraction showed great promise as an environmentally sustainable alternative, eliminating the need for organic solvents and aligning with green extraction principles.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/2/222pulsed electric fieldsmacerationAlgerian medicinal plantsphenolic compoundsbiological activities |
| spellingShingle | Noelia Pallarés Houda Berrada Emilia Ferrer Wahiba Rached José Pinela Filipa Mandim Tania C. S. P. Pires Tiane C. Finimundy Francisco J. Barba Lillian Barros Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and Maceration Foods pulsed electric fields maceration Algerian medicinal plants phenolic compounds biological activities |
| title | Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and Maceration |
| title_full | Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and Maceration |
| title_fullStr | Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and Maceration |
| title_full_unstemmed | Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and Maceration |
| title_short | Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and Maceration |
| title_sort | green and innovative extraction phenolic profiles and biological activities of underutilized plant extracts using pulsed electric fields and maceration |
| topic | pulsed electric fields maceration Algerian medicinal plants phenolic compounds biological activities |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/2/222 |
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