Enhancement of Bioactive Compounds During Fermentation of Unripe Musa paradisiaca
Loading...
Date
2020-12
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Science Alert
Abstract
Background and Objective: Plantain is known as a rich source of several bioactive components yet there are several local claims on how
those bioactive components could be promoted by employing fermentation. This study was set to investigate the effect of fermentation
on the phytochemical constituents; exploring Fourier Transformer Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and Ultraviolet-visible (UV) spectroscopy
for possible detection of structural modifications on phytochemicals as well as to evaluate the impact of fermentation on the
antioxidants potentials on unripe plantain fruit extract. Materials and Methods: Plantain fruit was sourced at a local market in Ede, Osun
state, Nigeria, peeled, washed, homogenized with distilled water; the proximate, phytochemical, FTIR, UV and antioxidants analyses were
investigated. Results: Fermentation significantly increased protein content while crude and soluble fibre fraction reduced significantly.
All the selected phytochemical components increased significantly except for saponin and tannin that remain unaffected. The FTIR and
UV analyses showed that the fermentation process resulted in the modification of some bioactive compounds (quercetin to quercetagetin,
flavones and 2"-O-Xywsylvitexin) and formation of a class of phenolics (p-coumaric acid). Conclusion: This study showed the antioxidant
potential of unripe M. paradisiaca could be greatly amplified through fermentation; hence the formation of a new compound could be
the key behind these potentials
Description
Keywords
Fermentation, Plantain, Bioactive-compounds, Antioxidants
Citation
Atunnise Adeleke Kazeem, Salau Tioluwani Bamidele, Odufuwa Kuburat Temiptope, Olukanni David Olumide, Adeyanju Moronke Muinat and Salau Bamidele Adewale, 2020. Enhancement of bioactive compounds during fermentation of unripe Musa paradisiaca. Trends Applied Sci. Res., 15: 115-124.