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Chemo-profiling of anthocyanins and fatty acids present in pomegranate aril and seed grown in Indian condition and its bioaccessibility study

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The goal of the present study was to investigate the bioactive molecules (anthocyanins and fatty acids) present in the aril of pomegranate. Major anthocyanins present in the aril of pomegranate were identified by HRMS as delphinidin 3,5-diglucoside, cyanidin 3,5-diglucoside, pelargonidin 3,5-diglucoside, cyanidin 3-glucoside and delphinidin 3-glucoside. In-vitro study revealed that bioaccessibility of anthocyanin in duodenal condition was varied between 7.3 and 9.7%. Encapsulation enhances the bioaccessibility of both the phenolics to some extent in gastric as well as duodenal condition. Seed oil contains significant amount of unsaturated fatty acids especially ω-5 fatty acids. Geometrical isomers of ω-5 fatty acids were also identified by GC–MS. The spray dried anthocyanin formulation has potential for food application.

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The authors gratefully acknowledge the support and facilities provided by the Head, Division of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi and National Research Centre for Grape, Pune.

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  1. Division of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India

    Anindita Paul & Supradip Saha

  2. National Referral Laboratory, ICAR-National Research Center for Grapes, Pune, Maharashtra, 412 307, India

    Kaushik Banerjee & Arnab Goon

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Paul, A., Banerjee, K., Goon, A. et al. Chemo-profiling of anthocyanins and fatty acids present in pomegranate aril and seed grown in Indian condition and its bioaccessibility study. J Food Sci Technol 55, 2488–2496 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-018-3166-2

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