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By
MUHAMMAD SHOAIB
2006-2008
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA
SARGODHA, PAKISTAN
Antioxidant Activity Evaluation of Methanolic Extracts of
Brassica napus by Different Assays.
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IN
CHEMISTRY
SUBMITTED
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MUHAMMAD SHOAIB
Roll No. 03
SESSION 2006-2008
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA
SARGODHA, PAKISTAN
Dedicated
To my Parents
Patronizing Encouragement
And
To my Brother, Sister, friends
APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
This thesis entitled “Antioxidant Activity Evaluation of Methanolic Extracts of Brassica
napus by Different Assays” submitted by Mr. Muhammad Shoaib in Partial fulfillment of
the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Chemistry is hereby approved.
SUPERVISOR
Dr. Rana Shahid Iqbal
Asst. Professor (Analytical Chemistry)
Department of Chemistry
University of Sargodha
Sargodha
Glory is to that Almighty Allah who has, out of a drop of fluid, created such
a variety of creatures, rational and irrational! Adored be that Creator, who
has established such a variety of forms, statures and vocal sounds among
them, though their origin is the same pure liquid and genuine spirit.
Muhammad Shoaib
Sr. No. TOPIC Page No.
1.1 Foods 1
1.2 Components of Foods 1
1.2.1 Proteins 1
1.2.2 Carbohydrates 1
1.2.3 Lipids 2
1.3 Fats and Oils 2
1.4 Importance for Living Organisms 2
2.1 Samples 24
2.2 Chemicals and Reagents 24
2.3 Drying and Grinding 24
2.4 Extraction of Total Antioxidants 24
2.6 DPPH• Scavenging Assay 25
2.7 Determination of Total Phenolic Contents (TPC) 25
CHAPTER 4 REFRENCES 28
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Food
Food is any substance, usually composed primarily of carbohydrates, fats, water and proteins,
that can be eaten or drunk by an animal or human for nutrition. Items considered as food may be
sourced from plants, animals or other categories such as fungus or fermented products like
alcohol [1]. There are around 2,000 plant species, which are cultivated for food [2]. Seeds of
plants may be a good source of food for animals, including humans because they contain
nutrients necessary for the plant's initial growth. In fact, the majority of food consumed by
human beings is seed-based foods. Edible seeds include cereals (such as maize, wheat, and rice),
legumes (such as beans, peas, and lentils), and nuts. Oilseeds are often pressed to produce rich
oils, such as sunflower, rape (including canola oil), and sesame [3]. Some fruits, such as
tomatoes, pumpkins and eggplants, are eaten as vegetables [4].
1.2 Components of Food
Food mainly consists of proteins, carbohydrates, fats.
1.2.1 Proteins
The word “protein” comes from the Greek word πρώτα ("prota"), meaning "of primary
importance." Proteins are large organic compounds made of amino acids arranged in a linear
chain and joined together by peptide bonds between the carboxyl and amino groups of adjacent
amino acid residues [6]. The end of the protein with a free carboxyl group is known as the C-
terminus or carboxy terminus, whereas the end with a free amino group is known as the N-
terminus or amino terminus. Protiens have primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure
[7]. Many proteins catalyze biochemical reactions. Proteins also have structural or mechanical
functions, such as actin and myosin. Other proteins are important in cell signaling, immune
responses, cell adhesion, and the cell cycle. Proteins are also necessary in animals' diets, since
animals cannot synthesize all the amino acids they need [8].
1.2.2 Carbohydrate
Carbohydrates (from 'hydrates of carbon') or saccharides (Greek σάκχαρον meaning "sugar")
simple organic compounds that are aldehydes or ketones with many hydroxyl groups added [9].
The basic carbohydrate units are called monosaccharides, such as glucose, galactose, and
fructose. If the carbonyl group is an aldehyde, the monosaccharide is an aldose; if the carbonyl
group is a ketone, the monosaccharide is a ketose. Monosaccharides with three carbon atoms are
called trioses, those with four are called tetroses, five are called pentoses, six are hexoses, and so
on. They fill numerous roles in living things, such as the storage and transport of energy (starch,
glycogen) and structural components (cellulose in plants, chitin in animals) [10]. Additionally,
carbohydrates and their derivatives play major roles in the working process of the immune
system, fertilization, pathogenesis, blood clotting, and development. Two joined
monosaccharides are called disaccharides (sucrose and lactose). Oligosaccharides and
polysaccharides are composed of longer chains of monosaccharide units bound together by
glycosidic bonds [11].
1.2.3 Lipids
Lipids are broadly defined as any fat-soluble (lipophilic), naturally-occurring molecule, such as
fats, oils, waxes, cholesterol, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K),
monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others. The main biological functions of lipids
include energy storage, acting as structural components of cell membranes, and participating as
important signaling molecules [12].
1.3 Fats and Oils
Fats consist of a wide group of compounds that are generally soluble in organic solvents and
largely insoluble in water. Chemically, fats are generally triesters of glycerol and fatty acids. Fats
may be solid or semi-sold at normal room temperature, depending on their chemical and
composition. Although the words "oils", "fats", and "lipids" are all used to refer to fats, "oils" is
usually used to refer to fats that are liquids at room temperature, while "fats" is usually used to
refer to fats that are solids at normal room temperature. "Lipids" is used to refer to both liquid
and solid fats. Examples of animal fats are lard (pig fat), fish oil, and butter or ghee. They are
obtained from fats in the milk, meat and under the skin of the animal. Examples of edible plant
fats are peanut, soya bean, sunflower, sesame, coconut, olive, and other vegetable oils. These
examples of fats can be categorized into saturated fats and unsaturated fats [13].
Lipid peroxidation is the process whereby free radicals "steal" electrons from the lipids in cell
membranes, resulting in cell damage. This process proceeds by a free radical chain reaction
mechanism [16]. It most often affects polyunsaturated fatty acids, because they contain multiple
double bonds in between which lie methylene -CH2- groups that possess especially reactive
hydrogens. As with any radical reaction the reaction consists of three major steps: initiation,
propagation and termination [17].
Under aerobic conditions conjugated dienes are able to combine with O 2 to give a peroxyl (or
.
peroxy) radical, ROO
1.6.1.2 Propagation
As a peroxyl radical is able to abstract H from another lipid molecule (adjacent fatty acid),
especially in the presence of metals such as copper or iron, thus causing an autocatalytic chain
reaction. The peroxyl radical combines with H to give a lipid hydroperoxide (or peroxide). This
reaction characterizes the propagation stage.
Probable alternative fates of peroxyl radicals are to be transformed into cyclic peroxides or
even cyclic endoperoxides (from polyunsaturated fatty acids such as arachidonic or
eicosapentaenoic acids)
1.6.1.3Termination
Termination (formation of a hydroperoxide) is most often achieved by reaction of a peroxyl
radical with a-tocopherol which is the main lipophilic "chain-breaking molecule" in the cell
membranes. Furthermore, any kind of alkyl radicals (lipid free radicals) L . can react with a lipid
peroxide LOO. to give non-initiating and non-propagating species such as the relatively stable
dimers LOOL or two peroxide molecules combining to form hydroxylated derivatives (LOH).
Some bonds between lipid peroxides and membrane proteins are also possible.
1.6.2 Photo-oxidation
As singlet oxygen (1O2) is highly electrophilic, it can react rapidly with unsaturated lipids but by
a different mechanism than free radical autoxidation. In the presence of sensitizers (chlorophyll,
porphyrins, myoglobin, riboflavin, bilirubin, erythrosine, rose bengal, methylene blue...), a
double bond interacts with singlet oxygen produced from O2 by light. Oxygen is added at either
end carbon of a double bond which takes the trans configuration. Thus, one possible reaction of
singlet O2 with a double bond between C12 and C13 of one fatty acid is to produce 12- and 13-
hydroperoxides. The lifetime of singlet O2 in the hydrophobic cell membrane is greater than in
aqueous solution. Furthermore, photo-oxidation is a quicker reaction than autoxidation since it
was demonstrated that photo-oxidation of oleic acid can be 30 000 times quicker than
autoxidation and for polyenes photo-oxidation can be 1000-1500 times quicker. Similar effects
have been described in liposomes and in intact membranes. The inhibition of photosensitized
oxidation is efficiently inhibited by carotenoids, the main protective role played by these
compounds in green plants. The inhibitory mechanism is thought to be In contrast, tocopherols
inhibit this oxidation by quenching the previously formed singlet oxygen, this forms stable
addition products. Unexpectedly, It was shown that carotenes are efficient inhibitors in vegetal
oils only if TOCOPHEROLS are also present to protect the former [18].
polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as arachidonic acid (20:4 n-6), containing methylene
When 20:4 n-6 is the substrate, these hydroperoxides are known as HpETEs which can be
These HETEs are also formed directly via cytochrome P450 induced reactions (mono-
oxygenases) and sometimes also via cyclooxygenase enzymes.Six hydroperoxides (5-, 8-, 9-,
11-, 12-, and 15-HpETE) are known to be formed from arachidonic acid in animal cells.
Dihydroperoxy compounds (DiHpETEs) may also be formed via the action of 5- and 15-
lipoxygenases. These compounds are important metabolic intermediates but are also
molecular oxygen to various polyunsaturated fatty acids, they are thus converted into
Among the cytochrome P450 catalyzed reactions, the fatty acid epoxygenase activity produces
epoxide derivatives. Those formed from 20:4 n-6 (5,6-, 8,9-, 11,12-, 14,15-EpETrE) have been
shown to have prominent biological activities. Furthermore, these mono-epoxides are susceptible
. .
R-H_________________R +H
. .
R +O=O____________ROO
. .
ROO +R-H_________ROOH+R
. .______________
R +R R-R
Hence there are two ways in which this chain reaction reaction can be initiated, on the one hand,
addition of reagents which retard the formation of free radicals, and on the other hand the
addition of free radicals accepters called antioxidants.
The general principles of chain termination by free radical accepters in autoxidation reactions
have been clearly recognized by Backstrom. The first detailed kinetic study was carried out by
Balland.their system consisted of autoxidizing ethyllinoleate containing benzoyl peroxide and
ethyl lioleate hydroperoxide as an initiator and hydroquinone as an inhibitor.
1.8.1 Vitamin C
Essential for the production of collagen, the cellular glue that keeps cells attached together. It
strengthens the connective tissue. Thought to protect against cataract, against lipid oxidation
Essential for immune system health. Has the important job of recharging fat-soluble vitamin E
when it becomes a free radical itself [22].
The pharmacophore of vitamin C is the ascorbate ion. In living organisms, ascorbate is an
antioxidant, since it protects the body against oxidative stress, and is a cofactor in several vital
enzymatic reactions [23].
1.8.2 Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a family of molecules composed of four different tocopherols and four different
tocotrienols, all nearly identical in structure. Particularly high levels of vitamin E can be found in
the following foods [24].
Wheat germ, Red Palm Oil, Corn, Nuts, Seeds, Olives Spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
CH3
HO
CH3 CH3 CH3
H3C O CH3
CH3
CH3
Most vitamin supplements contain only one kind of Vitamin E-alpha-tocopherol but not the
others [25].
Many fats and oils are quite stable to oxidative rancidity. Oils containing antioxidants when
mixed with other fats, tends to protect the fats from oxidation. For example, the tocopherol (α,
beta, gamma and delta) appear to be principal antioxidants in a number of vegetable oils. They
are effective stabilizer for animal fats but have little antioxigenic effect when added to vegetable
fats. The alpha isomer has the greatest antioxidant activity than others [26].
Alpha tocopherol
CH3
HO
CH3 CH3 CH3
H3C O CH3
CH3
CH3
Beta tocopherol
CH3
HO
CH3 CH3 CH3
O CH3
CH3
CH3
Gamma tocopherol
HO
CH3 CH3 CH3
H3C O CH3
CH3
CH3
Delta tocopherol
HO
CH3 CH3 CH3
O CH3
CH3
CH3
1.8.3 Coenzyme Q10
This vitamin-like substance is, by nature, present in most human cells except red blood cells and
eye lens cells. Ninety-five percent of all the human body’s energy requirements (ATP) are
converted with the aid of CoQ10. CoQ10
Because of its ability to transfer electrons and therefore act as an antioxidant, Coenzyme Q is
also used as a dietary supplement [27].
1.8.4 Seasamol
Seasamol seed oil exhibits antioxidant property when added to other fats. The active antioxidant
of oils is seasamol which is present in unsaponifiable matter of sesamol seed oil [28].
O
O
OH
1.8.5 Gossypol
Crude cotton oil contains the natural antioxidant gossypol. However, the toxic property of
gossypol prevents its use as an antioxidant in edible oils and fats [29].
O
HO O OH
OH HO
HO OH
H3C CH3
1.8.6 Lecithin
Lecithin is one of the first antioxidant to receive serious consideration in the united state for use
in edible oils. Commercial lecithin preparation have been found to be somewhat effective in
vegetables oils like cotton seed oil but are relatively ineffective in lard [30]
CH2
properties have been developed and put in the market for use in food. Different antioxidants vary
in their effectiveness to stabilize fats or fats products are used which are discussed as under.
OCH3 OCH3H3C
CH3
CH3
CH3
CH3
OH H3C OH
They are very soluble in fats and oils but practically insoluble in water. The antioxidant
property of 3-BHA is greater than 2-BHA. The most important property of BHA which
accounts for its great popularity as a food antioxidant is its ability to remain effective in
baked and in fried foods. It is used in low concentration due to its phenolic smell [31].
1.9.2 Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT)
Butylated hydroxyl toluene, commonly known as BHT is 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenol or
2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol. It is also synthetic antioxidant, originally developed for use in
petroleum products and rubber, which has been adopted for use in food products. Like BHA,
BHT belongs to group of compounds called “hindered phenols” [32]
CH3 OH H3C
H3C CH3
H3C CH3
CH3
HO CH3
O
HO
1.10 Superiority of Natural Antioxidants Over Synthetic
The oils with higher content of unsaturated fatty acids, especially polyunsaturated FA, are most
susceptible to oxidation. In order to overcome the stability problems of oils and fats synthetic
antioxidants, such as butylate hydroxyanisole (BHT), butylated hydroxy tolune (BHT), tertiary
butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) have been used as food additives. But resent reports reveal that
these compounds may be implicated by health risks, including canceer and carcinogenesis [34].
Therefore the most poweful synthetic antioxidant (TBHQ) is not allowed for food application in
Japan, Canada and Europe. Similarly, BHA has also been removed from the generally recognised
as safe (GRAS) list of compounds [35]. Due to these safty concerns, there is an increasing trend
among food scientists to replace these synthetic antioxidants with natural ones, which in general
are supposed to be safer.
Zhou,K. et.al (2007) measured total phenolic contents, chelating capacities, and radical-
scavenging properties of black peppercorn, nutmeg, rosehip, cinnamon and oregano leaf against
cation (ABTS +), DPPH , peroxyl (ORAC) and hydroxyl (HO ) radicals. The extracts of all
botanical samples showed significant radical-scavenging capacities, TPC and chelating abilities.
The 50% acetone extracts of black peppercorn and cinnamon showed higher ABTS+-scavenging,
ORAC, Fe+2 chelating ability and TPC value. (ESR) measurements demonstrated that cinnamon
had the strongest HO -scavenging activities [46].
Maisuthisakul, P.et al (2007) obtained ethanolic extracts from various parts of 26 Thai
indigenous plants and examined for phenolic constituents and free radical scavenging capacity,
Total phenolic content and total flavonoid content were evaluated according to the Folin-
Ciocalteu procedure, and a colorimetric method, respectively. The results showed that total
phenolic compounds and flavonoid content were higher in seed extracts of berries used in wine
production, while the levels in extracts obtained from herbs and vegetables were lower. Chewing
plants which have significantly higher total phenolic content and flavonoid content [47].
Khan, M.A. et al (2007) compared the effects of natural and synthetic antioxidants on the
oxidative stability of borage and evening primrose triacylglycerols. Results suggest that
tocopherols are more effective antioxidants at 500 ppm than at 200 ppm. The most effective
natural antioxidant was Tenox GT-2 followed by δ- and α-tocopherols, while, among synthetic
antioxidants, (TBHQ) was more effective than (BHA) and (BHT) and served as the strongest
antioxidant in borage and evening primrose oil TAG [48].
Nuutila, A.M.et al (2007) compared antioxidant activities of onion and garlic extracts in
methanol by inhibition of lipid peroxidation and radical scavenging activity against
diphenylpicrylhydrazyl radical.They showed that onions had higher radical scavenging activities
than garlic, red onion being more active than yellow onion. The skin extracts of onion possessed
the highest activities [49].
Esposito, F.et al (2007) worked on antioxidant activity and dietary fibre in durum wheat bran by-
products.They investigated, two commercial products Bran & Brain 50 and 70. The antioxidant
activity of some durum wheat by-product fractions is comparable to that of widespread fruits and
fresh vegetables, likely due to the presence of fibre-bound phenol compounds [50].
Aguirrezabal, M. M. et al (2007) observed the effect of paprika, garlic and salt on rancidity in
dry sausages. Spanish paprika and salt showed antioxidant and prooxidant properties,
respectively. Paprika was even able to inhibit the prooxidant effect of salt. Also, four batches of
chorizo were made to compare the antioxidant effect of the spices (garlic and paprika) with a
mixture of nitrate, nitrite and ascorbic acid. In this respect, paprika and garlic were as effective as
the mixture of additives in inhibiting lipid oxidation [51].
Lambropoulos, I.et al (2007) observed antioxidant activity of Xinomavro red wine phenolic
extracts towards oxidation of corn oil. . One wine extract, rich in phenolic acids and flavonols,
inhibited the oxidation of corn oil stripped of tocopherols to a greater extent than butylated
hydroxyanisole, at 200 mg/L.Other extract, at 100 mg/L total phenolics, rich in flavanols,
flavonols and tyrosol, also exhibited high inhibitory action.Results indicated that some red wine
phenolics - such as phenolic acids, flavonols or flavanols - may be strong antioxidants in corn oil
[52].
Iqbal, S.et al (2007) measured antioxidant properties and components of some commercially
available varieties of rice bran in Pakistan. Five indigenous rice bran varieties were, i.e. Rice
bran-Super kernel (RB-kr), Rice bran-Super 2000 (RB-s2), Rice bran-Super Basmati (RB-bm),
Rice bran-Super-386 (RB-86) and Rice bran-Super fine (RB-sf). The overall order of antioxidant
activity was RB-kr > RB-s2 > RB-bm > RB-86 > RB-sf. However, according to the chelating
activity and conjugated dienes assays the antioxidant efficacy of RB-sf was higher than RB-bm
and RB-86 [53].
Han,J. et.al (2007) examined antioxidants in a Chinese medicinal herb– Lithospermum
erythrorhizon.They isolated Seven compounds, deoxyshikonin (1), β,β-dimethylacrylshikonin
(2), isobutylshikonin (3), shikonin (4), 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-methoxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-
naphthalenedione (5), β-sitosterol (6) and a mixture of two caffeic acid esters (7). Antioxidant
activities, assessed by Rancimat method and reducing power, decreased in the following order,
respectively: compound 7 > 4 > BHT > 2 > 3 > 5 > 1 > 6 [54].
Martín-Diana, A. B. et al (2007) used Green tea extract as a natural antioxidant to extend the
shelf-life of fresh-cut lettuce. Optimal GT treatment (0.25 g 100 mL− 1 at 20 °C) was compared
with chlorine (120 ppm at 20 °C). High GT concentrations (0.5 g 100 mL− 1 and 1.0 g 100 mL− 1)
maintained better prevent ascorbic acid and carotenoid loss than 0.25 g 100 mL− 1 GT and
chlorine [55].
Peschel, W.et al (2007) searched natural antioxidants from vegetable and fruit wastes. Eleven
fruit and vegetable byproducts and two minor crops were screened for antioxidant
activity.Extracts with the highest activity, economic justification and phenolic content were
obtained from apple, pear, tomato, golden rod and artichoke. Apple, golden rod and artichoke
byproducts were extracted at pilot plant scale and their antioxidant activity was confirmed by
determination of their free radical scavenging activity (DPPH) and the inhibition of stimulated
linoleic acid peroxidation (TBA and Rancimat® methods). This study demonstrated the
possibility of recovering high amounts of phenolics with antioxidant properties from fruit and
vegetable residuals not only for food but also cosmetic applications [56].
Anna,P.(2007) focused on the content, composition, and antioxidant capacity both lipid- and
water-soluble antioxidants in raw Brassica vegetables, which include different genus of cabbage,
broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale, are consumed all over the world [57].
Sultana,B.et al (2007) examined antioxidant potential of corncob extracts for stabilization of corn
oil subjected to microwave heating.Extracts were prepared in n-hexane, ethyl acetate, acetone,
ethanol, and methanol and was assessed for total phenolics content (TPC), DPPH radical
scavenging activity and % inhibition of peroxidation in linoleic acid system. . Methanolic extract
offered the highest yield (19.5%), and also exhibited superior antioxidant activity. The results of
different antioxidant parameters investigated that corncob is a potent source of natural
antioxidants that might be explored to prevent oxidation of vegetable oils [58].
Nedyalka et.al (2006) obtained natural antioxidants from herbs and spices (ground materials or
extracts) and reported the structure of the main antioxidatively acting compounds isolated from
them.They studied antioxidative effects of rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme, ginger, summer
savory, black pepper, red pepper, clove, marjoram, basil, peppermint, spearmint, common balm,
fennel, parsley, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, garlic, coriander, etc. Among these rosemary is
extensively studied its extracts are the first marketed natural antioxidants [59].
Wong, S.P, et al (2006) examined antioxidant properties of 25 edible tropical plants using DPPH
(1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl free radical) scavenging and reducing ferric ion antioxidant
potential (FRAP) assays.They suggested that polyphenols in the extracts were partly responsible
for the antioxidant activities.While TEACDPPH, (Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity)
TEACFRAP and TPC contributed to the total variation in the antioxidant activities of the plants
[60].
Ozturk, S.et al (2006) examined the effect of antioxidants on butter in relation to storage
temperature and duration. Natural ( -tocopherol) and synthetic (BHA and BHT) antioxidants
were added to the butter samples at two concentrations (50 and 100 ppm). . Peroxide value (PV)
and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) number and the residual antioxidants of the samples were
examined at 30-day intervals.The use of -tocopherol is recommended as a natural antioxidant
to suppress the development of rancidity in butter [61].
Abdalla, A.E.M. et al (2006) collected Egyptian mango seeds as wastes from local fruit
processing units, the kernels were separated and dried. The antioxidan and antimicrobial
activities of mango seed kernel extract and oil were investigated. The results indicated that
combination of both mango seed kernel extract and oil had optimum antioxidant potency higher
than each one alone [62].
Pike, P. R. et al (2006) observed antioxidant activity of oat malt extracts in accelerated corn oil
oxidation.They used methanol to isolate the crude antioxidants.Antioxidant ability was compared
with synthetic antioxidant butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT).Oat malt extracts showed remarkable
antioxidant activity [63].
Serra, A.T. et al (2006) used olive- and grape-based natural extracts as potential preservatives for
food. Results suggested that the natural extracts may have important applications in the future as
natural antimicrobial agents for food industry as well as for medical use. The natural extracts
showed more antimicrobial activity than shown by the selected antioxidants alone against all
microorganisms [64].
Amin.I.et al. (2005) determined the total antioxidant activity and phenolic content of Kale,
spinach, cabbage, swamp cabbage and shallots. Shallots showed the highest total antioxidant
activity followed by spinach, swamp cabbage, cabbage and kale [65].
Descalzo, A.M. et al (2005) worked on natural antioxidants and their effects on oxidative status,
odor and quality of fresh beef produced in Argentina. Pasture samples typically have higher
levels of α-tocopherol, β-carotene, ascorbic acid and glutathione than feedlot samples. These
compounds retard lipid and protein oxidation in fresh and stored meat, and preserve the color and
odor quality of beef [66].
Wanasundara, U.N.et al (2005) detrmined the antioxidative activity of ethanolic extracts of
canola meal at 100, 200, 500 and 1000 ppm on refined-bleached (RB) canola oil and compared
with commonly used synthetic antioxidants, such (BHA), (BHT), BHA/BHT/monoglyceride
citrate (MGC) andtert-butyl-hydroquinone (TBHQ). Stability of RB oil was monitored under
Schaal oven test conditions at 65°C over a 17-d period. Progression of oxidation was monitored
by weight gain, peroxide, conjugated diene, 2-thiobarbituric acid and total oxidation values.
Canola extracts at 500 and 1000 ppm were more active than BHA, BHT and BHA/BHT/MGC
and less effective than TBHQ at a level of 200 ppm [67].
Pinelo, M. et al (2005) took pine sawdust and almond hulls, for extraction of natural antioxidants
under different experimental conditions.1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) radical was used
for measuring antioxidants activity. Ethanol, methanol and water were used as extracting
solvents.Pine sawdust offered the best results, with a 3–10 times higher (0.1122 g/100 g in dry
basis) total phenolics content than almond hulls [68].
Yingming, P.et al (2004) examined antioxidant activities of several Chinese medicine herbs. The
antioxidant activity (AA) of ethyl acetate extracts of Caesalpinia sappan, Lithospermum
erythrorhizon, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Paris polyphylla and Illicium verum were tested in
refined peanut oil at 60 ± 0.5 °C. All of C. sappan, L. erythrorhizon extracts and their
combinations were found to be high effective in peanut oil. But the extracts of A. asphodeloides,
P. polyphylla and I. verum slightly decrease the formation of peroxides in peanut oil as compared
with pure oil [69].
Gramza.A.et al (2004) studied Tea constituents (Camellia sinensis L.) as antioxidants in lipid
systems.They concluded that tea contain polyphenols which act as antioxidants [70].
Batifoulier, F. et al (2004) isolated a novel type of antioxidant from leaf wax of Eucalyptus
globulus leaves and identified as n-tritriacontan-16, 18-dione. The antioxidant showed
remarkable antioxidative activity in a water/alcohol system and was more effective than α-
tocopherol and BHA [71].
Yin, et. al (2004) examined nonenzymatic Antioxidant Activity of Four Organosulfur
Compounds Derived from Garlic.The compounds were diallyl sulfide (DAS), diallyl disulfide
(DADS), S-ethyl cysteine (SEC), and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). On the basis of the observed
nonenzymatic antioxidant protection, these organosulfur compounds are potent agents for
enhancing lipid stability [72].
Iqbal,S.et al (2004) examined antioxidant properties and components of bran extracts from
selected wheat varieties commercially available in Pakistan.They slected five wheat varieties
indigenous to Pakistan, i.e. Punjab-96, Bhakkar-2002, Uqab-2000, SH-2002, and Pasban-90. All
the varieties exhibited appreciable antioxidant potential and significant differences were
observed among the varieties in different systems of antioxidant activity evaluation [73].
Desmarchelier, C et.al (2003) studied antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties of bark
extracts of Anadenanthera macrocarpa Brenan (Fabaceae), Astronium urundeuva Engl.
(Anacardiaceae), Mimosa verrucosa Benth. (Fabaceae) and Sideroxylon obtusifolium T.D. Penn.
(Sapotaceae).They used aqueous and methanolic extracts.They tested antioxidant activity on
2,2′-azo-bis(2-amidinopropane) as a peroxyl radical source. The highest activity was observed in
the methanolic extract of A. macrocarpa (TRAP=3028±95 μM) [74].
Batifoulier, F. et al (2003) observed Influence of vitamin E on lipid and protein oxidation in
microsomal membranes from turkey muscle. Lipid oxidation was estimated by TBARS and
protein oxidation was measured by an estimation of carbonyl groups and free thiols. Vitamin E
protected free thiols from oxidation but had only a small effect Vitamin E supplementation
significantly protected free thiols from oxidation but had only a small effect (non significant) on
carbonyl group formation.on carbonyl group formation [75].
Litridou M.et al (2003) fractionated phenolic compounds in olive oils and checked their
antioxidants activity. The polar fraction of virgin olive oil was separated into two main parts (A
and B) using solid phase extraction. The two parts tested for their antioxidant activity showed
relatively high protection factors in safflower oil stored at 80°C. Part B was found to contribute
more than part A to the stability of the oil [76].
Xing, Y.et al (2003) identified and quantified methanolic extracts of groats and hulls from Ogle
oat by usings GC-MS. Extracts from groats and hulls at levels of 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3% w/w,
based on total phenolic content, were added to soybean oil, and their antioxidant effectiveness
was compared with that of 0.02% w/w tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) by measuring
peroxide values. During 20 d of storage, the groat extract (0.3%) was not significantly different
from TBHQ after day 16, and hull extracts (0.2 and 0.3%) were not significantly different from
TBHQ on day 20 [77].
Duh, P.D.et al (2003) studied antioxidant efficacy of methanolic extracts of peanut hulls in
soybean and peanut oils. . Results showed that the oils with 0.12, 0.48, and 1.20% MEPH had
significantly (P<0.05) lower peroxide values and acid values than the control after storage at
60°C. . Moreover, oils with 0.48 and 1.20% MEPH were significantly (P<0.05) superior to
0.02% butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) in reducing oxidation of both oils [78].
Desmarchelier, C et al (2002) revived the advances in the search for antioxidant activity in plants
used as medicinal agents in different areas of South America [79].
Wanasandara, U. N et.al (2002) stabilized canola oil with flavonoids. Results were compared
with, BHA and BHT. Oxidation was monitored by weight gain, peroxide value (PV) and 2-
thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) value.Among the flavonoids tested,
myricetin,epicatechin, naringin, rutin, morin, and quercetin were superior to BHA and BHT in
inhibiting oil oxidation [80].
McCarthy,T.L.et al.(2001) examined the antioxidant potential of aloe vera (AV), fenugreek
(FGK), ginseng (G), mustard (M), rosemary (R), sage (S), soya protein (SPI), tea catechins (TC)
and whey protein concentrate (WPC) in raw and cooked patties manufactured from frozen
pork.They were AV (0.25%), FGK (0.01%), G (0.25%), M (0.10%), R (0.10%), S (0.05%), SPI
(0.10%), TC (0.25%) and WPC (4%).While for BHT and BHA they were (0.01%).They
concluded that ranking of decreasing antioxidant effectiveness is
Control>G>SPI>FGK>AV>M>WPC>S>α-tocopherol>R>TC>BHA/BHT [81].
Wanasundara, U. N.et al (2001) stabilized seal blubber and menhaden oils with green tea
catechins. The antioxidant activity of isolated catechins was compared with those of α-
tocopherol, (BHA), (BHT), (TBHQ), all at 200 ppm. Oils treated with tea catechins showed
excellent oxidative stability as compared with samples that contained commonly used
antioxidants [82].
Amarowicz, R. et.al (2001) examined free-radical scavenging capacity and antioxidant activity
of selected plant species from the Canadian prairies. Ethanolic extracts from the roots of wild
licorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota), narrow-leaved echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia), senega
(Polygala senega), leaves of bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) and aerial parts of two varieties
of horsetail (Equisetum spp.) were prepared and evaluated for their free-radical scavenging
capacity and their antioxidant activity. The bearberry-leaf extract consistently exhibited the
highest antioxidant activity based on the tests performed, and seems to be a promising source of
natural antioxidants [83].
Pokorny, J. et. al (2000) obtained natural antioxidants from herbs and spices and their effect on
the keepability of foods [84].
Farag R. S. et al (1999) examined Influence of thyme and clove essential oils on cottonseed oil
oxidation. Three methods were used to follow cottonseed oil oxidation, i.e., coupled oxidation
withβ-carotene, the TBA test and hydroperoxide number. The results illustrated that clove and
thyme oils at various concentrations exhibit antioxidant activity and this phenomenon for clove
oil is superior to that of thyme oil [85].
George, B.et al (1999) studied bio-antioxidant content and antioxidant activity of 12 tomato
genotypes. Significant differences were found between lycopene, ascorbic acid and phenolic
contents among various genotypes [86].
Mohamed H. M. A et al (1999) isolated sesame oil unsaponifiable matter from two different
coloured seed varieties (white and brown). The brown variety contained higher amounts of total
sterols and tocopherols but lower amounts of sesamin, sesamolin than the white variety.Both
were added in sunflower oils and their effectiveness was compared with a control (no additives)
at 63 °C. Results indicated that both had antioxidant activity which increased with increasing
concentration [87].
Kang, M.H. et al (1999) used sesame lignans in protecting lowdensity lipoprotein against
oxidative damage. Sesaminol inhibited the Cu2+-induced lipid peroxidation in LDL. Sesaminol
was a more effective scavenger than either α-tocopherol or probucol in reducing the peroxyl
radicals [88].
Osawa, T (1999) reviewed functions of dietary antioxidants which were obtained from foods
[89].
Chen, X.et al (1998) noticed antioxidant activities of six natural phenolics against lipid oxidation
induced by Fe2+ or ultraviolet light.They used thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS)
method to determine lipid oxidation. The antioxidant activities of the six phenolics against UV-
induced lipid oxidation were as follows: quercetin > rutin = caffeic acid = ferulic acid = sesamol
> catechin.And against Fe2+-induced lipid oxidation was in the order quercetin (1.7 µM) > rutin
(10.3 µM) > catechin (14.9 µM) > sesamol (18.5 µM) > caffeic acid (19 µM) > ferulic acid
(>250 µM).Quercetin was more efficient than butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (2.9 µM) [90].
Shahid.S.A.et al (1998) examined antioxidant activity of different solvent extracts of rice bran at
accelerated storage of sunflower oil. The antioxidant activity of different extracts of rice bran
(var. Super Kernel) prepared using a number of solvents (100% methanol, 80% methanol, 100%
acetone and 80% acetone) were evaluated in sunflower oil (SFO) under accelerated storage
conditions. The overall order of antioxidant efficacy of rice bran extracts as determined by
various antioxidant assays was 80% methanolic extract, >100% methanolic extract, >80%
acetone extract and >100% acetone extract [91].
Edwin N.et al (1998) reported antioxidants in lipid foods and their impact on food quality.They
observed that tocopherols and ascorbic acid are present in edible oils. These antioxidants can
interrupt lipid autoxidation by interfering with either the chain propagation or the decomposition
processes [92].
Ganthavorn, C.et al (1997) inhibited of soybean oil oxidation by extracts of dry beans (Phaseolus
vulgaris). Polyphenolic compounds were extracted from pinto, kidney, white (Great Northern),
pink, and black beans by hot methanol extraction and added to soybean oil. Oil oxidation was
assayed by (TBARS). Bean extracts effectively inhibited iron-catalyzed oxidation of soybean oil
[93].
Bin, Z.et al (1997) examined antioxidant activity of raisin extracts in bulk oil, oil in water
emulsion, and sunflower butter model systems. Peroxide values and hexanal content were
measured on a half day, 2 or 3 day basis for the emulsion, sunflower butter, and bulk oil,
respectively. The RE had the best antioxidant activity in the bulk oil system [94].
Suja, K. P. et al (1997) observed antioxidant efficacy of sesame cake extract in vegetable oil
protection. Antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of sesame cake was evaluated in soybean,
sunflower, and safflower oils, using the Schaal oven method and differential scanning
calorimetry (DSC) analysis. Results showed that sesame cake extract (SCE), at concentrations of
5, 10, 50 and 100 ppm in vegetable oils, could significantly (P<0.05) lower the peroxide value,
diene value and p-anisidine value of oils during storage at 60 °C. The study also indicated a
better antioxidant effect for sesame cake extract than BHT at 200 ppm [95].
56. Marinova, E.M. et al (1997) observed antioxidative properties of syringic, 3,4-
dihydroxybenzoic, sinapic and caffeic acids in the concentration range 0.002–0.02% during
autoxidation of triacylglycerols of sunflower oil at 22 and at 90 °C. The effectiveness of the
phenolic acids increased in the following order: syringic acid <3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
<sinapic acid <caffeic acid.Syringic and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acids, were practically the same
at both temperatures, whereas sinapic and caffeic acids showed a greater activity at 90 °C than at
ambient temperature [96].
Ribeiro, S.M.R. et al (1996) determined phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of four
Brazilian mangos (Mangifera indica L.) varieties.They took mangoes from Haden, Tommy
Atkins, Palmer, and Ubá cultivars. A total of 12 flavonoids and xanthones were identified in the
pulps, peels and seed kernels, with larger amounts of these compounds being present in the
organically grown Ubá variety. The Ubá mango pulp presented higher AA and the peel and seed
kernel extracts showed higher AA than did a commercial standard [97].
Bergman, M. et.al (1996) examined antioxidant activity of aqueous spinach extract and also
identified the active fractions. All the fractions obtained showed antioxidant activity when tested
using three different assays.The study demonstrated for the first time the presence of both
flavonoids and p-coumaric acid derivatives as antioxidant components of the aqueous extract of
spinach leaves [98].
Frankel, E.N. et al (1994) evaluated antioxidant activity of rosemary extracts, carnosol and
carnosic acid in bulk vegetable oils and Fish oil and their emulsions. The rosemary extracts and
compounds effectively inhibited conjugated diene hydroperoxide formation in corn oil, soya
bean oil, peanut oil and fish oil, when tested in bulk [99].
Chen, H-Y.et al (1994) evalouted antioxidant activity of aqueous extracts of some selected
nutraceutical herbs namely Psidium guajava L. (PE), Camellia sinensis (GABA tea; CE), Toona
sinensis Roem. (TE) and Rosemarinus officinalis L. (RE). Among the four extracts, PE exhibited
the strongest efficiency.The reducing power of four nutraceutical herbs was in the order of
PE > RE > CE > TE. These results show that the tested herbal tea, especially PE could be
considered as a natural antioxidant source [100].
Edwin N.et al (1993) showed that flavonoids are an important part of the diet because they can
modulate lipid peroxidation involved in atherogenesis, thrombosis, and carcinogenesis. Known
properties of flavonoids include free radical scavenging, strong antioxidant activities in
preventing the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins [101].
Edwin N.et al (1993) reported methods of determining the oxidative stability of food lipids and
the effectiveness of natural antioxidants [102].
Vegetable oils now-a-days are a great source of balancing oil consumption in families and
because of consumers concern with the saturated/unsaturated fatty acid ratio in the diet, the lipid
composition of fruit and vegetable has lately received particular attention. Consumers are
especially interested in essential fatty acids, with emphasis on the health potential of
polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is considered that these fatty acids play a natural preventive role in
cardiovascular diseases and in alleviation of some other health problem, because they promote
the reduction of both total and HDL cholesterol [104]. But these fatty acids are damaged by
oxidation process and shelf life of oils is decreased due to lipid oxidation/rancidity. Synthetic
antioxidants as additives into the oils are not only expensive, but also carcinogenic. So now-a-
days focus of research is to find antioxidants from natural sources.
In the last few years, an increased attention has been focused on the industrial wastes, especially
those containing residual phenols from the plant raw material used [105]. Brassica is cultivated
in upper Punjab and its seeds are used for oils while its leaves are used as animal food. This
research project follows a line of investigation on the antioxidative potential from brassica leaves
and its efficacy in stabilization of sunflower oil under accelerated storage conditions.
CHAPTER 2
MATERIALS AND METHODS
2.1 Samples
Fresh leaves of brassica napus were collected from agricultural plots in polyethylene bags.
These bags were made air tight and stored at 40C in a cooler.
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diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH ) following a previously reported method(Heinonen,
Lehtonen and Hopea,1998). Briefly, a freshly prepared solution of DPPH. (5.0ml) was added to
1.0 ml of bran extracts. The decrease in absorbance, measured at different intervals, i.e.0, 0.5, 1,
2, 5, and 10 min ( up to 50%) at 515 nm was determined with a Hitachi UV-Vis model U-2000
spectrophotometer. The remaining concentration of DPPH. In the reaction medium was
calculated from a standarad calibration curve. The absorbance measured at 5 min of the
antioxidant-DPPH radical reaction was used to compare the DPPH radical scavenging capacity
of each leaves extracts.
Model studies have demonstrated that most of the phenolics possess antioxidant activity. The
antioxidant activity of phenolics is mainly because of their redox properties, which allow them to
act as reducing agents, hydrogen donors, singlet oxygen quenchers and metal chelators [110]. A
number of studies have focused on the biological activities of phenolic compounds, which are
potential antioxidants and free radical scavengers [111].
Total phenolic content (TPC) was determined following a modified Folin-Ciocalteu reagent
method and results were expressed as gallic acid equivalents. TPC was 1.49 ±0.03 mg/g brassica
napus extracts. Total phenolic contents were higher than Pear (peeled) (Pyris communis) 0. 91
mg/g, Apple, yellow (unpeeled) (Malus pumila ) 0.99 mg/g, Peach( Prunus persica) 0.50 mg/g
[112].
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