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Bioactive substances contained in elderberry pomace
Šimšová, Veronika ; Diviš, Pavel (referee) ; Vespalcová, Milena (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the determination of selected chemical characteristics in the elderberry juice, compote and in the extracts of elderberry marc. The theoretical part describes the botanical characteristics of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) including its occurrence, the possibility of utilization of individual parts of the plant in the food industry and in the healing therapies and chemical composition of the berries. The biggest attention is given to the bioactive compounds contained in these fruits. The second chapter deals with the dry matter and the methods of its determination. The last chapter of the theoretical part describes vitamin C, its importance for the human organism and manual methods for determination of vitamin C. Among the selected chemical characteristics, set out in the experimental part, was the determination of reducing sugars by gravimetric method and Berthrand method, titratable acids, total anthocyanins by pH-differential method, total phenolic compounds by the Folin-Ciocalteu method and determination of the dry matter by drying and refractometric method. Analyzes have proven that extracts made of elderberry marc under suitable conditions have, in most cases, chemical characteristics comparable to the elderberry juice and compote. However, extracts are much better source of anthocyanic and phenolic compounds than juice and compote.
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Basic chemical characteristics of cranberry juice
Cao, Ha Thuy ; Hrstka, Miroslav (referee) ; Vespalcová, Milena (advisor)
This bachelor thesis is about lingonberries and cranberries. It is mainly about berries which were used for chemical analysis. The berries are from the Research and Breeding Institute of Pomology Holovousy Ltd. and they have delivered six cultivars of lingonberries and three cultivars of cranberries. There is a research of general information about classification, botanical description, important chemical substances such as vitamins, natural colorants and products made in the industry. Furthermore there is descriprion of chemical methods for basic analysis. The next part of bachelor thesis is about how all these methods were applied to berry juice. What instruments and chemicals were used. First assessment was profit of juice which was about 50,00–60,00 %, but lingonberry Runo bilawskie has at least 31,49 % and cranberries have less profit too. Total solids were determined in the range of 11,40 % (Pilgrim) to 18,50 % (Runo bielawskie) and solitable solids are in range of 10,00 % (Pilgrim) to 16,08 % (Korál). Lingonberry contains more reducing sugars (8,81–12,92 %) than cranberry (7,90–9,03 %). Titratable acids are about 32,04–49,60 mmol.l-1 for lingonberry and about 55,40–60,67 mmol.l-1 for cranberry. The measurements show that pH of both berries are about 3. The most phenolic substances are found in range of 2187,11–3476,75 mg.l-1. Berries content anthocyans colorants in range of 54,91-65,29 mg.l-1 and the most in cranberry. All results are shown in charts and in the end there is a discussion and conclusion about methods and results.
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The basic chemical parameters of several varieties of sour cherries
Komárek, Šimon ; Vítová, Eva (referee) ; Hrstka, Miroslav (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with determination of basic chemical parameters in sour cherry (Prunus cerasus). Three different cultivars Köröšská, Pandy 6039 and Šumadinka were examined. The content of total solids varied from 13,32 to 15,22 %, soluble solid content amounted for 12,04–14,60 %, ash 0,4 %, reducing sugars 4,9–6,9 %, nitrogenous substances 0,11–0,12 %, L-ascorbic acid 343–456 mg/kg. Titratable acidity ranged from 15,1 to 21,8 g malic acid equivalent/kg, formol number 268–373 ml of 0,1 NaOH/kg. Total anthocyanins varied from 308 to 1104 mg cyanidin 3-glucoside equivalent/kg and total phenolics ranged from 1,05 to 3,99 g gallic acid equivalent/kg. All data are applied to fresh fruit weight.
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The basic chemical parameters of several varieties of cherries
Boberová, Jana ; Vespalcová, Milena (referee) ; Hrstka, Miroslav (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with determination of basic chemical parameters in sweet cherry (Prunus avium). In the theoretical part, the taxonomic classification of the cherry, its botanical characteristics and the pomology of several cultivars are mentioned. Also, the history of cultivation, appropriate conditions and most common diseases are listed. The last chapter deals with the chemical composition of the fruits. In the experimental part, the determination of selected chemical parameters of various cultivars (Karešova, Napoleonova and Stark Gold) were determined. The content of total solids was determined in the range of 14.53–18.15 %, soluble solids 13.96–16.44 %, ash 0.34–0.44 %, reducing sugars 6.89–10.18 % and nitrogenous substances 0.056–0.116 %. Ascorbic acid content was set at 26.1–44.1 mg/kg. The titratable acidity was determined in the range of 6.15–8.86 g of predominant malic acid in 1 kg of cherry and a formol number was determined from 194 to 297 ml of 0.1 M NaOH per 1 kg of edible fraction. The amount of anthocyanins was determined at 4–686 mg cyanidin-3-rutinoside/kg and total phenolic compounds at 0.91–1.47 g gallic acid/kg. All data are based on fresh fruit weight.
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Extraction of bioactive substances from the pomace of red grapes
Jandrtová, Sabina ; Pořízka, Jaromír (referee) ; Vespalcová, Milena (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the research of chosen chemical characteristics in juice and in extracts of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.). The theoretical part is divided into three parts. In the first part is described the botanical characteristic of grapevine, then its origin, morphology, chemical composition, species and uses. In the second part are characterized anthocyanin pigments, their occurrence and attributes. There are described methods of the investigation. In the third part are described extractions. The experimental part illustrates extractions of the pomace. The purpose of these extractions is to find out the total amount of anthocyanins and phenolics in the pomace, and which solvent gives the highest yield. Then the chemical characteristics, such as total and soluble solids, pH, the amount of titratable acids, reducing carbohydrates, phenolics and anthocyanins, are described in this section. All determinations are executed and results are compared among grapevine juice and two species (Cabernet Sauvignon and Zweigeltrebe). The most suitable solvent is selected a mixture of water and ethanol in a ratio 50:50. In the most effective hours are determined the chemical characteristics. The titratable acids are expressed as the amount of the tartaric acid. The amount of phenolics is expressed as gallic acid and the amount of anthocyanins as malvidin-3-glucoside.
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Bioactive substances contained in elderberry pomace
Šimšová, Veronika ; Diviš, Pavel (referee) ; Vespalcová, Milena (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the determination of selected chemical characteristics in the elderberry juice, compote and in the extracts of elderberry marc. The theoretical part describes the botanical characteristics of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) including its occurrence, the possibility of utilization of individual parts of the plant in the food industry and in the healing therapies and chemical composition of the berries. The biggest attention is given to the bioactive compounds contained in these fruits. The second chapter deals with the dry matter and the methods of its determination. The last chapter of the theoretical part describes vitamin C, its importance for the human organism and manual methods for determination of vitamin C. Among the selected chemical characteristics, set out in the experimental part, was the determination of reducing sugars by gravimetric method and Berthrand method, titratable acids, total anthocyanins by pH-differential method, total phenolic compounds by the Folin-Ciocalteu method and determination of the dry matter by drying and refractometric method. Analyzes have proven that extracts made of elderberry marc under suitable conditions have, in most cases, chemical characteristics comparable to the elderberry juice and compote. However, extracts are much better source of anthocyanic and phenolic compounds than juice and compote.
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Chemical characteristics of fruit Mirabelle plum
Lukšová, Leona ; Pořízka, Jaromír (referee) ; Vespalcová, Milena (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with chemical and physical analysis of dried, lyophilized and stewed fruit, specially Mirabelle de Nancy. Theoretical part is devoted to the origin, the economic importance of plums, the botanical classification of Mirabelle de Nancy and other subspecies belonging to the genus Prunus. Subsequently the most economical method of preserving food called lyophilization is described. Part of this work is also the theme of raw food and description of biologically active substances contained in this fruit. In the experimental part, these characteristics of Mirabelle de Nancy were analyzed: total solids, soluble solids, determination of reducing sugars, titratable acidity, phenolic substances and ascorbic acid. It has been found that the lyophilized friut contains 16,8 wt. % of reducing sugars which is less than dried fruit with a value of 18,0; wt. %. It also contains less titratable acids with a value of 59,7 mmol/l versus 72,7 mmol/l in dried fruit.
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Determination of basic chemical characteristics of blackberry pulp
Pilátová, Anna ; Diviš, Pavel (referee) ; Vespalcová, Milena (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with determination of selected chemical characteristics of juice, pulp and extract prepared from blackberry of two species, from The Czech Republic and Ukraine. The theoretical part contains the botanical characteristics of blackberry, the content of active substances and possibilities of use of blackberries in the food industry. The following chapters focus on the description of phenolic substances and the determination of pH and titration acidity of fruit juices by manual methods. In the experimental part, two extraction solvents were first compared for extraction of anthocyanins from blackberry moldings. Furthermore, the selected chemical and physical properties of extracts, juice and pulp from blackberries were determined. The analysis was carried out for blackberries from the Czech Republic and Ukraine. A 1 : 1 mixture of distilled water and ethanol was a better extraction solvent for the content of anthocyanins. After 14 hours of maceration 150.4 mg of anthocyanins was obtained from 100,0 g of blackberry moldings Extract from blackberry moldings has been determined to have a much higher concentration of anthocyanins than juice and pulp. The extract of Ukrainian blackberries contained 197.4 mg CGEdm-3 and extract of Czech blackberries 150.4 mg CGEdm-3. Also phenolic substances had the highest concentration in extracts. Ukrainian blackberries contained 3501.9 mg GAEdm-3 and Czech blackberries contained 3256.1 mg GAEdm-3.
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The effect of water stress on the content of monosaccharides in potato tubers
Podhorecká, Klára ; Orsák, Matyáš (advisor) ; Hnilička, František (referee)
Bachelor thesis is focused on monitoring of influence on selected metabolites, especially monosaccharides. The first part is devoted to short characterization of potatoes, therefore the importance of this crop, morphology, cultivation and also are described demands of potatoes on environment and nutrition.
In the next section is detailed discussed problems of the chemical composition of tubers with a focusing on carbohydrates. Potatoes are globally consumed and are popular source of carbohydrates. Potatoes are rich in vitamins also, especially in vitamin C, B3 and B6. Potatoes contain a high content of minerals, especially potassium and magnesium, too. As another substances are in potatoes colorants, antioxidants, phenolic and related substances, proteins, and small amount of lipids. It is noted that proteins of the potato tuber are ranked among nutritionally valuable proteins of vegetable origin. Among this proteins is ranked Patatin, which is considered to be a major reserve protein and it is placed in the vacuoles. Substances, which has a negative effect on the human body are called Glycoalkaloids the opposite. Glykoalkaloids are synthesized by plants of the family Solanaceae. The most significant substances in potatoes are alfa-solanine and alfa-chaconine. Value of tubers is primarily determined by their chemical composition, which forms food and raw materials. The contents of sugars in the tubers are relatively low (0,5 % of the original mass), and even though their contents are important both in aspect of manufacturing and in sensory aspect. The main reducing monosaccharides are ranked glucose and fructose, typically with a concentration of 0,15 - 1,5 %. The sugar content significantly affects internal and external quality characteristics especially fried products. Several studies confirm that the accumulation of carbohydrates might help resist extreme stress conditions, especially low temperatures, salinity and water deficiency.
In the next chapter is created summary of stress conditions effects on plants with focusing on potatoes. In plants we can talk about stress, if variability of negative environmental factors exceeds a certain limit. The main theme and also the most limiting factor is deficiency of water in other words water stress. Also were mentioned other factors abiotic and biotic factors marginally.
By effects of stress reaction is created a specific level of adaptive skills. Temporarily it can lead to acclimatization, which increasing the resistance to abiotic stressors. Most of plants are trying to establish the tolerance to stress. In this Chapter were also described changes during storage and during heat treatments of potato, which leads to an undesirable darkening of the tubers. Excessive levels of reducing sugars cause unacceptable browning of fried products.
In the last chapter is described selected methods of determining carbohydrates. These methods are based on reducing properties of sugars, on their condensing reactions by color, measurement of optical activity, measurement of refractive index, separation methods and others.
The methodic of work clarifies the determination of reducing monosaccharides (glucose, fructose), sucrose by the high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in four selected varieties of potatoes from harvest of 2015.
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