Impact of freezing on flavonoids/radical-scavenging activity of two onion varieties

Carina Pinho, M. Teresa Soares, Isabel F. Almeida, Ana A.R.M. Aguiar, Catarina Mansilha and Isabel M.P.L.V.O. Ferreira
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Carina Pinho: LAQV-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Bromatology and Hidrology,
M. Teresa Soares: LAQV-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Bromatology and Hidrology,
Isabel F. Almeida: Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy and
Ana A.R.M. Aguiar: Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings, Faculty of Science, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Catarina Mansilha: Environmental Health Department, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Porto, Portugal; 5LAQV-REQUIMTE, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Isabel M.P.L.V.O. Ferreira: LAQV-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Bromatology and Hidrology,

Czech Journal of Food Sciences, 2015, vol. 33, issue 4, 340-345

Abstract: Flavonols, anthocyanins, and radical-scavenging activity of two Portuguese onion cultivars (Branca da Póvoa, white; and Vermelha da Póvoa, red) were evaluated simulating domestic freezing conditions (-18°C). Frozen portions of onions with different periods of domestic storage at ambient temperature presented increased flavonoid content when compared with the respective composition before freezing. No significant differences were observed on radical-scavenging activity. Domestic freezing of onion portions extended its shelf life. Thus, domestic freezing can be a good alternative to prevent the loss of unused fresh onions, preserving its antioxidant capacity, since frozen onions can be a useful natural antioxidant source.

Keywords: Allium cepa L.; anthocyanins; flavonols; domestic storage; frozen onions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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