Synthesis of Pyrodextrins and Enzymatically Resistant Maltodextrins from Makal (Xanthosoma yucatenensis) Starch.

Research background: Enzymatically resistant maltodextrins (ERM) are a resistant starch type 4, synthesized from native starch. They are obtained by the sequential application of two processes: pyrodextrinization, which produces pyrodextrins, and enzymatic hydrolysis, which produces ERM. In these processes atypical bonds are formed that confer pyrodextrins and ERM similar properties to dietary fiber, such as resistance to digestion. The aim of this work is to determine and evaluate some physicochemical properties of pyrodextrins and ERM obtained from native starch isolated from makal (Xanthosoma yucatanense) tubers. Experimental approach: Pyrodextrinization and complementary hydrolysis were conducted using factorial designs. For pyrodextrinization, factors and their levels were (m(starch):V(HCl))=80:1 and 160:1 (c(HCl)=2.2 M), temperature 90 and 110 °C and reaction time 1 and 3 h, and for CH, α-amylase per pyrodextrin volume fractions 0.5 and 1 µL/mL and reaction time 10 and 30 min. The physicochemical profile included determination of resistant starch content, estimation of color change (ΔE), microscopy and determination of dextrose equivalents (DE). Results and conclusions: According to the factorial design, the best treatment conditions for pyrodextrinization were: (m(starch):V(HCl))=160:1, 90 °C and 3 h, since they resulted in the highest resistant starch content (84.73 %) and the lowest ΔE (3.742). Due to the low DE (13.89 %), increased amount of resistant starch (90.73 %) and low ΔE (4.24) in the resulting ERM, complementary hydrolysis with α-amylase per pyrodextrin volume fraction 0.5 µL/mL and hydrolysis time 10 min was selected as the best treatment. Novelty and scientific contribution: The results show that the pyrodextrins and ERM obtained from makal can be used as ingredients for the development of functional foods, due to their high content of indigestible material and low degree of browning.

Development of Low Glycemic Index Pancakes Formulated with Canary Seed (Phalaris Canariensis) Flour.

Consumers prefer food products that, in addition to nutritional properties, also have effects beneficial to health. Non-conventional food plants such as canary seed (Phalaris canariensis) constitute an alternative in the food industry due to nutritional properties, chemical, and bioactive potential. The aim of this research was to develop pancake formulations with the inclusion of canary seed flour to evaluate their proximate composition, overall score, taste and texture sensory acceptability, and glycemic index. Pancakes based on whole-wheat flour mixed with canary seed flour were developed at four substitution levels (control 0, 10, 30, and 50%). The formulations exhibited attractive nutritional properties, mainly due to the levels of protein (~ 8.7%), minerals (~ 5.1%), and total dietary fiber (4.7-5.9%). The overall score and taste showed a statistical difference (p < 0.05) between the formulations. The flours with 10 and 30% showed high sensory acceptability with scores of 6.22 and 6.67 respect to 7-point hedonic scale, between the categories "I like it" and "I like it a lot". All formulations presented a low glycemic index (34-39%) that was significantly influenced (p < 0.05) as the level of substitution increased. The findings represent a new approach to the use of canary seed in the development of healthy food products.

Films properties of QPM corn starch with Delonix regia seed galactomannan as an edible coating material.

Plant-based polysaccharides are considered a good alternative for obtaining edible films and coatings. In this research the objective was to determine the physicochemical characteristics of corn starch obtained from QPM Sac-Beh (SBCS) and Delonix regia galactomannan (DRG) and use them to produce films. Films were elaborated from 1 %(w/v) film-forming solutions (FFS) with SBCS:DRG 1:0, 1:1, and 0:1 ratio. Some films were prepared with glycerol 0.4 %(w/v) and vanillin 0.1 %(w/v). SBCS and DRG were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. SBCS presented low crystallinity which agrees with a low gelatinization ΔH observed. The SBCS:DRG 1:0 FFS without glycerol did not form films; however, DRG addition allows film formation. It was also found that glycerol addition reduced tensile strength to 10.3 MPa, from 41.3 MPa. The lowest water vapor permeability was found in films with 1:1 SBCS:DRG and 0.1 %(w/v) vanillin. This formulation was used to coat D'Anjou pears. This coating conserved the pears' color for 24 days while the control ones started to get a brown color on day 6. Based on the results obtained, FFS elaborated with 1:1 SBCS:DRG and 0.1 %(w/v) vanillin had potential use as edible film material for coating on climacteric fruits preservation.

De la investigación de moléculas fito-bioactivas a la producción industrial, el eslabón faltante es el potencial productivo / From the research of phyto-bioactive molecules to industrial production, the missing link is the productive potential

Objective: Estimate the agronomic area susceptible to the cultivation of V. unguiculata in the Mexican territory to support the establishment of a future agroindustry oriented towards obtaining protein hydrolysates with bioactivity obtained from V. unguiculata.Methods: For the determination of areas with agroclimatic aptitude, three fundamental aspects were considered, which are the following: determination of the agroecological requirements; obtaining spatial information and finally data processing. For the latter, the free license QGIS 3.6.0 Noosa software was used.Results-Discussion: Based on what was found with the data processing, it is clear that most areas of the country have optimal soil conditions, altitudes and hours of light per year; but this is not the case of the average annual temperature and the average annual rainfall required to cultivate Vigna; this areas are localized in the tropical and subtropical areas of the country.Conclusions: More than thirteen million hectares susceptible to being cultivated with V. unguiculata where detected in Mexico. Cultivation in a fraction of this enormous extension could provide raw material to obtain protein hydrolysates with bioactivity required for a future industrial activity.(AU)

Objetivo: Estimar el área agronómica susceptible al cultivo de V. unguiculata en el territorio mexicano para apoyar el establecimiento de una futura agroindustria orientada en la obtención de hidrolizados proteínicos con bioactividad obtenidos de la misma V. unguiculata.Método: Para la determinación de áreas con aptitud agroclimática se consideraron tres aspectos fundamentales que son los siguientes: determinación de los requerimientos agroecológicos; obtención de información espacial y finalmente el procesamiento de los datos. Para esto último se utilizó el software QGIS 3.6.0 Noosa de licencia libre.Resultados: Con base en lo planteado con el procesamiento de datos se observó que en la mayor parte del país se tienen condiciones óptimas de suelo, altitudes y horas luz por año, no así en el caso de la temperatura media anual y la precipitación media anual que están más localizadas en las áreas tropicales y subtropicales del país.Conclusiones: Se detectaron más de trece millones de hectáreas susceptibles de ser cultivadas con V. unguiculata en México. El cultivo en una fracción de esta enorme extensión, puede aportar materia prima para la obtención de hidrolizados proteínicos con bioactividad requeridos por una futura actividad industria.(AU)

Evaluación del efecto hipoglucemiante de una fracción peptídica de las semillas de chía (Salvia hispanica L) en ratas macho Wistar inducidas con aloxano / Evaluation of the hypoglycemic effect of a peptide fraction of chia seeds (Salvia hispánica L) in male Wistar rats induced with alloxan

Introducción: se han realizado investigaciones sobre la diabetes con péptidos de diferentes fuentes alimentarias en animales experimentales para aplicarse después en los seres humanos. Objetivo: la finalidad de este trabajo fue evaluar en ratas el efecto hipoglucemiante de una fracción peptídica de chía obtenida por hidrólisis enzimática. Materiales y métodos: de la harina de chía se obtuvo una fracción rica en proteína que fue hidrolizada con pepsina-pancreatina, generándose una fracción peptídica (> 10 kDa) por ultrafiltración. Se utilizaron cinco grupos de ratas (uno de normoglucémicas y cuatro de diabetizadas con aloxano). Se realizó una curva de tolerancia a la sacarosa, proporcionándoles el disacárido antes de la medición. La sangre se tomó de la punta de la cola a los 0, 30, 60, 90 y 120 minutos. Resultados: el contenido proteico de la harina fue del 49,51 %. La fracción peptídica (> 10 kDa) presentó un 91 % de proteína; de esta se suministró una dosis de 50 mg/kg que demostró una tendencia a la disminución de la glucosa sanguínea en la primera hora, aunque no se encontró significancia entre el blanco y las dosis evaluadas. No hubo disminución de la absorción de glucosa frente al fármaco de referencia. A los 120 min del periodo postprandial no se encontraron diferencias entre las dosis, el blanco y la acarbosa, lo que denota un retorno al estado basal. Los valores en las ratas diabetizadas fueron opuestos a los de la acarbosa, por lo que no existió relación entre el mecanismo de acción del fármaco con el efecto analizado. Conclusión: las fracciones peptídicas de chía de > 10 kDa no presentaron efecto hipoglucemiante con la dosis única suministrada. (AU)

Introduction: diabetes research with peptides from foods has been conducted in animal experiments to be later applied to humans. Objective: the main purpose of this work was to evaluate in rats the hypoglycemic effect of a peptide fraction of chia seeds derived by enzymatic hydrolysis. Materials and methods: from chia flour a protein-rich fraction was obtained, which was hydrolyzed with pepsin-pancreatin system enzymes to yield a peptide fraction (> 10 kDa) by ultrafiltration. Five rat groups (one normoglycemic and four diabetized with alloxan) were used. A sucrose tolerance curve was performed, providing the disaccharide before measurement. Blood was taken from the tip of the tail at 0 (before sugar), 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes. Results: the protein content of chia flour was 49.51 %. The peptide fraction (> 10 kDa) had 91 % of protein. A dose of 50 mg/kg showed in rats a tendency to decrease blood glucose within the first hour, but no significance was found between the target and the doses evaluated. There was no decrease in glucose absorption vs. the reference drug. At 120 min postprandial, no differences were found between doses, water, and acarbose, showing a return to the baseline status. The tolerance curve in diabetic rats was opposite to that of acarbose, so there was no relationship between the drug's mechanism of action and this analyzed effect. Conclusion: the peptide fraction of chia of > 10 kDa showed no hypoglycemic effect at the single dose that was administered. (AU)

[Evaluation of the hypoglycemic effect of a peptide fraction of chia seeds (Salvia hispánica L.) in male Wistar rats induced with alloxan]. / Evaluación del efecto hipoglucemiante de una fracción peptídica de las semillas de chía (Salvia hispanica L.) en ratas macho Wistar inducidas con aloxano.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: diabetes research with peptides from foods has been conducted in animal experiments to be later applied to humans. Objective: the main purpose of this work was to evaluate in rats the hypoglycemic effect of a peptide fraction of chia seeds derived by enzymatic hydrolysis. Materials and methods: from chia flour a protein-rich fraction was obtained, which was hydrolyzed with pepsin-pancreatin system enzymes to yield a peptide fraction (> 10 kDa) by ultrafiltration. Five rat groups (one normoglycemic and four diabetized with alloxan) were used. A sucrose tolerance curve was performed, providing the disaccharide before measurement. Blood was taken from the tip of the tail at 0 (before sugar), 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes. Results: the protein content of chia flour was 49.51 %. The peptide fraction (> 10 kDa) had 91 % of protein. A dose of 50 mg/kg showed in rats a tendency to decrease blood glucose within the first hour, but no significance was found between the target and the doses evaluated. There was no decrease in glucose absorption vs. the reference drug. At 120 min postprandial, no differences were found between doses, water, and acarbose, showing a return to the baseline status. The tolerance curve in diabetic rats was opposite to that of acarbose, so there was no relationship between the drug's mechanism of action and this analyzed effect. Conclusion: the peptide fraction of chia of > 10 kDa showed no hypoglycemic effect at the single dose that was administered.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Introducción: se han realizado investigaciones sobre la diabetes con péptidos de diferentes fuentes alimentarias en animales experimentales para aplicarse después en los seres humanos. Objetivo: la finalidad de este trabajo fue evaluar en ratas el efecto hipoglucemiante de una fracción peptídica de chía obtenida por hidrólisis enzimática. Materiales y métodos: de la harina de chía se obtuvo una fracción rica en proteína que fue hidrolizada con pepsina-pancreatina, generándose una fracción peptídica (> 10 kDa) por ultrafiltración. Se utilizaron cinco grupos de ratas (uno de normoglucémicas y cuatro de diabetizadas con aloxano). Se realizó una curva de tolerancia a la sacarosa, proporcionándoles el disacárido antes de la medición. La sangre se tomó de la punta de la cola a los 0, 30, 60, 90 y 120 minutos. Resultados: el contenido proteico de la harina fue del 49,51 %. La fracción peptídica (> 10 kDa) presentó un 91 % de proteína; de esta se suministró una dosis de 50 mg/kg que demostró una tendencia a la disminución de la glucosa sanguínea en la primera hora, aunque no se encontró significancia entre el blanco y las dosis evaluadas. No hubo disminución de la absorción de glucosa frente al fármaco de referencia. A los 120 min del periodo postprandial no se encontraron diferencias entre las dosis, el blanco y la acarbosa, lo que denota un retorno al estado basal. Los valores en las ratas diabetizadas fueron opuestos a los de la acarbosa, por lo que no existió relación entre el mecanismo de acción del fármaco con el efecto analizado. Conclusión: las fracciones peptídicas de chía de > 10 kDa no presentaron efecto hipoglucemiante con la dosis única suministrada.

Enseñanza de la Biotecnología Con o Sin Bioética / Teaching Biotechnology With/Without Bioetics

Introducción y Objetivo: En México una cuarta parte de las universidades que ofrecen estudios en Ingeniería en Biotecnología no incluyen Bioética en su currícula de asignaturas obligatorias. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue encuestar a profesores de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY) para conocer el nivel de importancia que le atribuyen a la enseñanza de la Bioética, así como su opinión sobre la pertinencia de incorporarla como una asignatura obligatoria en la currícula de las licenciaturas, en particular Ingeniería en Biotecnología. Método: Se diseñó una encuesta con 24 ítemes. Los temas fueron: Sección 1. Importancia de la Bioética. Parte medular de la encuesta. Sección 2. Enseñanza de la Bioética. Recomendación puntual. Sección 3. Conocimiento de la Bioética. Se encuestaron a 30 profesores, en Mérida, Yuc. México. Los resultados se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados: El 75% de los entrevistados consideraron importante a la Bioética en el medio profesional; en las actividades de investigación fue importante para más del 70% de los participantes. Los datos revelaron que la Bioética debe incluirse en los programas de licenciatura según el 93% de los profesores y para el caso de estudios de posgrado la necesidad de su inclusión es del 64%. Conclusiones: La Bioética debe ser incluida en la currícula de asignaturas obligatorias de licenciatura, sobre todo en Ingeniería en Biotecnología, dado que es importante para el desempeño profesional y buen juicio de los alumnos graduados.(AU)

Introduction and Objective: In Mexico, one fourth of the universities that offer studies in “Engineering in Biotechnology” do not include Bioethics in their curriculum of compulsory subjects. The objective of this work was to survey professors from the Autonomous University of Yucatan (UADY) to know the level of importance they attribute to the teaching of Bioethics, as well as their opinion on the relevance of incorporating it as a compulsory subject in the curriculum of the degrees, in particular Engineering in Biotechnology. Material and Methods: A survey with 24 items was designed. The topics were: Section 1. Importance of Bioethics. Core part of the survey. Section 2. Teaching Bioethics. Punctual recommendation. Section 3. Knowledge of Bioethics. Thirty teachers were included in the survey in Mérida, Yuc. Mexico. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Seventy five percent of the interviewees considered Bioethics important in the professional activity; in the research activities it was important for more than 70% of the participants. The data revealed that Bioethics should be included in the undergraduate programs according to 93% of the professors and in the case of postgraduate studies the need for its inclusion is 64%. Findings: Bioethics must be included in the curriculum of compulsory undergraduate educational programs, especially in “Engineering in Biotechnology”, since it is important for the professional performance and good judgment of graduate students.(AU)

A Cecropia peltata ethanolic extract reduces insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis in rats fed a high-fat diet.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Cecropia peltata L. (CP) leaves have been used in Latin American traditional medicine by its purported hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the metabolic effects of an ethanolic extract of CP leaves in rats fed a high-fat diet and 10% of sugar in water (HFD). METHODS: Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: group 1 was fed a control diet; groups 2, 3 and 4 were fed a HFD. In addition, group 3 was co-administered with 10 mg/kg/day of CP extract (HFD + CP) and group 4 with a solution of 5 mg/kg/day metformin (HFD + M) for 90 days. RESULTS: Body weight gain and serum triglycerides were significantly decreased in the HFD + CP group compared with the HFD and HFD + M groups. Glucose tolerance increased in the HFD + CP compared with the HFD group. Administration with CP extract reduced adipose tissue lipolysis and lipid accumulation in liver of HFD + CP rats with respect to HFD and HFD + M groups. Histological examinations showed that the area of the adipocytes in WAT and the area of lipid vesicles in BAT were significantly smaller in the HFD + CP group than in the HFD and HFD + M groups. CONCLUSION: Administration of a CP extract prevented glucose intolerance and hepatic lipid accumulation in rats fed a HFD in association with reduced adipocyte hypertrophy, demonstrating potential antidiabetic properties.

Efecto anticancerígeno del almidón modificado de banano (Musa cavendish AAA) en ratas con 1.2-dimetilhidrazina / Anticancer effect of modified banana (Musa cavendish AAA) starch in rats with 1.2-dimethylhydrazine

Introducción: el almidón resistente (AR) no se digiere completamente en el intestino humano sino que se fermenta en colon; disminuye el pH intestinal, ya que se producen ácidos grasos de cadena corta, interviniendo de manera benéfica en el tratamiento preventivo y curativo del cáncer de colon rectal. La pirodextrinización y la hidrólisis enzimática son modificaciones al almidón nativo (AN) que pueden incrementar la cantidad de AR. Objetivo: el objetivo de este proyecto fue evaluar los efectos del almidón nativo de M. cavendish AAA y de los almidones modificados química y enzimáticamente sobre diversos marcadores tumorales en ratas. Métodos: se realizaron modificaciones (química y enzimática) del AN del banano M. cavendish AAA y se evaluaron en ratas tratadas con 1,2-DMH. Se utilizaron 25 ratas Sprague Dawley machos divididas en cinco grupos experimentales: CP, CN, AN, PI y MER. Durante 4 semanas recibieron la dieta experimental asignada a cada grupo. Los grupos CP, AN, PI y MER recibieron 2 inyecciones s.c. (subcutáneas) semanales de 1,2-DMH (40 mg/kg) (semanas 3 y 4). En las heces se evaluaron el pH, la enzima ß-glucuronidasa y los ácidos grasos de cadena corta, y se realizó un estudio histopatológico del ciego y el colon para detectar lesiones microscópicas. Resultados: la actividad de ß-glucuronidasa disminuyó (p < 0,05) para los grupos AN, PI y MER en comparación con el CP. La mayor proporción de ácido butírico se observó en el AN (p < 0,05) frente al CN. El 60 % de las enteritis fueron de grado severo en el CP, mientras que en los grupos experimentales fueron de 40 %. Conclusiones: los gránulos de almidón nativo resistieron la pirodextrinización pero el tratamiento con a-amilasa rompió la estructura del gránulo de pirodextrina. De acuerdo a los tratamientos suministrados a las ratas, conforme mayor es la cantidad de AR presente en la dieta (AN), las células neoplásicas no avanzan más allá de la membrana basal, sugiriendo un posible efecto protector o anticancerígeno celular

Introduction: resistant starch (RS) is not completely digested in the human intestine but is fermented in the colon; intestinal pH decreases as short-chain fatty acids are produced. This is beneficial for health, and for preventing and treating rectal colon cancer. Pyrodextrinization and enzymatic hydrolysis are modifications to native starch (NS) that may increase the amount of RS. Objective: the objective of this project was to evaluate the effects of M. cavendish AAA native and both chemically and enzymatically modified starches on tumor markers in rats. Methods: modifications (chemical and enzymatic) were made to M. cavendish AAA NS, and were evaluated in rats with 1,2-DMH. Male Sprague Dawley rats (25) were used, divided into five experimental groups: PC, NC, NS, PI, and ERM. During 4 weeks they received the experimental diet assigned to each group. The PC, NS, PI and ERM groups received 2 weekly s.c. (subcutaneous) injections of 1,2-DMH (40 mg/kg) (third and fourth week). In feces, pH, ß-glucuronidase enzyme, and short-chain fatty acids were evaluated, and a histopathological study was performed of the intestine to detect microscopic lesions. Results: the activity of ß-glucuronidase decreased (p < 0.05) for NS, PI and ERM vs. PC. The highest proportion of butyric acid was observed in the NS (p < 0.05) vs. NC group. Sixty percent of enteritides were severe in grade in the PC group, and 40 % in the experimental groups. Conclusions: native starch granules resisted pyrodextrinization, but treatment with a-amylase broke the structure of the pyrodextrin granule. According to the treatments given to the rats, as the amount of RS present in the diet increases (NS), the neoplastic cells do not advance beyond the basement membrane, suggesting a possible cell-protective or anticancer effect

[Anticancer effect of modified banana (Musa cavendish AAA) starch in rats with 1.2-dimethylhydrazine]. / Efecto anticancerígeno del almidón modificado de banano (Musa cavendish AAA) en ratas con 1,2-dimetilhidrazina.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: resistant starch (RS) is not completely digested in the human intestine but is fermented in the colon; intestinal pH decreases as short-chain fatty acids are produced. This is beneficial for health, and for preventing and treating rectal colon cancer. Pyrodextrinization and enzymatic hydrolysis are modifications to native starch (NS) that may increase the amount of RS. Objective: the objective of this project was to evaluate the effects of M. cavendish AAA native and both chemically and enzymatically modified starches on tumor markers in rats. Methods: modifications (chemical and enzymatic) were made to M. cavendish AAA NS, and were evaluated in rats with 1,2-DMH. Male Sprague Dawley rats (25) were used, divided into five experimental groups: PC, NC, NS, PI, and ERM. During 4 weeks they received the experimental diet assigned to each group. The PC, NS, PI and ERM groups received 2 weekly s.c. (subcutaneous) injections of 1,2-DMH (40 mg/kg) (third and fourth week). In feces, pH, ß-glucuronidase enzyme, and short-chain fatty acids were evaluated, and a histopathological study was performed of the intestine to detect microscopic lesions. Results: the activity of ß-glucuronidase decreased (p < 0.05) for NS, PI and ERM vs. PC. The highest proportion of butyric acid was observed in the NS (p < 0.05) vs. NC group. Sixty percent of enteritides were severe in grade in the PC group, and 40 % in the experimental groups. Conclusions: native starch granules resisted pyrodextrinization, but treatment with α-amylase broke the structure of the pyrodextrin granule. According to the treatments given to the rats, as the amount of RS present in the diet increases (NS), the neoplastic cells do not advance beyond the basement membrane, suggesting a possible cell-protective or anticancer effect.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Introducción: el almidón resistente (AR) no se digiere completamente en el intestino humano sino que se fermenta en colon; disminuye el pH intestinal, ya que se producen ácidos grasos de cadena corta, interviniendo de manera benéfica en el tratamiento preventivo y curativo del cáncer de colon rectal. La pirodextrinización y la hidrólisis enzimática son modificaciones al almidón nativo (AN) que pueden incrementar la cantidad de AR. Objetivo: el objetivo de este proyecto fue evaluar los efectos del almidón nativo de M. cavendish AAA y de los almidones modificados química y enzimáticamente sobre diversos marcadores tumorales en ratas. Métodos: se realizaron modificaciones (química y enzimática) del AN del banano M. cavendish AAA y se evaluaron en ratas tratadas con 1,2-DMH. Se utilizaron 25 ratas Sprague Dawley machos divididas en cinco grupos experimentales: CP, CN, AN, PI y MER. Durante 4 semanas recibieron la dieta experimental asignada a cada grupo. Los grupos CP, AN, PI y MER recibieron 2 inyecciones s.c. (subcutáneas) semanales de 1,2-DMH (40 mg/kg) (semanas 3 y 4). En las heces se evaluaron el pH, la enzima ß-glucuronidasa y los ácidos grasos de cadena corta, y se realizó un estudio histopatológico del ciego y el colon para detectar lesiones microscópicas. Resultados: la actividad de ß-glucuronidasa disminuyó (p < 0,05) para los grupos AN, PI y MER en comparación con el CP. La mayor proporción de ácido butírico se observó en el AN (p < 0,05) frente al CN. El 60 % de las enteritis fueron de grado severo en el CP, mientras que en los grupos experimentales fueron de 40 %. Conclusiones: los gránulos de almidón nativo resistieron la pirodextrinización pero el tratamiento con α-amilasa rompió la estructura del gránulo de pirodextrina. De acuerdo a los tratamientos suministrados a las ratas, conforme mayor es la cantidad de AR presente en la dieta (AN), las células neoplásicas no avanzan más allá de la membrana basal, sugiriendo un posible efecto protector o anticancerígeno celular.

[Wound healing effect of peptide fractions from Phaseolus lunatus proteins by enzymatic hydrolysis]. / Efecto cicatrizante de fracciones peptídicas derivadas de la hidrólisis enzimática de proteínas de Phaseolus lunatus.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: protein hydrolysates from plant seeds are a source of bioactive peptides. However, no studies on wound healing activity have been published. Objective: to evaluate the healing effect in vivo (in mice) of enzymatic hydrolysates of Phaseolus lunatus using pepsin, pancreatin, the pepsin-pancreatin sequential system and the peptide fractions of each hydrolysate, greater and less than 10 kDa. Methods: the wound healing tests were performed on mice divided in groups of five mice per treatment. The wounds were monitored with a stereomicroscope (Stemi™ DV4), measuring the area with photographs on days 0, 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10. The time elapsed from the formation of each wound to 80% reduction of its area was calculated. Finally, the fraction or hydrolysate amino acid residues that showed greater wound healing activity were identified by HPLC chromatography (Agilent 1100 series). Results: the wounds treated with pancreatin hydrolysate (PanH) and with its fraction greater than 10 kDa (PanF1) showed 80% of healing at 2.86 and 3.03 days, respectively, while this occurred using the control at 5.04 days. These represented the greatest wound healing activity of all the treatments. The analysis of the amino acids determined an important presence of hydrophobic and basic residues that contributed significantly to wound healing. Conclusion: the PanH hydrolysate, obtained from the protein concentrate of Phaseolus lunatus, and its fraction greater than 10 kDa could be used to encourage wound healing.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Introducción: los hidrolizados de proteína de semillas de plantas son una fuente de péptidos bioactivos. Sin embargo, no se han publicado estudios sobre la actividad cicatrizante de heridas. Objetivo: evaluar el efecto cicatrizante in vivo (en ratones) de hidrolizados enzimáticos de Phaseolus lunatus empleando pepsina, pancreatina, el sistema secuencial pepsina-pancreatina y las fracciones peptídicas de cada hidrolizado, mayores y menores de 10 kDa. Métodos: las pruebas de cicatrización se realizaron en ratones divididos en grupos de cinco ratones por tratamiento. Las heridas se observaron en un estereomicroscopio (Stemi™ DV4), midiendo el área con fotografías los días 0, 1, 3, 6, 8 y 10. Se calculó el tiempo transcurrido desde la formación de cada herida hasta el 80% de reducción de su área. Por último, los residuos aminoacídicos de la fracción o hidrolizado que mostró mayor actividad cicatrizante fueron identificados por cromatografía HPLC (Agilent 1100 series). Resultados: las heridas tratadas con hidrolizado de pancreatina (PanH) y su fracción mayor de 10 kDa (PanF1) mostraron un avance del 80% de cicatrización a los 2,86 y 3,03 días, respectivamente, mientras que con el control fueron 5,04 días. Estos representaron la mayor actividad cicatrizante de todos los tratamientos. El análisis de aminoácidos determinó una presencia importante de residuos hidrofóbicos y básicos que contribuyeron de manera notable a la cicatrización de heridas. Conclusión: el hidrolizado PanH, obtenido del concentrado proteico de Phaseolus lunatus, y su fracción mayor de 10 kDa podrían ser usados para favorecer la cicatrización de heridas.

Efecto cicatrizante de fracciones peptídicas derivadas de la hidrólisis enzimática de proteínas de Phaseolus lunatus / Wound healing effect of peptide fractions from Phaseolus lunatus proteins by enzymatic hydrolysis

Introducción: los hidrolizados de proteína de semillas de plantas son una fuente de péptidos bioactivos. Sin embargo, no se han publicado estudios sobre la actividad cicatrizante de heridas. Objetivo: evaluar el efecto cicatrizante in vivo (en ratones) de hidrolizados enzimáticos de Phaseolus lunatus empleando pepsina, pancreatina, el sistema secuencial pepsina-pancreatina y las fracciones peptídicas de cada hidrolizado, mayores y menores de 10 kDa. Métodos: las pruebas de cicatrización se realizaron en ratones divididos en grupos de cinco ratones por tratamiento. Las heridas se observaron en un estereomicroscopio (Stemi(TM) DV4), midiendo el área con fotografías los días 0, 1, 3, 6, 8 y 10. Se calculó el tiempo transcurrido desde la formación de cada herida hasta el 80% de reducción de su área. Por último, los residuos aminoacídicos de la fracción o hidrolizado que mostró mayor actividad cicatrizante fueron identifi cados por cromatografía HPLC (Agilent 1100 series). Resultados: las heridas tratadas con hidrolizado de pancreatina (PanH) y su fracción mayor de 10 kDa (PanF1) mostraron un avance del 80% de cicatrización a los 2,86 y 3,03 días, respectivamente, mientras que con el control fueron 5,04 días. Estos representaron la mayor actividad cicatrizante de todos los tratamientos. El análisis de aminoácidos determinó una presencia importante de residuos hidrofóbicos y básicos que contribuyeron de manera notable a la cicatrización de heridas. Conclusión: el hidrolizado PanH, obtenido del concentrado proteico de Phaseolus lunatus, y su fracción mayor de 10 kDa podrían ser usados para favorecer la cicatrización de heridas

Introduction: protein hydrolysates from plant seeds are a source of bioactive peptides. However, no studies on wound healing activity have been published. Objective: to evaluate the healing effect in vivo (in mice) of enzymatic hydrolysates of Phaseolus lunatus using pepsin, pancreatin, the pepsin-pancreatin sequential system and the peptide fractions of each hydrolysate, greater and less than 10 kDa. Methods: the wound healing tests were performed on mice divided in groups of fi ve mice per treatment. The wounds were monitored with a stereomicroscope (Stemi(TM) DV4), measuring the area with photographs on days 0, 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10. The time elapsed from the formation of each wound to 80% reduction of its area was calculated. Finally, the fraction or hydrolysate amino acid residues that showed greater wound healing activity were identifi ed by HPLC chromatography (Agilent 1100 series). Results: the wounds treated with pancreatin hydrolysate (PanH) and with its fraction greater than 10 kDa (PanF1) showed 80% of healing at 2.86 and 3.03 days, respectively, while this occurred using the control at 5.04 days. These represented the greatest wound healing activity of all the treatments. The analysis of the amino acids determined an important presence of hydrophobic and basic residues that contributed significantly to wound healing. Conclusion: the PanH hydrolysate, obtained from the protein concentrate of Phaseolus lunatus, and its fraction greater than 10 kDa could be used to encourage wound healing

Protein hydrolysates and ultrafiltered < 1 KDa fractions from Phaseolus lunatus, Phaseolus vulgaris and Mucuna pruriens exhibit antihyperglycemic activity, intestinal glucose absorption and α-glucosidase inhibition with no acute toxicity in rodents.

BACKGROUND: Protein hydrolysates from food plants, such as legumes, have emerged as a new alternative to treat hyperglycemia, an important risk factor contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its complications. The aim of this work was to assess the antihyperglycemic activity and inhibition of α-glucosidase, and intestinal glucose absorption, and acute toxicity of total hydrolysates and < 1 kDa fractions from Phaseolus lunatus L., Phaseolus vulgaris L., and Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC., obtained by hydrolysis with Alcalase®-Flavourzyme® or pepsine-pancreatin enzymatic systems. RESULTS: In vivo results showed that three of six total hydrolysates and four of six < 1 kDa fractions suppressed starch-induced postprandial hyperglycemia (ED50 range between 1.4 and 93 mg kg-1 ). In vitro, total hydrolysates and fractions, particularly from M. pruriens, inhibited carbohydrate intestinal absorption (from 19.2 to 40%), and α-glucosidase activity (IC50 from 0.86 to 75 mg mL-1 ). Finally, none of the hydrolysates and fractions tested did not show any signs of toxicity (LD50 > 5000 mg kg-1 ). CONCLUSION: These results suggest that hydrolysates and < 1 kDa fractions from P. lunatus, P. vulgaris and M. pruriens are suitable candidates to treat or prevent T2DM. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.

[Inhibitory effect of peptide fractions derivatives from chia (Salvia hispanica) hydrolysis against α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes]. / Efecto inhibitorio de fracciones peptídicas derivadas de la hidrólisis de semillas de chía (Salvia hispanica) sobre las enzimas α-amilasa y α-glucosidasa.

INTRODUCTION: biopeptides are amino acid sequences with biological functions about metabolism and carbohydrates absorption. OBJECTIVE: the aim of this study was the evaluation of the inhibitory effect of peptide fractions derivatives of the hydrolysis of Salvia hispanica against α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes to know their activity on the carbohydrates metabolism. MATERIAL AND METHODS: the fraction rich in protein was hydrolyzed by two enzymatic systems: Alcalase®-Flavourzyme® and pepsin-pancreatine. The grade of hydrolysis was determined for the samples. The hydrolyzed samples were centrifuged and the soluble portion was ultra-filtered using different cut membranes. The content of protein was determined for each fraction. An in vitro analysis was made, measuring the percentage of inhibition of the Salvia hispanica fractions against α-amylase and α-glucosidase. RESULTS: the enzymatic system showing the highest grade of hydrolysis (63.53%) was pepsin-pancreatine. From the ultrafiltration, five peptide fractions were obtained: 10 kDa, 5-10 kDa, 3-5 kDa, 1-3 kDa and 1 kDa. The highest protein content was for these fractions: 10 kDa and 5-10 kDa, (0.90 and 0.93 mg/ml, respectively) for pepsin-pancreatine. The inhibition percentages obtained were 85.61% and 79.19% for the 10 kDa and 5-10 kDa fractions, respectively, for the α-amylase enzyme. With respect to the α-glucosidase enzyme, the highest inhibition was for the 10 kDa fraction, with 96.91%. CONCLUSION: the peptide fractions obtained from the chia may increase the natural sources for the preparation of functional foods important for the diabetic patient's diet.

Introducción: los biopéptidos son secuencias aminoacídicas que pueden ejercer funciones biológicas sobre el metabolismo y la absorción de carbohidratos.Objetivo: la finalidad de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto inhibitorio de fracciones peptídicas derivadas de la hidrólisis de Salvia hispanica sobre las enzimas α-amilasa y α-glucosidasa, para comprobar su actividad en el metabolismo glucídico. Material y métodos: se obtuvo una fracción rica en proteína, la cual fue hidrolizada mediante dos sistemas enzimáticos: Alcalasa®-Flavourzima® y pepsina-pancreatina. A las muestras obtenidas se les determinó el grado de hidrólisis. El hidrolizado fue centrifugado y la porción soluble fue ultrafiltrada, utilizando diferentes membranas de corte. A cada fracción se le determinó el contenido de proteína. Se realizó un análisis in vitro midiendo el porcentaje de inhibición de las fracciones de Salvia hispanica sobre α-amilasa y α-glucosidasa.Resultados: el sistema enzimático que presentó el mayor grado de hidrólisis (63,53%) fue la pepsina-pancreatina. De la ultrafiltración se obtuvieron cinco fracciones peptídicas: > 10 kDa, 5-10 kDa, 3-5 kDa, 1-3 kDa y < 1 kDa. El mayor contenido de proteína lo presentaron las fracciones de > 10 kDa y 5-10 kDa (0,90 y 0,93 mg/ml, respectivamente) para pepsina-pancreatina. Los porcentajes de inhibición obtenidos fueron de 85,61% y 79,19% para las fracciones de > 10 kDa y 5-10 kDa, respectivamente para la enzima α-amilasa. Para la enzima α-glucosidasa, el mayor porcentaje de inhibición fue para la fracción de > 10 kDa, con 96,91%.Conclusión: los péptidos obtenidos de la chía podrían incrementar las fuentes naturales para la elaboración de alimentos funcionales importantes para la dieta de pacientes diabéticos.

Efecto inhibitorio de fracciones peptídicas derivadas de la hidrólisis de semillas de chía (salvia hispanica) sobre las enzimas alfa-amilasa y alfa-glucosidasa / Inhibitory effect of peptide fractions derivatives from chia (Salvia hispanica) hydrolysis against alfa-amylase and alfa-glucosidase enzymes

Introducción: los biopéptidos son secuencias aminoacídicas que pueden ejercer funciones biológicas sobre el metabolismo y la absorción de carbohidratos. Objetivo: la finalidad de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto inhibitorio de fracciones peptídicas derivadas de la hidrólisis de Salvia hispanica sobre las enzimas alfa-amilasa y alfa-glucosidasa, para comprobar su actividad en el metabolismo glucídico. Material y métodos: se obtuvo una fracción rica en proteína, la cual fue hidrolizada mediante dos sistemas enzimáticos: Alcalasa(R)-Flavourzima(R) y pepsina-pancreatina. A las muestras obtenidas se les determinó el grado de hidrólisis. El hidrolizado fue centrifugado y la porción soluble fue ultrafiltrada, utilizando diferentes membranas de corte. A cada fracción se le determinó el contenido de proteína. Se realizó un análisis in vitro midiendo el porcentaje de inhibición de las fracciones de Salvia hispanica sobre α-amilasa y α-glucosidasa. Resultados: el sistema enzimático que presentó el mayor grado de hidrólisis (63,53%) fue la pepsina-pancreatina. De la ultrafiltración se obtuvieron cinco fracciones peptídicas: > 10 kDa, 5-10 kDa, 3-5 kDa, 1-3 kDa y < 1 kDa. El mayor contenido de proteína lo presentaron las fracciones de > 10 kDa y 5-10 kDa (0,90 y 0,93 mg/ml, respectivamente) para pepsina-pancreatina. Los porcentajes de inhibición obtenidos fueron de 85,61% y 79,19% para las fracciones de > 10 kDa y 5-10 kDa, respectivamente para la enzima α-amilasa. Para la enzima alfa-glucosidasa, el mayor porcentaje de inhibición fue para la fracción de > 10 kDa, con 96,91%. Conclusión: los péptidos obtenidos de la chía podrían incrementar las fuentes naturales para la elaboración de alimentos funcionales importantes para la dieta de pacientes diabéticos

Introduction: biopeptides are amino acid sequences with biological functions about metabolism and carbohydrates absorption. Objective: the aim of this study was the evaluation of the inhibitory effect of peptide fractions derivatives of the hydrolysis of Salvia hispanica against alfa-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes to know their activity on the carbohydrates metabolism. Material and methods: the fraction rich in protein was hydrolyzed by two enzymatic systems: Alcalase (R)-Flavourzyme(R) and pepsin-pancreatine. The grade of hydrolysis was determined for the samples. The hydrolyzed samples were centrifuged and the soluble portion was ultra-fi ltered using different cut membranes. The content of protein was determined for each fraction. An in vitro analysis was made, measuring the percentage of inhibition of the Salvia hispanica fractions against α-amylase and alfa-glucosidase. Results: the enzymatic system showing the highest grade of hydrolysis (63.53%) was pepsin-pancreatine. From the ultrafi ltration, fi ve peptide fractions were obtained: 10 kDa, 5-10 kDa, 3-5 kDa, 1-3 kDa and 1 kDa. The highest protein content was for these fractions: 10 kDa and 5-10 kDa, (0.90 and 0.93 mg/ml, respectively) for pepsin-pancreatine. The inhibition percentages obtained were 85.61% and 79.19% for the 10 kDa and 5-10 kDa fractions, respectively, for the alfa-amylase enzyme. With respect to the alfa-glucosidase enzyme, the highest inhibition was for the 10 kDa fraction, with 96.91%. Conclusion: the peptide fractions obtained from the chia may increase the natural sources for the preparation of functional foods important for the diabetic patient's diet

Effects of modified banana (Musa cavendish)starch on glycemic control and blood pressure in rats with high sucrose diet.

INTRODUCTION: insulin resistance (IR) is the preliminary stage of diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. These diseases can be controlled through medication, yet the consumption of functional foods (FF) may be one complementary treatment option. Ingredients for these FF could be the pyrodextrin and enzymatically resistant maltodextrin (ERM) obtained from the native starch (NS) of M. cavendishin this study. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the effects of modified banana starch on glycemic control and blood pressure in rats with high sucrose diet (HSD). METHODS: we utilized 25 male Wistar rats 20 of which received a HSD and five were fed a normal diet and purified water (PW) for 12 weeks. At the end of week 8, the rats fed a HSD were divided into four groups: positive control (PC), native starch (NS), pyrodextrin (PI), and enzymatically resistant maltodextrin (ERM). The negative control (NC) comprised the five rats fed PW. We evaluated the glucose tolerance test, blood pressure (BP), insulin levels, total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and triglycerides. RESULTS: differential scanning calorimetry and scanning electron microscopy of the modified starches demonstrated that the pyroconversion treatment did not visibly affect the NS granules, while ERM was modified by the action of α-amylase. Starch treatments reduced glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, and BP in comparison with PC (p < 0.05). Glucose AUC (0-120 min) was also decreased after starch treatments with respect to PC (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: NS and its modified products exerted beneficial effects on glycemic control, lipid metabolism, and BP in obese rats fed a HSD. Although the modified starches presented lower resistance to digestion than NS, their expected properties were maintained.

Effects of modified banana (musa cavendish)starch on glycemic control and blood pressure in rats with high sucrose diet / Efectos del almidón modificado de banano (Musa cavendish AAA) sobre el control glucémico y la presión arterial en ratas con dieta alta en sacarosa

Objective: to evaluate the adequacy of dietary intake and the anthropometric nutritional status of pregnant adolescents in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Materials and methods: forty-two adolescents (13-19 years of age), with single-fetus gestation, assisted in the public prenatal health care units between 2008-2014, participated in the study. Body mass index (BMI) was used to assess the nutritional status. Dietary intake was assessed by 24h dietary recalls on two days during a week and one during weekend. Basal metabolic rate was measured by indirect calorimetry and used to determine the energy requirements. Mixed effects models were used to assess dietary intake over the gestational weeks (random effect) and BMI. Results: mean age (SD) of the pregnant women was 16.5 (1.5) years and the majority received allowance from a cash transfer federal program. Overall, 30.3% were overweight/obese pre-pregnancy and 16.7%, during pregnancy. Energy and protein intake adequacies decreased with increasing BMI and gestational week. There was adequate dietary intake of energy, protein, vitamin A and zinc and insufficient intakes of iron and calcium. There was excessive intake of sodium. Conclusions: pregnant adolescents living in underprivileged socio-economic environments assisted for prenatal care in primary health care units have adequate intakes of energy, protein, vitamin A and zinc. Pre-pregnancy overweight and high sodium intake are causes of concern due to the future implications for their health. The official Brazilian recommended criterion for anthropometric assessment in pregnancy of adolescents proved to be inadequate

Objetivo: evaluar la adecuación de la ingesta dietética y el estado nutricional antropométrico de adolescentes embarazadas en Niterói, Río de Janeiro, Brasil. Materiales y métodos: participaron en el estudio 42 adolescentes de 13-19 años, con gestación de feto único, asistidas en las unidades públicas de atención prenatal entre 2008 y 2014. El índice de masa corporal (IMC) se utilizó para evaluar el estado nutricional. La ingesta dietética fue evaluada por recuerdos diarios de 24h dos días durante una semana y uno durante el fin de semana. La tasa metabólica basal se midió mediante calorimetría indirecta y se utilizó para determinar los requerimientos energéticos. Se emplearon modelos de efectos mixtos para evaluar la ingesta alimentaria durante las semanas de gestación (SG, efecto aleatorio) y el IMC. Resultados: la mayoría de las mujeres embarazadas recibían subsidios de un programa federal de Transferencia de efectivo. En general, el 30,3% tenía sobrepeso/obesidad antes del embarazo y el 16,7%, durante el embarazo. La cantidad de energía y la ingesta de proteínas disminuyeron con el aumento del IMC y la SG. Había una ingesta dietética adecuada de energía, proteínas, vitamina A y una ingesta insuficiente de hierro y calcio. Conclusiones: las adolescentes embarazadas tienen un consumo adecuado de energía, proteínas y vitamina A. El sobrepeso previo y el alto consumo de sodio son causas de preocupación debido a las implicaciones futuras para su salud. El criterio oficial brasileño recomendado para la evaluación antropométrica en el embarazo de los adolescentes demostró ser inadecuado

Diagnóstico nutricional e intervención de orientación alimentaria en dos comunidades rurales de mujeres campesinas del sureste mexicano / Nutritional diagnosis and intervention in two rural communities located in the southeast part of Mexico

Introducción: La malnutrición afecta el crecimiento y desarrollo del ser humano. La falta de conocimiento sobre alimentación y nutrición es uno de los principales desencadenantes de este padecimiento. Este problema afecta a México, acrecentándose en áreas rurales. Objetivos: Evaluar el impacto de un programa educativo para modificar conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre alimentación y nutrición en mujeres adultas campesinas de zonas rurales. Métodos: Se seleccionaron dos comunidades rurales del sur del estado de Yucatán, México. Se hizo un diagnóstico nutricional mediante antropometría asociado al nivel socioeconómico; y se aplicó una Intervención de Orientación Alimentaria con pre y post prueba. Las diferencias entre las variables antropométricas y sociales en cada localidad se calcularon con estadística no paramétrica (χ2). Las calificaciones obtenidas en la pre y postprueba fueron comparadas analizándose en función de la edad, nivel educativo de las participantes y estado civil. Los análisis se facilitaron empleando un paquete estadístico. Resultados: Los datos globales indicaron en promedio, que se trató con mujeres jóvenes, con un nivel educativo bajo, viviendo una relación de pareja bajo el régimen matrimonial, siendo de reducida estatura y mostrando signos de sobrepeso y obesidad el 62.5% de las participantes incidiendo en situaciones de riesgo nutricional. Las calificaciones de la pre y post prueba no se vieron afectadas por la edad de las participantes (p>0,05), pero el nivel educativo influenció a estas variables (p<0,05). El estado civil no afectó significativamente ninguna de las dos calificaciones. La Intervención en Orientación Alimentaria favoreció de manera positiva y significativa cambios sobre conocimientos en alimentación saludable (p< 0,01). Discusión: La aplicación de intervenciones en nutrición como la empleada en este trabajo representan una herramienta importante para coadyuvar a revertir el fenómeno de obesidad manifestado en la población mexicana, sobre todo en el área rural. Esta alternativa de solución debe complementarse con políticas que promuevan la comercialización de alimentos equilibrados y no lo contrario. Conclusiones: La aplicación de una Orientación Alimentaria aumentó significativamente el nivel de conocimientos sobre una alimentación saludable

Introduction: Malnutrition is a key factor affecting growth and development of humans. Lack of knowledge on feeds and nutrition is one of the main reasons that triggers this problem. Malnutrition affects countries like Mexico being bigger in rural areas. Objective: Evaluate the impact of an educational intervention to modify knowledge, attitudes and practices on feeding and nutrition, in rural female adults. Methods: Two rural communities located in the south of Yucatán State were chosen. A nutritional diagnosis was made by means of anthropometry associated to the socioeconomic level; and a Food Orientation Intervention was applied with pre and post test. The differences between the anthropometric and social variables in each location were estimated using non-parametric statistics (χ2). The grades obtained in the pre and post test were analyzed in function of age, educational level of the participants and their marital status. Analysis were facilitated by the use of a statistical package. Results: Overall data from both communities indicated that, on average target population consisted of young women, with a low educational level, living in a marriage relationship, having a low height and showing 62,5% of them signs of overweight and obesity which induced a nutritional health risk. The pre and post test scores were not affected by the age of the participants (p>0,05), but the educational level influence these variables (p<0,05). Marital status did not significantly affect either score. The educational intervention improved knowledge on the importance of a healthy diet (p<0,01). Discussion: The application of nutrition interventions such as the one used in this work represent an important tool to reverse the phenomenon of obesity affecting the Mexican population, especially in rural areas. This tool must be complemented with policies that promote the commercialization of balanced foods and not the opposite. Conclusions: The implementation of a Food Orientation Intervention program, turned into a significant increase in the level of knowledge of a healthy diet

Biofunctional properties of bioactive peptide fractions from protein isolates of moringa seed (Moringa oleifera).

Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae) is a specie of significant importance because of its multiple nutraceutical properties, that has led to increase in its consumption. The seeds contain a high percentage of protein (37.48%). However, little is known about the bioactive properties of these proteins and peptides, especially those generated by enzymatic hydrolysis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the biofunctional properties of total hydrolysates (TH) and peptide fractions from protein isolates of moringa seeds. Isoelectric protein isolates were prepared and TH were obtained by digestion with trypsin, chymotrypsin and pepsin-trypsin for 2.5 and 5 h. TH were fractioned by ultrafiltration (UF) with a 10 kDa membrane to generate the peptide fractions. In all treatments, the antioxidant capacity was significantly higher in peptide fractions > 10 kDa with 5 h of hydrolysis. The results showed that the fraction > 10 kDa of pepsin-trypsin digested for 5 h presented a better Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibition (ACE-I) activity with an IC50 of 0.224 µg/µl. Also, antidiabetic activity was enhanced in pepsin-trypsin treatment with 5 h of hydrolysis showing an IC50 of 0.123 µg/µl. Finally, this study showed that hydrolysates of moringa seed proteins had excellent in vitro nutraceutical potential.

Some Nutritional Characteristics of Enzymatically Resistant Maltodextrin from Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Starch.

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) native starch was treated with pyroconversion and enzymatic hydrolysis to produce a pyrodextrin and an enzyme-resistant maltodextrin. Some nutritional characteristics were quantified for both compounds. Pyroconversion was done using a 160:1 (p/v) starch:HCl ratio, 90 °C temperature and 3 h reaction time. The resulting pyrodextrin contained 46.21% indigestible starch and 78.86% dietary fiber. Thermostable α-amylase (0.01%) was used to hydrolyze the pyrodextrin at 95 °C for 5 min. The resulting resistant maltodextrin contained 24.45% dextrose equivalents, 56.06% indigestible starch and 86.62% dietary fiber. Compared to the cassava native starch, the pyrodextrin exhibited 56% solubility at room temperature and the resistant maltodextrin 100%. The glycemic index value for the resistant maltodextrin was 59% in healthy persons. Its high indigestible starch and dietary fiber contents, as well as its complete solubility, make the resistant maltodextrin a promising ingredient for raising dietary fiber content in a wide range of foods, especially in drinks, dairy products, creams and soups.