David de Paulo Farias , Fábio Fernandes de Araújo , Juliana Villasante , Vincenzo Fogliano , Glaucia Maria Pastore
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Abstract
Gastrointestinal digestion and gut microbiota fermentation can alter the bioaccessibility and bioactivity of phenolic compounds. This study assessed the effects of gastrointestinal digestion and gut microbiota fermentation on the bioaccessibility, bioactivity, and catabolism of phenolic compounds from uvaia (Eugenia pyriformis) seed and edible fraction (pulp + peel). The bioaccessibility of epigallocatechin, epicatechin, myricetin, and ferulic acid increased after the gastrointestinal digestion of the edible fraction, while seed digestion reduced epigallocatechin, procyanidin B2, and salicyl aldehyde levels. Acetate and butyrate production was higher from uvaia seed after 24-h fermentation (212.93 and 192.09 mg/L, respectively), while propionate production was higher from the edible fraction (63.37 mg/L). These findings suggest that gastrointestinal digestion influences the bioaccessibility and bioactivity of phenolic compounds in uvaia fractions. Additionally, the increased production of short-chain fatty acids points to a potential prebiotic effect, highlighting the potential of uvaia for developing intestinal health-promoting food products or supplements.
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Food Chemistry publishes original research papers dealing with the advancement of the chemistry and biochemistry of foods or the analytical methods/ approach used. All papers should focus on the novelty of the research carried out.