Retention of B-carotene in boiled, mashed orange-fleshed sweet potato (In: After Processing: The Fate of Food Components)
van Jaarsveld, P.J., Marais, De Wet, Harmse, E., Nestel, P. and Rodriguez-Amaya, D.B. (2006) Retention of B-carotene in boiled, mashed orange-fleshed sweet potato (In: After Processing: The Fate of Food Components). Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 19, (4), 321-329. (doi:10.1016/j.jfca.2004.10.007).
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Complementary to an efficacy trial carried out under the vitamin A for Africa Partnership, the retention of β-carotene in boiled, mashed orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP), variety Resisto, was evaluated. The OFSP contained almost exclusively trans-β-carotene. Studies were done to establish and evaluate the analytical procedure and to assess the natural variability of the β-carotene content of OFSP. Because it was more efficient than other solvents, tetrahydrofuran:methanol (1:1) was chosen for extraction. The high-performance liquid chromatographic method established showed good reproducibility. No loss of β-carotene was observed in chopped/grated raw OFSP allowed to stand for 4 h, indicating that it was not prone to enzymatic oxidation. The β-carotene content of medium-sized OFSP from the same harvest batch ranged from 132 to 194 μg/g. True retention (TR) was assessed using paired samples and a formula that compensated for loss or gain of moisture and soluble solids. TR was 92% when medium-sized OFSP covered with water was boiled for 20 min in a pot with the lid on; without the lid, boiling took 30 min and TR was 88%. When OFSP of different sizes were boiled 30 min, covered with water in a pot with the lid on, TR was 70–80%. Although degradation occurred, the β-carotene content of boiled/mashed OFSP was still substantial.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| ISSNs: | 0889-1575 (print) |
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| Keywords: | orange-fleshed sweet potato, β-carotene, retention, vitamin a value |
| Subjects: | S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) R Medicine |
| Divisions: | University Structure - Pre August 2011 > School of Medicine |
| Item ID: | 61573 |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Oct 2008 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Mar 2012 11:51 |
| Contributors: | van Jaarsveld, P.J. (Author) Marais, De Wet (Author) Harmse, E. (Author) Nestel, P. (Author) Rodriguez-Amaya, D.B. (Author) |
| Date: | June 2006 |
| Status: | Published |
| URI: | http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/61573 |
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