Effects of thermal and non-thermal processing of cruciferous vegetables on glucosinolates and its derived forms
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Author
Lafarga, Tomás
Bobo, Gloria
Viñas, Inmaculada
Collazo, Cyrelys
Aguiló-Aguayo, Ingrid
Publication date
2018-04-16ISSN
0022-1155
Abstract
Brassica vegetables, which include broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and Brussel sprouts, are known for their high glucosinolate content. Glucosinolates and their derived forms namely isothiocyanates are of special interest in the pharmaceutical and food industries due to their antimicrobial, neuroprotective, and anticarcinogenic properties. These compounds are water soluble and heat-sensitive and have been proved to be heavily lost during thermal processing. In addition, previous studies suggested that novel non-thermal technologies such as high pressure processing, pulsed electric fields, or ultraviolet irradiation can affect the glucosinolate content of cruciferous vegetables. The objective of this paper was to review current knowledge about the effects of both thermal and non-thermal processing technologies on the content of glucosinolates and their derived forms in brassica vegetables. This paper also highlights the importance of the incorporation of brassica vegetables into our diet for their health-promoting properties beyond their anticarcinogenic activities.
Document Type
Article
Document version
Accepted version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
634 - Fruit growing
Pages
29
Publisher
Springer
Is part of
Journal of Food Science and Technology
Citation
Lafarga, Tomás, Gloria Bobo, Inmaculada Viñas, Cyrelys Collazo, and Ingrid Aguiló-Aguayo. 2018. "Effects Of Thermal And Non-Thermal Processing Of Cruciferous Vegetables On Glucosinolates And Its Derived Forms". Journal Of Food Science And Technology 55 (6): 1973-1981. Springer Nature. doi:10.1007/s13197-018-3153-7.
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MINECO/Programa Estatal de promoción del talento y su empleabilidad en I+D+I/FJCI-2016-29541/ES/ /
MINECO/Programa Estatal de promoción del talento y su empleabilidad en I+D+I/RYC-2016-19949/ES/ /
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Postcollita
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