{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Carneiro, Andreia A. J.; Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R.; Dueñas, Montserrat; Barros, Lillian; Da Silva, Roberto; Gomes, Eleni; Santos-Buelga, Celestino
{Year}: 2013
{Title}: Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of dried powder formulations of Agaricus blazei and Lentinus edodes
{URL}: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814612019310
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{Journal}: Food Chemistry
{Volume}: 138
{Issue}: 4
{Pages}: 2168-2173
{Date Displayed}: 2013/6/15/
{Alternate Title}: Food Chemistry
{ISBN/ISSN}: 0308-8146
{Keywords}: Mushrooms powder formulations; Nutrients; Bioactive compounds; Antioxidant activity
{Abstract}: Several mushroom species have been pointed out as sources of antioxidant compounds, in addition to their important nutritional value. Agaricus blazei and Lentinus edodes are among the most studied species all over the world, but those studies focused on their fruiting bodies instead of other presentations, such as powdered preparations, used as supplements. In the present work the chemical composition (nutrients and bioactive compounds) and antioxidant activity (free radical scavenging activity, reducing power and lipid peroxidation inhibition) of dried powder formulations of the mentioned mushroom species (APF and LPF, respectively) were evaluated. Powder formulations of both species revealed the presence of essential nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates and unsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, they present a low fat content (<2 g/100 g) and can be used in low-calorie diets, just like the mushrooms fruiting bodies. APF showed higher antioxidant activity and higher content of tocopherols and phenolic compounds (124 and 770 μg/100 g, respectively) than LPF (32 and 690 μg/100 g). Both formulations could be used as antioxidant sources to prevent diseases related to oxidative stress.

{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Carneiro, A. A.; Ferreira, I. C.; Duenas, M.; Barros, L.; Da, Silva R.; Gomes, E.; Santos-Buelga, C.
{Year}: 2013
{Title}: Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of dried powder formulations of Agaricus blazei and Lentinus edodes
{URL}: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=23497872&query_hl=1
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{Journal}: Food Chem
{Volume}: 138
{Issue}: 4
{Pages}: 2168-73
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.12.036
{Date Displayed}: 2013 Jun 15
{Date}: 2013-06-15
{Type of Work}: Journal Article
{Original Publication}: Copyright (c) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
{Accession Number}: 23497872
{Abstract}: Several mushroom species have been pointed out as sources of antioxidant compounds, in addition to their important nutritional value. Agaricus blazei and   Lentinus edodes are among the most studied species all over the world, but those   studies focused on their fruiting bodies instead of other presentations, such as   powdered preparations, used as supplements. In the present work the chemical composition (nutrients and bioactive compounds) and antioxidant activity (free radical scavenging activity, reducing power and lipid peroxidation inhibition) of dried powder formulations of the mentioned mushroom species (APF and LPF, respectively) were evaluated. Powder formulations of both species revealed the presence of essential nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates and unsaturated   fatty acids. Furthermore, they present a low fat content (<2g/100g) and can be used in low-calorie diets, just like the mushrooms fruiting bodies. APF showed higher antioxidant activity and higher content of tocopherols and phenolic compounds (124 and 770mug/100g, respectively) than LPF (32 and 690mug/100g). Both formulations could be used as antioxidant sources to prevent diseases related to   oxidative stress.
{Author Address}: Grupo de Investigacion en Polifenoles (GIP-USAL), Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; CIMO-ESA, Instituto Politecnico de Braganca, Campus de Santa Apolonia, Apartado 1172, 5301-855 Braganca, Portugal; Universidade Estadual Paulista, Campus de Sao   Jose do Rio Preto, 2265, 15054-000 Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil.
{Language}: eng

{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Dong, J. Z.; Ding, J.; Yu, P. Z.; Lei, C.; Zheng, X. J.; Wang, Y.
{Year}: 2013
{Title}: Composition and distribution of the main active components in selenium-enriched fruit bodies of Cordyceps militaris link
{URL}: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=23200005&query_hl=1
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{Journal}: Food Chem
{Volume}: 137
{Issue}: 1-4
{Pages}: 164-7
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.10.021
{Date Displayed}: 2013 Apr 15
{Date}: 2013-04-15
{Type of Work}: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
{Original Publication}: Crown Copyright (c) 2012. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
{Accession Number}: 23200005
{Abstract}: Selenium-enriched Cordyceps militaris fruit bodies are industrially cultivated as functional food or medicinal food in China and southeast Asia. However, composition of selenium compounds and distribution of the main bioactive components are still unknown. In the selenium-enriched fruit bodies, the main soluble selenium compounds of low molecular weight were identified as SeMet (selenomethionine), and the main selenium compounds bound in proteins were identified as SeMet and SeCys (methylselenocysteine). Trace minerals as Se (selenium), Zn (zinc), Fe (iron) and the main active components as adenosine, cordycepin and carotenoids were mostly distributed in the terminal of fruit bodies, while P (phosphorus) and K (potassium) were evenly distributed in the fruit bodies. The results indicated that terminal of the fruit bodies should be the better materials for production of advanced functional food. So cultivation of relatively short and thick fruit bodies with bigger terminals deserves further research.
{Author Address}: Key Laboratory of Biologic Resources Protection and Utilization of Hubei Province, School of Biological Science and Technology, Hubei University for Nationalities, Enshi 445000, China.
{Language}: eng

{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Lombardo, Sara; Lo Monaco, Antonino; Pandino, Gaetano; Parisi, Bruno; Mauromicale, Giovanni
{Year}: 2013
{Title}: The phenology, yield and tuber composition of 'early' crop potatoes: A comparison between organic and conventional cultivation systems
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{Journal}: RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
{Volume}: 28
{Issue}: 1
{Pages}: 50-58
{ISBN/ISSN}: 1742-1705
{Keywords}: LATE BLIGHT; HORTICULTURAL CROPS; ASCORBIC-ACID; NITROGEN; QUALITY; FOODS; NITRATE; AGRICULTURE; FERTILIZERS; TOMATOES; 'early' crop potato; cultivation system; organic; conventional; cultivar; season
{Abstract}: Potato production in several Mediterranean countries is focused on the 'early' crop type, and is generally associated with intensive applications of farming inputs. Here we report, for the first time, a comparison of crop performance between organic and conventional cultivation systems. Three cultivars were tested over two seasons (2007 and 2008) to record their phenology, yield and tuber chemical composition. The organic cultivation system was less productive than the conventional one across both years with respect to total yield, but in the season (2008) when late blight infection was not severe the difference was narrowed from 7% (Ditta) to 20% (MN 2-1577 S1). The Italian breeding clones (MN 1404 O5 and MN 2-1577 S1) deserve specific consideration due to their higher total yield and nutritional value (in terms of total protein and vitamin C content) under organic cultivation system than the cultivar Ditta. In addition, the organic farming produced tubers with a lower nitrate content, an important benefit in the context of human health. In conclusion, our results indicate that organic cultivation of 'early' potatoes can deliver acceptable agronomic and qualitative performances. However, the response of the 'early' crop potato to organic farming depends upon both seasonal conditions and cultivar choice. In particular, the selection of appropriate cultivars is one of the key aspects to optimize this environmentally friendly production system.
{Author Address}: Univ Catania, Dipartimento Sci Prod Agr &amp; Alimentari, I-95123 Catania, Italy; Univ Catania, Dipartimento Sci Prod Agr &amp; Alimentari, I-95123 Catania, Italy; Univ Catania, Dipartimento Sci Prod Agr &amp; Alimentari, I-95123 Catania, Italy; Consiglio Ric &amp; Sperimentaz Agr, Ctr Ric Colture Ind, I-40129 Bologna, Italy; Univ Catania, Dipartimento Sci Prod Agr &amp; Alimentari, I-95123 Catania, Italy
{Database Provider}: Web of Science SCI
{Language}: English
{Country}: Italy; Italy