TOTAL POLYPHENOLS CONTENT AND SENSORY ANALYSIS OF PLANT MACERATES OF HONEY INFUSED APPLE CIDER VINEGAR WITH APPLICATION IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT

Andra Nichitean ROM HONEY GROUP SRL, Gradinari Str., 700390, Iasi, Romania; Faculty of Biotechnologies, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Bd. Mărăști nr. 59, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
Florin Oancea Faculty of Biotechnologies, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Bd. Mărăști nr. 59, 011464 Bucharest, Romania; Polymers and Bioresources Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței nr. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
Cristina Mateescu National Institute for Research& Development in Food Bioresources National Service for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Bee Products, 6 Dinu Vintila Str, sector 2, 021102, Bucharest
Oana Maria Bartas Economic College "Iulian Pop", 19 Emil Isac Str., 400023, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Anca Becze INCDO-INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation Subsidiary, 67 Donath Street, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15835/agr.v129i3-4.14748

Keywords: honey, apple cider vinegar, Folin-Ciocalteu, plant macerates, sensory analysis, polyphenols

Abstract

This study investigates the total polyphenols content in plant macerates of honey-infused apple cider vinegar (ACV) and its potential implications for diabetes management. Five distinct recipes, comprising Lavender, Sage, Cinnamon, and Nigella individually and in combinations, were subjected to maceration for 24 and 48 hours. The samples were analyzed using the Folin-Ciocalteu method, and sensory attributes such as color, taste, smell, and acidity were evaluated by a panel of 10 evaluators. Notable variations in polyphenol content were observed, with Recipe 3 (Cinnamon) demonstrating the highest total polyphenols content of 407.95 ± 4.2 mg/ml Gallic Acid Equivalent (GAE) after 48 hours. Sensory analysis revealed that Recipe 2 (Sage) exhibited pleasant taste and smell attributes. The findings suggest the potential of these plant macerates as dietary adjuncts for diabetes management due to their substantial polyphenolic content and desirable sensory characteristics. Further exploration into their bioactive profiles and antidiabetic mechanisms is warranted.

Published

2023-12-30

Issue

Vol. 128 No. 3-4 (2023): AGRICULTURA

Section

Research articles

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