Metabolic profiling of sweet pepper (capsicum annuum l.) by means of hrmas-nmr spectroscopy

M. Ritota*, S. Cozzolino, S. Marconi, P. Sequi, M. Valentini, F. Marini

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Abstract

HRMAS-NMR spectroscopy was used to assess the metabolic profile of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). 1D and 2D NMR spectra were performed directly on a few milligrams of fruit pieces without any chemical and/or physical manipulationof the sample, allowing the assignment of several compounds. Organic acids, fatty acids, amino acids and minor compounds as trigonelline, C4-substituted pyridine, choline and cinnamic derivatives were observed within a single experiment. Some compounds are peculiar for pepper and contribute to define its overall quality, proving that HRMAS-NMR is a reliable analysis complementary to standard tools used in food science, in principle applicable to any foodstuff.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationXXVIII International Horticultural Congress on Science and Horticulture for People (IHC2010)
Subtitle of host publicationInternational Symposium on Plant Physiology from Cell to Fruit Production System
PublisherInternational Society for Horticultural Science
Pages279-284
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9789066051188
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 1 2012
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameActa Horticulturae
Volume932
ISSN (Print)0567-7572

Keywords

  • HRMAS-NMR
  • Italian cultivar
  • Metabolite
  • Sweet pepper

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Horticulture

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