Issue 10, 2011
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Analytical Methods

Phenolics and polysaccharides in major tropical fruits: chemical compositions, analytical methods and bioactivities

Jian Sun,*ab   Li Li,ab   Xiangrong You,ab   Changbao Li,ab   Ezhen Zhang,ab   Zhichun Li,ab   Ganlin Chenb  and  Hongxiang Pengc  

* Corresponding authors

a Institute of Agro-food Science & Technology, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 174 East Daxue Road, Nanning, China
E-mail: jiansun@yahoo.cn
Fax: +86 771 3240232
Tel: +86 771 3240692

b Guangxi Crop Genetic Improvement Laboratory, Nanning, China

c Horticultural Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China

Abstract

Tropical fruits are important sources of phenolics and polysaccharides which are of great benefit to human health and have already been used in foodstuff, drugs and cosmetics. This review attempts to summarize the current research on phenolics and polysaccharides in major tropical fruits with large-scale production. Chemical composition, analytical methods, bioactivities and therapeutic functions of main phenolics and polysaccharides in pericarps, pulps and/or seeds of lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.), longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.), mango (Mangifera indica L.), banana (Musa acuminata L.), pineapple (Ananas comosus L.) and papaya (Carica papaya L.) fruits are elucidated. The future research trends on phenolics and polysaccharides in tropical fruits are also suggested. This review indicates potential applications of phenolics and polysaccharides in tropical fruits, which is an important reference for effectively utilizing these bioactive components in tropical food systems.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1AY05342F
Article type
Minireview
Submitted
13 Jun 2011
Accepted
20 Jul 2011
First published
31 Aug 2011

Anal. Methods, 2011,3, 2212-2220

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Phenolics and polysaccharides in major tropical fruits: chemical compositions, analytical methods and bioactivities

J. Sun, L. Li, X. You, C. Li, E. Zhang, Z. Li, G. Chen and H. Peng, Anal. Methods, 2011, 3, 2212 DOI: 10.1039/C1AY05342F

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