Evaluation of the nutritional value and antioxidant activity of Opuntia ficus indica seeds in the western region of Algeria
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Opuntia ficus indica, seeds, oil, nutritive value, antioxidant activity.Abstract
The Opuntia ficus indica (OFI), commonly known as "prickly pear" is a Cactaceae native to Central America that is well suited to arid and semi-arid areas such as Algeria. In recent decades, interest in this long-ignored cactus has increased. Different parts including (cladodes, fruits, flowers) of this plant have been studied, but little work has been devoted to the seeds, which are considered as by-products. It is in this context our research was conducted, it aimed to establish the nutritive value and antioxidant power of these seeds. The study of seed composition showed high crude fiber content estimated at 71.91% and significant levels of fat and protein 10.19% and 9.19%, respectively. The best oil yield was obtained after 8-hour of oil extraction. Given that its density and refractive index were calculated to be 0.916 and 1.470, respectively, this oil is of higher grade. The saponification and acidity were in the range of 161.31 and 1.74, respectively. The total polyphenols were about 1.110 mg EQG / g of DW. The antioxidant activity was revealed by the DPPH free radicals scavenging method. The obtained results were assigned the highest antioxidant activity with flavonoids over 90% at a concentration of 0.5 mg / mL for both fractions (acetate and n -butanol), their EC 50 values are about of 0.089 mg / mL and 0.063 mg / mL, respectively, the latters are close to the EC 50 of ascorbic acid. Thus, OFI seeds may be of interest to the cosmetics industry for its beneficial properties.
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