Identification and quantification of phenolic compounds from sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) kernels and shells by HPLC-DAD/ESI-MSn

Publication Type
Journal contribution (peer reviewed)
Authors
WEISZ, G.M., KAMMERER, D.R., CARLE, R.
Year of publication
2009
Published in
Food Chemistry
Editor
BIRCH, G.G.
Pubisher
Elsevier Ltd. , Amsterdam
Band/Volume
115/
Page (from - to)
758-765
Keywords
HPLC, phenolic compounds, Sunflower
Abstract

Phenolic compounds were extracted from defatted sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) kernels and shells and characterised by HPLC with diode array and electrospray ionisation (ESI) mass spectrometric detection in the negative mode. Quantification of individual compounds was carried out by external calibration. Among the eleven compounds analysed 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid was predominant amounting up to 59.1 mg/100 g in the shells and 3050.5 mg/100 g in the kernels. The specific fragmentation patterns of mono- and dihydroxycinnamoylquinic acids allowed the unambiguous distinction of several stereoisomers which have not been described for sunflower seeds and seed shells so far. The total phenolic content of about 4200 mg/100 g on a dry matter basis revealed defatted sunflower meal to be a promising source of phenolic compounds that might be recovered and used as natural antioxidants. Furthermore, the press residues originating from sunflower oil extraction were shown to be still rich in phenolic antioxidants, thus, providing the opportunity to valorize these by-products in terms of sustainable agricultural production.

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