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Phytochemical Compounds of Citrus Fruits: Analytical Approach and Effect of Processing

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Citrus fruits hold a significant position among the valuable commodities of the Mediterranean region. They contribute to health promotion by assisting in the prevention of chronic disease-related pathophysiological conditions. Exploration into the phytochemical composition of citrus fruits and their processed products has unveiled the existence of numerous bioactive constituents, with polyphenols and carotenoids emerging as the predominant ones. Within the polyphenols, citrus fruits are particularly rich in flavonoids such as hesperidin, narirutin, naringin, and eriocitrin, whereas the primary carotenoids include β-cryptoxanthin, β-carotene, and violaxanthin. The health-enhancing impacts of citrus fruits are linked to these bioactive components, which exhibit antioxidative, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Nonetheless, the levels of these phytochemical compounds are greatly influenced by factors such as variety, environmental conditions, cultivation methods, and processing variables. In this chapter, we discussed the levels of polyphenols and carotenoids in citrus fruits along with the factors that impact the concentration of these compounds. Special attention was paid to the effect of processing on phytochemical compounds of citrus fruits.

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Abbreviations

DW:

Dry weight

FAO:

Food and Agriculture Organization

FW:

Fresh weight

GAE:

Gallic acid equivalent

HHP:

High hydrostatic pressure

HPLC:

High performance liquid chromatography

QE:

Quercetin equivalent

RE:

Rutin equivalent

RSM:

Response surface methodology

TCC:

Total carotenoid content

TFC:

Total flavonoid content

TPC:

Total phenolic content

UAE:

Ultrasound assisted extraction

UHPH:

Ultra high pressure homogenization

UPLC:

Ultra performance liquid chromatography

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This research was funded by Bursa Uludag University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit, grant number FYL-2022-1096.

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Ozdemirli, N., Kamiloglu, S. (2024). Phytochemical Compounds of Citrus Fruits: Analytical Approach and Effect of Processing. In: Gupta, A.K., Kour, J., Mishra, P. (eds) Citrus Fruits and Juice. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8699-6_5

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