Anthocyanin characterization of pilot plant water extracts of Delonix regia flowers.

Molecules

CIRAD, UMR GPEB Génie des Procédés - Eau, Bioproduits, TA 40/16, 73 avenue J.F. Breton, 34398 Montpellier cedex 5, France.

Published: June 2008

AI Article Synopsis

  • New extraction and formulation processes were developed for natural bioproducts from underutilized tropical plants, focusing on Delonix regia flowers in Ivory Coast.
  • These flowers produce water-extracts rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins, which are traditionally consumed as healthy bioproducts.
  • The study identifies and characterizes three major anthocyanins in these extracts, with two being reported for the first time in this flower species.

Article Abstract

Following the development of new applications of pilot plant scale extraction and formulation processes for natural active bioproducts obtained from various underutilized tropical plants and herbs, we have manufactured water-extracts from Delonix regia flowers, grown in Ivory Coast. These extracts, which contain polyphenols, are traditionally home made and used as healthy bioproducts. They are reddish-coloured due to the presence of anthocyanins. The three major anthocyanins in these extracts have been characterized. The molecular structures were confirmed by LC-SM analysis. Amongst them, two are described for the first time in Delonix regia.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6245369PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules13061238DOI Listing

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