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- Cocoa is highlighted as a bioactive food with health benefits, yet there has been little research on phytoprostanes (PhytoPs) and phytofurans (PhytoFs) in cocoa, which are compounds important for immune function.
- The study examined 31 cocoa clones, using advanced techniques to measure PhytoPs and PhytoFs, finding total contents ranging from 221.46 to 1589.83 ng/g for PhytoPs and 1.18 to 13.13 ng/g for PhytoFs.
- Results showed significant differences in the profiles of PhytoPs and PhytoFs among the cocoa clones, suggesting that dry fermented cocoa beans are a rich source of these compounds, potentially providing extra health benefits
Article Abstract
Cocoa has been widely discussed as a bioactive food rich in sensory stimulation and health benefits. However, no information has been provided concerning phytoprostanes (PhytoPs) and phytofurans (PhytoFs) in cocoa. These compounds are of interest because they play a role in the regulation of immune function. The present study included 31 cocoa clones. The PhytoPs and PhytoFs were quantified by UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS. The total PhytoPs and PhytoFs contents ranged from 221.46 to 1589.83 ng g and from 1.18 to 13.13 ng g, respectively. The profiles of the PhytoPs and PhytoFs identified in the cocoa beans showed significant differences among the clones analysed. The results indicate that dry fermented cocoa beans are rich in PhytoPs and PhytoFs, which may represent an additional benefit of the consumption of foods derived from cocoa.
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