Differentiation of Brazilian Peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) and Peruvian Peppertree (Schinus molle L.) Fruits by UHPLC-UV-MS Analysis of Their Anthocyanin and Biflavonoid Profiles

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Michelle M FeuereisenAndreas Schieber

Abstract

The objectives of this work were to determine the phenolic profile of Schinus terebinthifolius and Schinus molle fruits and to develop a reliable method for the differentiation of these two similar spices both known as pink pepper. Anthocyanins, biflavonoids and gallotannins, some of which are reported for the first time in these species, were identified by UHPLC-UV/vis-MS/MS. Consideration of the relative and absolute amounts of phenolics as well as indicator compounds from 18 samples revealed that the relative amounts of anthocyanins and biflavonoids are the most trustworthy parameters. Principal component analysis and cluster analysis (CA) allowed a grouping of the samples according to their species, showing that the anthocyanins are most important for the identification of species. As a result, authentication of the two Schinus species can be accomplished by UHPLC analysis of the relative amounts of anthocyanins combined with CA.

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Jan 1, 2008·Phytochemistry·Kenjiro TokiToshio Honda
Jun 3, 2014·Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry·Michelle M FeuereisenAndreas Schieber
Jul 24, 2014·Food Chemistry·Ibrahim M Abu-ReidahAntonio Segura-Carretero

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