Evaluation of Different Drying Methods on the Quality Parameters of <i>Acanthopanax senticosus</i> Fruits.

ABSTRACT: Acanthopanax senticosus (Rupr. and Maxim.; AS) fruit, an underutilized byproduct, possesses significant bioactive potential, yet its quality is highly influenced by drying methods. This study systematically evaluated the effects of five drying techniques, including vacuum freeze-drying (VFD), vacuum drying (VD), microwave drying (MD), hot-air drying (HD), and natural drying (ND), on the color retention, bioactive composition, volatile profile, and antioxidant activity of AS fruit. VFD preserved the highest levels of total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC), particularly chlorogenic acid, rutin, and quercitrin, leading to superior antioxidant activity. Amino acid analysis indicated that VFD retained the highest concentrations of key essential amino acids, minimi

SUBMITTER: Zhao C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11989058 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature