Vitamin E characterization in Castanea sativa Mill. cultivars from three consecutive years: a useful authenticity discrimination factor.

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2010

Authors

Barreira, João C.M. (Author) Other; Susana Casal (Author) FFUP; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R. (Author) Other; Pereira, J.A. (Author) Other; Oliveira, Beatriz (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: XVI Encontro Luso-Galego de Química

XVI Encontro Luso-Galego de Química

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-010-VRB

Abstract (EN): Vitamin E profiles of selected (2006-2008) Castanea saliva Miller (chestnut) cultivars (Aveleira, Boaventura, Judia and Longal) belonging to the Protected Designation of Origin "Castanha da Terra Fria" were evaluated. Vitamin E is an important lipophilic antioxidant with essential effccts in living systems against aging, strengthening the immune system and reducing cancer risk, reducing viral load in HIV -infected persons or in the treatment of Parkinson-syndrome. The analyses were conducted in NP-HPLC coupled to a multiwavelenght diode array detector connected with a fluorescence detector.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific