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In Vitro Functional Properties of Rosehips from ‘Aurora’ Edible Garden Rose’s Collection

Authors :
Nemanja Živanović
Biljana Božanić Tanjga
Nataša Simin
Marija Lesjak
Bojana Blagojević
Magdalena Pušić Devai
Mirjana Ljubojević
Tijana Narandžić
Source :
Foods, Vol 13, Iss 20, p 3272 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Although they have been extensively studied in many species of the genus Rosa L., garden roses’ hips have largely been overlooked. To investigate their potential use in the food industry, this study evaluated five cultivars from ‘Aurora’ collection: ‘Purple Aurora’, ‘Berry Bush Aurora’, ‘Aromatic Aurora’, ‘Butterfly Aurora’, and ‘Rugose White Aurora’. Morphological characterization, along with the assessment of the phenolic profile, vitamin C levels, and biological activities—including antioxidant and neuroprotective effects—was conducted. The fruit mass reached 5.15 g, while the mesocarp mass ranged from 3 to 4 g, resulting in a mesocarp-to-fruit ratio of over 75%. The total phenolic content ranged from 37.1 to 63.9 mg GAE/g de, while total flavonoids were present in amounts from 0.85 to 2.14 mg QE/g de. Rosehip extracts from four out of five cultivars exhibited a very high vitamin C content, reaching 2384 µg/g fw. Quinic acid and 31 phenolic compounds were found in the rosehip extract of at least one cultivar. Results indicated ‘Aurora’ rosehips have potent antioxidant properties and a moderate inhibitory effect on acetylcholinesterase, highlighting their potential as a source of functional food. Additional research is needed to fully leverage these benefits and establish garden rosehips as a viable alternative to synthetic antioxidants.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23048158
Volume :
13
Issue :
20
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Foods
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.53b55f6dacc74a9db2414e82a68ae1ed
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13203272