JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dynamics of potential antihypertensive and antidiabetogenic activities during artisanal fermentation of three varieties of Mexican cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao L.).

  • Published In: International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 2024, v. 59, n. 4. P. 2751 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Domínguez‐Pérez, Leydy A.; Beltrán‐Barrientos, Lilia M.; Torres‐Llanez, María J.; González‐Córdova, Aarón F.; Hernández‐Mendoza, Adrián; García, Hugo S.; Vallejo‐Cordoba, Belinda 3 of 3

Abstract

This article investigates the changes in potential antihypertensive (angiotensin-converting enzyme, ACE) and antidiabetogenic (dipeptidyl peptidase IV, DPP-IV) inhibitory activities during artisanal fermentation and roasting of three Mexican cocoa bean varieties: Almendra Blanca, Criollo, and Forastero. The study found that proteolytic activity, peptide abundance, and ACE and DPP-IV inhibition increased at later fermentation stages (96 to 120 hours), but the lowest IC50 values—indicating higher inhibitory potency—were observed in partially fermented beans (48 to 96 hours). These results suggest that partially fermented cocoa beans may serve as functional ingredients with potential health benefits related to blood pressure and glucose regulation, although further sensory evaluation is needed to assess their suitability for traditional cocoa-based products.

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Food Science & Technology. 2024/04, Vol. 59, Issue 4, p2751
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0950-5423
  • DOI:10.1111/ijfs.17026
  • Accession Number:175987714
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of International Journal of Food Science & Technology is the property of Oxford University Press / USA and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.