Core blimey! Scientists discover how to squeeze even more nutrients from apples
Time:2024-05-21 14:25:55 Source:opinionsViews(143)
Apple juice is facing a shake-up after scientists discovered a way to squeeze the fruit that may boost its health benefits.
The new method was found to retain four times more of its polyphenol content.
Polyphenols are natural plant compounds found in fruit, red wine and cocoa which are antioxidants and are thought to benefit the heart and brain and may protect against disease.
Researchers say they can maximise these compounds by using a spiral filter press which takes out oxygen.
By excluding oxygen from all other processing steps, scientists say the deterioration of nutrients is reduced. Past research has suggested that one group of polyphenols, called flavan-3-ols, may help to improve blood pressure, cholesterol concentrations and blood sugar.
Apple juice is facing a shake-up after scientists discovered a way to squeeze the fruit that may boost its health benefits (Stock Photo)
By excluding oxygen from all other processing steps, scientists say the deterioration of nutrients is reduced. Past research has suggested that one group of polyphenols, called flavan-3-ols, may help to improve blood pressure, cholesterol concentrations and blood sugar (Stock Photo)
Researcher Stefan Dussling told the journal Research International: 'Nutrient losses are commonly due to the presence of oxygen which quickly degrades some of the nutrients in apple juice like flavan-3-ols or vitamin C.
'We hope that the new juicing method will be used more widely in the future to help people get more of these beneficial natural compounds simply by drinking one glass of juice.'
Previous:Shooting injures 2 at Missouri high school graduation ceremony
Next:A warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest was requested. But no decision was made about whether to issue it
You may also like
- Yu Darvish extends scoreless innings streak to 25 in Padres' 9
- Russia hits vast dam in war's largest strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Kyiv says
- Water tank installation programme changing lives in the Far North
- Two critical after incident on Auckland street
- Nuggets blow 20
- Hong Kong arts charity cancels deaf dance group performance
- South China Sea: US accuses China of 'risky' fighter jet intercepts
- Gazans return to scenes of devastation in Khan Younis
- Strictly star Giovanni Pernice's former partner Rose Ayling