Comprehensive Analysis of the Components of Walnut Kernel (Juglans regia L.) in China

The contents of main components in 45 walnut kernels from 5 walnut-planting provinces in China (Yunnan, Shaanxi, Shandong, Hebei, and Sichuan) were determined using colorimetry, high-performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography, including flavonoids, vitamin E, trace elements, fatty aci...

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Main Authors: Shuxiang Geng, Delu Ning, Ting Ma, Haiyun Chen, Yinzhi Zhang, Xiulan Sun
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Food Quality
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9302181
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Xiulan Sun
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description The contents of main components in 45 walnut kernels from 5 walnut-planting provinces in China (Yunnan, Shaanxi, Shandong, Hebei, and Sichuan) were determined using colorimetry, high-performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography, including flavonoids, vitamin E, trace elements, fatty acids, and amino acids. The levels of flavonoids and vitamin E were higher in walnuts from Yunnan than in walnuts from the other four provinces. The levels of zinc and iron were relatively higher in walnuts from Shandong, and the calcium content in walnuts from Yunnan was much lower. No obvious difference was found in crude fat concentration for nuts from the five provinces, but differences were observed in the crude protein content. Oleic acid was the predominant unsaturated fatty acids in all walnut species; the monounsaturated fatty acid content was the highest in walnuts from Yunnan. The data obtained here provided insight into differences in walnuts resulting from different growing environments and germplasm genetic traits.
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spelling doaj-art-e513be83dba649de82cce680830716172025-08-20T03:26:20ZengWileyJournal of Food Quality0146-94281745-45572021-01-01202110.1155/2021/93021819302181Comprehensive Analysis of the Components of Walnut Kernel (Juglans regia L.) in ChinaShuxiang Geng0Delu Ning1Ting Ma2Haiyun Chen3Yinzhi Zhang4Xiulan Sun5Yunnan Academy of Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, ChinaYunnan Academy of Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, ChinaYunnan Academy of Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, ChinaYunnan Academy of Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, ChinaThe contents of main components in 45 walnut kernels from 5 walnut-planting provinces in China (Yunnan, Shaanxi, Shandong, Hebei, and Sichuan) were determined using colorimetry, high-performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography, including flavonoids, vitamin E, trace elements, fatty acids, and amino acids. The levels of flavonoids and vitamin E were higher in walnuts from Yunnan than in walnuts from the other four provinces. The levels of zinc and iron were relatively higher in walnuts from Shandong, and the calcium content in walnuts from Yunnan was much lower. No obvious difference was found in crude fat concentration for nuts from the five provinces, but differences were observed in the crude protein content. Oleic acid was the predominant unsaturated fatty acids in all walnut species; the monounsaturated fatty acid content was the highest in walnuts from Yunnan. The data obtained here provided insight into differences in walnuts resulting from different growing environments and germplasm genetic traits.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9302181
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title_short Comprehensive Analysis of the Components of Walnut Kernel (Juglans regia L.) in China
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