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Analysis of the chemical composition, structure characterization and antioxidant activity of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds from different origins
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Huan CHENG, Pa-La-Ti ALIYA, A-Bu-Li-Zi SUBINUER, Meng-Xuan LI, Ya-Sheng MAERHABA, Sheng-Jun MA, Ro-Zi PAERHATI*
Journal of Food Safety & Quality | 2026, 17(7) : 222 - 234
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Journal of Food Safety & Quality | 2026, 17(7): 222-234
• Special Topic: Food Quality Analysis and Evaluation •
Analysis of the chemical composition, structure characterization and antioxidant activity of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds from different origins
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Huan CHENG, Pa-La-Ti ALIYA, A-Bu-Li-Zi SUBINUER, Meng-Xuan LI, Ya-Sheng MAERHABA, Sheng-Jun MA, Ro-Zi PAERHATI*
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  • College of Food Science and Pharmacy, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China
doi: 10.19812/j.cnki.jfsq11-5956/ts.20250908003
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Objective

To investigate the differences in chemical composition, spectral characteristics, microscopic morphology and antioxidant activity of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds from Thailand (A), Shangqiu Henan (B), Land Port Campus of Xinjiang Agricultural University (C) and the medicinal herb planting base of Hotan University (D).

Methods

Qualitative and quantitative analyses were conducted to determine the content differences of the main components in Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds. Structural characteristics were analyzed using ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy, as well as scanning electron microscopy. In vitro antioxidant experiments were performed to measure the scavenging capacity against 1, 1-diphenyl-2-trinitrophenylhydrazine (DPPH) radical, OH radical and 2, 2’-biazo-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazolin-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) cationic radical, providing a comprehensive assessment of their antioxidant activity.

Results

The chemical composition of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds from the 4 kinds of sources varied. The highest content of polysaccharides, saponins, proteins, flavonoids, oils and moisture were 3.89%(B), 1.02% (C), 23.66% (D), 8.81% (A), 7.54% (C) and 8.62% (B), respectively. Energy-dispersive spectroscopy analysis revealed the highest weight percentages of the main elements as follows: C (72.36%, D), O (43.87%, A), N(10.25%, C), P (2.01%, C), K (3.33%, B), S (0.6%, C), Cl (0.33%, B), Na (0.39%, B) and Mg (0.25%, C). Scanning electron microscopy morphology analysis indicated significant microscopic structural differences in the water and ethanol extracts of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds from different sources. The half-maximal scavenging concentration of the water and ethanol extracts against DPPH radical, OH radical and ABTS cationic radical were as follows: Water extracts: 0.23–0.41, 0.65–3.72 and 0.24–0.35 mg/mL, ethanol extracts: 1.77–3.65, 0.16–4.93 and 0.76–1.68 mg/mL, respectively, demonstrating a clear dose-response relationship.

Conclusion

Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds from the 4 kinds of origins primarily contain polysaccharides, saponins, proteins, flavonoids, oils and other components, as well as elements such as C, O, N, P, K, S, Cl, Na and Mg. Principal component analysis comprehensively evaluate that Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds from Urumqi, Xinjiang, exhibite relatively superior overall quality and demonstrated good antioxidant activity.

Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds  /  chemical composition  /  content determination  /  structural characterization  /  antioxidant activity
成欢, 阿丽亚·帕拉提, 苏比努尔·阿卜力孜, 李孟轩, 买尔哈巴·牙生, 马生军, 帕尔哈提·柔孜. 不同来源葫芦巴籽化学成分、结构特征与抗氧化活性分析. 食品安全质量检测学报, 2026 , 17 (7) : 222 -234 . DOI: 10.19812/j.cnki.jfsq11-5956/ts.20250908003
Huan CHENG, Pa-La-Ti ALIYA, A-Bu-Li-Zi SUBINUER, Meng-Xuan LI, Ya-Sheng MAERHABA, Sheng-Jun MA, Ro-Zi PAERHATI. Analysis of the chemical composition, structure characterization and antioxidant activity of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds from different origins[J]. Journal of Food Safety & Quality, 2026 , 17 (7) : 222 -234 . DOI: 10.19812/j.cnki.jfsq11-5956/ts.20250908003
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  • Receive Date:2025-09-08
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表12种不同金属材料的力学参数
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Family
属数
Number of
genus
种数
Number of
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Genus
种数
Number of
species
占总种数比例
Percentage of total
species (%)
鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae 2 11 5.26 鹅膏菌属 Amanita 10 4.78
小菇科 Mycenaceae 2 12 5.74 丝盖伞属 Inocybe 5 2.39
多孔菌科 Polyporaceae 8 14 6.70 蜡蘑属 Laccaria 5 2.39
红菇科 Russulaceae 3 23 11.00 小皮伞属 Marasmius 6 2.87
小菇属 Mycena 11 5.26
光柄菇属 Pluteus 5 2.39
红菇属 Russula 17 8.13
栓菌属 Trametes 5 2.39
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