Randomly collected samples of parsley and celery from different localities were analyzed to determine their quality based on arsenic concentrations, phenolic constituents the antioxidant capacity edible parts. Arsenic concentrations found in range: root (0.16 μg/g d.m.) < (0.19 leaf (0.35 (0.45 d.m.). Total contents roots similar both species varied significantly depending cultivation site: ...

BACKGROUND Pasta is considered as an effective carrier of prohealth ingredients in food fortification. The aim of this study was to examine the changes of antioxidant potential of wheat pasta affected by fortification with powdered parsley leaves. A special attention was paid to effectiveness of fortification in the light of proteinphenolic interactions. METHODS To improve antioxidant activit...