Extraction of bioactive substances from the pomace of red grapes

This bachelor thesis deals with the research of chosen chemical characteristics in juice and in extracts of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.). The theoretical part is divided into three parts. In the first part is described the botanical characteristic of grapevine, then its origin, morphology, chemical composition, species and uses. In the second part are characterized anthocyanin pigments, their occurrence and attributes. There are described methods of the investigation. In the third part are described extractions. The experimental part illustrates extractions of the pomace. The purpose of these extractions is to find out the total amount of anthocyanins and phenolics in the pomace, and which solvent gives the highest yield. Then the chemical characteristics, such as total and soluble solids, pH, the amount of titratable acids, reducing carbohydrates, phenolics and anthocyanins, are described in this section. All determinations are executed and results are compared among grapevine juice and two species (Cabernet Sauvignon and Zweigeltrebe). The most suitable solvent is selected a mixture of water and ethanol in a ratio 50:50. In the most effective hours are determined the chemical characteristics. The titratable acids are expressed as the amount of the tartaric acid. The amount of phenolics is expressed as gallic acid and the amount of anthocyanins as malvidin-3-glucoside