Investigation of camomile fermentation

Abstract

The content of apigenin is an important factor of camomile spasmolytic activity. The hydrolysis of apigenin-7-O-β-glucoside into free aglycone in camomile ligulate flowers was possible using β-glucosidase from almonds. The transformation of apigenin glucosides into apigenin has been achieved by autofermentation of camomile ligulate flowers and camomile flower heads. There is a significant increase of apigenin content, whereas the composition of other active components in camomile practically were not changed by autofermentation. © 1994 Science and Technology Letters.