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Nutrients ; 14(19)2022 Sep 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36235663

ABSTRACT

The fruits from the Arecaceae family, although being rich in bioactive compounds with potential benefits to health, have been underexplored. Studies on their composition, bioactive compounds, and effects of their consumption on health are also scarce. This review presents the composition of macro- and micronutrients, and bioactive compounds of fruits of the Arecaceae family such as bacaba, patawa, juçara, açaí, buriti, buritirana, and butiá. The potential use and reported effects of its consumption on health are also presented. The knowledge of these underutilized fruits is important to encourage production, commercialization, processing, and consumption. It can also stimulate their full use and improve the economy and social condition of the population where these fruits are found. Furthermore, it may help in future research on the composition, health effects, and new product development. Arecaceae fruits presented in this review are currently used as raw materials for producing beverages, candies, jams, popsicles, ice creams, energy drinks, and edible oils. The reported studies show that they are rich in phenolic compounds, carotenoids, anthocyanins, tocopherols, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and fatty acids. Moreover, the consumption of these compounds has been associated with anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antiobesity, and cardioprotective effects. These fruits have potential to be used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Despite their potential, some of them, such as buritirana and butiá, have been little explored and limited research has been conducted on their composition, biological effects, and applications. Therefore, more detailed investigations on the composition and mechanism of action based on in vitro and/or in vivo studies are needed for fruits from the Arecaceae family.


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Arecaceae , Amino Acids/analysis , Anthocyanins/analysis , Antioxidants/pharmacology , Arecaceae/chemistry , Brazil , Carotenoids/analysis , Fatty Acids/analysis , Fruit/chemistry , Health Promotion , Micronutrients/analysis , Pharmaceutical Preparations/analysis , Plant Oils/analysis , Tocopherols/analysis , Vitamins/analysis
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Hig. aliment ; 33(288/289): 67-71, abr.-maio 2019. tab, ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1481897

ABSTRACT

O semáforo nutricional é uma ferramenta que permite uma melhor compreensão das informações contidas nos rótulos e contribui no direcionamento de dietas específicas. Este estudo teve por objetivo aplicar esta ferramenta na avaliação das tabelas nutricionais de 22 biscoitos integrais. Os teores dos constituintes foram distribuídos com sinais nas cores vermelho, amarelo e verde. Os rótulos avaliados apresentaram sinal vermelho para o teor de sódio, e sinal verde para gorduras trans. A maioria das amostras recebeu sinal vermelho ou amarelo para açúcares, gorduras saturadas e totais, e sinal verde ou amarelo para fibras. Os biscoitos integrais, embora apresentem sinal verde para gordura trans, quando consumidos de forma exagerada podem oferecer riscos à saúde do consumidor, devido ao desequilíbrio para os demais constituintes.


Subject(s)
Cookies , Nutritional Facts , Nutrients/analysis , Food Labeling , Whole Foods/analysis
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Hig. aliment ; 33(288/289): 2702-2706, abr.-maio 2019. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1482320

ABSTRACT

O doce é uma alternativa para o aproveitamento de frutas, tendo em vista a diversidade e a quantidade produzida no Brasil. Os indicadores microbiológicos são importantes parâmetros para definir a qualidade dos alimentos quanto aos critérios de higiene, manipulação, processamento e armazenamento. Diante disso, o objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a qualidade microbiológica por meio da contagem de bolores e leveduras, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium e Coliformes totais em amostras de doces e compará-las com as legislações vigentes. Foram elaboradas 11 formulações de doces de guapeva com substituição da pectina comercial por albedo de maracujá, onde de todas as amostras analisadas nenhuma apresentou crescimento dos microorganismos citados, denotando assim boas praticas de manipulação e assegurando um alimento apto para consumo.


Subject(s)
Food Analysis , Coliforms , Fruits in Syrup , Food Microbiology , Pouteria/microbiology , Salmonella typhimurium , Staphylococcus aureus
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