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This study represents a pioneering investigation and comparative analysis of lipid extracts from four different colors of peach palm (Bactris gasipaes Kunt) fruits-red, yellow, green, and white-by employing a green method based on ethanolic ultrasound-assisted extraction. This study examined the extraction yield, physico-chemical-quality attributes, chromatographic profiles (GC), color measurements, total carotenoid content, differential thermogravimetry (TG/DTA), and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The obtained lipid extracts displayed a high quality, considering the physico-chemical parameters of the Codex Alimentarius, and a fatty acids profile characterized by unsaturated fatty acids, notably omegas (ω-3, ω-6, and ω-9). The indices of atherogenicity (A.I.), thrombogenicity (I.T.), and hypocholesterolemic and hypercholesterolemic ratios revealed superior outcomes for the red peach palm lipid extract (approximately 0.35, 0.52, and 2.75, respectively), along with higher levels of ß-carotene (748.36 µg of ß-carotene per 100 g-1 of lipid extract) compared to the yellow, green, and white counterparts. Consequently, this research successfully demonstrates the efficacy of using a green extraction method in preserving the lipid's quality, which can display cardiovascular functionality and thermal stability. These findings underscore the considerable potential of peach palm lipid extract as a valuable raw material for diverse industrial applications across various sectors. The results support its utilization in the production of functional food products and nutraceuticals due to its favorable fatty acid composition, potent antioxidant properties exhibited by its high ß-carotene content, and notable cardiovascular functionality indices.
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 disease, medical and scientific communities are facing a challenge to contain its spread, develop effective treatments, and reduce its sequelae. Together with the therapeutical treatments, the use of dietary bioactive compounds represents a promising and cost-effective strategy to modulate immunological responses. Amazonian oilseeds are great sources of bioactive compounds, thus representing not only a dietary source of nutrients but also of substances with great interest for human health. This narrative review compiled the available evidence regarding the biochemical properties of some Amazonian oilseeds, especially Brazil nut, Açaí berry, Bacaba, Peach palm, Sapucaya and Tucuma fruits, on human health and its immune system. These effects were discussed from an etiological and pathophysiological perspective, emphasizing their potential role as a co-adjuvant strategy against COVID-19. Besides this, the cost associated with these strategies hinders their applicability in many nations, especially low-income countries and communities living in social insecurity.
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ABSTRACT Objective The presence of dietary bioactive compounds in the human diet becomes a major factor in combating the etiology of different pathologies. Thus, the aim of this investigation was to evaluate the fatty acids profile, cardiovascular functionality indices, bioactive compounds and spectroscopic pattern of peach palm oil (pupunha oil) and their impact on human health. Methods The oil was obtained by soxhlet extraction; the oil yield and qualities were determined according to the standards of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists. For the fatty acids profile, the practical recommendations of the American Oil Chemists' Society and of the International Organization for Standardization were followed. Total carotenoids and polyphenols were determined by spectrophotometry; the composition of the chemical groups was determined by infrared spectroscopy. The anti-atherogenic, antithrombogenic and hypocholesterolemic indices were obtained using mathematical models. Results The results showed good quality oil based on acid and peroxyde indices (2.45±0.33mg KOH g-1 and 5.47±1.05mEq kg-1). The main fruit bioactive compound was β-carotene (832.4±0.64µg/100g). The chromatographic profile showed a high saturated fatty acid content (53.74%); unsaturated (46.25%); fats were monounsaturated (39.66%) and polyunsaturated (6.59%). The antiatherogenic, antithrombogenic and hypocholesterolemic indices were, on average, 1.10, 2.04 and 0.84, respectively. The spectroscopic profile exhibited bands with variation from 2918.8cm-1 to 714cm-1. Conclusion The results indicate that the consumption of isolated lipid content of the pupunha palm oil provides health protection with emphasis on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
RESUMO Objetivo A presença de fontes alimentares ricas em compostos bioativos na dieta humana torna-se fator preponderante no combate à etiologia de diversas patologias. Assim, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar o perfil de ácidos graxos, índices de funcionalidade cardiovasculares, compostos bioativos e padrão espectroscópico do óleo da pupunha vermelha e suas implicações para a saúde humana. Métodos O óleo foi obtido por extração via soxhlet; seu rendimento e qualidade foram determinados segundo as normas da Association of Official Analytical Chemists. Para o perfil de ácidos graxos, seguiram-se as recomendações práticas da American Oil Chemists' Society e da International Organization for Standardization. Os carotenoides e polifenóis totais foram estipulados por espectrofotometria; a constituição de grupos químicos, por espectroscopia de infravermelho. Os índices antiaterogênico, antitrombogênico e hipocolesterolêmico foram obtidos por modelos matemáticos. Resultados Os resultados evidenciaram um óleo com boa qualidade, com base nos índices de acidez e peróxido (2,45±0,33mg KOH g-1 e 5,47±1,05mEq kg-1). O principal composto bioativo desse fruto foi o β-caroteno (832,4±0,64µg/100g). O perfil cromatográfico revelou um elevado teor de ácidos graxos saturados (53,74%); os insaturados (46,25%) se mostraram distribuídos em monoinsaturados (39,66%) e poli-insaturados (6,59%). Os índices de antiaterogênico, antitrombogênico e hipocolesterolêmico foram, em média, respectivamente 1,10; 2,04 e 0,84. O perfil espectroscópico apresentou destaques com variação de 2918,8cm-1 a 714cm-1. Conclusão Os resultados indicam que o consumo do conteúdo lipídico isolado da pupunha atua na proteção da saúde, em especial para a prevenção de agravos cardiovasculares.
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Spectrophotometry , Oils , Carotenoids , Arecaceae , Fatty AcidsABSTRACT
O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar o potencial de produtos e subprodutos da castanha-do-brasil, focou-se primariamente em sua forma in natura, em seguida no óleo extraído desse fruto e seu respectivo subproduto convertido em farinha. Inicialmente apresenta-se uma breve revisão de literatura vislumbrando aspectos relevantes a investigações, com respeito aos potenciais dessas oleaginosas. Em seguida foca-se a avaliação microbiológica, de micotoxinas e a caracterização em macro e micronutrientes dessa amêndoa. Após isso, apresenta-se um estudo sobre as formas de extrações lipídicas, avaliando as características físico-químicas, colorimétricas e perfis de ácidos graxos dos óleos obtidos, analisando seu comportamento térmico, sua estabilidade oxidativa e o perfil espectroscópico, correlacionando as diferenças impostas ao material de acordo com o método de extração. Posteriormente, aborda-se o estudo do subproduto da extração lipídica e sua transformação em farinha, por meio de análises de composição física; físico-químicas; propriedades funcionais e tecnológicas; análises de minerais e a composição em aminoácidos. O estudo inicial confirmou a potencialidade da castanha-do-brasil nos mais diversos segmentos industriais e suas inúmeras possibilidades de pesquisas. Os dados relacionados à composição desse fruto coadunam com as pesquisas que relatam sua alta qualidade nutricional e funcional. Com relação à extração lipídica foi possível observar que a forma de extração com utilização de fluido supercrítico com dióxido de carbono (CO2) apresentou o melhor rendimento e manutenção da qualidade do material extraído. As comparações dos eventos termogravimétricos e diferenciais em diferentes atmosferas mostraram maior estabilidade térmica nos óleos extraídos com fluidos supercríticos (CO2). A avaliação acelerada da estabilidade oxidativa dos óleos via análise por Rancimat em comparação com o DSC evidenciam diferenças entre aos métodos de avaliação e entre as formas de...
The objective of this research was to investigate the potential of products and by-products of Brazil nut focusing primarily on the in natura fruit, followed by the oil extracted from this fruit and the resulting by-product that is converted into flour. Firstly, a brief literature review of published relevant information on the potential of this oilseed is presented. Next, the microbiological evaluation for the presence of mycotoxins and the characterization of macro- and micronutrients of this kernel are performed. Then, a study on lipid extractions is presented evaluating the physicochemical and colorimetric characteristics and the fatty acid profiles of the oils obtained analyzing their thermal behavior, oxidative stability, and spectroscopic profile and correlating the differences in the materials according to the method of extraction. Lastly, the by-product obtained from the lipid extraction and processing into flour is evaluated through the analysis of physical composition and physicochemical, functional, and technological properties as well as the analysis of minerals and amino acid composition. The preliminary study confirmed the potential use of Brazil nut in many different industries and its many possibilities for research. The data obtained from the analysis of this fruit composition are consistent with those of studies reporting its high nutritional and functional quality. With regard to the extraction of lipids, it was observed that the extraction with supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) showed the best performance maintaining the quality of the extracted material. The comparison of the thermogravimetric and differential events under different atmospheres showed higher thermal stability for the oils extracted with supercritical fluids (CO2). The evaluation of the accelerated oxidative stability of the oils by Rancimat analysis compared to DSC showed differences between the methods of evaluation and different types of oil extraction. The evaluation...
