ABSTRACT
This study aimed to quantify the levels of resveratrol, coumarin, and other bioactives in pulps and by-products of twelve tropical fruits from Brazil obtained during pulp production process. Pineapple, acerola, monbin, cashew apple, guava, soursop, papaya, mango, passion fruit, surinam cherry, sapodilla, and tamarind pulps were evaluated as well as their by-products (peel, pulp's leftovers, and seed). Total phenolic, anthocyanins, yellow flavonoids, ß-carotene and lycopene levels were also determined. Resveratrol was identified in guava and surinam cherry by-products and coumarin in passion fruit, guava and surinam cherry by-products and mango pulp. These fruit pulp and by-products could be considered a new natural source of both compounds. Overall, fruit by-products presented higher (P<0.05) bioactive content than their respective fruit pulps. This study provides novel information about tropical fruits and their by-products bioactive composition, which is essential for the understanding of their nutraceutical potential and future application in the food industry.
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Fruit/chemistry , Plant Extracts/analysis , Waste Products/analysis , Ananas/chemistry , Antioxidants/analysis , Brazil , Flavonoids/analysis , Malus/chemistry , Mangifera/chemistry , Passiflora/chemistryABSTRACT
Este trabalho objetivou caracterizar polpas comerciais de açaí, além de correlacionar a contribuição da vitamina C, carotenóides totais e compostos fenólicos com a atividade antioxidante desses produtos, verificando ainda os parâmetros referentes à qualidade dos produtos obtidos. Foram realizadas análises de pH, acidez total titulável, sólidos solúveis totais, açúcares, cor, atividade de água, vitamina C, antocianinas totais e carotenóides totais, atividade antioxidante e compostos fenólicos. Conclui-se que todos os parâmetros apresentaram diferença significativa entre as marcas não adicionadas de conservante e sacarose. O açaí pode ser considerado uma importante fonte de vitamina C, bem como uma grande fonte de antioxidantes. Em relação à correlação com a atividade antioxidante, somente as antocianinas totais e os carotenóides totais apresentaram correlação positiva e significativa.
Correlation between antioxidant activity and bioactive compounds of açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart) comercial pulps. The purpose of this work was to analyze commercial açaí pulp and to correlate the contribution of vitamin C, total carotenoids and phenolic compounds with the antioxidant activity of there products besides the examination of the standard related to the quality of the obtained products. Analysis were made with regard to pH, acidity total, soluble solids, sugars, color, water activity, vitamin C, total anthocyanins, total carotenoids, antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds. All parameters analyzed showed significative difference among the marks not added with preservatives and sucrose. The açaí fruit can be considered a fair source of vitamin C and good source of natural antioxidants. In regard to the correlation with the antioxidant activity only the total anthocyanins and the total carotenoids presented positive and significative correlation.
