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de Novaes Vianna LF, Zambonim FM, Pandolfo C. Potential cultivation areas of Euterpe edulis (Martius) for rainforest recovery, repopulation and açai production in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6272. [PMID: 37072439 PMCID: PMC10113375 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-32742-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023] Open
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Euterpe edulis is an endangered palm species that provides the most important non-timber forest product exploited in its natural habitat, the Brazilian Atlantic Forest hotspot1,4. From 1991 to 2017, pasturelands, agriculture, and monoculture of tree plantations were responsible for 97% of Atlantic Forest deforested areas in Brazil and Santa Catarina was one of the Brazilian states with the greatest loss of forest area14. In the last decade, E. edulis fruits reached their highest commercial value, producing the southeastern equivalent of Amazonian ''açai'' (Euterpe oleracea)5,7,8. As a shade-tolerant species, E. edulis adapts very well to agroforestry systems8,10. To evaluate potential areas for cultivation of E. edulis through agroforestry systems, we developed and applied a spatial model for mapping suitable areas. To accomplish this, we analyzed multisource biophysical data and E. edulis distribution data from the Forest Inventory of Santa Catarina. We identified two areas with potential occurrence of the species, one in the domains of coastal Dense Ombrophilous Forest where the species is more common and another in the domains of inland Deciduous Seasonal Forest where its occurrence was suspected, but not proven, until 2021. Today, Deciduous Seasonal Forest is the most fragmented and impacted by agriculture. Our model, together with confirmed areas of occurrence, indicates that deciduous seasonal forest region should be prioritized for production and recovery of E. edulis through agroforestry systems.
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- Luiz Fernando de Novaes Vianna
- Centro de Informações de Recursos Ambientais e de Hidrometeorologia de Santa Catarina, Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária e Extensão Rural de Santa Catarina - Epagri, Rodovia Admar Gonzaga, 1347 - Itacorubi, Florianopolis, SC, 88034-901, Brasil.
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- Centro de Informações de Recursos Ambientais e de Hidrometeorologia de Santa Catarina, Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária e Extensão Rural de Santa Catarina - Epagri, Rodovia Admar Gonzaga, 1347 - Itacorubi, Florianopolis, SC, 88034-901, Brasil
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- Centro de Informações de Recursos Ambientais e de Hidrometeorologia de Santa Catarina, Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária e Extensão Rural de Santa Catarina - Epagri, Rodovia Admar Gonzaga, 1347 - Itacorubi, Florianopolis, SC, 88034-901, Brasil
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Lucas BF, Alberto Vieira Costa J, Brunner TA. Attitudes of consumers toward Spirulina and açaí and their use as a food ingredient. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Aguilera JM, Toledo T. Wild berries and related wild small fruits as traditional healthy foods. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:5603-5617. [PMID: 36514960 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2156475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The consumption of cultivated berry species (e.g., strawberries, blueberries) has increased dramatically in the last two decades after consumers appreciated them as flavorful, convenient and healthy fruits. Wild berries and similar small wild fruits are traditionally consumed around the world by local people as safe, nutritious, tasty, and versatile foods. These wild fruits have played an important role in the nutrition and bio-cultural aspects of rural communities. Like their commercial counterparts, wild berries contain important nutrients and bioactive compounds that may prevent or delay some chronic diseases attributed to oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. This review provides a comprehensive appraisal of the chemical and bioactive components in wild berry species and their traditional uses as foods around the globe. Presently, wild berries and similar wild small fruits are novel food sources that inspire applications as culinary products, processed foods, and nutraceuticals. Further research is needed to validate the content and action of bioactive components responsible for health claims. Sustainable commercial exploitation of wild berries should consider biocultural, environmental, and socio-economic aspects.
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- José Miguel Aguilera
- Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Food Science and Chemical Technology, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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An experimental and numerical evaluation of continuous pasteurization of açai pulp with plate heat exchangers on the inactivation of peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase. J FOOD ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2021.110799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Pagliarini E, Spinelli S, Proserpio C, Monteleone E, Fia G, Laureati M, Gallina Toschi T, Dinnella C. Sensory perception and food neophobia drive liking of functional plant‐based food enriched with winemaking by‐products. J SENS STUD 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/joss.12710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Ella Pagliarini
- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS) University of Milan Milan Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Forestry (DAGRI) University of Florence Florence Italy
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS) University of Milan Milan Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Forestry (DAGRI) University of Florence Florence Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Forestry (DAGRI) University of Florence Florence Italy
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS) University of Milan Milan Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DiSTAL) Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna Cesena Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Forestry (DAGRI) University of Florence Florence Italy
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Bazhan M, Kalantari N, Keshavarz-Mohammadi N. Health-enhancing foods: barriers to consumers' choice in Iran. Health Promot Int 2021; 36:796-810. [PMID: 33111937 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daaa088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Given the growing market for health-enhancing or functional foods in Iran, the consumption rate is low. Identifying and understanding the causes is key for future decisions and interventions in the market. So, the present study was designed to provide this knowledge in Iran. The study was conducted in Tehran, the capital of Iran, between May and September 2014. In total, 105 people participated in this qualitative research, including 40 production/supply/health authority stakeholders and 65 consumer stakeholders (44 housewives and 21 employed women). The sampling strategy was the purposive method with maximum diversity, and snowball sampling was used to identify key stakeholders. The social marketing framework was used for analyzing the participants' views and experiences. To collect data, semi-structured focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were conducted. Data collection and content analysis were performed simultaneously, using MAXQDA® software. Categorization of the findings based on social marketing mix showed that the most important barriers to the consumption of functional dairy products were undesirable sensory and non-sensory characteristics, lack of physical and economic access to the product, the existence of product competitors in the market and inappropriate promotion strategies. Furthermore, personal barriers identified as a new dimension and included lack of knowledge about the product and its benefits, a negative attitude toward the product and personal taste and preference. Understanding these barriers might contribute to design and implement effective and appropriate interventions to increase the consumption of these products among consumers.
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- Marjan Bazhan
- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition, and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, West Arghavan, Farahzadi Blvd, Shahrak Gharb, Tehran, IR Iran 19816195732
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition, and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, West Arghavan, Farahzadi Blvd, Shahrak Gharb, Tehran, IR Iran 19816195732
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- Department of Public Health, School of Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Velenjak St., Shahid Chamran Highway, Tehran, IR Iran 1983535511
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Aschemann-Witzel J, Bizzo HR, Doria Chaves ACS, Faria-Machado AF, Gomes Soares A, de Oliveira Fonseca MJ, Kidmose U, Rosenthal A. Sustainable use of tropical fruits? Challenges and opportunities of applying the waste-to-value concept to international value chains. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 63:1339-1351. [PMID: 34382890 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1963665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Agriculture and food science literature on waste-to-value applications that allow upcycling of by-product ingredients is increasing. However, this stream of research rarely takes an international trade and sustainability systems perspective. This focused review defines the term of waste-to-value and the sustainable development goals connected to it, and points to the tensions and questions arising when international trade is involved. Further, it exemplifies the challenges and opportunities of waste-to-value in tropical fruit trade through five cases of tropical fruit from South America: Green coconut, açaí, maracujá, cambuci, and jabuticaba. We present a model of the international supply chain that indicates where the opportunities of waste-to-value applications in international tropical fruit trade are situated, and discuss which future research questions need to be addressed to tackle the challenges of waste-to-value in global tropical fruit chains. Establishing the waste-to-value approach in the export of yet-underused tropical fruits can amongst others improve local employment, preserve natural resources, allow favorable use of side-streams in local energy production, environmentally friendly packaging material for transport, and add health functionalities to the end-consumer products, but challenges have to be solved in order to ensure these environmental and social benefits materialize.
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- Jessica Aschemann-Witzel
- MAPP - Centre for Research on Customer Relations in the Food Sector, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Aarhus N, Denmark
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da Silva MACN, Costa JH, Pacheco-Fill T, Ruiz ALTG, Vidal FCB, Borges KRA, Guimarães SJA, de Azevedo-Santos APS, Buglio KE, Foglio MA, Barbosa MDCL, Nascimento MDDSB, de Carvalho JE. Açai ( Euterpe oleracea Mart.) Seed Extract Induces ROS Production and Cell Death in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Line. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26123546. [PMID: 34200718 PMCID: PMC8230419 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Euterpe oleracea Mart. (açai) is a native palm from the Amazon region. There are various chemical constituents of açai with bioactive properties. This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition and cytotoxic effects of açai seed extract on breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). Global Natural Products Social Molecular Networking (GNPS) was applied to identify chemical compounds present in açai seed extract. LC-MS/MS and molecular networking were employed to detect the phenolic compounds of açai. The antioxidant activity of açai seed extract was measured by DPPH assay. MCF-7 breast cancer cell line viability was evaluated by MTT assay. Cell death was evaluated by flow cytometry and time-lapse microscopy. Autophagy was evaluated by orange acridin immunofluorescence assay. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production was evaluated by DAF assay. From the molecular networking, fifteen compounds were identified, mainly phenolic compounds. The açai seed extract showed cytotoxic effects against MCF-7, induced morphologic changes in the cell line by autophagy and increased the ROS production pathway. The present study suggests that açai seed extract has a high cytotoxic capacity and may induce autophagy by increasing ROS production in breast cancer. Apart from its antioxidant activity, flavonoids with high radical scavenging activity present in açai also generated NO (nitric oxide), contributing to its cytotoxic effect and autophagy induction.
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- Marcos Antonio Custódio Neto da Silva
- Post-Graduate Program in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Science, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Rua Tessália Vieira de Camargo, 126, Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz. CEP, Campinas 13083-887, SP, Brazil;
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- Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, CP 6154, Campinas 13083-970, SP, Brazil; (J.H.C.); (T.P.-F.)
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- Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, CP 6154, Campinas 13083-970, SP, Brazil; (J.H.C.); (T.P.-F.)
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 13083-859, SP, Brazil; (A.L.T.G.R.); (K.E.B.); (M.A.F.)
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- Post-Graduate Program in Adult Heath, Department of Patology, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil; (F.C.B.V.); (K.R.A.B.)
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- Post-Graduate Program in Adult Heath, Department of Patology, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil; (F.C.B.V.); (K.R.A.B.)
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- Post-Graduate Program in Health Sicencies, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil; (S.J.A.G.); (A.P.S.d.A.-S.)
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- Post-Graduate Program in Health Sicencies, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil; (S.J.A.G.); (A.P.S.d.A.-S.)
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 13083-859, SP, Brazil; (A.L.T.G.R.); (K.E.B.); (M.A.F.)
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 13083-859, SP, Brazil; (A.L.T.G.R.); (K.E.B.); (M.A.F.)
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- Post-Graduate Program in Family Health, Department of Medicine I, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil;
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- Post-Graduate Program in Adult Heath, Department of Patology, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), São Luís 65080-805, MA, Brazil; (F.C.B.V.); (K.R.A.B.)
- Correspondence: (M.d.D.S.B.N.); (J.E.d.C.)
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 13083-859, SP, Brazil; (A.L.T.G.R.); (K.E.B.); (M.A.F.)
- Correspondence: (M.d.D.S.B.N.); (J.E.d.C.)
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Monteleone S, de Moraes EA, Tondato de Faria B, Aquino Junior PT, Maia RF, Neto AT, Toscano A. Exploring the Adoption of Precision Agriculture for Irrigation in the Context of Agriculture 4.0: The Key Role of Internet of Things. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20247091. [PMID: 33322252 PMCID: PMC7763172 DOI: 10.3390/s20247091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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In recent years, the concept of Agriculture 4.0 has emerged as an evolution of precision agriculture (PA) through the diffusion of the Internet of things (IoT). There is a perception that the PA adoption is occurring at a slower pace than expected. Little research has been carried out about Agriculture 4.0, as well as to farmer behavior and operations management. This work explores what drives the adoption of PA in the Agriculture 4.0 context, focusing on farmer behavior and operations management. As a result of a multimethod approach, the factors explaining the PA adoption in the Agriculture 4.0 context and a model of irrigation operations management are proposed. Six simulation scenarios are performed to study the relationships among the factors involved in irrigation planning. Empirical findings contribute to a better understanding of what Agriculture 4.0 is and to expand the possibilities of IoT in the PA domain. This work also contributes to the discussion on Agriculture 4.0, thanks to multidisciplinary research bringing together the different perspectives of PA, IoT and operations management. Moreover, this research highlights the key role of IoT, considering the farmer’s possible choice to adopt several IoT sensing technologies for data collection.
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- Sergio Monteleone
- School of Business Administration, Centro Universitário FEI, São Paulo 01525-000, Brazil;
- Correspondence:
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Centro Universitário FEI, São Bernardo do Campo 09850-901, Brazil; (B.T.d.F.); (P.T.A.J.)
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Centro Universitário FEI, São Bernardo do Campo 09850-901, Brazil; (B.T.d.F.); (P.T.A.J.)
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- Centre of Regional and Rural Futures, Deakin University, Hanwood 2680, Australia;
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), São Carlos 13560-970, Brazil;
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy;
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Skąpska S, Marszałek K, Woźniak Ł, Szczepańska J, Danielczuk J, Zawada K. The Development and Consumer Acceptance of Functional Fruit-Herbal Beverages. Foods 2020; 9:foods9121819. [PMID: 33302360 PMCID: PMC7762522 DOI: 10.3390/foods9121819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The development of functional beverages often requires a compromise between the palatability and high content of bio-active compounds. The purpose of this study was to elaborate on the fruit-herbal beverages with defined pro-health functions and evaluate their consumer acceptance. The beverages contained 80% of juices obtained from the fruits of aronia, rugosa rose, acerola, sea buckthorn, and cranberry. Each beverage was supplemented with different plant extracts which enhanced the designed functions of the beverage. The beverages were sweetened with sugar or with steviol glycosides, and were preserved by thermal pasteurization. The main groups of bio-active compounds and antioxidant capacity using ABTS, DPPH, and ORAC methods were analysed before and after pasteurization. The sensory acceptance was tested by 60 adult consumers who assessed the desirability of taste, odour, colour, and overall quality. Each beverage contained substantial amounts of polyphenols, including anthocyanins; rosehip-acerola and sea buckthorn beverages were also sources of vitamin C and carotenoids. All these components were stable under thermal treatment. Rosehip-acerola beverages had the highest antioxidant capacity, which was measured using all three methods exhibited. The highest level of consumer acceptance and willingness to purchase went to aronia beverages, while the sea buckthorn gained the lowest. There was no significant difference between the acceptance of beverages sweetened with sugar and stevia. Women and the 25- to 34-year-old consumer group rated the overall acceptability of the beverages slightly higher, although this was not reflected in their inclination to buy them. Attitude toward proper body mass and health had no influence on overall acceptance and willingness to complete the purchases. The main motivation for purchasing the functional beverages was their sensory acceptance, even if the consumers were informed of their potential health benefits.
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- Sylwia Skąpska
- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, 36 Rakowiecka Str., 02-532 Warsaw, Poland; (K.M.); (Ł.W.); (J.S.); (J.D.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, 36 Rakowiecka Str., 02-532 Warsaw, Poland; (K.M.); (Ł.W.); (J.S.); (J.D.)
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- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, 36 Rakowiecka Str., 02-532 Warsaw, Poland; (K.M.); (Ł.W.); (J.S.); (J.D.)
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- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, 36 Rakowiecka Str., 02-532 Warsaw, Poland; (K.M.); (Ł.W.); (J.S.); (J.D.)
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- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, 36 Rakowiecka Str., 02-532 Warsaw, Poland; (K.M.); (Ł.W.); (J.S.); (J.D.)
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Laboratory Medicine Division, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha St., 02-091 Warsaw, Poland;
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Ferrão AC, Guiné RP, Correia PM. Study of Consumer Acceptance About the Possible Commercialization of a Cheese with Berries. CURRENT NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.2174/1573401313666170707103933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background: Nowadays, consumers are more concerned about the issues related to the
maintenance and promotion of health, trying to combine the pleasure in the consumption of certain
foods with health benefits. Therefore, there has been an increase in the marketing of functional foods.
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Objective: The present study was carried out in order to explore the consumers’ acceptance regarding
the possibility of introducing in the market a new dairy product with functional properties, namely a
cheese with berries.
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Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on a non-probabilistic sample of 335
adult participants. The questionnaires were applied online after informed consent only to adults (aged
18 or over) and the data were collected from August 2016 to March 2017 among the Portuguese population.
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Results: The results obtained showed that approximately 92% of the participants consumed cheese of
any type regularly and 50% consumed cheese two or three times per week. Most of the participants
(~62%) revealed that they did not consume any type of cheese with additional benefits. Nevertheless,
they indicated that they might be potential consumers of a cheese with berries (~73%) and would like
the product to have the ability to improve cardiovascular health (~73%) and have high antioxidant capacity
(~51%). The participants involved considered important the addition of ingredients such as
blackberry, raspberry, gooseberry, blueberry, strawberry or cherry, and suggested that all the ingredients
tested might combine well with cheese.
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Conclusion: This work showed that the introduction in the market of this new dairy product, a cheese
with berries, might be a successful strategy.
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- Ana Cristina Ferrão
- CI&DETS Research Centre and Department of Food Industry, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Portugal
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- CI&DETS Research Centre and Department of Food Industry, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Portugal
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- CI&DETS Research Centre and Department of Food Industry, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Portugal
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Pires MA, Noronha RLF, Trindade MA. Understanding consumer's perception and acceptance of bologna sausages with reduced sodium content and/or omega‐3 addition through conjoint analysis and focus group. J SENS STUD 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/joss.12495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Manoela Alves Pires
- Department of Food Engineering, College of Animal Science and Food EngineeringUniversity of São Paulo (FZEA/USP) Pirassununga São Paulo Brazil
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Luciano WA, Matte TC, Portela IA, de Medeiros LL, dos Santos Lima M, Maciel JF, de Souza EL, Garcia EF, Magnani M. Effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-3 on physicochemical and sensory parameters of açaí and mango based smoothies and its survival following simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Food Res Int 2018; 114:159-168. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Revised: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Polizer Rocha YJ, Lapa-Guimarães J, de Noronha RLF, Trindade MA. Evaluation of consumers’ perception regarding frankfurter sausages with different healthiness attributes. J SENS STUD 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/joss.12468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Yana Jorge Polizer Rocha
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering; University of São Paulo; Pirassununga São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering; University of São Paulo; Pirassununga São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering; University of São Paulo; Pirassununga São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering; University of São Paulo; Pirassununga São Paulo Brazil
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Factors determining neophobia and neophilia with regard to new technologies applied to the food sector: A systematic review. Int J Gastron Food Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Neri-Numa IA, Soriano Sancho RA, Pereira APA, Pastore GM. Small Brazilian wild fruits: Nutrients, bioactive compounds, health-promotion properties and commercial interest. Food Res Int 2018; 103:345-360. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.10.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 10/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Kaur N, Singh DP. Deciphering the consumer behaviour facets of functional foods: A literature review. Appetite 2017; 112:167-187. [PMID: 28131757 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2017.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Revised: 12/18/2016] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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This paper presents a systematic literature review of studies investigating various facets of consumer behaviour towards functional foods. It focuses on published international research on functional food attitude and behaviour from across the world. Research papers (n = 112) that were identified were coded in terms of study type, variables studied, product type, participant profile, research methodology and analysis details, as well as results and implications for future research. Results provide a systematic overview of the context in which behaviour towards functional foods have been examined in the past and provide a synthesis of findings in four categories of determinants, namely (1) Personal Factors, (2) Psychological Factors, (3) Cultural & Social Factors, and (4) Factors relating to the functional food product. A reference model for the relationships between these factors and behaviour of consumers is derived.
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- Navdeep Kaur
- Punjabi University Regional Centre for IT & Management, Mohali, India
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Heitor RDS, Daniele DCDA, Ariadna LP, Hady K, Jesus RRA, José CTC. Euterpe oleracea Mart. (aai): an old known plant with a new perspective. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.5897/ajpp2016.4686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Romualdo GR, Fragoso MF, Borguini RG, de Araújo Santiago MCP, Fernandes AAH, Barbisan LF. Protective effects of spray-dried açaí ( Euterpe oleracea Mart) fruit pulp against initiation step of colon carcinogenesis. Food Res Int 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2015.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Yamaguchi KKDL, Pereira LFR, Lamarão CV, Lima ES, da Veiga-Junior VF. Amazon acai: chemistry and biological activities: a review. Food Chem 2015; 179:137-51. [PMID: 25722148 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.01.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2014] [Revised: 12/05/2014] [Accepted: 01/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Acai (acai or assai) is one of the Amazon's most popular functional foods and widely used in the world. There are many benefits to its alleged use in the growing market for nutraceuticals. The acai extracts have a range of polyphenolic components with antioxidant properties, some of those present in greater quantity are orientin, isoorientin and vanillic acid, as well as anthocyanins cyanidin-3-glucoside and cyanidin-3-rutinoside. The presence of these substances is linked mainly to the antioxidant, anti- inflammatory, anti-proliferative and cardioprotective activities. Importantly, there are two main species of the Euterpe genus which produce acai. There are several differences between them but they are still quite unknown, from literature to producers and consumers. In this review are highlighted the chemical composition, botanical aspects, pharmacological, marketing and nutrition of these species based on studies published in the last five years in order to unify the current knowledge and dissimilarities between them.
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- Chemistry Department, Amazonas Federal University, Av. Rodrigo Octávio, 6.200, Japiim, Manaus, AM 69080-900, Brazil
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- Chemistry Department, Amazonas Federal University, Av. Rodrigo Octávio, 6.200, Japiim, Manaus, AM 69080-900, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty, Amazonas Federal University, Alexandre Amorin Street, 330, Aparecida, Manaus, AM 69010300, Brazil
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da Silva Santos V, de Almeida Teixeira GH, Barbosa F. Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.): a tropical fruit with high levels of essential minerals-especially manganese-and its contribution as a source of natural mineral supplementation. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2014; 77:80-89. [PMID: 24555649 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2014.866923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Açaí is a fruit from the Brazilian Amazon region, with an exotic flavor, possessing high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Based on these properties, the fruit is classified as one of the new "super fruits." The mean daily consumption of açai pulp may reach 300 ml in several Brazilian regions. Further, this fruit is also gaining popularity in Europe and North America. In this context, the aim of this study was to assess the levels of some essential minerals in freeze-dried açaí pulp obtained in different Brazilian locations. It was found that açaí pulp is rich in essential minerals (Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn), but the levels of copper (Cu) and especially manganese (Mn) are surprisingly markedly higher than the traditional sources of these elements in the human diet. A daily consumption of 300 ml açaí pulp leads to a Mn daily intake exceeding at least sixfold (14.6 mg on average) the reference daily intake for an adult. Consequently, Mn intake may surpass the permitted daily maximum intake of 11 mg, which leads to a special concern, particularly for children, vegetarians, and individuals with anemia, since iron (Fe) absorption is impaired by Mn. Our findings demonstrate that this fruit is a potential source of several nutrients and a good dietary supplement to resolve malnutrition problems. However, due to the expressive levels of Mn, further studies are necessary to evaluate potential adverse effects associated with açaí consumption.
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- Vivian da Silva Santos
- a Laboratório de Toxicologia e Essencialidade de Metais, Departamento de Análises Clínicas , Toxicológicas e Bromatológicas, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto-FCFRP-USP , Ribeirão Preto , SP , Brazil
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Arancibia C, Bayarri S, Costell E. Combining Cluster Analysis, Surface Response Methodology and JAR Scales to Increase Consumer Input in Optimizing Acceptability of a High-Protein Soy Dessert. J SENS STUD 2013. [DOI: 10.1111/joss.12073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Carla Arancibia
- Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (CSIC); Avenida Agustín Escardino 7 Paterna Valencia 46980 Spain
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- Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (CSIC); Avenida Agustín Escardino 7 Paterna Valencia 46980 Spain
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- Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (CSIC); Avenida Agustín Escardino 7 Paterna Valencia 46980 Spain
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Fragoso MF, Romualdo GR, Ribeiro DA, Barbisan LF. Açai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) feeding attenuates dimethylhydrazine-induced rat colon carcinogenesis. Food Chem Toxicol 2013; 58:68-76. [PMID: 23597449 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2013.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2013] [Revised: 04/01/2013] [Accepted: 04/02/2013] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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This study investigated the protective effect of spray-dried açaí powder (AP) intake on colon carcinogenesis induced by 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH) in male Wistar rats. After 4 weeks of DMH administrations, the groups were fed with standard diet, a diet containing 2.5% or 5.0% AP or a diet containing 0.2% N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for 10 weeks, using aberrant crypt foci (ACF) as the endpoint. Additionally, two groups were fed with standard diet or a diet containing 5.0% AP for 20 weeks, using colon tumors as the endpoint. In ACF assay, a reduction in the number of aberrant crypts (ACs) and ACF (1-3 AC) were observed in the groups fed with 5.0% AP (37% AC and 47% ACF inhibition, p=0.036) and 0.2% NAC (39% AC and 41% ACF inhibition, p=0.042). In tumor assay, a reduction in the number of invasive tumors (p<0.005) and tumor multiplicity (p=0.001) was observed in the group fed with 5.0% AP. Also, a reduction in tumor Ki-67 cell proliferation (p=0.003) and net growth index (p=0.001) was observed in the group fed with 5.0% AP. Therefore the findings of this study indicate that AP feeding may reduce the development of chemically-induced rat colon carcinogenesis.
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- Mariana F Fragoso
- UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista, School of Medicine, Program of Post-Graduation in Pathology, Botucatu 18618-970, SP, Brazil
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Lawless LJ, Threlfall RT, Meullenet JF. Using a Choice Design to Screen Nutraceutical-Rich Juices. J SENS STUD 2013. [DOI: 10.1111/joss.12027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Lydia J.R. Lawless
- Department of Food Science; University of Arkansas; Fayetteville AR
- Sensory Spectrum, Inc.; New Providence NJ
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- Institute of Food Science and Engineering; University of Arkansas; 2650 North Young Fayetteville AR 72704
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- Department of Food Science; University of Arkansas; Fayetteville AR
- Institute of Food Science and Engineering; University of Arkansas; 2650 North Young Fayetteville AR 72704
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Lawless LJR, Threlfall RT, Meullenet JF, Howard LR. Consumer-Based Optimization of Blackberry, Blueberry and Concord Juice Blends. J SENS STUD 2012. [DOI: 10.1111/joss.12008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Lydia J. R. Lawless
- Department of Food Science; University of Arkansas; Fayetteville AR
- Sensory Spectrum, Inc.; New Providence NJ
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- Institute of Food Science and Engineering; University of Arkansas; Fayetteville AR
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- Department of Food Science; University of Arkansas; Fayetteville AR
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Cruz AG, Cadena RS, Faria JA, Bolini HM, Dantas C, Ferreira MM, Deliza R. PARAFAC: Adjustment for modeling consumer study covering probiotic and conventional yogurt. Food Res Int 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2011.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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