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Amorim IS, Amorim DS, Godoy HT, Mariutti LRB, Chisté RC, da Silva Pena R, Bogusz Junior S, Chim JF. Amazonian palm tree fruits: From nutritional value to diversity of new food products. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24054. [PMID: 38288015 PMCID: PMC10823109 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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The rapid growth of the world population has increased the demand for new food sources, constituting a major challenge concerning the maximum use of existing food resources. The fruits of Amazonian palm trees have excellent nutritional composition and bioactive compounds. This review highlights four fruits of Amazonian palm trees that are still little explored by the food industry: açai (Euterpe oleracea), pupunha (Bactris gasipaes), buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), and tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum). This paper aims to inspire new ideas for researching and developing products for the food industry. It also explores the impacts of Amazonian palm fruits on health, highlighting their role in disease prevention through their nutritional effects.
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- Isabelly Silva Amorim
- Center for Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences – Federal University of Pelotas, 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences – Federal University of Pelotas, 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-862, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), 66075-110, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), 66075-110, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- University of Sao Paulo (USP), Sao Carlos Institute of Chemistry (IQSC), 13566-590, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences – Federal University of Pelotas, 96010-900, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Afonso MDS, Lopes LPN, Ferreira MM, Ribeiro RADC, Monteiro LDS, Matos APDS, Monteiro MSDSB, Júnior ER, Santos EPD, Abreu LCLD, Freitas ZMFD. Bacaba, Pracaxi and Uxi Oils for Therapeutic Purposes: A Scoping Review. J Oleo Sci 2024; 73:11-23. [PMID: 38171726 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess23142] [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: 01/05/2024] Open
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Fruits such as bacaba (Oenocarpus bacaba Mart), pracaxi (Pentaclethra macroloba Kuntze) and uxi (Endopleura uchi (Huber) Cuatrec), from the Amazon rainforest, are potentially interesting for studies of natural products. The current article aims at mapping and characterizing studies on the bacaba, pracaxi and uxi species. This review reports the main bioactive compounds identified in these species and discusses their therapeutic potential. Searches were performed in MEDLINE (Via Pubmed) and Web of Science. Thirty-one studies that described or evaluated the development of formulations aimed at the therapeutic use of the species were included. The findings suggest that species have the potential for the development of pharmaceutical formulations due to their therapeutic properties. However, further studies are required to assess safety and efficacy of these products. Therefore, it is suggested that new research studies propose strategies so that technological development is based on awareness and preservation of the biome.
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- Millena de Sousa Afonso
- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Pharmacy School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
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- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Pharmacy School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
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- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Pharmacy School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
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- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Pharmacy School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
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Kramer YV, Clement CR, de Carvalho JC, Fernandes AV, da Silva CVA, Koolen HHF, Aguiar JPL, Nunes-Nesi A, Ramos MV, Araújo WL, Gonçalves JFDC. Understanding the Technical-Scientific Gaps of Underutilized Tropical Species: The Case of Bactris gasipaes Kunth. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:337. [PMID: 36679052 PMCID: PMC9867503 DOI: 10.3390/plants12020337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The extraction and commercialization of palm hearts is the most profitable activity involving the peach palm (Bactris gasipaes), while consumption of its fruits is limited to Amazonian communities. The excessive attention paid to the implementation of germplasm banks contributed to the lack of development of high-performance varieties, limiting the production and consumption of peach palm fruits and by-products. In addition, with the fragmentation of the Amazonian rainforest, wild populations are in danger of extinction. The species domestication, initiated by Native Amazonians, generated a large variety of peach palm populations, as evidenced by the diversity in fruit sizes and quality. Some advances in agronomic traits also took place. However, more research needs to be conducted to understand the implications of climatic changes on plant physiological performance. Indeed, the key point is that the exploitation of the full potential of B. gasipaes has not been completely exploited. Therefore, understanding the state-of-the-art research on the peach palm with a focus on its underutilized resources is essential for expanding plantations and, consequently, promoting the market expansion of the peach palm as a fruit crop.
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- Yasmin Verçosa Kramer
- Plant Physiology Graduate Program, Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, Viçosa 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Technology and Innovation, National Institute for Amazonian Research (MCTI-INPA), Avenida André Araújo, 2936, Aleixo, Manaus 69011-970, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, National Institute for Amazonian Research (MCTI-INPA), André Araújo Avenue, 2936, Aleixo, Manaus 69011-970, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, National Institute for Amazonian Research (MCTI-INPA), André Araújo Avenue, 2936, Aleixo, Manaus 69011-970, Brazil
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- Grupo de Pesquisas em Metabolômica e Espectrometria de Massas, Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Avenida Carvalho Leal, 1777, Cachoeirinha, Manaus 69065-000, Brazil
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- Grupo de Pesquisas em Metabolômica e Espectrometria de Massas, Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Avenida Carvalho Leal, 1777, Cachoeirinha, Manaus 69065-000, Brazil
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- Coordination Society of Environment and Health and Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Food, National Institute for Amazonian Research (MCTI-INPA), Avenida André Araújo, 2936, Aleixo, Manaus 69011-970, Brazil
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- Plant Physiology Graduate Program, Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, Viçosa 36570-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica E Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências, Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), Campus do Pici, Benfica, Fortaleza 60020-181, Brazil
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- Plant Physiology Graduate Program, Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, Viçosa 36570-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, National Institute for Amazonian Research (MCTI-INPA), André Araújo Avenue, 2936, Aleixo, Manaus 69011-970, Brazil
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Morais RA, Teixeira GL, Ferreira SRS, Cifuentes A, Block JM. Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds of Native Brazilian Fruits of the Arecaceae Family and Its Potential Applications for Health Promotion. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14194009. [PMID: 36235663 PMCID: PMC9571529 DOI: 10.3390/nu14194009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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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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- Rômulo Alves Morais
- Graduate Program in Food Science, Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis 88034-001, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Food Science, Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis 88034-001, Brazil
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- Foodomics Laboratory, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (A.C.); (J.M.B.)
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- Graduate Program in Food Science, Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis 88034-001, Brazil
- Correspondence: (A.C.); (J.M.B.)
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Mota MFS, Ferreira MJA, Novaes FJM, Marriott PJ, Rezende CM, Freitas SP. Natural crystallisation of tucuma (Astrocaryum vulgare Mart.) pulp olein. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Emerging Lipids from Arecaceae Palm Fruits in Brazil. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27134188. [PMID: 35807433 PMCID: PMC9268242 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Arecaceae palm tree fruits (APTFs) with pulp or kernel rich in oil are widely distributed in six Brazilian biomes. APTFs represent a great potential for the sustainable exploitation of products with high added value, but few literature studies have reported their properties and industrial applications. The lack of information leads to underutilization, low consumption, commercialization, and processing of these fruit species. This review presents and discusses the occurrence of 13 APTFs and the composition, physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds, and potential applications of their 25 oils and fats. The reported studies showed that the species present different lipid profiles. Multivariate analysis based on principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) indicated a correlation between the composition of pulp and kernel oils. Myristic, caprylic, capric, and lauric acids are the main saturated fatty acids, while oleic acid is the main unsaturated. Carotenoids and phenolic compounds are the main bioactive compounds in APTFs, contributing to their high oxidative stability. The APTFs oils have a potential for use as foods and ingredients in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biofuel industries. However, more studies are still necessary to better understand and exploit these species.
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Almeida F, Corrêa M, Zaera AM, Garrigues T, Isaac V. Influence of different surfactants on development of nanoemulsion containing fixed oil from an Amazon palm species. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mosquera Narvaez LE, Ferreira LMDMC, Sanches S, Alesa Gyles D, Silva-Júnior JOC, Ribeiro Costa RM. A Review of Potential Use of Amazonian Oils in the Synthesis of Organogels for Cosmetic Application. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27092733. [PMID: 35566084 PMCID: PMC9100349 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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New strategies for the delivery of bioactives in the deeper layers of the skin have been studied in recent years, using mainly natural ingredients. Among the strategies are organogels as a promising tool to load bioactives with different physicochemical characteristics, using vegetable oils. Studies have shown satisfactory skin permeation, good physicochemical stability mainly due to its three-dimensional structure, and controlled release using vegetable oils and low-molecular-weight organogelators. Within the universe of natural ingredients, vegetable oils, especially those from the Amazon, have a series of benefits and characteristics that make them unique compared to conventional oils. Several studies have shown that the use of Amazonian oils brings a series of benefits to the skin, among which are an emollient, moisturizing, and nourishing effect. This work shows a compilation of the main Amazonian oils and their nutraceutical and physicochemical characteristics together with the minority polar components, related to health benefits, and their possible effects on the synthesis of organogels for cosmetic purposes.
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- Luis Eduardo Mosquera Narvaez
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil; (L.E.M.N.); (L.M.d.M.C.F.); (S.S.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil; (L.E.M.N.); (L.M.d.M.C.F.); (S.S.)
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- Jamaica College of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Technology, 237 Old Hope Road, Kinston 6, Jamaica;
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil; (L.E.M.N.); (L.M.d.M.C.F.); (S.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-91-3201-7203
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Ramos-Escudero F, Gómez-Coca RB, Muñoz AM, Fuente-Carmelino LDL, Pérez-Camino MDC. Oil From Three Aguaje Morphotypes (Mauritia flexuosa L.f.) Extracted by Supercritical Fluid With CO2: Chemical Composition and Chromatic Properties. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.843772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The chemical composition and CIELAB color parameters of oil from three aguaje morphotypes (Mauritia flexuosa L.f.) extracted by supercritical carbon dioxide was investigated. By chromatography (HPLC and GC), spectrometry (UV/vis), and digital image colorimetry (digital camera), carotenoids, tocopherols, tocotrienols, fatty acids, total polyphenols, and CIELAB color space were analyzed. These findings showed that the oil obtained from morphotype 3 was superior in several analytes (carotenoids, polyphenols, oleic acid, β-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol), while morphotype 2 and morphotype 1 showed very close profiles. The most similar chemical components in the oils of the three morphotypes were stigmasterol (16.00 to 17.81%), β-sitosterol (66.39 to 68.94%), palmitic acid (15.56 to 20.69%), and oleic acid (73.29 to 79.54%). The chromatic parameters (L*, a*, b*, and Cab*) were quite different except for the hue angle (hab) (66.55 to 69.71 U), which showed some similarity. Aguaje oil is an interesting resource that stands out for its high content of carotenoids. All three morphotypes may be suitable for potential commercial applications.
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Machado APDF, Nascimento RDPD, Alves MDR, Reguengo LM, Marostica Junior MR. Brazilian tucumã-do-Amazonas (Astrocaryum aculeatum) and tucumã-do-Pará (Astrocaryum vulgare) fruits: bioactive composition, health benefits, and technological potential. Food Res Int 2022; 151:110902. [PMID: 34980419 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Latin America has a wide range of native plants spread through its territory. The palms of the Astrocaryum genus are examples of crops occurring in Central and South America, including the large plant life in Brazil. Although not very well known, the Astrocaryum spp. possess edible and non-edible fractions with potential technological and medicinal uses, as evidenced by recent research. Two native Brazilian fruits, tucumã-do-Amazonas (Astrocaryum aculeatum) and tucumã-do-Pará (Astrocaryum vulgare), typically found in the north and northeast of the country, respectively, stand out for their high antioxidant capacity and rich content in bioactive compounds, mainly carotenoids and phenolic compounds. Accordingly, experimental studies indicate their potential to prevent and treat inflammatory and oxidative stress-related conditions, including cancer. The tucumã plants have also been suggested as tools in the industry, for example for biofuel production, activated carbon technology, and as alternative packaging. Considering the importance of bringing light to underestimated yet culturally relevant native crops with potential benefits for small and large communities, this review aims to present and discuss the characteristics, bioactive composition, health effects, and technological potential of tucumã-do-Amazonas and tucumã-do-Pará fruits.
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- Ana Paula da Fonseca Machado
- University of Campinas, School of Food Engineering, 80 Monteiro Lobato Street, 13083-862 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- University of Campinas, School of Food Engineering, 80 Monteiro Lobato Street, 13083-862 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- University of Campinas, School of Food Engineering, 80 Monteiro Lobato Street, 13083-862 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Ferreira MJ, Mota MF, Mariano RG, Freitas SP. Evaluation of liquid-liquid extraction to reducing the acidity index of the tucuma (Astrocaryum vulgare Mart.) pulp oil. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Reyes-Giraldo AF, Gutierrez-Montero DJ, Rojano BA, Andrade-Mahecha MM, Martínez-Correa HA. SEQUENTIAL EXTRACTION PROCESS OF OIL AND ANTIOXIDANT COMPOUNDS FROM CHONTADURO EPICARP. J Supercrit Fluids 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2020.105022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Guex CG, Cassanego GB, Dornelles RC, Casoti R, Engelmann AM, Somacal S, Maciel RM, Duarte T, Borges WDS, Andrade CMD, Emanuelli T, Danesi CC, Ribeiro EE, Bauermann LDF. Tucumã ( Astrocaryum aculeatum) extract: phytochemical characterization, acute and subacute oral toxicity studies in Wistar rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2020; 45:810-821. [PMID: 32538198 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2020.1777151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Natural products are often used by the population to treat and/or prevent several disorders. Tucumã is an Amazonian fruit widely consumed by local population and no in vivo toxicity studies regarding its safety are available in the literature to date. Therefore, the phytochemical characterization, acute and repeated dose 28-day oral toxicities of crude extract of tucumã's pulp (CETP) in Wistar rats were evaluated. For the CETP preparation, tucumã pulp was crushed and placed into sealed amber glass jars containing absolute ethanol solution for extraction. CETP phytochemical analyses evidenced the presence of carotenoids, flavonoids, unsaturated and satured fatty acids, and triterpenes. In the acute toxicity, female rats from the test group were treated with CETP at single dose of 2000 mg/kg. For the repeated dose toxicity, CETP was administered to male and female rats at doses of 200, 400 and 600 mg/kg, for 28 days. Body weight was recorded during the experiment and blood, liver and kidney were collected for further analysis. No mortality or toxicity signs were observed during the studies. CETP was classified as safe (category 5, OECD guide), in acute toxicity. In repeated dose study was observed alterations in some biochemical parameters, as well as in oxidative damage and enzymatic activity. Histopathological findings showed renal damage in male rats at higher dose. The data obtained suggest that CETP did not induced toxicity after exposure to a single or repeated doses in female rats. However, in males may be considered safe when given repeatedly in low doses.
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- Camille Gaube Guex
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Farmacologia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Farmacologia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brasil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Veterinária, Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia dos Alimentos, Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Farmacologia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Veterinária, Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia dos Alimentos, Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil
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- Universidade Aberta da Terceira Idade, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Manaus, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Farmacologia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil
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Fortuoso BF, Galli GM, De Oliveira RC, Souza CF, Baldissera MD, Vendruscolo RG, Wagner R, Alba DF, Boiago MM, Da Silva AS. Effects of soybean oil replacement by açai oil in laying hen diets on fatty acid profile and egg quality. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cunha VMB, Silva MPD, Sousa SHBD, Bezerra PDN, Menezes EGO, Silva NJND, Banna DADDS, Araújo ME, Carvalho Junior RND. Bacaba-de-leque (Oenocarpus distichus Mart.) oil extraction using supercritical CO2 and bioactive compounds determination in the residual pulp. J Supercrit Fluids 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2018.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Agostini-Costa TDS. Bioactive compounds and health benefits of some palm species traditionally used in Africa and the Americas - A review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 224:202-229. [PMID: 29842962 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.05.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2017] [Revised: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE According to previous ethno-medicinal reviews, Cocos nucifera, Elaeis guineensis and Phoenix dactylifera are among the main palms which are often used on the American and African continents to treat infections, infestations and disorders in the digestive, respiratory, genito-urinary, dermal, endocrine, cardiovascular, muscular-skeletal, mental and neural systems, as well as neoplasms, dental issues and metabolic and nutritional disorders. In addition, one or more species of the wild genera Acrocomia, Areca, Astrocaryum, Attalea, Bactris, Borassus, Calamus, Chamaedorea, Chamaerops, Euterpe, Hyphaene, Mauritia, Oenocarpus and Syagrus have a high number of records of these ethno-medicinal uses. The most used parts of the palm tree are the fruits, followed by roots, seeds, leaves and flower sap. AIM OF THE STUDY This review discusses the phytochemical composition and the pharmacological properties of these important ethno-medicinal palms, aiming to provide a contribution to future research prospects. MATERIALS AND METHODS Significant information was compiled from an electronic search in widely used international scientific databases (Google Scholar, Science Direct, SciFinder, Web of Science, PubMed, Wiley on line Library, Scielo, ACS Publications), and additional information was obtained from dissertations, theses, books and other relevant websites. RESULTS Palms, in general, are rich in oils, terpenoids and phenolic compounds. Fruits of many species are notable for their high content of healthy oils and fat-soluble bioactive compounds, mainly terpenoids, such as pigment carotenoids (and provitamin A), phytosterols, triterpene pentacyclics and tocols (and vitamin E), while other species stood out for their phenolic compounds derived from benzoic and cinnamic acids, along with flavan-3-ol, flavone, flavonol, and stilbene compounds or anthocyanin pigments. In addition to fruits, other parts of the plant such as seeds, leaves, palm heart, flowers and roots are also sources of many bioactive compounds. These compounds are linked to the ethno-medicinal use of many palms that improve human health against infections, infestations and disorders of human systems. CONCLUSIONS Palms have provided bioactive samples that validate their effectiveness in traditional medicine. However, the intensive study of all palm species related to ethno-medicinal use is needed, along with selection of the most appropriate palm accessions, ripe stage of the fruit and /or part of the plant. Furthermore, the complete profiles of all phytochemicals, their effects on animal models and human subjects, and toxicological and clinical trials are suggested, which, added to the incorporation of improved technological processes, should represent a significant advance for the implementation of new opportunities with wide benefits for human health.
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Freitas ML, Chisté RC, Polachini TC, Sardella LA, Aranha CP, Ribeiro AP, Nicoletti VR. Quality characteristics and thermal behavior of buriti ( Mauritia flexuosa L.) oil. GRASAS Y ACEITES 2018. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.0557171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This work reports a complete characterization of buriti oil. Physicochemical properties were determined according to AOCS methodologies and thermophysical properties were measured using a controlled stress rheometer and a digital electronic density meter. β-carotene and tocopherol contents were obtained using HPLC systems. Fatty acids and acylglycerol classes were determined using GC and HPSEC systems, respectively, while triacylglycerol composition was estimated using the software PrOleos. Thermal behavior (crystallization and melting) was analyzed using a DSC. The results attested high levels of total carotenoids with β-carotene as the major one; total tocopherols contained α- and β-tocopherols which accounted for 91% of the total; and monounsaturated fatty acids were mainly represented by oleic acid. The results showed close agreement between density and viscosity of buriti and olive oils. The crystallization and melting peaks occurred at -43.06 °C and -2.73 °C, respectively. These properties enable Buriti oil to be recommended as an excellent alternative for enriching foods with bioactive compounds.
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Speranza P, De Oliveira Falcão A, Alves Macedo J, Da Silva LH, Da C. Rodrigues AM, Alves Macedo G. Amazonian Buriti oil: chemical characterization and antioxidant potential. GRASAS Y ACEITES 2016. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.0622152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Dos Santos MDFG, Mamede RVS, Rufino MDSM, de Brito ES, Alves RE. Amazonian Native Palm Fruits as Sources of Antioxidant Bioactive Compounds. Antioxidants (Basel) 2015; 4:591-602. [PMID: 26783846 PMCID: PMC4665426 DOI: 10.3390/antiox4030591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2015] [Revised: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The Amazon region has many sources of fruits, especially native ones not yet explored, but which have some potential for use, as is the case with certain palms. The objective of this study was to evaluate the content of bioactive compounds and total antioxidant capacities of fruits from native palms from the Brazilian Amazon. The fruits of five palm species (bacaba, buriti, inajá, pupunha, and tucumã) were evaluated for levels of ascorbic acid, anthocyanins, yellow flavonoids, total carotenoids, and total extractable polyphenols, as well as the total antioxidant capacities. The fruits had high contents of extractable total polyphenols, especially bacaba and tucumã (941.56 and 158.98 mg of galic acid·100g−1), total carotenoids in the case of tucumã and buriti (7.24 and 4.67 mg·100g−1), and anthocyanins in bacaba (80.76 mg·100g−1). As for the antioxidant capacity, bacaba had the highest total antioxidant activity by the Oxygen Radical Antioxidant Capacity (ORAC) (194.67 µM·Trolox·g−1), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) (47.46 g·pulp·g−1 DPPH), and β-carotene/linoleic acid (92.17% Oxidation Inhibition (O.I) methods. Bacaba phenolic profile revealed the presence of cyanidin-3-O-rutinoside and other flavonoids. The palm fruits studied can be considered good sources of bioactive compounds, some containing higher amounts than that of commonly consumed fruits. Total extractable polyphenols and anthocyanins were directly correlated to antioxidant activity in these fruits.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mary de Fátima Guedes Dos Santos
- Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the State of Amapá (IEPA), Rodovia JK, Km 10, Macapá, AP 68900-000, Brazil.
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- Embrapa Tropical Agroindustry, R. Dra. Sara Mesquita, 2270, Pici, Fortaleza, CE 60511-110, Brazil.
- Deparment of Chemistry, Universidade Estadual do Piauí, Av. Presidente Castelo Branco, 180, Piripiri, PI 64260-000, Brazil.
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- Institute of Rural Development, University for the International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony, Av. da Abolição, 3, Centro, Redenção, CE 62790-000, Brazil.
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- Embrapa Tropical Agroindustry, R. Dra. Sara Mesquita, 2270, Pici, Fortaleza, CE 60511-110, Brazil.
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- Embrapa Tropical Agroindustry, R. Dra. Sara Mesquita, 2270, Pici, Fortaleza, CE 60511-110, Brazil.
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