Study of the physical and physicochemical characteristics of fruits of the licuri palm (Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc.) found in the Atlantic Forest of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Filho, Galdino Xavier de Paula; Barreira, Tibério Fontenelle; Rodrigues, Vívian Cristina da Cruz; Cardoso, Leandro de Morais; Martino, Hércia Stampini Duarte; Pinheiro-Sant’Ana, Helena Maria

doi:10.1590/1678-457x.6652

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“…As for vitamin E, there are no studies on the carotenoid profile and vitamin C content in butyl almond. Almond of the sour coconut showed reduced contents of β-carotene and vitamin C, however, higher than those observed in coccus licuri (from Paula Filho et al, 2015).…”

Section: Vitamin C Vitamin E and Carotenoidsmentioning

confidence: 56%

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Composition proximate, bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of Butia capitata

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Butia capitata, native to the Brazilian cerrado, is underutilized for human consumption. The objective was to determine the physical characteristics of the fruit, centesimal composition, bioactive and antioxidant activity. Fruits obtained in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Diameter, height and weight were evaluated. The moisture was analyzed by gravimetry after oven drying, ashes by calcining in a muffle furnace, proteins by the Kjeldahl method, gravimetric lipids after extraction in ethyl ether, carbohydrates by difference and total energy value by conversion factors. Vitamin C, E and carotenoids were analyzed by HPLC, minerals by inductively coupled plasma atomic absorption spectrometry, Folin Ciocalteu solution phenolic compounds, anthocyanins by spectrophotometry and antioxidant capacity by the Radical DPPH. The fruits presented good pulp yield (68.59%), which has a high lipid content (3.42 g.100 g -1 ) and total energy (83.34 kcal.100 g -1 ). The pulp contains ß-carotene (8.56 mg.100 g -1 ), vitamin E (121.07 mcg.100 g -1 ) and high concentrations of vitamin C (53.57 mg.100 g -1 ), total phenolics (493, 6 mg.100 g -1 ) and copper (1.80 mg.100 g -1 ). Almond has a high value of total energy (457.72 kcal.100 g -1 ), vitamin E (1594.39 mcg.100 g -1 ) and minerals Cu (2.40 mg.100 g -1 ) and Mo (0.9.100 g -1 ). The pulp is a source of carotenoids, vitamin C, copper and total phenolics, both natural antioxidants.

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confidence: 56%

“…The butiá almond presented higher total vitamin E content and vitamin E profile than Licuri (Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc) (Paula Filho et al, 2015). However, in both almonds the prevalence of tocotrienols was recorded in detriment of tocopherols.…”

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confidence: 90%

Composition proximate, bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of Butia capitata

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“…Some authors have been using pressurized fluid to extract lipids without (or with minimal) degradation/decomposition of valuable bioactive compounds, such as vitamins, sterols, and fatty acids, among others [17; 75] For instance, Tawa et al 2015 [76] reported that cashew oil can produce Regarding Licuri oil, the presence of additional bioactive compounds has not been documented. However, Paula Filho et al, 2015 [78] studied the nutritional composition of Licuri kernel, from which the oil is obtained, and they showed the presence of α-carotene, β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, α-tocopherol, α-tocotrienol, βtocopherol, β-tocotrienol, γ-tocopherol and γ-tocotrienol. No data for Oiticica and Pinhão-Bravo seed was found, reinforcing the need to better characterized these bioressources for their potential application.…”

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Oleochemistry potential from Brazil northeastern exotic plants

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Caatinga is a Brazilian semi-arid ecosystem that stands out for presenting unique environmental characteristics with a dry, spiny and deciduous shrub/forest vegetation with several species that can be renewable oil sources with potential applicability in oleochemical and nutrition. Caatinga oilseeds have a high content of unsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols and sterols, and this composition is related to its nutritional potential. The present review summarizes the knowledge on the oil contents and fatty acid profiles of seeds from six representatives caatinga species. It was observed that plants species like Caju (Anacardium occidentale L.), Favela (Cnidoscolus quercifolius Pohl), Licuri (Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc.), Pinhão-bravo (Jatropha mollissima Pohl Baill), Pequi (Caryocar brasiliense Camb) and Oiticica (Licania rígida Benth) contains approximately 33.1, 33.5, 49.2, 18.3, 70.16 and 57.0 % w/w of oil, respectively, on a dry weight basis. Their fatty acid profiles are mostly saturated for Licuri oil, with a high content of lauric acid (up to 40%) and unsaturated for Favela, Pinhão-bravo, Cashew nut, Pequi and Oiticica oils. Oiticica oil shows a high concentration of unusual conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acids, like α-Eleostearic and Licanic acid with 16.90 and 43.20 % w/w, respectively.

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“…Those species are still widely consumed mainly by the populations living in the rural area of this region (Barreira et al, 2015). It is observed that the use of these species is directly related to the dietary habits and that they can present important contribution to the strategies of food and nutritional security of the families that consume them (Paula et al, 2015). Amid these vegetables, Pereskia aculeata, a species of the Cactaceae family, with a herbaceous growth habit, stands out.…”

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“…Amid these vegetables, Pereskia aculeata, a species of the Cactaceae family, with a herbaceous growth habit, stands out. It is found in native environments, and grown in vegetable gardens, usually consumed braised and added to sauces and broths (Barreira et al, 2015).…”

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Nutrient content in ora-pro-nóbis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.): unconventional vegetable of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

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Ora-pro-nóbis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.) is an unconventional vegetable found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and consumed, mainly by the rural population who lives in this biome. The present study investigated the nutritional value and contribution potential this species to the recommendations of daily nutrient intake for adults. Moisture and ash content were determined by gravimetry after oven drying and muffle incineration, respectively. Proteins were determined by the micro-Kjeldhal method; lipids by gravimetric lipids using soxhlet extractor; Total dietary fiber (TDF) by non-enzymatic gravimetry; Carotenoids and vitamin C by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with Diodes Array Detector; Vitamin E by HPLC and fluorescence detection; and minerals by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). Ora-pro-nóbis presented concentrations of TDF (3.73 g 100 g -1 ), ash (0.96 g 100 g -1 ), lipids (1.45 g 100 g -1 ), protein (1.27 g 100 g -1 ), carotenoids (3.15 mg 100 g -1 ), total vitamin E (438.68 µg 100 g -1 ), Ca (427.08 mg 100 g -1 ), Mg (88.84 mg 100 g -1 ), Mn (3.46 mg 100 g -1 ), Fe (13.89 mg 100 g -1 ) and K (689.41 mg 100 g -1 ). The species was considered a source of TDF, a good source of Mg, Cu and K, and an excellent source of vitamin A, Ca, Mn, Fe and Se.

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Study of the physical and physicochemical characteristics of fruits of the licuri palm (Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc.) found in the Atlantic Forest of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cited by 11 publications

References 17 publications

Composition proximate, bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of Butia capitata

Composition proximate, bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of Butia capitata

Oleochemistry potential from Brazil northeastern exotic plants

Nutrient content in ora-pro-nóbis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.): unconventional vegetable of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

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