“…There is high variation in the number of fruits produced between years, depending on the region where the population occurs (Kainer et al, 2007;Neves et al, 2016). In addition to the quantitative aspect, it is also important to understand the factors associated with nut quality, as the market for functional foods like Brazil nuts is highly demanding (Safraid et al, 2022). According to ANVISA (Brasil, 2003), functional foods are composed of fatty acids, omega-3, carotenoids, dietary fiber, probiotics, and phytosterols, playing a key role in quality of life and long-term benefits (Safraid et al, 2022).…”