Conservation advances on Physalis peruviana L. and Spondia purpurea: a review

Abstract

This research aims to describe the different methodologies that have been developed for the conservation of two fruits (Physalis peruviana L. and Spondia purpurea) present in the Ecuadorian highlands, as well as in other American countries. Information has been collected regarding the development of alternative and efficient technologies for the conservation of these fruits and their bioactive compounds. The studies performed to date are associated with the effect that the different conservation methods have shown in the post-harvest behavior (color, antioxidant potential, polyphenols, etc.) of the fruits, as well as its characterization in different maturation stages (soluble solids, acidity, pH, etc.). The contrast and comparison of this information will support choosing the most appropriate methodology according to the objectives to be achieved and the available resources. The research concludes that the knowledge about the healthy components in fruits increase their consumption and therefore motivates, the research to preserve these components for a longer time, reducing costs and waste.

Golden Berry Waste for Electricity Generation

“…[10][11][12]. According to Vega et al (2020), the export of this fruit between 2015 and 2016 increased by 160%, and these figures continue to increase due to the high demand from Asian and European countries [13]. Because of this, many agro-industrial companies have begun to produce this fruit, generating waste in the process, which can be used as fuel in MFCs.…”

Physalis peruviana L.: perspectiva de aplicabilidade no tratamento de câncer

“…Acredita-se que extratos de plantas medicinais, em função da complexa combinação compostos, quimiopreventivos ou quimioterápicos, possuem mais de um mecanismo de ação e isso pode beneficiar a ação terapêutica e ao mesmo tempo, proteger contra os danos em células normais. Portanto, é essencial identificar os efeitos da combinação de extratos simples ou associado de plantas medicinais (Martínez-Aledo;Navas-Carrillo & Orenes-Piñero, 2020;Vega et al, 2020).…”

“…De uso popular, seus farmacógenos são aplicados em várias doenças, como câncer, hepatite e reumatismo, destacando-se na literatura pela composição química, aspecto nutricional e farmacológico. Os frutos são de sabor agradável, semelhante ao de tomate doce, rico em vitamina, vitamina A e vitaminas do complexo B, (Franco et al, 2006;Huang et al, 2020;Puente, 2011;Rodríguez & Rodríguez, 2007;Vega et al, 2020;Yu et al, 2021).…”