2009
DOI: 10.1590/s0044-59672009000400027
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An evaluation of fibrous structure and physical characteristics of Cutia nut (Couepia edulis Prance) shell

Abstract: The Cutia-nut (Couepia edulis Prance), a species originally from the Amazon region, has a kernel with reasonable nutritional value and a hard and thick woody shell that constitute most of the fruit. After the kernel removal, the shells are regarded as waste. The possibility of using such shells, as raw material for burning or charcoal production, as well as milled residue for structural reinforcement materials is quite feasible, considering environmental and economical aspects. There is, however, a complete la… Show more

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“…After this ripening period, the nuts are collected manually and stored in a dry and ventilated place. Its cultivation is considered primitive (Assis & Pessoa, 2009;Leandro et al, 2007;Pessoa et al, 2005).…”
Section: Seed Morphology and Nutritional Compositionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…After this ripening period, the nuts are collected manually and stored in a dry and ventilated place. Its cultivation is considered primitive (Assis & Pessoa, 2009;Leandro et al, 2007;Pessoa et al, 2005).…”
Section: Seed Morphology and Nutritional Compositionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The fruit of the cutia nut tree, as can be seen in Fig. 2-B, is similar to the Brazil nut and produces approximately 73% oil, which is used by local residents as a raw material for homemade soap and in cooking (Assis & Pessoa, 2009;Costa, Bitencourt, & Jorge, 2012;Leandro et al, 2007). The nut is considered very tasty and is consumed by the inhabitants of the region in various ways, such as raw, roasted and ground, often mixed with manioc flour or consumed together with other foods, such as coffee (Assis & Pessoa, 2009;Pessoa et al, 2005).…”
Section: Local Usementioning
confidence: 99%
“…A floresta amazônica é a maior floresta tropical do mundo, composta por diferentes tipos de matas, como terra firme, várzea e igapó, e caracterizada por um clima quente e úmido, a floresta abriga uma ampla variedade de plantas (ASSIS, 2009;BRASIL, 2004). Essas plantas, muitas delas com potenciais medicinais, são consideradas recursos naturais terapêuticos utilizados pela população local, frequentemente na forma de chá ou infusão (CAVALCANTE, 2016;MAFRA, 2019).…”
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