Baru (Dipteryx alata Vog.): Fruit or almond? A review on applicability in food science and technology

Monteiro, Gracieli de Miranda; Carvalho, Elisângela Elena Nunes; Boas, E. V. B. V.

doi:10.1016/j.focha.2022.100103

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“…Researchers have reported its potential use in treating metabolic diseases, cancer, microbial infections, chronic kidney disease (CKD), antiophidian effects, and oxidative stress, among other conditions (Lima et al, 2022;Araújo et al, 2017;Oliveira-Alves et al, 2020;Santos et al, 2017;Schincaglia et al, 2020;Ferraz et al, 2012Ferraz et al, , 2014Siqueira et al, 2012). Studies have also highlighted baru as an excellent raw material for the cosmetic and oleochemical industries (Monteiro et al, 2022).…”

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“…Furthermore, baru exhibits recognized therapeutic activities such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, chemopreventive, cytoprotective, antimutagenic, antiestrogenic, and antiangiogenic effects. These properties are attributed to the presence of phenolic compounds, which are frequently encountered in cerrado plants, rendering them ideal candidates for bioprospecting endeavors in dentistry (Monteiro et al, 2022).…”

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Phytochemical analysis, toxicity and evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaves of Dipteryx alata Vogel

Scapin,

Sarri,

Augusco

et al. 2024

Braz. J. Biol.

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In this study, our objective was to conduct a comprehensive phytochemical analysis, determine toxicity levels, and assess the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of extracts derived from the leaves of Dipteryx alata Vogel, a native species of the Brazilian cerrado flora. Three distinct extracts were prepared utilizing assisted ultrasound and the Soxhlet apparatus, namely, Ultrasound Crude Extract (UCE), Soxhlet Crude Extract (SCE), and the Soxhlet Ethanol Extract (SEE). The phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, phytosterols, and saponins in all extracts. Additionally, alkaloids were specifically identified in the SCE and SEE extracts. In the analysis using LC-DAD, the compounds gallic acid, rutin, quercetin, luteolin and kampefrol were determined in higher concentrations in the SCE, followed by the SEE and UCE, respectively. The GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of campesterol, stigmasterol and β-sitosterol in all extracts, with UCE and SCE showing a higher concentration of β-sitosterol. SCE showed the highest concentration of all identified compounds. In the analysis of antioxidant activity by DPPH• and ABTS•+, SEE showed greater efficiency (IC50 = 2.98 ± 2.92 and 6.57 ± 0.89 μg/mL, respectively). In the toxicity test with Allium cepa, all extracts stimulated root growth at 50 g/mL; UCE and SEE stimulated root growth at 250 g/mL; and SEE inhibited root growth at 750 g/mL. In the Artemia salina toxicity, all extracts were non-toxic. Antibacterial activity was identified in the microorganisms S. aureus and S. mutans; however, the extracts did not show antifungal action against the strain of C. albicans. The extracts of D. alata have therapeutic potential for applicability in dentistry.

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Phytochemical analysis, toxicity and evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaves of Dipteryx alata Vogel

Scapin,

Sarri,

Augusco

et al. 2024

Braz. J. Biol.

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“…Baru is a fruit composed of a thin and rough shell (epicarp), a fleshy and fibrous pulp (mesocarp), and a single kernel that is surrounded by a woody structure (endocarp). The kernel is intended for consumption in natural form or oil extraction, while the shell and pulp, which represent around 95% of the fresh weight of the fruit, are generally discarded as waste, causing environmental impacts due to their excessive release into the environment [ 16 , 17 ].…”

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Ethylene Elimination Using Activated Carbons Obtained from Baru (Dipteryx alata vog.) Waste and Impregnated with Copper Oxide

Oliveira,

Rodrigues,

de Almeida

et al. 2024

Molecules

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Ethylene is a plant hormone regulator that stimulates chlorophyll loss and promotes softening and aging, resulting in a deterioration and reduction in the post-harvest life of fruit. Commercial activated carbons have been used as ethylene scavengers during the storage and transportation of a great variety of agricultural commodities. In this work, the effect of the incorporation of copper oxide over activated carbons obtained from baru waste was assessed. Samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 adsorption-desorption at −196 °C, field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. The results showed that the amount of ethylene removed using activated carbon obtained from baru waste and impregnated with copper oxide (1667 μg g−1) was significantly increased in comparison to the raw activated carbon (1111 μg g−1). In addition, carbon impregnated with copper oxide exhibited better adsorption performance at a low ethylene concentration. Activated carbons produced from baru waste are promising candidates to be used as adsorbents in the elimination of ethylene during the storage and transportation of agricultural commodities at a lower cost.

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Activated Carbons from Brazilian Lignocellulosic Residues from Baru and Jurubeba as Adsorbents for Removal of Diethyl Phthalate in Aqueous Phase

CAROLINA DE ALMEIDA,

PEREIRA DE SÁ,

DE JESUS OLIVEIRA

et al. 2024

Desalination and Water Treatment

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Baru (Dipteryx alata Vog.): Fruit or almond? A review on applicability in food science and technology

Cited by 6 publications

References 39 publications

Phytochemical analysis, toxicity and evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaves of Dipteryx alata Vogel

Phytochemical analysis, toxicity and evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaves of Dipteryx alata Vogel

Ethylene Elimination Using Activated Carbons Obtained from Baru (Dipteryx alata vog.) Waste and Impregnated with Copper Oxide

Activated Carbons from Brazilian Lignocellulosic Residues from Baru and Jurubeba as Adsorbents for Removal of Diethyl Phthalate in Aqueous Phase

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