Cnidoscolus quercifolius: Nutritional value, bioactive activity and potential application of seed and its derivatives in human nutrition

Ribeiro, Penha Patrícia Cabral; Medeiros, Jovilma Maria Soares de; Damasceno, Karla Suzanne Florentino da Silva Chaves

doi:10.1016/j.tifs.2020.09.002

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“…The species Cnidoscolus quercifolius Pohl stands out in the Caatinga biome because of its adaptation to adverse climatic conditions and its wide distribution in urban and rural areas of the Brazilian semi-arid region. It can be found in northeastern Brazil in the states of Ceará, Rio Grande do Sul, North, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Sergipe, Alagoas, Piauí, and Bahia, and in the state of Minas Gerais in the southeastern region of Brazil [23].…”

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Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of the Cnidoscolus quercifolis: A Review

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Cnidoscolus quercifolius, commonly known as “favela”, “faveleira”, “urtiga-branca”, and “cansanção”, is a plant that is native to the Caatinga biome. The species is extremely tolerant to adverse weather conditions and is of great importance for the population of the semi-arid region, as it has uses in afforestation, the recovery of degraded areas, sawmills, fuels, animal feed, and food production. In addition, the species is popularly known for its medicinal uses, and it has been scientifically tested for such purposes. The objective of the research was to compile updated information about the chemical composition, biological activities, and botanical characteristics of the species, in addition to information about its use in folk medicine. It was observed that C. quercifolius has a strong usage among people in the Brazilian Caatinga for ophthalmic and other medical conditions, including inflammation in general, scarring, and infections. Studies involving the species have shown its effectiveness as antinociceptive, cytotoxic agent, antioxidant, and insecticide, as also thanks to its anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, and repellent characteristics. Other tests have indicated that the vegetable oil from the seed is promising for food consumption. This work demonstrates that further investigations are still necessary to determine the chemical composition and the toxicological characteristics of the species in order to support subsidies for the possible development of new drugs. Such future investigations may include the isolation of its substances, an analysis of its pharmacological activities, and a deepening of the understanding of the mechanisms of action of its various plant products.

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Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of the Cnidoscolus quercifolis: A Review

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“…Faveleira ( Cnidoscolus quercifolius Pohl synonym C. phyllacanthus ) is a semi‐arid Brazilian plant that is highly resistant to drought and possesses oilseeds 4 . Faveleira seeds exhibit high nutritional value and a high content of proteins, lipids, and bioactive compounds 11 . Furthermore, these seeds do not contain toxins 12 and are used for obtaining oil that possesses a high level of unsaturated fatty acids and phenolic compounds and exhibits antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and antinociceptive properties 13 .…”

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“…Therefore, the use of faveleira seed press cake may yield economic, ecological, and health benefits. The authors suggest that this by‐product can be used as a food or functional ingredient to improve the bioactive potential of foods 4,5,11 …”

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“…4 Faveleira seeds exhibit high nutritional value and a high content of proteins, lipids, and bioactive compounds. 11 Furthermore, these seeds do not contain toxins 12 and are used for obtaining oil that possesses a high level of unsaturated fatty acids and phenolic compounds and exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antinociceptive properties. 13 Previous research has demonstrated that cold pressing is the best method for extracting oils from faveleira seeds.…”

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“…The authors suggest that this by-product can be used as a food or functional ingredient to improve the bioactive potential of foods. 4,5,11 One of the uses of press residues is flour production for producing bakery products, including cookies. 8,10,16,17 However, to the best of our knowledge there are no studies examining the forms of application of the faveleira by-product or detailing the production and characterization of faveleira seed press cake flour (FSPCF) and its application in the context of food products.…”

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Faveleira (Cnidoscolus quercifolius Pohl) seed press cake flour: production, characterization and application for use in cookies

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BACKGROUND Food processing produces large volumes of waste that can be transformed into useful and relevant ingredients. The by‐product of oil extraction from faveleira seeds is a potentially low‐cost raw material that can be used for obtaining functional foods. This study aimed to analyze the physicochemical properties, chemical composition, and antioxidant activity of faveleira (Cnidoscolus quercifolius Pohl) seed press cake flour (FSPCF). Additionally, the chemical composition, antioxidant activity, and physical, microbiological, and sensory aspects of cookies with 0, 25%, or 50% substitution of refined wheat flour (RWF) with FSPCF (0‐FSPCF, 25‐FSPCF, and 50‐FSPCF cookies, respectively) were evaluated. RESULTS FSPCF exhibited good physicochemical properties, high antioxidant activity (0.45 ± 0.00 and 42.83 ± 1.30 g TE g−1 for the DPPH and ABTS methods, respectively), and high polyphenol content (particularly gallic acid at 21015.85 ± 4981.76 g kg−1) and is also rich in minerals and fiber (359.40 ± 1.10 g kg−1). Replacement of RWF with FSPCF increased the activity of antioxidants and the levels of polyphenols, ash, lipids, proteins, and fibers. The 50‐FSPCF cookie possessed the highest linoleic acid content (97.50 ± 8.47 g kg−1). Flour replacement influenced the weight of the cookies without affecting the other physical characteristics. The cookies yielded good sensory acceptance and purchase intentions. Contamination was not detected. CONCLUSION Faveleira flour possesses high nutritional and bioactive value and can be used as a functional ingredient in cookies and possibly in other bakery products such as bread, cakes, and pastas. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Distribution of thornless Mimosa tenuiflora, Piptadenia stipulacea and Cnidoscolus quercifolius in a seasonally dry tropical forest remnant

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Cnidoscolus quercifolius: Nutritional value, bioactive activity and potential application of seed and its derivatives in human nutrition

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Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of the Cnidoscolus quercifolis: A Review

Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of the Cnidoscolus quercifolis: A Review

Faveleira (Cnidoscolus quercifolius Pohl) seed press cake flour: production, characterization and application for use in cookies

Distribution of thornless Mimosa tenuiflora, Piptadenia stipulacea and Cnidoscolus quercifolius in a seasonally dry tropical forest remnant

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