Compuestos de interés funcional del nanche (Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) H.B.K.)

Abstract

Nance fruit ( Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) H.B.K.) is a product for fresh consumption that provides a high content of bioactive compounds with antioxidant activity, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. In addition, it has been reported that the fruit, leaves, and seeds have antioxidant, antimicrobial, an- ti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, anti-depressive, and antidiabetic properties. The main objective of this research was the collection of information from the last 10 years on the Nance fruit physi- cochemical, nutritional and functional bioactive compounds that are beneficial to health (polyphe- nols, flavonoids, vitamins, anthocyanins, fiber).