Concentración de carotenoides totales en residuos de frutas tropicales

Quality and antioxidant potential of byproducts from refining of fruit pulp

“…Higher acidity and pH were observed by Drdoñez-Santos et al (2014) for the papaya processing byproducts: 0.27 g of citric acid.100 mL -1 and 5.22, respectively. Differences in the raw material, processing, water content of byproducts or others factors can explain the variation on values.…”

“…Carotenoids have received considerable attention as a bioactive compound due to its distinctive physiological functions, such as pro-vitamins and antioxidant effects, especially in capturing the singlet oxygen (Drdoñez-Santos et al, 2014;Sousa et al, 2011).…”

“…The active principles contained in fruits, namely organic acids, vitamins, mucilage, polyphenolic pigments, flavonoids, minerals, proteins and amino acids, are important components in dealing with aging effects, and on prevention of chronically degenerative diseases (Drdoñez-Santos et al, 2014). Epidemiological studies have shown the correlation between the consumption of foods derived from plants and plural health benefits.…”

“…This perspective has arisen an interest in the use of byproducts, which also brings an opportunity to prospect chemical compounds for new uses (Damiani et al, 2012;Figueiredo, 2010;Drdoñez-Santos et al, 2014;Pereira et al, 2013;Saratale et al, 2017;Silva et al, 2012;Sousa et al, 2011).…”

“…To solve these issues, huge investments are required for their treatment, transportation and disposal, which influence the price of the final product (Damiani et al, 2012;Drdoñez-Santos et al, 2014;Sousa et al, 2011).…”