Determination of water-soluble vitamins and carotenoids in Brazilian tropical fruits by High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Abstract

Vitamins are organic compounds essential for normal physiological functioning and they need to be provided in adequate amounts by the diet. They are nutrients mainly associated to fruit consumption, playing an important role in the cellular function, growth and development of individuals. The present study aimed to analyze levels of vitamins B, C and carotenoids of fruits from the agrobiodiversity of Northeastern Brazil, among them cajuí ( Anacardium spp ), murici ( Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth), pequi ( Caryocar coriaceum Wittm.), jenipapo ( Genipa americana L.), mangaba ( Hancornia speciosa Gomes), bacuri ( Platonia insignis Mart.), cajá ( Spondias mombin L.), umbu-cajá ( Spondias bahiensis P. Carvalho, Van den Berg & M. Machado), umbu ( Spondias tuberosa Arruda), pitanga ( Eugenia uniflora L.), araçá ( Psidium sobralianum Landrum & Proença). The vitamins were quantified using the analytical method High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Vitamin B complex levels varied from 0.003 ± 0.01 mg/100 g to 6.107 ± 0.06 mg/100 g. Vitamin C ranged from 0.36 ± 0.06 mg/100 g to 253.92 ± 9.02 mg/100 g. Carotenoid values ranged from 0.12 ± 0.02 μg/100 g to 395.63 ± 113.69 μg/100 g. Thus, the profile of water-soluble vitamins and carotenoids of the fruits analyzed was quantified. Therefore, these fruits can provide varied amounts of vitamins important to human health. However, it is interesting for the individual to consume fruits in a diversified manner, avoiding monotony and thus guaranteeing the daily intake of more nutrients.

Characterization of Buritirana (Mauritiella armata) Fruits from the Brazilian Cerrado: Biometric and Physicochemical Attributes, Chemical Composition and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Potential

“…However, there were no statistical differences between the WS and PE fractions. Buritirana fractions were revealed to be a great source of vitamin C compared to several Brazilian tropical fruits [ 34 ]. Additionally, the vitamin C in the peel of buritirana represents about 12% of the vitamin C content of acerola ( Malpighia emarginata ), which after camu-camu ( Myrciaria dubia ), is considered one of the fruits with the highest concentration of vitamin C among Brazilian tropical fruits [ 35 , 36 ].…”

Evaluation of Growth, Viability, Lactic Acid Production and Anti-Infective Effects of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus ATCC 9595 in Bacuri Juice (Platonia insignis)

“…The characterization of fruit pulps from Brazil, by determination of ash or water content is a matter of practical interest, since this property can interfere in the stability or useful life of the fruits produced. Even though they have a short harvest period, these fruits are often marketed in the form of pulp or dehydrated [ 29 , 30 , 31 ].…”

Chemical composition and bioactive compounds of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) apple juice and bagasse from Colombian varieties

“…This effect can reduce the oxidative stress in cells, which is the desired effect that helps to reduce the incidence of cancer [ 56 ]. Consequently, carotenoids are desirable compounds in edible products, and they can be found in plants and fruits from species such as Anacardium spp, Byrsonima crassifolia , Caryocar coriaceum , Genipa americana , Spinacia oleracea , Vitis labrusca , and Solanum lycopersicum, among others [ 57 , 58 ].…”