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Non-conventional Tropical Fruits: Characterization, Antioxidant Potential and Carotenoid Bioaccessibility

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Author(s):
Berni, Paulo [1] ; Campoli, Stephanie S. [1] ; Negri, Talita C. [1] ; de Toledo, Nataly M. V. [1] ; Canniatti-Brazaca, Solange G. [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Agrifood Ind Food & Nutr, Luiz de Queiroz Coll Agr, Ave Padua Dias 11, BR-13416900 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION; v. 74, n. 1, p. 141-148, MAR 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

Eleven non-conventional tropical fruits were evaluated regarding their nutritional value, antioxidant potential, carotenoid contents and bioaccessibility. The fruits were chosen due to their spread through the Brazilian territory: araca-boi, jaracatia, cambuiti, seriguela, capeba, pitangatuba, pitanga, buriti, acerola, dovialis and abrico-da-praia. Results have shown that these fruits are in general, i.e. depending on the fruit, rich sources of dietary fibers and minerals, high in moisture, and low in proteins. Twelve carotenoids were analyzed by HPLC-DAD and results ranged from 0.04 to 104g/g wet weight. Xanthophylls stood out, being higher than carotenes for araca-boi, seriguela, pitangatuba and dovialis. Bioaccessibility varied both between fruits and carotenoids ranging from 2 to 75%. Although the fruit matrix effect, xanthophylls were more bioaccessible than carotenes, while lycopene and -carotene presented the poorest bioaccessibility. The present study is fundamental to expand the knowledge about the fruit properties, carotenoids bioaccessibility and potential benefits for health, as well to preserve natural resources and encourage the intake of new fruits for human nutrition. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/15119-6 - Food product development with high bioavailability of carotenoids from Brazilian native fruits
Grantee:Paulo Roberto de Araujo Berni
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 15/15507-9 - Food innovations trough the better use of fruits in Brazil: incorporating nutritional value and sustainability to food product design
Grantee:Solange Guidolin Canniatti Brazaca
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 14/14049-4 - Use of by-products of fruits processing for developing cookies
Grantee:Nataly Maria Viva de Toledo
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate