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Chemical composition, bioactive compounds, and perspectives for the industrial formulation of health products from uvaia (Eugenia pyriformis Cambess - Myrtaceae): A comprehensive review

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Author(s):
de Silva, Aline Priscilla Gomes ; Sganzerla, William Gustavo ; Jacomino, Angelo Pedro ; da Silva, Edson Pablo ; Xiao, Jianbo ; Simal-Gandara, Jesus
Total Authors: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; v. 109, p. 10-pg., 2022-06-01.
Abstract

Uvaia (Eugenia pyriformis Cambess - Myrtaceae family) is an unexplored native fruit from the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest with a high potential for agro-industrial processing. Nevertheless, scientific information on existing research of uvaia should be explored to provide the trends and perspectives for the industrial application of this fruit. This review summarized the chemical composition, bioactive compounds, and biological activity of uvaia. The novelty enclosed in this review is based on the perspectives for the industrial formulation of health products from uvaia. Uvaia fruits reveal a remarkable aroma, high content of nutritional and bioactive compounds, high antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity. The findings elucidated in this review support the application of uvaia in the industrial development of health products, such as foods, beverages, medicines, and cosmetics, contributing to the worldwide dissemination of this unexplored fruit. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/13473-7 - Characterization of cambuca, guamirim cereja, jabuticaba pendula and uvaia dura, native fruits from the Atlantic Forest
Grantee:Aline Priscilla Gomes da Silva
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 19/26925-7 - Development of an automated system for biofuel precursor production using sub-critical technology
Grantee:William Gustavo Sganzerla
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
FAPESP's process: 14/12606-3 - Fruits of the Atlantic Forest potentially functional potential: characterization, plant propagation and postharvest conservation
Grantee:Angelo Pedro Jacomino
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants