Metabolomic Approach Reveals the Nutritional Potential of Brosimum gaudichaudii, , an Underexploited Native Brazilian Fruit

Autor(es)

Pascoal, Grazieli B. ; Meza, Silvia L. R. ; Tobaruela, Eric C. ; Massaretto, Isabel L. ; Giacomolli, Jessica A. ; Chiareto, Juliana F. ; Borges, Florenca M. ; Borges, Danielle O. ; Purgatto, Eduardo

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; v. 36, n. 3, p. 10-pg., 2025-01-01.

Resumo

Brazilian Savanna biodiversity is abundant in native fruits with nutritional and sensory properties with potential technological applications. However, the information available regarding the proprieties of Brazilian native fruits is still limited. This study aimed to analyze the metabolic profile of Brosimum gaudichaudii fruits (BGF) using metabolomics approaches, besides its physicochemical and nutritional proprieties. BGF exhibited protein content at least two times higher than other native fruits. Fifty-five metabolites were identified by the metabolomics approaches, mainly fatty acids (n = 22), carbohydrates (n = 13), organic acids (n = 6), and polyphenols (n = 5). The most abundant constituents were D-fructose (42.97%) for sugars, L-asparagine (6.47%) for amino acids, succinic acid (44.11%) for organic acids, and linolenic acid (3.04%) for fatty acids. Highlighted phytochemicals included chlorogenic acid, alpha-amyrin, and gamma-tocopherol. Additionally, this study revealed that BGF is a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber and an excellent source of vitamin A. Future studies providing nutritional information and suggesting consumption methods and potential industrial applications are essential to familiarize consumers with these foods. Additionally, clarifying the appropriate planting and harvesting seasons can revive traditional practices, especially for native fruits like BGF. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 13/07914-8 - FoRC - Centro de Pesquisa em Alimentos
• Beneficiário: Bernadette Dora Gombossy de Melo Franco
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Centros de Pesquisa, Inovação e Difusão - CEPIDs
• Processo FAPESP: 15/06336-6 - Estudo da ação do etileno e da influência do metil jasmonato na regulação do amadurecimento em pimentas por análise metabolômica e proteômica diferencial
• Beneficiário: Isabel Louro Massaretto
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado