PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND LIPID COMPOSITION OF JUÇARA (EUTERPE EDULIS MART.) PULP
Juçara palm (Euterpe edulis Martius) is native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and is an endangered species due to intensive exploration to produce hearts of palm. In the last few years, juçara plantation has been implemented for fruit production and pulp extraction, similar to açaí (Euterpe o...
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| author | Paula Porrelli Moreira da SILVA Leandro Francisco do CARMO Guilherme Mei SILVA Mayra Fernanda SILVEIRA-DINIZ Renata Cristina CASEMIRO Marta Helena Fillet SPOTO |
| author_facet | Paula Porrelli Moreira da SILVA Leandro Francisco do CARMO Guilherme Mei SILVA Mayra Fernanda SILVEIRA-DINIZ Renata Cristina CASEMIRO Marta Helena Fillet SPOTO |
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| description | Juçara palm (Euterpe edulis Martius) is
native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and is an endangered
species due to intensive exploration to produce hearts of
palm. In the last few years, juçara plantation has been
implemented for fruit production and pulp extraction,
similar to açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.). The objective of
this study was to assess the physical, chemical, and lipid
composition of juçara pulp, in order to establish the exact
measures of its quality aiming to demonstrate the product
potential for commercialization. Our results revealed
high content of essential minerals, such as magnesium,
copper, zinc, iron, and manganese, antioxidant compounds
(anthocyanins), and high quality fatty acids (palmitic, oleic
and linoleic), indicating the importance and functionality
of the product for human consumption. Due to the high
content of dark pigments found in juçara pulp, this product
can also be used as a natural food dye, not only producing
an attractive appearance, but also adding beneficial
compounds for human health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f8fc82edb5604875b83dc14dc64f85f82022-12-21T20:56:25ZengUniversidade Estadual PaulistaAlimentos e Nutrição0103-42352013-01-01241713PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND LIPID COMPOSITION OF JUÇARA (EUTERPE EDULIS MART.) PULPPaula Porrelli Moreira da SILVA0Leandro Francisco do CARMO1Guilherme Mei SILVA2Mayra Fernanda SILVEIRA-DINIZ3Renata Cristina CASEMIRO4Marta Helena Fillet SPOTO5University of São Paulo – USP University of São Paulo – USP University of São Paulo – USP University of São Paulo – USP University of São Paulo – USP University of São Paulo – USP Juçara palm (Euterpe edulis Martius) is native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and is an endangered species due to intensive exploration to produce hearts of palm. In the last few years, juçara plantation has been implemented for fruit production and pulp extraction, similar to açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.). The objective of this study was to assess the physical, chemical, and lipid composition of juçara pulp, in order to establish the exact measures of its quality aiming to demonstrate the product potential for commercialization. Our results revealed high content of essential minerals, such as magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, and manganese, antioxidant compounds (anthocyanins), and high quality fatty acids (palmitic, oleic and linoleic), indicating the importance and functionality of the product for human consumption. Due to the high content of dark pigments found in juçara pulp, this product can also be used as a natural food dye, not only producing an attractive appearance, but also adding beneficial compounds for human health.http://serv-bib.fcfar.unesp.br/seer/index.php/alimentos/article/view/7/2313Açaíantioxidantsmineralspalmitic acidoleic acidlinoleic acid |
| spellingShingle | Paula Porrelli Moreira da SILVA Leandro Francisco do CARMO Guilherme Mei SILVA Mayra Fernanda SILVEIRA-DINIZ Renata Cristina CASEMIRO Marta Helena Fillet SPOTO PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND LIPID COMPOSITION OF JUÇARA (EUTERPE EDULIS MART.) PULP Alimentos e Nutrição Açaí antioxidants minerals palmitic acid oleic acid linoleic acid |
| title | PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND LIPID COMPOSITION OF JUÇARA (EUTERPE EDULIS MART.) PULP |
| title_full | PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND LIPID COMPOSITION OF JUÇARA (EUTERPE EDULIS MART.) PULP |
| title_fullStr | PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND LIPID COMPOSITION OF JUÇARA (EUTERPE EDULIS MART.) PULP |
| title_full_unstemmed | PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND LIPID COMPOSITION OF JUÇARA (EUTERPE EDULIS MART.) PULP |
| title_short | PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND LIPID COMPOSITION OF JUÇARA (EUTERPE EDULIS MART.) PULP |
| title_sort | physical chemical and lipid composition of jucara euterpe edulis mart pulp |
| topic | Açaí antioxidants minerals palmitic acid oleic acid linoleic acid |
| url | http://serv-bib.fcfar.unesp.br/seer/index.php/alimentos/article/view/7/2313 |
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