Background:
The ora-pro-nóbis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.) is a plant from Brazilian biodiversity used for food and medicinal purposes. It has ample technological potential, however, it is still underutilized, being classified as a Non-Conventional Food Plant
(PANC). Prospective studies in intellectual property banks make it possible to expand perspectives for scientific research, enhancing the generation of new products.
Objective:
Evaluate the patents of products containing Pereskia aculeata Mill. for the areas
of food and health in intellectual property databases.
Methods:
The study was conducted through structured prospective investigation (collection, processing and analysis) in 4 patent databases: National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) - Brazil, United States Patent and Trademark Office, World Trade Organization
Intellectual Property (WIPO) and Espacenet. Results: The evaluation showed a reduced
number of registered patents. In general, 8 patent applications were examined, of which 7
are directly associated with the species (and its derivatives) and 1 is related to a device
specially designed for harvesting leaves/fruits and removing thorns. The focus of the patents was the use of the species in the food, pharmaceutical and biotechnological areas,
with emphasis on the use of the leaves in the extraction of mucilage and proteins.
Conclusion:
This study showed that Pereskia aculeata Mill. is a technologically promising
plant, because of its nutritional and medicinal composition, and it is important to encourage innovation and the development of new products with the species.
Uma organização de ação social brasileira, implementou um programa de alimentação alternativa baseado no uso de uma multimistura composta de farelo de trigo e arroz, fubá, casca de ovo de galinha, sementes (gergelim, abóbora-moranga, girassol e amendoim) e pó de folhas verdes (mandioca), utilizadas como suplemento alimentar, principalmente na recuperação de crianças desnutridas. No entanto, tem sido questionada a sua aplicação com relação ao valor nutricional, em virtude da presença de prováveis fatores antinutricionais e/ou tóxicos. Portanto, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a multimistura, quanto a esses fatores e à biodisponibilidade dos minerais. As amostras foram obtidas na Pastoral da Criança de Fortaleza (Brasil). Os resultados das análises mostraram a presença de inibidores de tripsina e α-amilase, taninos, metais pesados e ácido fítico, baixas biodisponibilidades de zinco e ferro devidas à presença de fitatos, sem comprometimento da biodisponibilidade do cálcio. Esses fatores e a baixa biodisponibilidade dos minerais podem comprometer o valor nutricional da multimistura como suplemento alimentar para humanos e principalmente para crianças. Entretanto, o cálcio proveniente do pó das cascas de ovo de galinha mostrou-se ser biodisponível podendo ser consumido como suplemento mineral.
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