Bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity and minerals of Caju (Anacardium humile St. Hill) during the ripening

Abstract

The present study aimed to determine the content of minerals, bioactive compounds and the antioxidant activity of 'Cajuí' (Anacardium humille St. Hill) during the ripening. The fruits were collected in three maturity stages. The content of the minerals, total phenolics, proanthocyanidin and carotenoids contents as well as the antioxidant activity, ABTS (2,2-azinobis-3-ethylben-zothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid), DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and FRAP ( ). The 'cajuí' exhibited high antioxidant activity and content of bioactive compounds, especially for the immature stage. Among the minerals, 'cajuí' showed high levels of K (potassium), P (phosphorus), and Mg (magnesium). Thus, the cajuí presents itself as a good source of antioxidant compounds which can be exploited by the food industry as an ingredient for the development of a food with functional properties and the pharmaceutical industry, as phytochemical.

Genetic diversity and structure in natural populations of Cajui from Brazilian Cerrado

“…The genus Anacardium, family Anacardiaceae, is native to Neotropical regions and presents two centers of diversity: one in the Central Amazon and the other in the Brazilian Cerrado (Mitchell and Mori 1987). Both the nut (fruit) and the peduncle (pseudofruit) can be consumed in natura or in the form of juices and sweets (Campos et al 2015;Porto et al 2016). In addition, the peduncles can be used to produce granola, which is highly nutritious, and liqueurs (Oliveira et al 2011;Souza and Silva 2015).…”

Anacardium humile como uma nova fonte de moléculas antioxidantes, antiglicantes e inibidoras de α-amilase com potencial para o controle do estresse oxidativo e do diabetes mellitus

“…Cerrado brasileiro e é comumente utilizada na medicina popular devido suas propriedades antidiabética, anti-inflamatória, anticâncer e antidiarreica (LUIZ-FERREIRA et al, 2008;URZÊDA et al, 2013). Alguns estudos já revelaram o potencial de A. humile para controlar os níveis de glicose sanguínea (URZÊDA et al, 2013) e de diminuir processos de oxidação e a produção de radicais livres (PORTO et al, 2016). Além disso, autores como Royo e outros (2015), Pereira e outros (2011) e Luiz-Ferreira e outros (2010) revelaram o potencial antifúngico, bactericida e gastroprotetor de A. humile.…”