Coffee and Folk Medicine

Santos, Filipe Kayodè Felisberto dos; Silva, Ian Gardel Carvalho Barcellos; Filho, Arquimedes Lopes Nunes; Júnior, Valdir Florêncio da Veiga

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“…The vast array of bioactive substances present in the silver skin is reported to potentially aid in the treatment of diseases associated with the imbalance of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Besides possessing antioxidant activity, they are noted for their glycoregulatory properties, stimulant action, and efficacy as prebiotics [85,86]. The main constituents include chlorogenic acids (1-6%), caffeine (0.8-1.25%), and melanoidins (17-23%), which may vary due to geographical factors.…”

Section: Coffee (Coffea Spp)mentioning

confidence: 99%

High Added-Value by-Products from Biomass: A Case Study Unveiling Opportunities for Strengthening the Agroindustry Value Chain

Dos Santos,

Barcellos-Silva,

Leite-Barbosa

et al. 2024

Biomass

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The current era witnesses a remarkable advancement in biomass utilization, guided by the principles of green chemistry and biorefinery and the comprehensive exploitation of plant-based raw materials. Predominantly, large-scale production methods have been pursued, akin to approaches in the oil industry, enabling the incorporation of novel products into energy and petrochemical markets. However, the viability of such systems on a small and medium scale is hindered by logistical challenges and the constraints of economies of scale. For small agricultural producers and food processing companies, the complete utilization of biomass transcends environmental responsibility, evolving into a strategy for survival through the diversification of by-products with enhanced value. The state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil presents a range of population dynamics, geographical features, climate conditions, and agricultural production patterns that closely resemble those found in various tropical countries and agricultural regions worldwide. This region, sustaining a green belt supporting 17 million people, provides an apt case study for investigating chemical compounds with potential value among agro-industrial residues, which can motivate the creation of a lucrative biotechnological industry. Examples include naringenin and hesperidin from oranges and lemons, epi-gallo-catechin gallate from bananas, caffeic acids from coffee, and the bromelain enzyme from pineapples. This study addresses the challenges associated with developing biotechnological alternatives within the agroindustry, considering economic, technological, logistical, and market-related aspects. The insights from examining the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro will contribute to the broader discourse on sustainable biomass utilization and the creation of value-added by-products.

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Section: Coffee (Coffea Spp)mentioning

confidence: 99%