Emerging Lipids from Arecaceae Palm Fruits in Brazil

Teixeira, Gerson Lopes; Ibáñez, Elena; Block, Jane Mara

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“…vulgare fruit is eaten raw, prepared into juices, and used as an indispensable ingredient of the very popular French Guianan dish "bouillon d'awara" that is traditionally eaten during Easter. Cold-pressing of the mesocarp gives tucuma oil, and cold-pressing of the hard, white endosperm from the rigid, black seed gives tucuma butter that has an unusually high concentration of the fatty acid lauric acid in addition to myristic acid and oleic acid [79,80]. Both tucuma oil and tucuma butter are edible and suitable for cooking and also for preparing nourishing and moisturizing beauty products, anti-aging creams, soaps, body lotions, and products for damaged hair [80,81].…”

Section: Antioxidant Vitamins: Vitamin A: Astrocaryum Vulgare Mart (A...mentioning

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Naturally Occurring Antioxidants in Seven Well-Known Fruits from the Republic of Suriname (South America): Part 2

Mans¹

2023

Biochemistry

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The dependence of humans on oxygen for their metabolism, together with their uninterrupted exposure to a wide variety of hazardous environmental chemicals, leads to the continuous formation of reactive oxygen-derived species (ROS) in the body such as superoxide radical anion, hydrogen peroxide, peroxyl radicals, and hydroxyl radical. When in excess, ROS can damage cellular constituents such as DNA and membrane lipids causing oxidative stress, cellular injury, and eventually, inflammatory, neoplastic, diabetic, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and age-related diseases. Fortunately, the body has a multitude of naturally occurring antioxidants in dietary fruits and vegetables to its disposal, including polyphenolic compounds, vitamins, and essential minerals. These antioxidants eliminate ROS by acting as reducing agents, hydrogen donors, quenchers of singlet oxygen, or chelators of metal ions that catalyze oxidation reactions, thus decreasing the risk of the above-mentioned diseases. Part 1 of this chapter has comprehensively addressed three representative examples of fruits from the Republic of Suriname (South America) that are rich in the polyphenolics anthocyanins, ellagitannins, and coumarins and has highlighted their antioxidant activity and beneficial and health-promoting effects. This second part deals with four Surinamese fruits with an abundance of (pro)vitamins A, C, and E and selenium in light of their antioxidant activities.

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Naturally Occurring Antioxidants in Seven Well-Known Fruits from the Republic of Suriname (South America): Part 2

Mans¹

2023

Biochemistry

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“…It has been reported that the fruit patawa has potential for the production of edible oil suitable as an ingredient in cosmetics, soaps, and foods such as popsicles, ice cream, and concentrated juices [ 74 , 98 ]. Its oil still has antimicrobial activity and high oxidative stability compared to other commercial oils [ 4 , 7 ]. Despite its interesting nutritional composition, patawa is still relatively unknown in Brazil, and it is used only by the local population in the regions where it is grown [ 101 ].…”

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“…Geonoma , Syagrus , Bactris , Atallea , Allagoptera , Astrocaryum , and Euterpe are the genera with the highest number of occurrences worldwide [ 3 ]. Recently, the lipid composition [ 4 ], nutraceutical potential [ 5 ], and the chemical properties [ 6 ] of different species of fruits from the Arecaceae family have been reported. Bacaba ( Oenocarpus bacaba ), patawa ( Oenocarpus bataua ), juçara ( Euterpe edulis ), açaí ( Euterpe oleracea ), buriti ( Mauritia flexuosa ), buritirana ( Mauritiella armata (Mart.…”

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Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds of Native Brazilian Fruits of the Arecaceae Family and Its Potential Applications for Health Promotion

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The fruits from the Arecaceae family, although being rich in bioactive compounds with potential benefits to health, have been underexplored. Studies on their composition, bioactive compounds, and effects of their consumption on health are also scarce. This review presents the composition of macro- and micronutrients, and bioactive compounds of fruits of the Arecaceae family such as bacaba, patawa, juçara, açaí, buriti, buritirana, and butiá. The potential use and reported effects of its consumption on health are also presented. The knowledge of these underutilized fruits is important to encourage production, commercialization, processing, and consumption. It can also stimulate their full use and improve the economy and social condition of the population where these fruits are found. Furthermore, it may help in future research on the composition, health effects, and new product development. Arecaceae fruits presented in this review are currently used as raw materials for producing beverages, candies, jams, popsicles, ice creams, energy drinks, and edible oils. The reported studies show that they are rich in phenolic compounds, carotenoids, anthocyanins, tocopherols, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and fatty acids. Moreover, the consumption of these compounds has been associated with anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antiobesity, and cardioprotective effects. These fruits have potential to be used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Despite their potential, some of them, such as buritirana and butiá, have been little explored and limited research has been conducted on their composition, biological effects, and applications. Therefore, more detailed investigations on the composition and mechanism of action based on in vitro and/or in vivo studies are needed for fruits from the Arecaceae family.

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“…Therefore, macauba palms can be cultivated in areas where oil palms cannot be produced, resulting in lower risks of a tropical rain forest clearance [ 4 ]. Macauba palms also have a high socioeconomic importance due to their wide occurrence [ 5 ]. As such, the macauba palm has recently aroused the interest of scientists and agronomists as a new sustainable source of vegetable oil with significant potential for use in the cosmetic, food, and energy industries [ 1 , 2 , 5 ].…”

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“…Macauba palms also have a high socioeconomic importance due to their wide occurrence [ 5 ]. As such, the macauba palm has recently aroused the interest of scientists and agronomists as a new sustainable source of vegetable oil with significant potential for use in the cosmetic, food, and energy industries [ 1 , 2 , 5 ].…”

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Production of Protein Concentrates from Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata and Acrocomia totai) Kernels by Sieve Fractionation

Silva

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Macauba palm fruits (Acrocomia aculeata and Acrocomia totai) are emerging as sources of high-quality oils from their pulp and kernels. The protein-rich macauba kernel meal (MKM) left after oil extraction remains undervalued, mainly due to the lack of suitable deoiling parameters and integrated protein recovery methods. Therefore, the present study aimed to produce protein concentrates from MKM using sieve fractionation. The deoiling parameters, comprising pressing, milling, and solvent extraction, were improved in terms of MKM functionality. The combination of hydraulic pressing, milling to 1 mm, and the hexane extraction of A. aculeata kernels resulted in MKM with the highest protein solubility (77.1%), emulsifying activity index (181 m2/g protein), and emulsion stability (149 min). After sieve fractionation (cut size of 62 µm), this meal yielded a protein concentrate with a protein content of 65.6%, representing a 74.1% protein enrichment compared to the initial MKM. This protein concentrate showed a reduced gelling concentration from 8 to 6%, and an increased emulsion stability from 149 to 345 min, in comparison to the MKM before sieving. Therefore, sieve fractionation after improved deoiling allows for the simple, cheap, and environmentally friendly recovery of MKM proteins, highlighting the potential of macauba kernels as a new source of protein.

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Emerging Lipids from Arecaceae Palm Fruits in Brazil

Cited by 21 publications

References 202 publications

Naturally Occurring Antioxidants in Seven Well-Known Fruits from the Republic of Suriname (South America): Part 2

Naturally Occurring Antioxidants in Seven Well-Known Fruits from the Republic of Suriname (South America): Part 2

Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds of Native Brazilian Fruits of the Arecaceae Family and Its Potential Applications for Health Promotion

Production of Protein Concentrates from Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata and Acrocomia totai) Kernels by Sieve Fractionation

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