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Euterpe oleracea extract (açaí) exhibits cardioprotective effects after chemotherapy treatment in a breast cancer model

open access: yesBMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2023
Background Açaí, a Brazilian native fruit, has already been demonstrated to play a role in the progress of breast cancer and cardiotoxicity promoted by chemotherapy agents.
Jéssica Alessandra-Perini   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Compositional Characterization, Quality Parameters, and Physicochemical and Bioactive Properties of Pequi ( Caryocar brasiliense ) Oils From Xingu and Cerrado in Mato Grosso, Brazil

open access: yesJournal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, Volume 103, Issue 6, Page 609-622, June 2026.
Cerrado oil is richer in MUFA and antioxidant compounds, while Xingu oil shows higher SFA and enhanced oxidative stability, reinforcing the potential of pequi oil as a sustainable bioactive ingredient. ABSTRACT Pequi ( Caryocar brasiliense ) is a native fruit widely distributed in Brazilian biomes, specially in Cerrado, known for its high oil yield and
Dhayna O. Sobral   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The nutritional profile comparison between the white and purple Açaí in the mesoregions of Pará, Brazil

open access: yesFrontiers in Nutrition
The study targeted to compare the nutritional profile of two varieties of açaí, the white and purple, found in different mesoregions of Pará, Brazil. The research focused on analyzing levels of total phenolics, total anthocyanins, antioxidant capacity ...
Rosemary Maria Pimentel Coutinho   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Açaí fruit production and carbon stock in managed plantations in Southeast of Roraima

open access: yesAgro@mbiente On-line, 2020
The quantification of the carbon stock present in fruits and residues from the manufacture of açaí pulp provides an estimate of the contribution of these key-species to the Amazonian ecosystem to maintain the Earth’s climatic balance.
Tiago Monteiro Condé   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development and Satiety Effect of a High‐Protein Plant‐Based Beverage From Cashew Nut (Anacardium occidentale L.) Byproducts: A Crossover Randomized Trial

open access: yesJournal of Food Science, Volume 91, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The study aimed to develop a high‐protein plant‐based beverage from cashew nut byproducts and evaluate its physicochemical, nutritional, sensory, and physiological properties. Three formulations were prepared using byproducts (partially defatted cashew nut cake and cashew nut protein concentrate) and submitted for sensory analysis.
Bianca Ferreira de Santana   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the Bioactive Compounds of Apis mellifera Honey Obtained from the Açai (Euterpe oleracea) Floral Nectar

open access: yesMolecules
The biodiversity of Brazil provides an excellent climate and favorable pollination conditions for Apis mellifera L., especially in the Eastern Amazon region, which boasts vast floral wealth, including an abundance of açaí (Euterpe oleracea) flowers and ...
Sara R. L. Ferreira   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Suco de açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.): avaliação microbiológica, tratamento térmico e vida de prateleira Açai juice (Euterpe oleracea Mart.): microbiological evaluation thermal treatment and shelf life

open access: yesActa Amazonica, 2006
Um dos principais problemas enfrentados quando da elaboração do suco de açaí é a contaminação por microrganismos, oriundas de problemas técnicos e higiênico-sanitários durante o processamento.
Maria Assunção da Costa Souza   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Treatment and analysis of açai berry production waste: a study by the optics of eco-efficiency

open access: yesRevista Ambiente Contábil, 2020
Purpose: The main objective of this research was to find out with the açai berry sales establishments of the Belém Metropolitan Region – Pa. (RMB), which treatment has been assigned to wastes (açai berry pits) by the açai beaters, having as analysis ...
Marcia Athayde Moreira   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of Botanical Origin on the Optical, Surface, and Nanomechanical Properties of Nanocellulose‐Based Films: A Comparative Study

open access: yesJournal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 19, May 15, 2026.
Schematic representation of the processing and multiscale characterization of nanocellulose films from different botanical sources. ABSTRACT Although the influence of botanical origin on nanocellulose properties is well recognized, an integrated multiscale framework linking chemical composition, fractal surface descriptors, and nanomechanical behavior ...
Márcia da Silva Costa   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Natural Colorants From Amazonian Plants: Bioactive Potential and Sustainable Extraction Techniques—A Review

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
This review explores Amazonian plants as sources of natural colorants, highlighting major groups such as anthocyanins, carotenoids, betalains, and chlorophylls. It emphasizes sustainable extraction techniques, including green solvents and emerging technologies, and discusses their bioactive properties and potential applications in the food industry ...
Zandleme Birino de Oliveira   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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