Ripening and postharvest quality of guavas treated with plant regulators [PDF]
Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest ResearchPurpose: Guava is a tropical and subtropical fruit recognized for its nutritional quality. However, o it is a climacteric fruit, that is, with high respiratory activity and ethylene production during ripening, it becomes extremely perishable under ...
Alex Sanches, Elem Maria Feitosa
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Microbiological evaluation of homemade mayonnaise and self-serve acai sold in Araguaína, Tocantins [PDF]
, 2023 Foodborne diseases are common illnesses caused by the consumption of food contaminated with microorganisms, such as viruses, fungi, bacteria, and protozoa.
L. T. F. Silva +11 more
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Postharvest arginine spraying delayed ripening during storage of papaya [PDF]
Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest ResearchPurpose: Climacteric metabolism makes papaya (Carica papaya L) a highly perishable fruit, especially under ambient conditions. Considering that few retail outlets (markets) have a cold chain for storage, it is necessary to evaluate technologies to extend
Alex Sanches, Elem Maria Feitosa
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Anticancer potential, molecular mechanisms and toxicity of Euterpe oleracea extract (açaí): A systematic review. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 Cancer is an increasingly frequent malignancy worldwide, and despite the advances in drug development, it is still necessary to develop new plant-derived medicines.
Jéssica Alessandra-Perini +4 more
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Effects of the inclusion of açai oil in diet of prepartum Holstein cows on milk production, somatic cell counts and future lactation [PDF]
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 2020 We measured the effects of açai oil in the diets of prepartum cows to evaluate health, milk production and quality. Sixteen Holstein cows were divided into two groups: SOY used as control, and AÇAI, test group.
DAIANE S. DOS SANTOS +10 more
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Anthocyanins of açai products in the United States
NFS Journal, 2019 The numbers of commercial products containing açai fruit have been rapidly increasing in the US marketplace. Due to the açai palm's climatic requirements, the açai fruit portions of these products are imported, even when manufactured within the US.
Jungmin Lee
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Polysaccharides isolated from Açaí fruit induce innate immune responses.
PLoS ONE, 2011 The Açaí (Acai) fruit is a popular nutritional supplement that purportedly enhances immune system function. These anecdotal claims are supported by limited studies describing immune responses to the Acai polyphenol fraction.
Jeff Holderness +6 more
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Neuroprotective activities of acai berries (Euterpe sp.): A review [PDF]
Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology, 2022 Dietary interventions rich in fruits and vegetables in aging people can reverse or mitigate age-related cognitive declines, delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), and provide long-term health dividends.
Maryam N. ALNasser, Ian R. Mellor
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Neuroprotective activities of acai berries (Euterpe sp.) against monosodium glutamate induced toxicity in neural cells [PDF]
, 2023 Although L-glutamate (L-Glu) is not an essential amino acid, it is a vital excitatory neurotransmitter that plays a critical role in brain function. An excess of L-Glu levels over 1 mM within excitatory synaptic cleft has been linked to neurotoxicity
Alnasser, Maryam
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Confins, 2019 The açai beaters represents açai processing and sale points known as açai kneading machines or beers. This class occurs in a diffuse way in all the peripheries of the municipalities of the North of Brazil.
Lidiane de Vilhena Amanajás Miranda +2 more
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